Posts Tagged ‘Christ’
HIS GRACE IS SUFICIENT !
Posted in BIBLE, English Posts, Praise the Lord, tagged BIBLE, Christ, faithfulness, Lord, love, mercy, salvation on March 18, 2018| Leave a Comment »
If the Lord be with us, we have no cause of fear. His eye is upon us, His arm over us, His ear open to our prayer – His grace sufficient, His promise unchangeable. Amen
CHRIST’S TWO COMMANDMENTS-CANNOT BE SEPARATED!
Posted in Articles, BIBLE, English Posts, GOSPEL, tagged Christ, COMMANDMENTS, PAUL MUTSCHLER on October 11, 2016| Leave a Comment »
CHRIST’S TWO COMMANDMENTS
THE TWO COMMANDMENTS CANNOT BE SEPARATED!
* Mathew 22:36-40 – “Master, which is the great commandment in the Law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang ALL the Law and the Prophets.”
LOVING THY NEIGHBOR IS LOVING THE LORD!
* Galatians 5:13-14 – “For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. For ALL the Law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.”
* 1 John 1:1-3 – “(He Who) was from the beginning, (Whom) we have heard, (Whom) we have seen with our eyes, (Whom) we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; for the life was manifested, and we have seen (Him), and bear witness, and show unto you that eternal life, (Who) was with the Father, and was manifested unto us; that which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.”
* 1 John 2:3-6 – “And hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He that says, I know Him, and keeps not His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keeps His Word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in Him. He that says he abides in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked.”
* 1 John 3:22-24 – “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. And this is His commandment, That we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as He gave us commandment. And he that keeps His commandments dwells in Him, and He in him. And hereby we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit Whom He hath given us.”
* 1 John 4:19-21 – “We love Him, because He first loved us. If a man say, I love God, and hates his brother, he is a liar: for he that loves not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God Whom he hath not seen? And this commandment have we from Him, That he who loves God loves his brother also.”
* 1 John 5:1-7 – “Whosoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loves Him that begat loves Him also that is begotten of Him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments: and His commandments are not grievous. For whosoever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is He that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.”
OUR LOVE IS EVIDENCE WE ARE A CHILD OF GOD!
SALVATION IS FREE, BUT LIVING FOR CHRIST HAS COSTS
Posted in BIBLE, English Posts, GOSPEL, tagged Christ, cost, PAUL MUTSCHLER, salvatio on October 8, 2016| Leave a Comment »
SALVATION IS FREE, BUT LIVING FOR CHRIST HAS COSTS
Born again believers desire, more than anything, to do the will of God, right? Of course, but that is because many of us live in a countries where there is plenty, where there is freedom of speech, and where we are protected by law from harm. But, have you been watching what is happening? Being a Christian is becoming a “liability!” Things are starting to deteriorate at a rapid pace; the things we hold dear are all being challenged in the streets, in the media, and in the courts. My question is, am I really sure I want to do God’s will when it may cost me everything: job, home, loved ones, and even one’s life? Yes, if Jesus tarries much longer, I believe our faith will be tried to the point that being a Christian may cost us our lives. But do not be alarmed; the early Church faced these same treats, and in spite of them, the Church has grown, and spread to “the four corners of the globe!” God hasn’t changed; we know doing His will is ALWAYS the best choice in the end! His will for us is”
* Mark 3:35 – Jesus said, “For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is My brother, and My sister, and mother.” [We are family!]
* Acts 13:36 – “For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers….” [We will live until our work is done!]
* Romans 8:27 – “And He that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because He maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.” [He knows our needs!]
* 2 Corinthians 8:5 – “And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.” [Believers will be there for us!]
* Galatians 1:3-4 – “Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father.” [Our eternal life is a done-deal!]
* 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” [We may have the honor of suffering for He Who gave His very life for us!]
* Hebrews 10:36 – “For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” [We know our reward is certain!]
