Jesus Christ’s biological father was God through the Holy Spirit. Joseph was Jesus’ legal father, but had no sexual relations with Mary until after Jesus was born. There are two scriptures that refer specifically to this: Continue reading →
…Jesus Christ… our Lord
When we hear the word “lord” today, we tend to naturally associate it with Jesus. But in Bible times, the word “lord” was also a term for a person in high authority who had absolute control over others. If we say and sincerely mean that Jesus is our Lord, we say we yield to and acknowledge his complete and total rule over our lives. Continue reading →
…Jesus Christ, his only Son
Almost everyone who has ever been to church more than a few Sundays has learned the Bible passage John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (NIV) This verse declares Jesus’ Sonship to God, the Father. Continue reading →
I believe in Jesus Christ…
There were many who had the name Jesus when Jesus was born. So if we only say we believe in Jesus, we haven’t said enough. And if we think Christ is just a last name, we still don’t understand.
The name Christ identifies Jesus as the long awaited Messiah, the Son of God, the Anointed One.
The name Christ reveals who Jesus is. You can’t believe in Jesus as a human being that is anything less than the Messiah without cancelling your faith altogether. Continue reading →