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Jesus: The Fullness of God Revealed

An exploration of the identity of Jesus Christ as the unique manifestation of the one true God, revealing His divine nature, saving power, and singular authority.

1. The One God Revealed in Jesus

1.1 God is One

Verses: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10-11; Mark 12:29
  • There is only one true God, and no other beside Him.
  • God declares Himself as the only Savior and there is none before or after Him.
  • Jesus affirmed the singularity of God as the first and greatest commandment.

1.2 Jesus is God Manifest in Flesh

Verses: 1 Timothy 3:16; John 1:1, 14; Colossians 2:9
  • God Himself was revealed in human form, a mystery of godliness.
  • The Word, who was God, became flesh and dwelt among us.
  • In Jesus dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.

1.3 Jesus is the Father

Verses: Isaiah 9:6; John 10:30; John 14:7-9
  • Jesus is prophetically called 'Everlasting Father'.
  • Jesus declared, 'I and my Father are one'.
  • To see Jesus is to see the Father, for He is the Father revealed.

1.4 Jesus is the Holy Spirit

Verses: 2 Corinthians 3:17; Romans 8:9-10; John 14:16-18
  • The Lord, Jesus, is the Spirit.
  • If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they are not His; the Spirit of God dwells in us.
  • Jesus promised to send another Comforter, the Spirit of truth, who is Himself returning to His disciples.

2. Jesus as the Son of God

2.1 The Begotten Son

Verses: Psalm 2:7; John 3:16; Hebrews 1:5
  • The 'Son' refers to God's manifestation in humanity, born into the world.
  • God's love is demonstrated through His only begotten Son, given for the world.
  • God declared Jesus to be His Son upon His human birth and resurrection.

2.2 The Son's Relationship to the Father

Verses: John 5:19; John 14:10; Philippians 2:6-8
  • The Son does nothing of Himself but what He sees the Father do, demonstrating perfect unity.
  • The Father dwells in the Son, and the Son speaks the Father's words.
  • Jesus, though divine, took on the form of a servant, humbling Himself.

2.3 The Son's Obedience and Sacrifice

Verses: Hebrews 5:8-9; Romans 5:8; John 19:30
  • Jesus learned obedience through suffering, becoming the source of eternal salvation.
  • God demonstrated His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
  • The Son completed the work of redemption on the cross, declaring 'It is finished'.

3. The Name of Jesus and Salvation

3.1 The Authority in Jesus' Name

Verses: Philippians 2:9-11; Acts 4:12; Matthew 28:18
  • God has highly exalted Jesus and given Him the name above every name.
  • There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.
  • All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Jesus.

3.2 Baptism in Jesus' Name

Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 8:16; Acts 19:5
  • Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.
  • Believers in Samaria were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
  • Paul re-baptized disciples in Ephesus in the name of the Lord Jesus.

3.3 Salvation Through Jesus Alone

Verses: John 14:6; Acts 10:43; 1 John 5:11-12
  • Jesus is the only way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Him.
  • Through His name, everyone who believes receives remission of sins.
  • He who has the Son has life, and he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.

3.4 The Power of Jesus' Name

Verses: Acts 3:6; Mark 16:17-18; John 16:23-24
  • In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.
  • Believers will cast out demons and speak with new tongues in His name.
  • Whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.