* 1 Peter 2:13-15 – “Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by Him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God….” (With one exception: Acts 5:29!]
* 1 Peter 3:17 – “For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.” [We are to make sure we do not give cause to our enemies!]
* 1 Peter 4:2 – “That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.” [We must focus upon His will and not our will!]
* 1 Peter 4:19 – “Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to Him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.” [Do not fear those who can destroy your body, because the One Who guards your soul is faithful!]
* 1 John 2:17 – “And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever.” [This trial will soon be over, and our life with God is eternal!]
Happy Mother’s Day !!!~ To all of my sisters-in-Christ daughters and daughters in love and lady friends !!!!
Posted in Articles, BIBLE, English Posts, FAMILY, GOSPEL, PICTURES, tagged BIBLE, Christ, God, Jesus, Mothers Day on May 8, 2016| Leave a Comment »

May the Lord ~bless~ you..!!!.Happy Mother’s Day to all of the hardworking mother’s who try to make everyone’s lives a little happier and brighter!!!
PROMISES FOR MOTHERS
A mother’s world is filled with many responsibilities and concerns, so God offers you encouragement through the promises he has made…
1)WHEN YOU ARE CONCERN ABOUT YOUR FAMILY’S FUTURE…..
JEREMIAH 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare[a] and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
2)WHEN YOU NEED WISDOM…..
JAMES 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
3)WHEN YOU ARE WORRIED….
PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
4)WHEN YOU NEED ASSURANCE…
JOHN 5:24
Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.
5) WHEN YOU CAN’T MAKE ENDS MEET…
PHILIPPIANS 4;19
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
6)WHEN YOU’VE HAD A ROUGH DAY…
ISAIAH 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
7)WHEN YOU FACE DIFFICULT PROBLEMS….
HEBREWS 4:16
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
8 )WHEN YOU WANT YOUR HUSBAND TO FOLOW THE LORD
1PETER 3 1-2
Wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct.
9)WHEN THERE ARE FAMILY TENSIONS
COLLOOSIANS 3:12-14
Put on then, ………compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.

10)WHEN GOD DOESN’T SEEM REAL TO YOU
JEREMIAH 29: 13-14
You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.14 I will be found by you, declares the Lord,
11)WHEN YOU WONDER IF GOD LOVES YOU…ROMANS 5:8
But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us
12)WHEN YOU NEED FORGIVNESS 1 JOHN 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
13)WHEN NO ONE SEEMS TO UNDERSTAND YOU
PSALMS 139:1-2
O Lord, you have searched me and known me!
2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
you discern my thoughts from afar.
14)WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP
2CORINTHIANS 12:9
…“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
PHILIPPIANS 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
VERSES English Standard Version (ESV) http://www.goodnewstracts.org
https://www.crossway.org/tracts/promises-for-mothers-2739/
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RAPTURE AND THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
Posted in Articles, BIBLE, English Posts, tagged Christ, RAPTURE, Second Coming, The Rapture on August 15, 2014| 1 Comment »
![]() The Rapture
The word rapture is taken from the Latin verb (rapere) which is used in the Latin Bible in 1 Thess. 4:17. The English meaning is “to be seized” or “to be caught up”.The Rapture refers to an event which will mark the end of the Church Age and which will be an occasion of great joy to Christian believers. All believers, both those who have died and those who are alive at the time, will be taken up to meet Jesus Christ, who will have returned to “the air”, earth’s atmosphere. Then, the Christians and the Lord Jesus will return to heaven together. At the time of the Rapture, Christ will not set foot on earth; and He will be visible only to believers. READ 1 Thess. 