“Who is Jesus?” Christ Connect Church (16-Dec-2012)

Philippians 2:5-11 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Our Proclamation

Philippians 2:5-11 (cont’d) Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Our Proclamation

Images of Jesus 1 st century Jewish Man 12 th century mosaic at the Hagia Sophia (Turkey)

Images of Jesus “Sacred Heart” Catholic image Jesus as a black man – modern image

The Impact of Jesus 1.Jesus lived and taught only in historical Israel His life and teachings impact the whole world and divides history (BC to AD) His life and teachings impact the whole world and divides history (BC to AD) 2.Jesus personally taught and spoke to a only few thousand people Almost 32% of humanity are considered Christians (2.18 out of 6.9 billion in 2010) Almost 32% of humanity are considered Christians (2.18 out of 6.9 billion in 2010) 3.Jesus didn’t wrote a book, never wrote a poem, painted a picture or sculptured a statue He is the impetus and inspiration of millions of books, countless pictures, statues and other works of art and literature He is the impetus and inspiration of millions of books, countless pictures, statues and other works of art and literature

The Impact of Jesus 4.Jesus never raised an army Countless missions have laid down their lives for Him Countless missions have laid down their lives for Him 5.Jesus didn’t receive formal education Thousands of schools and universities have been built in His Name Thousands of schools and universities have been built in His Name 6.His earthly ministry only lasted for 3.5 years Today, at any one moment all the words he has ever spoken is being poured over and studied by countless millions Today, at any one moment all the words he has ever spoken is being poured over and studied by countless millions 7.To explain Him is impossible. To ignore Him is disastrous. To reject Him is fatal!

The True Jesus “Only through the Bible and by the leading of the Holy Spirit can we know the true Jesus!”

The Supernatural Son of God Phil. 2:5-7 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. - Jesus was born of a virgin (see Isaiah 7:14) Luke 1:37 “For with God nothing will be impossible.”

The Sinless Son of God Phil. 2:8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. - Jesus always does the things that pleases the Father (see John 8:29) - God said of Jesus “this is My Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matt. 3:17) 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.

The Sovereign Son of God Phil. 4:6 Who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God Hebrews 1:8a But to the Son He (the Father) says: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.” John 8:58 Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.”

The Sacrificial Son of God Phil. 2:8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. - Jesus is the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world (see Revelation 13:8) Acts 20:28 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

The Surviving Son of God Phil. 2:9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name Hebrews 7:25 Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. - Hanging on the cross, His enemies jeered at Him saying “He is finished!” - But Jesus emphatically declared “It is finished!” (see John 19:28)

The Soon Coming Son of God Phil. 2:9-11 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Acts 1:11b (Two angels) said, “This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.”

The Saving Son of God Phil. 2:8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost. Acts 4:12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

Isaiah 9:2,6 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined. 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 called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.