1. Bible Basics Jesus, the Son of God Part 5

2. Jesus: The Theme of the Bible Sin enters world (Gen. 2:16, 3:1-6). Death (spiritual and physical) enters into the world (Gen. 3:19; Rom. 3:23; 5:12). All sin (Rom. 6:23). All need a remedy! Jesus is that remedy (Gen. 3:15; 12:3; Gal. 3:8,16)

3. Three divisions of the OT testify of the coming of Jesus (Lk. 24:45; Jn. 5:39). The Law of Moses: Jesus shall come of the seed of Abraham (Gen. 12:3) fulfilled (Gal. 3:8, 16). Moses refers to Jesus as the future great prophet (Deut. 18:18) and (Jn. 5:46; Acts 3:19ff).

4. Second division of OT (The Prophets): Jesus, the seed of David (II Sam. 7:12-16; Matt. 1:1, 6; Lk. 1:30ff; Acts 2:29-31). Jesus called Immanuel (Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:18ff) Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2; Matt. 2:1-6). To be king of His kingdom (Isa. 6:5; Jer. 23:5-7; Jn. 12:36ff; 18:33-37). Jesus would bear the sins of mankind (Isa. 53:4- 6; Heb. 9:27-28). Jesus sold for 30 pieces of silver (Zech. 11:12; Matt. 26:14-16)

5. Third division of OT (The Psalms): Jesus would come of the seed of David (Ps. 132:11). Jesus to be raised from the dead (Ps. 16:9- 11). Jesus known as the “Son of man” (Dan. 7:13; Matt. 8:20; 26:64).

6. Jesus testifies that He is the Christ Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well (Jn. 4:25-26). Jesus’ statement regarding Law of Moses (Jn. 5:46). Jesus’ conversation with Martha (Jn. 11:23-27). Jesus’ conversation with Philip (Jn. 14:9). Jesus’ conversation with Pilate (Jn. 18:37).

7. The resurrection testifies the reality of Jesus: Jesus spoke of His resurrection before it happened (Matt. 12:40, Mk. 8:31; Jn. 2:19). Paul preached the reality of the resurrection (Rom. 1:3ff) The church of Jesus Christ testifies to His resurrection (cf. Acts 2:47; 3000 souls were added to it due to the testimony of the apostles {I Cor. 15:1-5}). The NT is proof of the resurrection of Jesus. Jesus fulfilled His promise to send the Holy Spirit after his resurrection to the apostles (Lk. 24:49; Jn. 14:25). The apostles, in turn, wrote the words of the NT (Eph. 3:1-5) Baptism (Rom. 6:3-5; Col. 2:12).

8. The humanity of Jesus: Jn. 1:1-3; 14-15; 29-30 “He emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men” (Phil. 2:7).

9. The deity of Jesus: Jn. 1:1, 14-15; 29-30 Only deity could say, “which of you convicts me of sin?” (Jn. 8:46). Isa. Refers to Jesus as “mighty God” (9:6) Again, Isa. Refers to Jesus as “Immanuel” (7:14) Jesus claimed His deity (Lk. 5:20-25; Jn. 8:58 {Ex. 20:26- 28}; 10:29-33; 17:17) Thomas proclaimed the deity of Jesus (Jn. 20:26-28). Paul proclaimed the deity of Jesus (Col. 2:9; Titus 2:13). The author of Hebrews proclaimed the deity of Jesus (Heb. 1:8).

10. What does Jesus offer? First, Jesus offers freedom from sin (Jn. 8:31-34). Secondly, Jesus offers citizenship in the kingdom of God (Acts 2:47; Eph. 2:19-21). Thirdly, Jesus offers an eternal home with God at the end of life’s journey (Heaven). Sin separates from God (Isa. 59:1-2) and no sinner will be in heaven (Rev. 21:27). The blood of Jesus sets men free of sin (Matt. 26:28); the gospel reveals the power of the blood of Jesus (Rom. 1:16) and instructions as to how to receive the “remission of sins” (Acts 2:38).

11. Conclusion: Both the OT and NT testify the reality of Jesus. When Jesus came into the world, He testified of His deity and Messiah-ship The resurrection testifies the reality of Jesus Though Jesus occupied flesh, He was deity The sacrifice of Jesus provides freedom from sins, citizenship in the kingdom of God (church) and hope of an eternal home with God in heaven. Have you taken advantage of the saving blood of Jesus?