4:17; Acts 1:11.The Rapture is to be distinguished from the Second Advent of Christ. While the Rapture sets the stage for the Second Coming, these are two separate events. A chart giving comparisons between these two future appearances of Christ is found in a later section of this article.There has been controversy for many generations concerning the timing of the final events in human history. The position held by the majority of categorical and fundamental Bible teachers is as follows:* We are presently in the dispensation known as the Church Age, and we do not know when this age will end. * The Rapture will occur at the end of the Church Age; and the day of the Rapture will be the first day of the sever-year period known as the Great Tribulation. * The Second Coming of Christ will occur on the last day of the Tribulation period and will usher in the thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ. The statements above are part of a position, or viewpoint, concerning the chronology of the final events of human history, a doctrinal concept known as the Pre-Tribulation Rapture / Pre-Millennium Tribulation view. There are several other schools of though among Christian scholars; and this article does not attempt to sort out the differences in these viewpoints categorically.The study of the various points of view, and an examination of the proofs that the Pre-Tribulation/Pre-Millennial position is the correct one, is indeed a fascinating study. But the students needs considerable background to handle such research, including a thorough knowledge of general prophecy, a good general orientation to the whole Bible, and a lot of practice in tracing threads of logic through interwoven networks of Bible doctrine. For the time being we will settle for … A Description of the Rapture The Rapture was promised by the Lord Jesus Christ just before His crucifixion, John 14:1-3. At the Rapture, He keeps His promise and fulfills the prophecy. The Rapture completes the Redemption of the body because the believer receives a resurrection body at that time, Phil. 3:20,21; 1 John 3:1,2. It would be useful at this point to read the description of the Rapture in 1 Cor. 15:51-53 and then to note the comments below concerning the terminology used. mystery — a doctrine “hidden” from the Old Testament saints. The Rapture is pertinent only to the Church Age and was never revealed to believers living before the beginning of the Church Age. we shall not all sleep — i.e., there will be some believers alive at the time of the Rapture. we shall all be changed – refers to the resurrection body. in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye — a reference to the time element. The Rapture is not a long, drawn out process of evacuation. We will be with Christ instantly. the dead shall be raised incorruptible — the resurrection body does not include the decay and corruption of sin and death. we shall all be changed — another reference to the new physical body and new personal attributes associated with the resurrection body. this corruptible must put on incorruption –the most important feature of the resurrection body is that there will be no Sin Nature. this mortal must put on immortality — the believer will not die but will receive an immortal body. The dead in Christ (believers who have died previous to the Rapture) will be raised first. Then, those who are still alive will be taken up. 1 Thess. 4:16,17. The Rapture is a rendezvous for living and dead Christians. Confidence in the Rapture is based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1 Thess. 4:18. In principle, the Lord Jesus Christ is the “first fruits” of the believer, as noted in 1 Cor. 15:20-23. Read this passage first, then note the following comments: firstfruits — pictures the resurrection of Christ which is a guarantee of our bodily resurrection. by man came death — through Adam came spiritual death with the end result of physical death for every human. by man came also the resurrection — by Jesus Christ, in His humanity, came spiritual resurrection (salvation) followed by physical resurrection, Phil. 3:21. The word “hope”, translated from the Greek word elpiV (elpis), meaning “confidence”, is a technical designation for the Rapture in at least three Bible passages, including: * The living hope, 1 Peter 1:3 * The blessed hope, Titus 2:13 * The purifying hope, 1 John 3:3 The Rapture takes the sting out of death, 1 Cor. 15:54-56. Therefore, the Rapture removes the despair of bereavement, 1 Thess. 