Jesus Is _______!

Jesus Is ________!
Sermon Series: “Roots – Reconnecting With Our Faith”

Colossians 1:15–20 (ESV)

¹⁵He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. ¹⁶For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. ¹⁷And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. ¹⁸And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. ¹⁹For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, ²⁰and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.

Paul tells us three things about Jesus

Jesus is the Son of God
Jesus is God in the flesh
Jesus is the Way to God

Radical Thought: “It is ALL ABOUT JESUS!”

How would you complete this sentence “Jesus is ________”

What you believe about Jesus is the most important thing about you!

#1 Jesus is The Son of God!

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him” (vs 15-16).

We Believe: The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God.

Six Supernatural Attributes

His Virgin Birth (Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:31, Luke 1:35)
His Sinless Life (Hebrews 7:26, 1 Peter 2:22)
His Miracles (Acts 2:22, Acts 10:38)
His Death (1 Corinthians 15:3, 2 Corinthians 5:21)
His Resurrection (Matthew 28:6, Luke 24:39, 1 Corinthians 15:4)
His Exaltation (Acts 1:9, Acts 1:11, Acts 2:33, Philippians 2:9-11, Hebrews 1:3)

“WHO DO YOU SAY I AM” is the most important question!

#2 Jesus is God In the flesh!

Vs 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell,

This is the claim that sent Jesus to the cross!

John 8:58 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.”

We Believe: The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent “I AM,” the Creator of heaven and earth and the Redeemer of mankind. He has further revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

4 Things Jesus taught about the Trinity

The Great Commission

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).

A clear reference to the three persons of the Godhead.
The Relationship of The Father and the Son

“I and the Father are one” (John 10:30).

Jesus declared his unity with God the Father, emphasizing their oneness in essence, nature, and purpose. This statement supports the belief that Jesus is not only the Son of God but also fully divine.
The Promise of the Holy Spirit

“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you” (John 14:16-17).

The Holy Spirit is presented as a distinct person within the Godhead
The Role Of The Holy Spirit

“But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.” (John 15:26).

Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as a distinct person sent by both the Father and the Son. This statement emphasizes the unity and cooperative relationship between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are distinct yet never independent of one another. Perfect harmony, perfect union, perfect oneness

Question: When I pray, do I pray to God, Jesus or The Holy Spirit?

#3 Jesus Is The ONLY Way To God!

“and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross” (vs 20).

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John14:6).

What we believe: Man’s only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ the Son of God.

The way – Jesus is the only path to salvation and eternal life. He is the means by which people can reach God and have a personal relationship with Him. Jesus is not just one way among many, but the only way.

The truth – Jesus is the ultimate reality and the embodiment of all truth. Jesus is not just a teacher of truth, but he is the truth itself. He came to reveal God’s truth to humanity and to show people the way to live in accordance with that truth.

The Life – Jesus is the source of all life, both physical and spiritual. He came to give people abundant life, which is a life that is full, meaningful, and purposeful. Jesus is not just offering a temporary fix or a momentary solution to life’s problems, but a deep and lasting relationship with God that brings true and eternal life.

The ABCs of Salvation

A – Acknowledge that you are a sinner in need of salvation. Acknowledge that you have sinned and fallen short of God’s standards. This means recognizing your need for forgiveness and the inability to save yourself.

B – Believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died on the cross for your sins and rose from the dead. This means putting your trust in Jesus as your Savior and acknowledging Him as the only way to be reconciled to God.

C – Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. This means publicly declaring your belief in Him and committing to follow Him as your Lord and Savior.

