Who is God the Son?

 Question:  Who is God the Son and why is it important that Jesus Christ is the Son of God?

Bible Answers

Jesus asked, “Whom say you that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:15–16).

Who did Jesus claim to be? “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30), and “I tell you the truth,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!” (John 8:58).

Thomas declared to Jesus, “My Lord and my God” (John 20:28).  Jesus did not correct him.  Paul describes Him as, …our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ (Titus 2:13).  God said, But about the Son he says, Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom (2 Peter 1:1).  And Isaiah said 700 years before Christ, For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).

The Old Testament contains approximately 312 specific prophecies about Jesus Christ.  To date, over 300 of these prophecies have been fulfilled. Only a God that knows the future could make over 300 prophecies, hundreds and even thousands of years before they occurred, and never once have any ever been wrong.

We have the testimony of the 312 prophecies, the apostles, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, and the numerous wonders and miracles Jesus performed all declaring that He is the Son of God.

Does it matter if Jesus is God?  If Jesus was not God, He would not have been sinless and His sacrifice on the cross would have been of no value (1 John 2:2).  Only a sinless God could pay such a penalty (Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21).  Only Jesus provided the way for salvation.  Jesus said, No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6). 

As the Son of God, Jesus put aside His Godly powers, lived a perfect life free of sin, and redeeming those who receive, by paying for our sins on the cross as the Son of Man.

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Who is God the Holy Spirit?

Question: “Who is God the Holy Spirit and what function does He fulfill as a member of the Trinity?”

Bible Answers

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He seems distant to many people, but lives inside all Christians and will guide us in our walk of life if we will listen.

Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God (1 Corinthians 6:19)?

The Holy Spirit promotes God the Father's plan of salvation. He participated in creation, gave the prophets the Word of God, and assisted Jesus and the apostles. He caused the Virgin Mary to conceive (Matthew 1:20), descended on Jesus like a dove at Jesus’ baptism, and on the Day of Pentecost rested like tongues of fire on the apostles. He guides the church and instructs believers in their walk with Christ today if they will but listen. He is teacher, comforter, and inspiration. He reveals the meaning of Scripture, convicts us of sin and is our intercessor in prayer.

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever-- the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you (John 14:16-17).

Receiving the Holy Spirit

When a person repents and is saved, he receives the Holy Spirit. Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). In this verse, the “gift” is singular and refers to the giving of the Holy Spirit, versus the “gifts” that the Holy Spirit gives.

Many want to do great works for the Lord, but it often comes from pride rather than obedience.  The greatest service we can provide the Lord is obedience.  Obedience is more crucial than service.

What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? (1 Samuel 15:22).

Jesus performed no miracles for 30 years, until after He was baptized in water and the Holy Spirit.  Everything Jesus did in life and ministry, he did as a man empowered by the Holy Spirit and not as God.  Just as Christ needed the Holy Spirit in His life, we need the Holy Spirit in our life.  The Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the power from on high, that Jesus operated in, is available for all Christians who ask.  I am going to send you what my Father has promised (Luke 24:49).

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God, who is He?

 Question: “Who is God, what is His character & nature?”

Bible Answers

The Bible never attempts to prove who God is or His existence; rather it states who God is, His character, nature and requirements.

God’s character

God’s characteristics include: God is compassionate (Mark 1:41), holy (1 Peter 1:16), just (Acts 17:31), loving (1 John 4:8), truthful (John 14:6), merciful (Luke 6:16), and gives grace (John 1:17). While God judges sin (Luke 15:10). He also offers forgiveness (Luke 1:77) to those who ask.

God’s nature

God’s nature include: God is spirit (John 4:24), intangible (John 4:24), infinite (1 Timothy 1:17), incomparable (2 Samuel 7:22), and unchanging (Malachi 3:6). God is omnipresence (Psalm 139:7-12), omniscience (1 John 3:20), and omnipotence (Psalm 115:3). God is eternal – He is from everlasting to everlasting (Deut. 33:27), unchanging – He is the same yesterday, today, and ever more (Ps 102:26-28). God is one and is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:16-17).

God’s work

God’s works includes: God created the world (Genesis 1:1), He created mankind (Genesis 1:27), draws the lost to Christ (John 6:44), leads us to righteousness (Romans 2:4), and will judge mankind (Revelation 20:11-15).

A Relationship

God wants a relationship with us as He had in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve. He wants a relationship predicated on our complete trust and love.

God is love

He so loves us that He gave up His Son to rescue those of us who are willing to come to Him (Ephesians 1:11).  For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16).

God is

If we let Him, He is our God, Lord, strength, refuge, rock, deliverer, fortress, shield, stronghold, and salvation.  He also is our friend, companion, and helper.  He is faithful, gracious, merciful, kind, and most of all, He is the God who loves us more than we can imagine. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ (Ephesians 2:4).

As we gain understanding of God’s great love, it moves from our head to our heart, and we are better able to love God and to love others with God’s love.  

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