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Who Is Jesus

This page sponsored in loving memory of Mrs. Mary-Etta Freeman.

By Glenn Davis

Who is Jesus? We live in a world - even in Canada, the United States and other Western countries - where a growing number of people do not have a clue who Jesus Christ is. Their only acquaintance with Him is as a word to say when they are upset. And they never stop to think why they use the name of Jesus like that and not the name of some other religious figure.

Even many people claiming to be Christians ask: Who is Jesus really?  Many don't know where He was born, when He lived, why He had to die on the cross, or other essential facts. Many young people who consider themselves Christians show through their beliefs and actions that they have no idea what true Christianity is all about. And, most often, it is not their fault. They have not seen true Christianity modelled by adults. Jesus has become a side Figure in a "Christian" lifestyle.

People of all ages, especially teenagers and young adults, need something to be passionate about. It has been said, "Until you have something to die for, you have nothing to live for." In many ways, this is true, and it expresses itself in various attitudes and actions. Some become hopeless and settle for boredom or commit suicide. Others passionately give their lives to causes they believe in. Often, these causes are destructive not only to the individuals involved but also to society. Yet, they think they are standing for good, and they are finding a measure of self-fulfillment in it.

They have lost - or never had - the answer to the central question of human existence: Who is Jesus to me?  Many churches today promote half-truths or outright lies, which turn off people seeking the Truth. If you read the Gospels [Matthew, Mark, Luke and John], you will notice that Jesus never made it easy for people to follow Him, and He asked some crazy questions. [He never turned anyone away, either.] He never compromised or made false promises. He was to be Saviour and Lord. Period. He was truthful about the suffering that would follow His disciples. And He led the way. He was also blunt about the consequences of not accepting Him as Lord and Saviour. Most people hate Christianity not because they don't understand what Jesus taught...but because they do understand it!

"Many preachers preach to be popular instead of preaching to change lives. Their sermons are 95 percent their own thoughts and 5 percent God's truth. And the average church member cannot tell the difference because he or she is Biblically illiterate!" Anne Graham Lotz in Just Give Me Jesus

Introducing Jesus

Jesus is actually the Center of the universe. Without Him, nothing would exist. Even though it is a blow to human pride, everything was made for Jesus Christ and only finds its proper meaning in relation to Him. 

For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible, rank after rank after rank of angels—everything got started in him [Jesus] and finds its purpose in him. He was there before any of it came into existence and holds it all together right up to this moment.  Col. 1:16-17, The Message

Jesus Christ is unique - the only begotten Son of God [John 3:16].  This means that Jesus is both fully God and fully man.  He had two complete natures - divine and human - in one Person without combining or blurring them and without having a split personality.  Because Jesus had a dual nature, He could perfectly represent God to us and represent us to God.  As a perfect Human Being, He could voluntarily take the just punishment for our sins and treason against God.  And since the Creator is always more valuable than the creation, as God, He could bear the sins of everyone.  Three days after His crucifixion, He rose from the dead, which proved that God the Father had accepted His sacrifice on behalf of those who would commit their lives to Him as Lord and Saviour.

The only hope for the world is to rediscover Who Is Jesus. If we fail to accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour, then we will have to bear the full justice of the infinite God ourselves.  Since we are not infinite, the punishment will be infinite - an eternity in Hell.  I might add that Jesus Christ is also the church's only hope. Remember, Rev. 3:20?

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with Me. [NIV]

This was written to the church, not the ungodly! Jesus was having a hard time getting into the church - I am sure He sympathizes with a lot of new Christians who have a hard time getting into the church, too.

Discovering Jesus is not about theology, although that is vital. We can learn all about Jesus, but life only happens when we know Jesus for ourselves. It must be a growing, intimate personal relationship, or it is only dead facts.  If you haven't yet met Jesus for yourself, check out Introduction To Life, and Reality Check.  In the end, do not ask how much you know about Jesus; ask how well you know Him. Ultimately, you must answer for yourself, Who is Jesus? Your answer will chart the course of your life in this world and in the next.  If you have doubts about the validity of Christianity, check out our Resources for Investigating Christianity.

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