A few nights ago I heard Mr. Hagee say that Jesus left this world as a "Jewish Rabbi" and that He will come back as a "Jewish Rabbi".
Really Mr. Hagee ?? Do you have any idea what a Rabbi is?
From Easton's Bible Dictionary:
My master, a title of dignity given by the Jews to their doctors of the law and their distinguished teachers. It is sometimes applied to Christ (
Matthew 23:7, 8;
Mark 9:5 (R.V.);
John 1:38, 49;
3:2;
6:25, etc. ); also to John (
3:26).
As you can see, John was also called "Rabbi" by his followers. John 3:26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, ...
And what do you do with this where Jesus commanded that we call no man Rabbi?
Matthew 23:8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
Mr. Hagee preaches a mixed message. It's a mixture of some truth with a whole lot of twist on it and ideas of his own.
The best thing you can do is to get your own Bible out and read it for yourself.
One other question. Why does he call his program "JOHN HAGEE TODAY"? Why is the emphasis on himself and not Jesus?
John said: John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease.