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The Unveiling of Jesus: His Divine Mission and Purpose

This study explores the profound identity and redemptive work of Jesus Christ, revealing His singular purpose as the manifest God, Savior, and Lord. We will delve into His nature, His mission to humanity, and the ongoing work of His Spirit in believers, all leading to the ultimate reconciliation and glorification of His people.

1. The Identity of Jesus: God Manifest in Flesh

1.1 Jesus is the Father Revealed

Verses: John 14:7-9; Isaiah 9:6; Colossians 2:9
  • Jesus reveals the invisible God to humanity.
  • He is the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
  • To see Jesus is to see the Father Himself.

1.2 The One God in Christ

Verses: 1 Timothy 3:16; John 1:1,14; Isaiah 45:21-22
  • God was manifest in the flesh for our salvation.
  • The Word, who was God, became flesh and dwelt among us.
  • There is no God beside Him, a just God and a Savior.

1.3 Creator and Sustainer of All

Verses: Colossians 1:16-17; John 1:3; Hebrews 1:2-3
  • All things were created by Him and for Him.
  • Nothing that was made was made without Him.
  • He upholds all things by the word of His power.

2. Jesus' Mission: Redemption and Salvation

2.1 To Seek and to Save the Lost

Verses: Luke 19:10; Matthew 1:21; 1 Timothy 1:15
  • He came to seek and to save that which was lost.
  • His name, Jesus, means 'He shall save His people from their sins'.
  • Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

2.2 Atonement Through His Blood

Verses: Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:22; Romans 5:9
  • We have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.
  • Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins.
  • Being justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.

2.3 To Destroy the Works of the Devil

Verses: 1 John 3:8; Hebrews 2:14-15; Colossians 2:15
  • For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.
  • Through death He destroyed him who had the power of death.
  • He disarmed principalities and powers, triumphing over them.

3. Jesus' Authority and Power

3.1 Authority Over All Flesh

Verses: John 17:2; Matthew 28:18; Philippians 2:9-11
  • He has been given authority over all flesh.
  • All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him.
  • Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

3.2 Power Over Sickness and Demons

Verses: Mark 1:27; Matthew 8:16; Luke 4:36
  • Even the unclean spirits obey His command.
  • He healed all who were sick and cast out many demons.
  • His word commands with power and authority.

3.3 Authority to Forgive Sins

Verses: Mark 2:10; Luke 5:24; Acts 5:31
  • The Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins.
  • He alone can remit sins and grant repentance.
  • God exalted Him to His right hand to give repentance and forgiveness of sins.

4. The Holy Spirit: The Spirit of Christ Within Us

4.1 The Spirit is Jesus' Presence

Verses: John 14:16-18; 2 Corinthians 3:17; Romans 8:9-10
  • He promised to come to us and not leave us comfortless.
  • Now the Lord is that Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
  • If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.

4.2 The Promise of the Spirit

Verses: Acts 2:38-39; John 7:38-39; Joel 2:28-29
  • The promise of the Holy Spirit is for you, your children, and all who are afar off.
  • Out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water, speaking of the Spirit.
  • God will pour out His Spirit on all flesh in the last days.

4.3 Empowerment for Witnessing

Verses: Acts 1:8; Luke 24:49; John 15:26-27
  • You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.
  • You will be clothed with power from on high to be His witnesses.
  • The Spirit of truth testifies of Jesus, and we also bear witness.

5. The Ultimate Purpose: Reconciliation and Glorification

5.1 Reconciling Humanity to God

Verses: 2 Corinthians 5:18-19; Colossians 1:20-22; Romans 5:10
  • God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself.
  • He made peace through the blood of His cross, reconciling all things to Himself.
  • We were reconciled to God through the death of His Son.

5.2 Establishing His Eternal Kingdom

Verses: Luke 1:32-33; Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation 11:15
  • He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.
  • His dominion is an everlasting dominion which shall not pass away.
  • The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ.

5.3 Our Glorification and Eternal Life

Verses: John 17:22; Romans 8:17; 1 John 3:2
  • He has given us the glory which He has given Him.
  • We are heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
  • When He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.