Going Further

The Bible is Christocentric, telling one story about one man, Jesus Christ. In fact you can find Jesus in every book of the Bible:

1. Genesis: Seed of the Woman (Genesis 3:15)

2. Exodus: Passover Lamb (Exodus 12:21-28)

3. Leviticus: High Priest (Leviticus 21:10)

4. Numbers: Pillar of Cloud by Day and Pillar of Fire by Night (Numbers 14:14)

5. Deuteronomy: Prophet Like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:15)

6. Joshua: Commander of the Lord’s Army (Joshua 5:13-15)

7. Judges: Judge and Lawgiver (Judges 2:16-19)

8. Ruth: Kinsman Redeemer (Ruth 3:9)

9. 1 and 2 Samuel: Seed of David (2 Samuel 7:12-13)

10. 1 and 2 Kings: Reigning King (1 Kings 1:39)

11. 1 and 2 Chronicles: Reigning King (1 Chronicles 29:11)

12. Ezra: Faithful Scribe (Ezra 7:6)

13. Nehemiah: Rebuilder of Everything Broken (Nehemiah 2:17-18)

14. Esther: Advocate (Esther 8:1-2)

15. Job: Ever-Living Redeemer (Job 19:25)

16. Psalms: Shepherd (Psalm 23:1)

17. Proverbs: Wisdom (Proverbs 8:12-14)

18. Ecclesiastes: Meaning for Life (Ecclesiastes 1:2)

19. Song of Solomon: Loving Bridegroom (Song of Solomon 5:16)

20. Isaiah: Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)

21. Jeremiah and Lamentations: Weeping Prophet (Jeremiah 9:1)

22. Ezekiel: Glorious Lord (Ezekiel 1:26-28)

23. Daniel: Fourth Man in the Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3:25)

24. Hosea: Faithful Husband (Hosea 2:19-20)

25. Joel: Outpourer of the Holy Spirit (Joel 2:28-29)

26. Amos: Burden-bearer (Amos 9:11-12)

27. Obadiah: Judge and Savior (Obadiah 1:21)

28. Jonah: Risen Prophet (Jonah 2:10)

29. Micah: Ruler of the World from Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)

30. Nahum: Stronghold (Nahum 1:7)

31. Habakkuk: Watchman (Habakkuk 2:1)

32. Zephaniah: Mighty to Save (Zephaniah 3:17)

33. Haggai: Restorer (Haggai 2:9)

34. Zechariah: Branch of David; the One Pierced for Us (Zechariah 12:10)

35. Malachi: Son of Righteousness (Malachi 4:2)

36. Matthew: King of the Jews, the Messiah, the Christ, the Son of the Living God (Matthew 27:11, Matthew 16:16)

37. Mark: Servant, Miracle Worker (Mark 10:45, Mark 2:1-12)

39. Luke: Baby in the Manger, Son of Man (Luke 2:12, Luke 19:10)

40. John: Son of God, Living Word, Way, Truth, and Life (John 1:1-14, John 14:6)

41. Acts: Savior of the World (Acts 13:23)

42. Romans: Justifier (Romans 3:26)

43. 1 Corinthians: Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:20-22)

44. 2 Corinthians: Comforter (2 Corinthians 1:3-5)

45. Galatians: Liberty (Galatians 5:1)

46. Ephesians: Head of the Church (Ephesians 1:22-23)

47. Philippians: Joy (Philippians 4:4)

48. Colossians: Image of the Invisible God (Colossians 1:15-16)

49. 1 Thessalonians: Coming King (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)

50. 2 Thessalonians: Judge (2 Thessalonians 1:7-8)

51. 1 Timothy: Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5)

52. 2 Timothy: Savior (2 Timothy 1:10)

53. Titus: Blessed Hope (Titus 2:13)

54. Philemon: Advocate (Philemon 1:8-9)

55. Hebrews: High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16)

56. James: Lord of Glory (James 2:1)

57. 1 Peter: Chief Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:4-6)

58. 2 Peter: Bright Morning Star (2 Peter 1:19)

59. 1 John: Word of Life & Love (1 John 1:1-3)

60. 2 John: Son of the Father (2 John 1:3)

61. 3 John: Truth (3 John 1:1-4)

