THE QUESTION
The most important question of all is, "Who is Jesus Christ, and how should I respond to Him?" The answer to that question determines our eternal destiny.
HIS DEITY
The Bible declares that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and God Himself. He shares the same substance, power, and glory as the Father and the Spirit. He operates as God. He is Creator (Col. 1:16), Sustainer (Col.1:17), and Redeemer (Rom. 3:24). He is called God. God the Father says, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever (Heb. 1:8-9). Matthew quotes Isaiah's prophecy that Jesus would be called Immanuel, which is translated, God with us (Matt. 1:23). John referring to Jesus says, the Word was God (Jn. 1:1). Paul calls Him the eternally blessed God (Rom 9:5), and exhorts us to look for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ (Tit. 2:13).
HIS HUMANITY
The Bible declares Jesus' humanity. John says, the Word became flesh and dwelt among us (Jn 1:14). He was born (Lk. 2:7). He matured (Lk. 2:52), worked (Mk. 6:3), hungered (Mt. 4:2), thirsted (Jn 4:7), experienced temptations (Heb 4:15), and emotions (Lk. 10:21; Jn. 12:27). He was crucified and raised from the dead. He is called the Man Christ Jesus (1 Tim 2:5).
HIS SALVATION
God says all have sinned (Rom 3:23). Sin brings suffering to our spirits, emotions, bodies, finances, and relationships. God's Son was named JESUS [SAVIOR], for He will save His people from their sins (Matt 1:21). At the cross God placed on Jesus our sins and their consequences: it was our sickness that he was bearing, Our suffering that he endured....He was wounded because of our sins....And by his bruises we were healed (Isa 53:4-5, Tanakh, The Holy Scriptures).
HIS NAMES
Among the many Biblical names of Jesus are the important names of Jehovah. "Jehovah" is God's name, revealing His redemptive relationship to Israel and His people today. "Jehovah" in the Old Testament is "Jesus" in the New Testament. These seven compound names reveal Jesus' nature and work. As you prayerfully study them, you will come to know Jesus as the provider for all your needs.
| Name | Scriptural Reference | Jesus' Fulfillment |
| Jehovah-Jireh | The Lord Will Provide. (Gen 22:14) | My God shall provide all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.(Phil 4:19) |
| Jehovah-Nissi | The Lord is My Banner (Ex 17:15) | His banner over me was love. (Sg 2:4) Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. (Jn 15:13) |
| Jehovah-Shalom | The Lord is Peace (Jgs 6:24) | For He Himself is our peace. (Eph 2:14) |
| Jehovah-Raah | The Lord is my Sheperd (Ps 23:1) | I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. (Jn 10:11) |
| Jehovah-Tsidkenu | The Lord our Righteousness (Jer 23:6) | Christ Jesus became for us...righteousness. (1 Cor 1:30) |
| Jehovah-Shammah | The Lord Is There (Present) (Ez 48:35) | I will never leave you or foresake you. (Heb 13:5) |
| Jehovah-Rapha | The Lord who heals you (Ex 15:26) | [Jesus]Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses. (Mt 8:16-17) |
MY RESPONSE
As God, Man, and Savior, Jesus Christ is the only one who can bring healing to every area of your life. He alone paid the price for our forgiveness and healing by carrying our sins and sicknesses, and He alone can give us God's righteousness and healing. The only logical response is to receive Jesus as your personal God, Man, and Savior. Paul wrote, if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved (Rom 10:9). Invite Jesus into your heart through prayer:
"Dear Father, I am a sinner, and I repent of my sins. I confess Jesus Christ as my God, Man, and Savior, and believe God has raised Him from the dead. Lord Jesus, please save me completely. Amen."
[Scripture from the New King James Version. Copyright 1982. Thomas Nelson, Inc.]
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Rev. Dr. Jerry Lynn, Senior Pastor
Rev. Jim Castillo, Assistant Pastor