4:13-18. This confidence in the Rapture comes through the obtaining of wisdom, discernment, and knowledge of the Plan of God, Job 19:25-27. The edified believer has confidence. The result is blessing, peace, a relaxed mental attitude, and stability.The believer has a “reservation” in heaven, 1 Peter 1:4; Eph. 2:6. The Rapture takes the believer to the “mansion” which Christ has prepared in advance, John 14. The testing which the believer and the Church endure during the Church Age is terminated with the Rapture. The Body of Christ is no longer a target of Satan in spiritual warfare. It is not known, and cannot be predicted, when the Rapture will occur. Nevertheless, the Bible directs us to pursue certain activities while waiting for the Rapture. These are given in the last section of this article. Meanwhile, take a look at … What to do While Waiting for the Rapture Stay in Fellowship. “And now, little children, abide in Him; that when He shall appear, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.” 1 John 2:28 Employ the Faith-Rest techniques. “Now we beseech you, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, that ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by forged letters as from us, as that day of Christ is at hand.” 2 Thess. 2:1,2 Have Confidence. “Being confident of this very things, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Phil. 1:6 Have Patience. “Be patient, therefore, unto the coming of the Lord…” James 5:7 Grow in Christ by continuing to be edified. “…be ye also patient, stablish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” James 5:8 See also Isaiah 33:4 and 2 Tim. 2:15 Contrasts Between the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ
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PRIORITATI SI VALORI-de Emi Zarnescu
Posted in Articles, BIBLIA, FAMILY, GOSPEL, UNITY OF DISCIPLES, tagged BIBLE, Christ, Christian, Christianity, church, PRIORITATI SI VALORI-de By Emi Zarnescu on January 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Priorități și valori
Avem oare nevoie să ne cunoaștem prioritățile în viață? Dacă da, ar trebuie să ni le definim sau ele sunt implicite? Dacă ar fi să facem o listă a valorilor și priorităților pe care le avem, cum ar arăta ea?
Iată un tip de întrebări pe care cred că ar trebui să ni le punem la acest început de an 2014. M-am regăsit de multe ori în anul care tocmai a trecut dând prioritate unor lucruri care nu reprezentau priorități esențiale, făcând de multe ori ceea ce mi-a plăcut în loc să fac ceea ce a trebuit. M-am luptat mult cu disciplina personală și am eșuat de multe ori. Este o luptă pe care uneori o căștig, și mă bucur pentru asta dar de mult prea multe ori am pierdut-o. Disciplina personală nu este ceva ușor pentru mine. Poate că pentru alții lucrurile sunt mai ușoare, însă pentru mine lupta pare uneori imposibilă de dus.
Am discutat de curând, în grupul nostru de părtășie, despre valorile și prioritățile pe care ar trebui să le aibe un creștin în viață, și am rămas plăcut surprins să văd că, prin harului lui Dumnezeu, împărtășim în general aceleași valori spirituale care ne leagă împreună. Dar sunt și lucruri personale pe care fiecare și le cunoaște. Fiecare se cunoaște pe sine, își cunoaște părțile tari și cele slabe, suișuri și coborâșuri, și de aceea este nevoie și de o cercetare personală, de o stabilire a unor priorități personale în funcție de starea fiecăruia, de problemele prin care trece, de planurile fiecăruia, ș.a.m.d. Dar trebuie să înțelegem că există niște priorități și valori universale spirituale de care nu ne putem ascunde sau fugi pentru că ele reprezintă caracteristica vieții creștine. Și cred că o trecere în revistă a prioritățile și valorile pe care le avem și care ne ghidează viața ar trebui să fie un proces serios și periodoic în decursul vieții noastre. Iar acest proces, confruntat cu Biblia, ar putea să aibe cel puțin doua efecte: 1. să ne arate că valorile și prioritățile noastre sunt greșite, și 2. să ne corecteze unele dintre ele.
De aceea, ca și creștini, dacă vrem să avem o viață echilibrată spiritual trebuie să știm și să ne conștientizăm valorile și prioritățile și apoi să le comparăm cu prioritățile lui Dumnezeu, iar apoi… să trecem la treabă. Aici cred că poate fi cheia echilibrului spiritual.
Însă ca să nu lungesc textul prea mult, am făcut mai jos o listă generală/universală de priorități biblice pe care le consider de bază în viața unui credincios. O evaluare personală nu cred că face rău nimănui.