62. Jude: Lord (Jude 1:4)

63. Revelation: Alpha and Omega, First and Last, Beginning and End, King of kings, and Lord of lords (Revelation 1:8)

Search the scripture and you will find over 200 names and titles for Jesus

Titles and Names Of Jesus

Advocate: (1 John 2:1)
Almighty (Rev. 1:8; Mt. 28:18)
Alpha And Omega (Rev. 1:8; 22:13)
Amen (Rev. 3:14)
Apostle Of Our Profession (Heb. 3:1)
Arm Of The Lord: (Isaiah 51:9)
Atoning Sacrifice For Our Sins (1 John 2:2)
Author And Perfecter Of Our Faith (Heb. 12:2)
Author Of Life (Acts 3:15)
Author Of Salvation (Heb. 2:10)
Beginning And End (Rev. 22:13)
Beginning Of Creation Of God: (Revelation 3:14)
Beloved Son (Matthew 12:18)
Blessed And Only Ruler: (1 Timothy 6:15)
The Branch (Isaiah 4:2)
Bread Of God (John 6:33)
Bread Of Life (John 6:35; 6:48)
Bridegroom: (Matthew 9:15)
Capstone (Acts 4:11; 1 Pet. 2:7)
Captain Of Salvation: (Hebrews 2:10)
Chief Cornerstone (Eph. 2:20)
Chief Shepherd (1 Pet. 5:4)
Christ (1 John 2:22)
Christ Of God: (Luke 9:20)
Consolation Of Israel: (Luke 2:25)
Cornerstone (Psalm 118:22)
Counsellor (Isaiah 9:6)
Creator (John 1:3)
Dayspring: (Luke 1:78)
Deliverer (Rom. 11:26)
Desire Of The Nations: (Haggai 2:7)
Door (John 10:7)
Elect Of God (Isaiah 42:1)
Emmanuel (Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:23)
Eternal Life (1 John 1:2; 5:20)
Everlasting Father (Isa. 9:6)
Faithul And True Witness (Rev. 3:14)
Faithful And True (Rev. 19:11)
Faithful Witness (Rev. 1:5)
First And Last (Rev. 1:17; 2:8; 22:13)
First Begotten (Revelation 1:5)
Firstborn From The Dead (Rev. 1:5)
Firstborn Over All Creation: (Colossians 1:15)
Forerunner (Hebrews 6:20)
Gate (John 10:9)
Glory Of The Lord: (Isaiah 40:5)
God (John 1:1; 20:28; Heb. 1:8; Rom. 9:5; 2 Pet. 1:1;1 John 5:20; Etc.)
Good Shepherd (John 10:11,14)
Great High Priest (Heb. 4:14)
Great Shepherd (Heb. 13:20)
Head Of The Church: (Ephesians 1:22; 4:15; 5:23)
Heir Of All Things (Heb. 1:2)
High Priest (Heb. 2:17)
Holy And True (Rev. 3:7)
Holy One: (Acts 3:14; Psalm 16:10)
Hope (1 Tim. 1:1)
Hope Of Glory (Col. 1:27)
Horn Of Salvation (Luke 1:69)
I Am: (John 8:58, With Exodus 3:14)
Image Of God (2 Cor. 4:4)
Jehovah: (Isaiah 26:4)
Jesus Of Nazareth: (Matthew 21:11)
Jesus: (Matthew 1:21)
Judge Of Israel: (Micah 5:1)
Judge: (Acts 10:42; 2 Timothy 4:8)
King Eternal (1 Tim. 1:17)
King Of Israel (John 1:49)
King Of Kings (1 Tim 6:15; Rev. 19:16)
King Of Kings And Lord Of Lords: (1 Timothy 6:15;
King Of Saints
King Of The Ages (Rev. 15:3)
King Of The Jews (Mt. 27:11)
King: (Zechariah 9:9)
