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Jesus of Nazareth Is Truly God: He Will Return in His Own Perfect Time.

A comprehensive Bible study outline focusing on the absolute deity of Jesus Christ as the one true God manifest in the flesh, the revelation of His saving name, and the certainty of His sovereign return.

1. The Absolute Deity of Jesus Christ

1.1 Jesus is Yahweh of the Old Testament

Verses: Isaiah 40:3; Matthew 3:3; John 8:58
  • The Old Testament prophets prepared the way for Yahweh, which was fulfilled directly by Jesus Christ.
  • Jesus explicitly claimed the divine name 'I AM', identifying Himself as the self-existent God of Abraham.

1.2 The Father Manifest in the Flesh

Verses: Isaiah 9:6; John 14:9; Colossians 2:9
  • Jesus is prophesied as the 'Everlasting Father' who would be born as a child.
  • To see Jesus is to see the Father, as He is the visible image of the invisible God.
  • The fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily in Jesus, leaving no room for a division of divine persons.

1.3 The Creator of All Things

Verses: John 1:3; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2
  • Scripture attributes the creation of the entire universe solely to Jesus Christ.
  • Since God alone stretched out the heavens, Jesus must be that one sovereign Creator.

2. The Revelation of the Saving Name

2.1 The Name Above Every Name

Verses: Philippians 2:9-11; Acts 4:12
  • God highly exalted the name of Jesus, giving Him the supreme name to which every knee must bow.
  • There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.

2.2 The Fulfillment of the Baptismal Command

Verses: Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Acts 19:5
  • The singular 'name' of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is revealed and applied as 'Jesus'.
  • The Apostles consistently fulfilled Christ's command by baptizing exclusively in the name of Jesus Christ.

3. The Sovereign Promise of His Return

3.1 The Literal and Visible Second Coming

Verses: Acts 1:11; Revelation 1:7
  • Jesus will return in the same physical, glorified manner in which He ascended into heaven.
  • Every eye will see Him, recognizing the one who was pierced as the supreme Lord of all.

3.2 The Perfect Timing of the Almighty

Verses: Acts 1:7; 1 Timothy 6:15; 2 Peter 3:9
  • The exact time of His return is kept in the Father's sovereign authority, which is Jesus' own divine mind.
  • His apparent delay is actually His perfect patience, ensuring that all have the opportunity to come to repentance.

3.3 Living in Readiness for His Appearance

Verses: Titus 2:13; 1 John 3:2-3; Hebrews 9:28
  • Believers are called to look for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
  • Anticipating His return motivates us to purify ourselves and live holy, dedicated lives.