In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. All things came into being through him, and not even one thing that was created came into being without him john 1. Jesus christ is the word, the eternal, alwaysexisting, one and only true god who created everything and gave us life. The power of jesus christ 6 something greater than solomon is here 51 the wisdom of jesus christ 7 the glorious poverty of a bad reputation 59 the desecration of jesus christ 8 the incomparable sufferings 67 the anguish of jesus christ 9 the glory of rescuing sinners, 75 not removing satan the saving sacrifice of jesus christ 10 the incarnate. Jesusreconciler and redeemer the second way that apostle paul tells us that its not about you and its not about me is by reminding us that jesus is the redeemer and reconciler of humanity colossians 1. This evidence further affirms that only the father is god and that jesus is not god. Jesus is the only one that we can go to god through if we want to have eternal life. There is no other lord in christianity, except christ. It is the purpose of this booklet to prove from the scripture that jesus christ is god. Most christians believe in jesus resurrection, which is held to be the foundation of christian faith because of its confirmation of gods revelation and his. The teachings and atonement of jesus christ are central to his gospel.
And all the evidence that is required to prove this statement is found in god s word, particularly in the book of john. Johns answer to christs identity is an affirmation that jesus is god. Moreover, the bible contains several verses which state unambiguously that jesus. The result is one of the most beautiful and coherent presentations of the. Our pluralistic society is fine in accepting a general notion of god, but cringes at a god revealed in the man of jesus, who boldly proclaims to be the only way to god. Instead, they kept preaching that jesus was god s messiah.
Since christ came as a manand since one of the proper duties of man is to worship, pray to, and adore godit was perfectly proper for jesus to address the father in prayer. The provision of salvation only works if jesus is god. A third example comes from the book of titus, which exhorts believers to wait patiently for the coming of our god and savior, jesus christ titus 2. Prophet or messiah, the figure of jesus serves as both the bridge and the barrier between christianity and islam.
Christ being god the topic of jesus deity has come under scrutiny by many in this day and age. Positionally speaking as a man, as a jew, and as our high priest in all things he had to be made like his brethren hebrews 2. But when the fulness of the time was come, god sent forth his son, made of a woman, made under the law. Little is known about his early life, but his life and his ministry are recorded in the new testament, more a theological document than a biography. Our relativistic age is confusing the whole issue about jesus by imagining his relevance to be merely a. When and where our thinking is at cross purposes with the word of god we should change our thinking. Johns answer to christ s identity is an affirmation that jesus is god. Fideler has done his research and puts his ex david fideler. Ad 30 33, also referred to as jesus of nazareth or jesus christ, was a firstcentury jewish preacher and religious leader. He is the life source and reason for the universe who will defeat. The divinity of jesus christ, the eternal word of god, was dealt with in summary no. Bringing god s perspective, and in plain language, it is based entirely on scripture, and known facts of history. Talmage contents contemplating the gospel of jesus.
One of the greatest proofs that jesus is exactly who he said he wasthe son of god and the only one through whom eternal life is offeredis his resurrection from the dead. It examines the life, ministry and teachings of jesus as never before, and excludes popular tradition. It is easy to see how unbelievers might say what philip did. Selected digitized books, available online, pdf, jesus christ. From then until the moment when the word became flesh and dwelt among us jn. Most christians believe he is the incarnation of god the son and the awaited messiah the christ prophesied in the old testament. I am well aware that all scripture was given by inspiration of god, and yet in my estimation, this is one of the greatest paragraphs recorded in the entire bible. The pleasures of god reading the bible supernaturally seeing and savoring jesus christ spectacular sins a sweet and bitter providence what jesus demands from the world when i dont desire god why i love the. The apostle paul wrote, he is the image of the invisible god colossians 1.
He is the only one created directly by jehovah and is therefore appropriately called gods onlybegotten son. God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his son, jesus christ our lord. The word of god is also used as a title for god in exodus 3. He typically writes, grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Copeland growing in the knowledge of jesus christ 5 a. Jesus christ is not god is a great guage to help you determine what you think about god. But only in christ can one enjoy the fulness of gods favor and peace ep 1. Leondria bryant marked it as toread sep, jose baptista marked it as toread aug 20, lawrence rated it it was amazing jun 28, jesus christ is not god is a great guage to help you determine what you think about god. Dec 24, 2018 the man was separated from god through adams sin but reconciled back to god through jesus christ s sacrifice.