Lamb (Rev. 13:8)
Lamb Of God: (John 1:29)
Lamb Without Blemish (1 Pet. 1:19)
Last Adam (1 Cor. 15:45)
Lawgiver: (Isaiah 33:22)
Leader And Commander: (Isaiah 55:4)
Life (John 14:6; Col. 3:4)
Light Of The World (John 8:12)
Lion Of The Tribe Of Judah (Rev. 5:5)
Living One (Rev. 1:18)
Living Stone (1 Pet. 2:4)
Lord (2 Pet. 2:20)
Lord [yhwh] Our Righteousness (Jer. 23:6)
Lord Of All (Acts 10:36)
Lord Of Glory (1 Cor. 2:8)
Lord Of Lords (Rev. 19:16)
Man From Heaven (1 Cor. 15:48)
Man Of Sorrows: (Isaiah 53:3)
Mediator Of The New Covenant (Heb. 9:15)
Mediator: (1 Timothy 2:5)
Messenger Of The Covenant: (Malachi 3:1)
Messiah: (Daniel 9:25)
Mighty God: (Isaiah 9:6)
Mighty One: (Isaiah 60:16)
Morning Star (Rev. 22:16)
Morning Star: (Revelation 22:16)
Nazarene: (Matthew 2:23)
Offspring Of David (Rev. 22:16)
Only Begotten Son Of God (John 1:18; 1 John 4:9)
Our Great God And Savior (Titus 2:13)
Our Holiness (1 Cor. 1:30)
Our Husband (2 Cor. 11:2)
Our Passover: (1 Corinthians 5:7)
Our Protection (2 Thess. 3:3)
Our Redemption (1 Cor. 1:30)
Our Righteousness (1 Cor. 1:30)
Our Sacrificed Passover Lamb (1 Cor. 5:7)
Power Of God (1 Cor. 1:24)
Precious Cornerstone (1 Pet. 2:6)
Prince Of Kings: (Revelation 1:5)
Prince Of Life: (Acts 3:15)
Prince Of Peace (Isa. 9:6)
Prince Of Peace: (Isaiah 9:6)
Prophet (Acts 3:22)
Redeemer: (Job 19:25)
Resurrection And Life (John 11:25)
Revelation 19:16)
Righteous Branch (Jer. 23:5)
Righteous One (Acts 7:52; 1 John 2:1)
Rock: (1 Corinthians 10:4)
Root Of David (Rev. 5:5; 22:16)
Rose Of Sharon: (Song Of Songs 2:1)
Ruler Of God’s Creation (Rev. 3:14)
Ruler Of The Kings Of The Earth (Rev. 1:5)
Savior (Eph. 5:23; Titus 1:4; 3:6; 2 Pet. 2:20; Matthew 1:21; Luke 2:11)
Seed Of Woman: (Genesis 3:15)
Shepherd And Bishop Of Souls: (1 Peter 2:25)
Shiloh: (Genesis 49:10)
Son Of David (Lk. 18:39)
Son Of God (John 1:49; Heb. 4:14)
Son Of God: (Luke 1:35; John 1:49)
Son Of Man (Mt. 8:20, John 5:27))
Son Of The Blessed: (Mark 14:61)
Son Of The Most High God (Lk. 1:32)
Source Of Eternal Salvation For All Who Obey Him (Heb. 5:9)
Sun Of Righteousness: (Malachi 4:2)
The Just One: (Acts 7:52)
The One Mediator (1 Tim. 2:5)
The Stone The Builders Rejected (Acts 4:11)
True Bread (John 6:32)
True God: (1 John 5:20)
True Light (John 1:9)
True Vine (John 15:1)
Truth (John 1:14; 14:6)
Way (John 14:6)
The Way, Truth, Life (John 14:6)
Wisdom Of God (1 Cor. 1:24)
Witness (Isaiah 55:4)
Wonderful Counselor (Isa. 9:6)
The Word (John 1:1; 1 John 5:7-8)
Word Of God (Rev. 19:13)
Word Of Life: (1 John 1:1)