1. Dumnezeu și relația personală cu El.
Ce loc ocupă Dumnezeu în programul nostru? Nu mă refer aici la lucrare, la studiu pentru predică, sau la discuții despre Dumnezeu. Ci mă refer la acel timp petrecut cu Dumnezeu, singur, în care cauți pur și simplu prezența lui Dumnezeu, hrana Cuvântului și acea stare de rugăciune în care comunci efectiv cu Dumnezeu, nu doar bălmăjești o rugăciune standard sau te lupți să nu adormi. Avem nevoie să ne analizăm disciplina spirituală pentru a putea să ne dăm un răspuns sincer și să putem face schimbările necesare în acest domeniu esențial.
2. Familia. Ce loc ocupă responsabilitățile noastre familiale în viața noastră.
Când mă refer la familie mă refer atât la responsabilitățile material, spirituale, cât și cele emoționale și psihologice, și asta pentru că pentru mulți familia reprezintă doar o responsabilitate materială. Să avem ce să punem pe masă, cât mai mult dacă se poate, să avem cu ce ne îmbrăca, cele necesare traiului, etc. În familiile cu copii mulți lucrurile sunt și mai complicate în acestă privință, dar familia nu înseamnă doar cele materiale. Familia este celula societății dar și a bisericii. În familie se formează deprinderile sociale și spiritual, dar și profilul moral și psihologic al viitorului adult. Familia este cheia unei societăți sănătoase dar și a unei biserici sănătoase. Așa dar, avem datoria biblică de a forma persoane care să fie de folos societății dar să fie de folos mai ales lui Dumnezeu. De aceea ne numim creștini, pentru că îl urmăm pe Cristos. Și să nu uităm cel mai important lucru – familia trebuie să fie cadrul unde copilul aude Evanghelia și pașii lui sunt îndreptați către Dumnezeu.
Știați că până prin anii 90, bisericile evanghelice din SUA erau populate în cea mai mare parte (cam 80%) cu copiii credincioșilor? Însă pe măsură ce familiile au devenit tot mai slabe d.p.d.v. moral și spiritual, copiii credincioșilor au părăsit bisericile pentru că nu exista o corelare între mesajul Bisericii și viața practică pe care o vedeau acasă. Și în mod natural au ales lumea nu biserica. Iată un exemplu despre cum prioritățile părinților influnețează atât viața lor cât și a generațiilor următoare.
3. Părtășia creștină.
Ce loc ocupă părtășia creștină în prioritățile mele? Cine sunt prietenii mei cei mai buni? Sunt ei creștini serioși sau sunt vecinii de bloc? Simți libertate în a mă ruga cu alții, în a studia Cuvântul împreună? Dacă nu, ce ne ține?
4. Serviciul.
Consider că fiecare dintre noi ar trebui să ne facem o analiză a modului în care ne îndeplinim atribuțiile de serviciu. Și asta pentru că ține de mărturia și caracaterul creștin să fim buni profesioniși, serioși și oameni care își dau interesul în a face o treabă cât mai bună. Dar desigur că trebuie să analizăm și cealaltă parte a problemei: nu cumva serviciul meu sau afacerea mea este dumnezeul meu? Nu cumva serviciul meu este mai important decât Dumnezeu sau familia?
5. Administrarea resurselor.
Cum imi administrez banii? Sunt serios în a da Domnului procentul pe care l-am hotărât în inima mea? Este nevoie să decid ceva în această privință la începutul acestui an? Am datorii? De ce? Și dacă am datorii, mi le plătesc la timp? Sunt la zi cu plata facturilor? Sunt un bun ispravnic al bogățiilor nedrepte, pe care mi le-a dat Dumnezeu? Există și aici cealaltă parte a paharului: sunt unii care dau pe la biserici bani crezând că așa o să îi ajute Dumnezeu să câștige mai mult sau să le meargă afacerile. Se păcălesc singuri. Cuvântul spune că prin chibzuință se zidește o casă, și prin înțelepciune i se umple cămările. Deci .. la disciplină și la făcut planuri realiste care se pot duce la îndeplinire.
