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The Raw Truth of Jesus Christ: The Gospel of the Word Made Flesh to Save Billions of Sinners and Offer the Holy Ghost According to the Four Gospels (KJV).

This Bible study explores the profound truth of Jesus Christ as revealed in the four Gospels, emphasizing His divine nature, His redemptive work, and the promise of the Holy Ghost. We will delve into the scriptures to understand who Jesus truly is, why He came, and what His sacrifice means for humanity, offering a path to salvation and a Spirit-filled life.

1. The Deity of Jesus Christ: God Manifest in the Flesh

1.1 The Word Was God

Verses: John 1:1; John 1:14; 1 Timothy 3:16
  • Jesus is the eternal Word, who was with God and was God Himself.
  • The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, revealing God's glory.
  • God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

1.2 Jesus as the Creator and Sustainer

Verses: John 1:3; Colossians 1:16-17
  • All things were made by Him, and without Him was not any thing made that was made.
  • By Him were all things created, and He is before all things, and by Him all things consist.

1.3 Jesus as the Father and Everlasting God

Verses: Isaiah 9:6; John 10:30; John 14:7-9
  • He is prophetically called the Mighty God and the Everlasting Father.
  • Jesus declared, 'I and my Father are one,' signifying a singular divine identity.
  • To have seen Jesus is to have seen the Father, for He is the express image of God's person.

1.4 Jesus as the Only True God

Verses: 1 John 5:20; John 20:28
  • We are in Him that is true, even in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
  • Thomas, upon seeing the resurrected Christ, declared, 'My Lord and my God.'

2. The Incarnation and Mission of Jesus: The Son of God Sent to Save

2.1 The Virgin Birth and Divine Conception

Verses: Matthew 1:20-23; Luke 1:35
  • Jesus was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary.
  • His birth fulfilled prophecy, signifying 'Emmanuel,' which means 'God with us.'

2.2 His Earthly Ministry and Miracles

Verses: Acts 10:38; John 3:2
  • God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power, and He went about doing good.
  • His miracles, signs, and wonders were evidence that God was with Him.

2.3 The Purpose of His Coming

Verses: Luke 19:10; John 3:16-17
  • The Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
  • God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

3. The Atoning Work of Christ: Salvation Through His Sacrifice

3.1 His Sinless Life and Obedience

Verses: Hebrews 4:15; 2 Corinthians 5:21
  • Jesus was tempted in all points like as we are, yet without sin, making Him the perfect sacrifice.
  • He knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.

3.2 His Death on the Cross

Verses: Romans 5:8; 1 Peter 2:24
  • God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
  • He Himself bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness.

3.3 His Burial and Resurrection

Verses: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 6:4
  • Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures.
  • We are buried with Him by baptism into death, that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

3.4 The Power of His Blood

Verses: Ephesians 1:7; Revelation 1:5
  • In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.
  • He loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood.

4. The Promise and Power of the Holy Ghost: The Spirit of Christ Within

4.1 The Holy Ghost as the Spirit of Jesus

Verses: John 14:16-18; Romans 8:9-11; Galatians 4:6
  • Jesus promised to send 'another Comforter,' assuring His disciples that He would not leave them comfortless, but would come to them.
  • If any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His; the Spirit of God that dwells in you is the Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead.
  • God sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

4.2 The Baptism of the Holy Ghost

Verses: Acts 2:4; Acts 10:44-46; Acts 19:6
  • The initial evidence of receiving the Holy Ghost is speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.
  • This experience is for all believers, as demonstrated in various accounts throughout the book of Acts.
  • When Paul laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

4.3 The Purpose and Empowerment of the Holy Ghost

Verses: John 16:13; Acts 1:8
  • The Spirit of truth will guide believers into all truth, showing them things to come.
  • Believers shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon them, to be witnesses unto Christ.

5. The Call to Repentance and New Life: Responding to the Gospel

5.1 Repentance Towards God

Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19
  • Repentance is a sincere change of mind and heart, turning away from sin and towards God.
  • Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.

5.2 Water Baptism in Jesus' Name

Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 8:16; Acts 19:5
  • Be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.
  • Believers in Samaria and Ephesus were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus, demonstrating the consistent apostolic practice.
  • Baptism in Jesus' name signifies identification with His death, burial, and resurrection.

5.3 Living a Holy Life

Verses: 1 Peter 1:15-16; Romans 12:1-2
  • As He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
  • Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service, and be not conformed to this world.