Jesus: God In Human Form
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Jesus is unique in all of human history. The people who spent time with him gradually began to see that he was more than just a good teacher - more than just a man. We are now going to examine some of the Bible passages that reveal Jesus' true identity.
Three Key Passages
Jesus is God in accessible human form. Check out the following Bible passages:
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.
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The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
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No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father’s side, has made him known.
John 1:1-4, 14, 18 (Read this in its context: John 1:1-18)He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
Colossians 1:15-20 (Read this in its context: Colossians 1:1-23)In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.
Hebrews 1:1-4 (Read this in its context: Hebrews 1:1-14)
Next Steps
Like all Christians, we at Life Church believe that, because Jesus rose from the dead, his story is not over! We also believe that the information you've just seen deserves a response. If you do nothing you will be ignoring the greatest story ever told. If this story has touched you in some way we invite you to let us help you learn more about Jesus.
The best way to learn more about Jesus is to spend time with some of his followers. You can find followers of Jesus Christ in many different churches all over the world. If you happen to be in the Boston area we invite you to come visit us and get to know some of the followers of Jesus at Life Church.
Whether you visit us or not, it may be that you want to act on what you've just learned about Jesus but you don't know what to do. If so, we've prepared a web page that will explain why the Story of Jesus is good news and what to do about it.
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How To Use This Material
Jesus is more than just a man, more than just a good teacher. He is God in human form. Reflect on these passages and allow their truth to sink in. If you're reading this for help in introducing others to Jesus invite them to read these passages for themselves and reflect on the meaning of God becoming human in order to reach you!