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Jesus, The Son of God. 1 Timothy 3:16. And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory. The Good Confession. Acts 8:32-38
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1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh,Justified in the Spirit,Seen by angels,Preached among the Gentiles,Believed on in the world,Received up in glory.
The Good Confession • Acts 8:32-38 • Matthew 16:13-18 • John 8:24, 20:30-31 • John 14:6
7 Reasons to Believe • The virgin birth
Jesus was born of a virgin. • Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. • Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 1:35 • Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born,Unto us a Son is given;And the government will be upon His shoulder.And His name will be calledWonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Reasons to Believe • The virgin birth • Jesus was sinless.
Jesus was sinless. Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. • Jesus accepted worship. • Hebrews 1:6; Matthew 14:33, 28:9 • Acts 10:25-26, 14:11-18, Revelation 22:8-9
7 Reasons to Believe • The virgin birth • Jesus was sinless. • John’s testimony.
John testified of Jesus’ deity. • John 1:6-7, cf. Luke 3:4-6, Isaiah 40:3-5 • John 1:33-34
7 Reasons to Believe • The virgin birth • Jesus was sinless. • John’s testimony • Jesus’ claims
Jesus claimed to be deity. • John 8:56-59, cf. Exodus 3:13-14 • John 9:35-37
7 Reasons to Believe • The virgin birth • Jesus was sinless. • John’s testimony • Jesus’ claims • The Father’s testimony
The Father’s Testimony • John 5:31-37, 8:17-18 • John 12:49 For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak. • Matthew 17:1-6
7 Reasons to Believe • The virgin birth • Jesus was sinless. • John’s testimony • Jesus’ claims • The Father’s testimony • Jesus forgave sins
Jesus forgave sins. • Mark 2:1-12 • John 5:26-27
7 Reasons to Believe • The virgin birth • Jesus was sinless. • John’s testimony • Jesus’ claims • The Father’s testimony • Jesus forgave sins • The resurrection
Jesus was raised from the dead. • Romans 1:4 and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. • Romans 10:9-10 • John 10:17-18
7 Reasons to Believe • The virgin birth • Jesus was sinless. • John’s testimony • Jesus’ claims • The Father’s testimony • Jesus forgave sins • The resurrection
Jesus was human. • 1 John 4:2-3 • John 1:1-3, 14 • Hebrews 2
Be Saved! • Believe - John 8:24 • Confess – Romans 10:10 • Repent – Acts 17:30 • Be Baptized – Acts 22:16 • Be Faithful – Galatians 6:9