Encounters with Jesus, Class Three: Pontius Pilate

About this episode

This episode explores the enigmatic encounter between Jesus and Pontius Pilate, highlighting themes of salvation and authority.

Jesus had a remarkable way with people.  He spoke to their most intimate questions in their deep need for God—whether they knew them or not.  In Encounters with Jesus , we peer into a few of his most memorable encounters as described by St. John the Apostle in his Gospel. Other than the blessed Virgin, Pontius Pilate is the only mortal human being named directly in the Nicene Creed, and for good reason, as it is on his authority that Jesus Christ was crucified.  But during his interrogation of Jesus, Pilate finds him enigmatic and not a little frightening.  Who is this man?  What is he really up to?  But while Pilate worries about his reputation before the Emperor, Jesus offers Pilate what he really needs, salvation.

People in this episode

Host: Jeffrey Tiel

Topics covered

• Jesus
• Pontius Pilate
• salvation
• Gospel
• interrogation
• faith

Keywords

• Jesus
• Pontius Pilate
• salvation
• Gospel
• interrogation
• Nicene Creed
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nicene Creed, Emperor

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