Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Jesus Christ:

Jesus of Nazareth, the one called Christ, was, is and always will be fully God and man.
[1] Being fully God, he existed before creation and is the second person in the Trinity.[2] At the fullness of time, God the Father sent God the Son to the Earth to save humanity.[3] He was born to a virgin[4], lived a sinless life[5], worked miracles[6], and called men to repentance[7]. He willingly gave his life[8] on the Roman cross as an atonement for humanity’s sins[9]. After being bodily resurrected on the third day[10], He then appeared before many[11], only later to ascend with a promise of returning for all who believe[12]. He is presently sitting at the right hand of the Father[13] as an advocate for the believers[14]. When He returns he will not come again as a humble servant, but a mighty King[15].
He came to reveal God to man - He is a Prophet
[16].
He is ruling, and will rule the kingdom of God - He is a King.
[17]
He is reconciling humanity to the Father - He is a high Priest.[18]

[1] John 1: 1-14
[2] John 1:1-14 ; Matthew 28:19 ; Genesis 1:26
[3] Galatians 4:4 ; Luke 19:10
[4] Matthew 1: 18-25 ; Luke 1:26-38
[5] Hebrews 4:15 ; 1 Peter 2:22 ; 1 John 3:5 ; 2 Corinthians 5:21
[6] John 11:1-46
[7] Matthew 4:17 ; Mark 1:15
[8] Matthew 26:52 ; Luke 23:46
[9] Romans 5:7-21 ; Hebrews 10:1-17 ; Hebrews 9:24-28
[10] Luke 24:1-12 ; John 20:26-29
[11] Matthew 28:16-20 ; 1 Corinthians 15:6
[12] Acts 1:9-12 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
[13] Acts 7:55
[14] Romans 8:34 ; Colossians 3:1 ; Hebrews 1:3 ; Hebrews 8:1 ; Hebrews 10:12 ; 1 John 2:1
[15] Revelation 19:11-16 ; Matthew 25:31 ; Matthew 24:27-31
[16] Acts 3:22 ; Deuteronomy 18:15-18 ; Matthew 21:11 ; Luke 24:19 ; Matthew 11:27 ; Hebrews 1:1-2
[17] Ephesians 1:20-22 ; Revelation 19:11-16
[18] Hebrews 3:1-2 ; Hebrews 2:17

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