Post by pitbull on Dec 12, 2005 9:45:48 GMT -5
THE SON IS DIVINE
(Isaiah 9:6; 43:25; Matthew 4:10; 14:33; 17:22-27; 18:20; 28:9,20; Mark 2:3-12; 14:60-64; Luke 4:39-44; 7:14-15,48-50; John 1:1,1; 4:16; 5:16-18,23; 6:64; 8:19; 10:30; 12:45; 14:6; 15:23; 17:5; 20:26-29; Romans 9:5; Philippians 2:5-6; Hebrews 1:6,8; Titus 2:13; 1 John 5:11,12,20; Revelations 1:8; 15:3)
1. The Son existed prior creation. He is God and at no point He was not the God of the universe. (John 1:1-2; 17:3-5; 1 John 5:7)
2. The Jesus of the Bible.
Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, is the divinely appointed mediator between God and man. Having taken upon Himself human nature, yet without sin, He perfectly fulfilled the Law, suffered and died upon the cross for the salvation of sinners. He was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended to His Father, at whose hand He ever liveth to make intercession for His people. He is the only Mediator, the Prophet, Priest and King of the Church, and Sovereign of the Universe.
a. What do Non-Christians Say About Jesus Christ?
1. The Mormons teach that He is the spirit brother of Lucifer.
2. The Jehovah Witnesses tell us that He is an exalted angel [maybe Michael].
3. The Muslims inform us that He was the second greatest prophet.
4. The New Age educates their followers that He is one of nine incarnations of God.
5. The agnostics and atheists say that He was a good man, that He was a sorcerer that learned Egyptian magic, or that He did not even exist.
6. The practicers of the occult believe that He is the greatest threat to humanity ever.
b. Who Does the Bible Say Jesus is?
1. Matthew 16:13-16 When Jesus cam to the region of Caesrea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ [or Messiah], the Son of the living God."
2. Consider the following possibilities:
a. Consider the possibility of being a liar:
He lied about being God. Very seldom people are willing to die for a lie. Also it is even less likely for others to later lay down their lives to propagate the lie after it had unraveled and fell apart. If Jesus has been a liar, when He had been crucified, He would not have risen from the grave and the apostles would have been too disheartened to continue.
b. Consider the possibility of being a lunatic:
He was deluded into believing that He was God. Once again, He would have died but not been able to raise Himself from the grave. No crazy person is able to do that. There have been some mentally insane people that have led great followings, but their followers scattered when their leader was killed. The same would have happened with Jesus and the disciples.
c. Consider the possibility of being Lord:
He was the perfect God/man. The following supports this claim:
1. He fulfills all Old Testament prophecies about Himself [astronomical odds].
2. He was born to a virgin [impossibility outside of Divine intervention].
3. There are a recorded 35 miracles to His credit during His 3 year ministry.
4. The fact that He rose two people from the dead and then Himself, which only God can do..
5 He allowed Himself to receive honors and worship, which only God is to receive.
6. He forgave peoples sins, which only God can do.
7. He had power over all evil spirits, including demons and Satan himself.
8. John 10:30 "I and my Father are one."
9. Also see Gen. 1:26; Deut. 6:4; John 1:1; 1 Cor. 8:6; Eph. 3:9; Col. 1:14-16; 1 Tim. 3:16; 1 John 1:3
c. What Titles Does the Bible Give Jesus?
Prince of Peace [Isaiah 9:6]
Mighty God [Isaiah 9:6]
Wonderful Counselor [Isaiah 9:6]
Holy One [Mark 1:24]
Lamb of God [John 1:29]
Prince of Life [Acts 3:15]
Lord God Almighty [Revelation 15:3]
Lion of the Tribe of Judah [Revelation 5:5]
Root of David [Revelation 22:16]
Word of Life [1 John 1:1]
Author and Finisher of Our Faith [Hebrews 12:2]
The Way [John 14:6]
Dayspring [Luke 1:78]
Lord of All [Acts 10:36]
I am [John 8:58]
Son of God [John 1:34]
Shepherd and Bishop of Souls [1 Peter 2:25]
Messiah [John 1:41]
The Truth [John 14:6]
Saviour [2 Peter 2:20]
Chief Cornerstone [Ephesians 2:20]
King of Kings [Revelation 19:16]
Righteous Judge [2 Timothy 4:8]
Light of the World [John 8:12]
Head of the Church [Ephesians 1:22]
Morning Star [Revelation 22:16]
Sun of Righteousness [Malachi 4:2]
Lord Jesus Christ [Acts 15:11]
Chief Shepherd [1 Peter 5:4]
Resurrection and Life [John 11:25]
Horn of Salvation [Luke 1:69]
Governor [Matthew 2:6]
The Alpha and Omega [Revelation 1:8]
(Isaiah 9:6; 43:25; Matthew 4:10; 14:33; 17:22-27; 18:20; 28:9,20; Mark 2:3-12; 14:60-64; Luke 4:39-44; 7:14-15,48-50; John 1:1,1; 4:16; 5:16-18,23; 6:64; 8:19; 10:30; 12:45; 14:6; 15:23; 17:5; 20:26-29; Romans 9:5; Philippians 2:5-6; Hebrews 1:6,8; Titus 2:13; 1 John 5:11,12,20; Revelations 1:8; 15:3)
1. The Son existed prior creation. He is God and at no point He was not the God of the universe. (John 1:1-2; 17:3-5; 1 John 5:7)
