3. Christ Jesus is Fully God
The Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, has always existed. He too is without beginning or end (Revelation 1:8). In order to complete His earthly sacrificial mission, He became human by being born of a virgin, conceived by the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31,35). He lived a perfect life, absolutely without sin (Hebrews 7:26, 1Peter 2:22). While on earth He worked many miracles through the anointing of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:22, 10:38). In order to restore fallen mankind, He died on the cross as a substitute for the sins of every person (1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21). He was raised from the dead by the supernatural power of God (Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; 1 Corinthians 6:14, 15:4). Since His resurrection, He has been exalted (honored), and is seated at the right hand of God (Acts 1:9,11, 2:33; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:3).
Importance of this Doctrine:
The supernatural birth of Jesus, His sinless life, and His working of miracles all give proof that He is the divine Son of God who came to earth in human form to give Himself as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. No death of a natural human could provide forgiveness of sin (salvation) for the entire human race.
Knowing that Jesus came from God, and actually is God, and returned to God’s presence after his death and resurrection assures us that our salvation and restored relationship with God is not only logical, but a true reality.<<Back
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