The mystery and miracle of the birth of jesus has much more to do with the incarnation of god in human flesh and in gods spirit at work in and. God and to point us to the one by whom all things were createdthe creator, jesus christ. Chapter 4 the antemortal godship of christ pages 3039 the godhead. Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that jesus is the messiah acts ch. May 18, 2020 in coronavirus and christ, john piper invites readers around the world to stand on the solid rock, who is jesus christ, in whom our souls can be sustained by the sovereign god who ordains, governs, and reigns over all things to accomplish his wise and good purposes for those who trust in him. But for him to ask to see the father as proof of jesus claims doesnt make much sense.
Jesus christ the only being eligible as redeemer and savior. Summary jesus is the central figure in christianity. The teachings are systematized in this book in accordance to the main themes touched by jesus. But i would have you know, that the head of every man is christ. Johns gospel provides a picture of jesus unlike any other place in scripture. Can we receive eternal life in christ jesus just by believing in what we think is right sin has entered the world and we are under its power. He will claim his bride, the church, and later return at his second coming to judge the world and establish his eternal kingdom, thus fulfilling messianic prophecy.
Jun 17, 2010 since christ came as a manand since one of the proper duties of man is to worship, pray to, and adore godit was perfectly proper for jesus to address the father in prayer. Jesus is god incarnate, the eternal alpha and omega revelation 1. But jehovah, who created all things, had no beginning. Crucifixion wasnt always carried out the way weve seen it typically depicted in paintings and pictures. Page 2 jesus christ in the old testament 1 all members of the godhead apparently participated. Gods spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters. With his customarily clear, warm, careful, and balanced manner, carson gives us a fresh exploration of a precious truth that so many christians take for granted. God, jesus christ, the trinity, the bible and authority, sin and.
The bible says that jesus was created, which means that jesus had a beginning. The eschatological meaning of jesus resurrection as a historical. Jesus is not god bible verses servetus the evangelical. This means that jesus was not created, but eternally exists along with the concept that there is only one god and that jesus christ is god, a person of the trinity. The man was separated from god through adams sin but reconciled back to god through jesus christs sacrifice. This book was written to people who are interested in gods opinion. The bible is more than a collection of ancient books. Profile of jesus christ, the central figure in christianity. Free books the churches of god in the fellowship of the son. I am well aware that all scripture was given by inspiration of god, and yet in my estimation, this is one of the greatest paragraphs recorded in. All men experience gods favor and its result to some degree cf. This under standing of jesus christ as son of god and son of david, divine and human, poses one of the greatest scandals of christianity.
Jesus christ son of god souls for christ ministries. Free books the churches of god in the fellowship of the. For there is one god, and one mediator between god and men, the man christ jesus. The true jesus christ unknown to christianity does this. Bringing gods perspective, and in plain language, it is based entirely on scripture, and known facts of history. And whosoever speaketh a word against the son of man jesus christ, it shall be forgiven him. If jesus was god, his disciples should have said this clearly. It means god as god the father of jesus christ, it does not mean as i thought before reading the text, jesus christ. Any one hungering and thirsting after gods opinion should read this book. The bibliographic sources used in this work are the new testament and some apocryphal gospels. In his book, the sonship of christ, ty gibson takes a fresh, yet biblically sound approach, of deriving a fundamental understanding of the godhead as the narratives of scripture reveal it. He said of the uncomprehending crowds, seeing they do not see matthew. God allows us to see the western traditions in a new light.
Bruce, the humanity of jesus christ, journal of the christian brethren research fellowship 24 1973. It means god as god the father of jesus christ, it does not mean as i thought before reading the text, jesus christ as god, although this is implied secondarily. Unlike any other human, jesus lived in heaven as a spirit person before he was born on earth. In coronavirus and christ, john piper invites readers around the world to stand on the solid rock, who is jesus christ, in whom our souls can be sustained by the sovereign god who ordains, governs, and reigns over all things to accomplish his wise and good purposes for those who trust in him. God s spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters.
Instead, they kept preaching that jesus was gods messiah. Pdf the spiritual journey of jesus christ researchgate. Jesus christ claimed to be god, the creator of the cosmos, the one and only way by which we can enter into heaven. Moses and muhammad claimed only to be prophets of god. And all the evidence that is required to prove this statement is found in gods word, particularly in the book of john. Biblical support for jesus christ being god the topic of jesus deity has come under scrutiny by many in this day and age. Most christians believe he is the incarnation of god the son and the awaited messiah the christ prophesied in the old testament virtually all modern scholars of antiquity agree that jesus existed. There are several typographical and copyediting errors in the text as well. May 03, 2012 there are several typographical and copyediting errors in the text as well. God as a single being, and the unitarian church, which believes jesus is not the son of god but only the son of joseph and mary. And lo a voice from heaven, saying, this jesus christ is my beloved son, in whom i am well pleased matthew 12.
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