Who is Jesus in His own words and words by the Father, by the Holy Spirit, by Angels, saints, men and devils. .
Jesus the Eternal Word
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
God’s Supreme Revelation
Hebrews 1:1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3 who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
Colossians 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.
Reconciled in Christ
Colossians 1:19 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, 20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.
Examples
Testimony borne to the Son by the Father, by Jesus Himself, by the Spirit, by Angels, saints, men and devils.
The Father, "My Beloved Son." Mat 17:5
Jesus Himself, "I am the Son of God." Jhn 10:36
The Spirit, "The Son of God." Mar 1:1
Gabriel, "The Son of God." Luk 1:35; 2:11
John Baptist, "This is the Son of God." Jhn 1:34
John, Apostle, "The Christ, the Son of God." Jhn 20:31
Paul, Apostle, "He is the Son of God." Act 9:20
Disciples, "Thou art the Son of God." Mat 14:33
Nathaniel, "Rabbi, thou art the Son of God." Jhn 1:49
Martha, "The Christ, the Son of God." Jhn 11:27
Eunuch, "Jesus Christ is the Son of God." Act 8:37
Centurion, "Truly this was the Son of God." Mar 15:39
Unclean spirits, "Thou art the Son of God." Mar 3:11
The Legion, "Thou Son of the Most High God." Mar 5:7
As we move forward in our study of Jesus Christ we will look in depth at many of these Scriptures to learn the interaction involved that brought about these titles and character references.
How did Paul, the Apostle, know and state "He is the Son of God." in Acts 9:20?
Saul who became Paul was a very knowledgeable and a religious persecutor of those who believed in and followed Jesus. He was a man on a mission to stop this false teaching as determined by his religious training and expertise.
Saul with several associates was on such a mission traveling on the road to Damascus when suddenly he was:
Acts 9:3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.
7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.
8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.
9 And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.
Saul was engulfed in the Lord's light and fell to the ground helpless and he asked who art thou, stating Lord? Obviously he was overwhelmed in God's light and powerless but he knew immediately it was the Lord. All who were with him heard Jesus speaking but did not see Him. Did Jesus have their undivided attention? YES
After three days Saul rose up and stated He is the Son of God in Acts 9:20:
Acts 9:20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
Saul's introduction to Jesus resulted in an astounding friendship between them. We don't all have a Damascus road experience but we can all have this friendship with Jesus if we'll spend time getting to know Him.
Friends generally know a lot about each other and that information is the basis that builds our friendship.
Friendship and association cautions
Proverbs 22:24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Proverbs 20:19 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.
Proverbs 24:21 My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate with those given to change;
Romans 12:16 Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
How did Paul, the Apostle, know and state "He is the Son of God." in Acts 9:20?
Saul who became Paul was a very knowledgeable and a religious persecutor of those who believed in and followed Jesus. He was a man on a mission to stop this false teaching as determined by his religious training and expertise.
Saul with several associates was on such a mission traveling on the road to Damascus when suddenly he was:
Acts 9:3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.
7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.
8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.
9 And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.
Saul was engulfed in the Lord's light and fell to the ground helpless and he asked who art thou, stating Lord? Obviously he was overwhelmed in God's light and powerless but he knew immediately it was the Lord. All who were with him heard Jesus speaking but did not see Him. Did Jesus have their undivided attention? YES
After three days Saul rose up and stated He is the Son of God in Acts 9:20:
Acts 9:20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
Saul's introduction to Jesus resulted in an astounding friendship between them. We don't all have a Damascus road experience but we can all have this friendship with Jesus if we'll spend time getting to know Him.
Friends generally know a lot about each other and that information is the basis that builds our friendship.
Friendship and association cautions
Proverbs 22:24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Proverbs 20:19 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.
Proverbs 24:21 My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate with those given to change;
Romans 12:16 Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
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