Ar mai fi multe alte lucruri de scris însă fiecare dintre noi avem problemele noastre și ocupațiile noastre. Avem vârste diferite și priorități diferite, și chiar valori diferite. Fiecare trebuie să își facă propria listă și să o compare cu valorile biblice, și așa să lupte pentru creșterea lui spirituală și a celor din jurul lui.
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THE DEITY OF JESUS CHRIST
Posted in Articles, BIBLE, BOOKS, English Posts, GOSPEL, tagged apologetics, Christ, deity of Christ, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Salvation Christ, Son of God on December 25, 2013| Leave a Comment »
THE DEITY OF JESUS CHRIST
This is an article we first posted, on the first day that we began this blog’s journey, and we have reposted it again around Christmas time, every year. So here it is again:
Once when Jesus was traveling with His disciples He asked them ‘Who do people say that I am?’ Wherever Jesus went, large crowds of people followed Him and they witnessed the miracles He performed and they observed the words He spoke in His sermons. Many of the people probably wondered who Jesus was. But then in Luke 9:18-20 Jesus asks Peter, His disciple, ‘Who do you say that I am?’ and Peter answers ‘God’s Messiah’! Peter spoke with lots of conviction, yet his faith had a long way to go, there would even come a point in his life later where he would deny that he even knew Jesus. Peter and the disciples would become men of faith after they saw the resurrected Christ and it was then they could profess that Jesus was truly the Son of God.
In every age since the first followers of Jesus made their profession of faith in him, men and women of faith have had to come to terms with who Jesus is and what he means for them.As we go into the Christmas season, celebrating the birth of the Messiah, take a little time to reflect on these passages that the Scriptures heralds about the deity of the Messiah. Who is Jesus Christ to you?
(The following list is excerpted from Tyndale’s Wilmington guide to the Bible pp.346-348, 616-618)
The Deity of Jesus Christ the Savior of the world-
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His deity was declared by angels
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by Gabriel to Mary (Luke 1:26-33)
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by Gabriel to Joseph (Matthew 1:20-23)
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by Gabriel (?) to some shepherds (Luke 2:8-11)
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by Gabriel (?) to some women (Matthew 28:5-6)
2. His deity was declared by the Father
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at his baptism (Matthew 3:16-17)
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at his transfiguration (Matthew 17:5)
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shortly before his passion (John 12:27-28)
3. His deity was declared by his mighty miracles (John 20:30,31: 21:25)
4. His deity was declared by his powerful sermons ((Luke 4:32; John 7:46)
5. His deity was declared by his accurate prophecies (Matthew 26:32)
6. His deity was declared by his sinless life
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as attested by Pilate (John 19:4)
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by Pilate’s wife (Matthew 27:19
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by Judas (Matthew 27:4)
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by the dying thief (Luke 23:41)
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by the Roman centurion (Luke 23:47)
7. His deity was declared by demons
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as he healed a maniac (Matthew 8:28-29)
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as he healed a man in Capernaum (Luke 4:33-34)
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as he healed many in Capernaum (Luke 4:41, Mark 3:11)
8. His deity was declared by those who worshipped him
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the shepherds (Luke 2:15)
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the wise men (Matthew 2:2,11)
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a leper (Matthew 8:2)
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a ruler (Matthew 9:18)
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a Gentile mother (Matthew 15:25)
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a Hebrew mother (Matthew 20:20)
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a maniac (Mark 5:6)
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a blind man (John 9:38)
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an apostle (Thomas) (John 20:28)
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all apostles (Matthew 14:38; 28:9)
9. His deity was declared by Satan (Matthew 4:3, 6)
10. His deity was declared by himself
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He referred to himself as the Son of God (John 9:35; 10:36; 11:4)
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He forgave sins (Mark 2:5, 10)
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He is man’s judge (John 5:22, 27)
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He is the author of life (John 5:24, 28, 29)
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He is to be honored like the Father (John 5:23)
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He alone can save (John 10:28; Luke 19:10; John 14:6
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