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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.
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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.
Who Is Jesus?
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Does God Experience Suffering?
We know that Jesus, as He walked the earth, felt all the pain that we do, but what about God the Father? Does He know pain and anguish? When we cry out to God in pain, does He merely understand intellectually what we are going through, or is there an emotional connection?
Are the Written In Red Words Of Jesus More Important Than Other Scriptures?
In some Bibles, the words of Jesus are written in red. Some Christians feel these red letters are more important than the rest of Scripture. After all, these are the actual words of Jesus; they must be more important. Is this view correct?
A group of people in the Bible were terrified of Jesus. Who were they, and why were they afraid?
If a person or animal loses too much blood, they die, but the Bible looks at it more from the perspective of life. To lose blood is to give life. This is the idea behind "blood brothers" and blood sacrifices.
When you read in Scripture that Jesus was moved with compassion, it was a deeply heartfelt emotion that led to action. It was a horror that satan had deceived people, kept them in sickness, or possessed them.
Do the words of Jesus automatically make us clean? Yes and no. They can be an instant bath if we are in the right position. If we are in the wrong position, they bounce off us without effect.
The Mission Of God For Jesus And Us
We must remember that this life is an investment in our eternal life. Or, to put it another way, this life is the seed we plant, and after death, we see what kind of plant it will blossom into.
Did Jesus Disrespect His Mother?
How Jesus answered His mother at the feast of Cana sounds strange and harsh to our ears. What did He mean?
Have you ever wondered about the appearance of Jesus? How accurate are the paintings and movies we see?
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Why Do The Jews Not Believe In Jesus As The Messiah?
A quick at the four main reasons Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah.
The fact that Jesus is the Faithful Witness is more complex than it might seem at first.
Of course, only the Word of God gives us a complete, accurate knowledge of God, but poems about God can motivate and inspire us.
What Is Jesus Like? - Video
The Beauty Of The Lord - Video
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Temptations Of Christ
Man Shall Not Live On Bread Alone
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Who Is Jesus Quotes
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For more information about Glenn Davis, see our About Glenn page or visit Glenn Davis Books.
Glenn Davis is a Christian author and Bible teacher whose work draws on more than 40 years of study, writing, and local church teaching. He has written 700+ articles, created five Bible courses, published three books, and shared 100+ Bible videos on YouTube. Readers can find his books on Amazon and follow his teaching on YouTube. Away from the keyboard, he enjoys time with family, reading, walking, and board or card games.
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