2. The Jesus of the Bible.
Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, is the divinely appointed mediator between God and man. Having taken upon Himself human nature, yet without sin, He perfectly fulfilled the Law, suffered and died upon the cross for the salvation of sinners. He was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended to His Father, at whose hand He ever liveth to make intercession for His people. He is the only Mediator, the Prophet, Priest and King of the Church, and Sovereign of the Universe.
a. What do Non-Christians Say About Jesus Christ?
1. The Mormons teach that He is the spirit brother of Lucifer.
2. The Jehovah Witnesses tell us that He is an exalted angel [maybe Michael].
3. The Muslims inform us that He was the second greatest prophet.
4. The New Age educates their followers that He is one of nine incarnations of God.
5. The agnostics and atheists say that He was a good man, that He was a sorcerer that learned Egyptian magic, or that He did not even exist.
6. The practicers of the occult believe that He is the greatest threat to humanity ever.
b. Who Does the Bible Say Jesus is?
1. Matthew 16:13-16 When Jesus cam to the region of Caesrea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ [or Messiah], the Son of the living God."
2. Consider the following possibilities:
a. Consider the possibility of being a liar:
He lied about being God. Very seldom people are willing to die for a lie. Also it is even less likely for others to later lay down their lives to propagate the lie after it had unraveled and fell apart. If Jesus has been a liar, when He had been crucified, He would not have risen from the grave and the apostles would have been too disheartened to continue.
b. Consider the possibility of being a lunatic:
He was deluded into believing that He was God. Once again, He would have died but not been able to raise Himself from the grave. No crazy person is able to do that. There have been some mentally insane people that have led great followings, but their followers scattered when their leader was killed. The same would have happened with Jesus and the disciples.
c. Consider the possibility of being Lord:
He was the perfect God/man. The following supports this claim:
1. He fulfills all Old Testament prophecies about Himself [astronomical odds].
2. He was born to a virgin [impossibility outside of Divine intervention].
3. There are a recorded 35 miracles to His credit during His 3 year ministry.
4. The fact that He rose two people from the dead and then Himself, which only God can do..
5 He allowed Himself to receive honors and worship, which only God is to receive.
6. He forgave peoples sins, which only God can do.
7. He had power over all evil spirits, including demons and Satan himself.
8. John 10:30 "I and my Father are one."
9. Also see Gen. 1:26; Deut. 6:4; John 1:1; 1 Cor. 8:6; Eph. 3:9; Col. 1:14-16; 1 Tim. 3:16; 1 John 1:3
c. What Titles Does the Bible Give Jesus?
Prince of Peace [Isaiah 9:6]
Mighty God [Isaiah 9:6]
Wonderful Counselor [Isaiah 9:6]
Holy One [Mark 1:24]
Lamb of God [John 1:29]
Prince of Life [Acts 3:15]
Lord God Almighty [Revelation 15:3]
Lion of the Tribe of Judah [Revelation 5:5]
Root of David [Revelation 22:16]
Word of Life [1 John 1:1]
Author and Finisher of Our Faith [Hebrews 12:2]
The Way [John 14:6]
Dayspring [Luke 1:78]
Lord of All [Acts 10:36]
I am [John 8:58]
Son of God [John 1:34]
Shepherd and Bishop of Souls [1 Peter 2:25]
Messiah [John 1:41]
The Truth [John 14:6]
Saviour [2 Peter 2:20]
Chief Cornerstone [Ephesians 2:20]
King of Kings [Revelation 19:16]
Righteous Judge [2 Timothy 4:8]
Light of the World [John 8:12]
Head of the Church [Ephesians 1:22]
Morning Star [Revelation 22:16]
Sun of Righteousness [Malachi 4:2]
Lord Jesus Christ [Acts 15:11]
Chief Shepherd [1 Peter 5:4]
Resurrection and Life [John 11:25]
Horn of Salvation [Luke 1:69]
Governor [Matthew 2:6]
The Alpha and Omega [Revelation 1:8]