THE TRUE IDENTITY OF JESUS CHRIST!

JESUS:  GOD MANIFEST IN THE FLESH!

John 1:1-3, 14 - In the beginning was The Word, and The Word was with God, and The Word was God.  The Same was in the beginning with God.  All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made. - - - And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of The Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 17:1-5 - These words spoke Jesus, and lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You:  as You have given Him power over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him.  And this is life eternal, that they might know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, Whom You have sent.  I have glorified You on the earth:  I have finished the work which You gave Me to do.  And now, O Father, glorify Me with the glory which I had with You before the world was.

John 20:26-29 - And after eight days again His disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.  Then He said to Thomas, reach here your finger, and behold My hands; and reach here your  hand, and thrust it into My side:  and be not faithless, but believing.  And Thomas answered and said unto Him, My Lord and my God.  Jesus said unto him, Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed:  blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

Philippians 2:5-11 -  Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:  Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:  but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Himself the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:  and being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.  Wherefore God also has highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name:  that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

1 Timothy 3:16 - And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:  God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Hebrews 1:1-3 - God, Who at sundry times and in divers manners spoke in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, Whom He has appointed heir of all things, by Whom also He made the worlds; 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 on the right hand of the Majesty on high.

Revelation 19:11-16 - And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and He Who sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He does judge and make war.  His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns; and He had a name written, that no man knew, but He Himself.  And He was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood:  and His name is called The Word of God.  And the armies which were in heaven followed Him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.  And out of His mouth went a sharp sword, that with it He should smite the nations:  and He shall rule them with a rod of iron:  and He shall tread the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.  And He had on His vesture and on His thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

JESUS:  GOD, CREATOR, SAVIOR, MASTER, 

AND KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS!

LET ALL WHO BELIEVE IN HIM,

LOVE, WORSHIP, AND OBEY HIM!

BIBLE PROPHECY!

THE HOLY TRINITY

John 16:1-15 - All True Prophecy is from God!

These things have I [Jesus] spoken unto you, that you should not be offended.  They shall put you out of the synagogues:  yes, the time will come, that whosoever kills you will think that he does God [The Father] service.  And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor Me.  But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, you may remember that I told you of them.  And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.  But now I [Jesus] go My way to Him [The Father] Who sent Me; and none of you asks Me, Where are You going?  But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow has filled your heart.  Nevertheless, I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away:  for if I go not away, the Comforter [The Holy Spirit] will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send Him unto you.  And when He is come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:  of sin, because they believe not in Me; of righteousness, because I go to My Father, and you see Me no more; of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.  I have yet many things to say unto you, but you cannot bear them now.  However, when He, the Spirit [The Holy Spirit] of Truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth:  for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak:  and He will show you things to come.  He [The Holy Spirit] shall glorify Me [Jesus]:  for He shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you.  All things that the Father [The Father] has are Mine:  therefore said I, that He shall take of mine, and shall show it unto you.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BIBLE PROPHECY!

Prophecy warns unbelievers.  The future for unbelievers is not a happy one. Death and judgment await them. The wicked are warned about the future again and again. 

Prophecy comforts believers.  Their future is bright and happy. The Bible gives strength to live by and comfort to die by. A believer can bravely face death because he knows what God has said about the future.

Prophecy proves that God’s Word is true.  No prophecy in the Bible has ever failed. Everything that God has said about the future has come to pass or will come to pass. 

Prophecy gives us a true picture of the world’s problems.  As we look at our world, we see wars and crime and sin and sickness and all kinds of problems. Without the Bible, these things would trouble and disturb us. But God’s Word helps us to understand why these things are so, and how they will come to an end.

Prophecy helps us to know what to expect.   A person would be upset and troubled by the spiral into chaos seen in this sin-sick world today, if Jesus had not told His followers of it.

Prophecy increases our understanding of the Bible.  A large part, over twenty-five percent of the Bible is prophecy. If a person does not correctly understand prophecy, then he will not truly understand the Bible. 

Prophecy helps us to know God’s will. If I never learn what the Bible says about the future, then I will not know what God’s purpose is for my world and for my life.

Prophecy helps the believer to walk with God.  You cannot walk with God unless you know which way God is moving. 

Prophecy stirs and stimulates us to live a holy and righteous life.  The better we understand the future, the better we will walk with God today. If I really believe that Christ could come at any time, it should make a difference in how I live! 

Prophecy helps us to help others.  Our unsaved friends do not understand what is going on in the world, and to them, the future is dark and unknown. We have the answers that they need! We can say, "Let me show you what God says about that." The Jewish people face great persecution and horrible terrorist attacks. But because Bible prophecy tells us God is not through with Israel as His  chosen people, we can, and we should, stand with them!

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE AUTHOR OF GOD'S WORD!

2 Timothy 3:15-16; 2 Peter 1:21

And that from a child you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.  All Scripture is given by inspiration of God [God-breathed], and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness - - - For prophecy came not in old time by the will of man:  but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

WHAT ON EARTH IS HAPPENING?

THIS WORLD IS SPIRALING OUT OF CONTROL!

In just the last week, a woman in China entered a kindergarten classroom and stabbed fourteen innocent children!  An anti-Semite entered a Synagogue and killed eleven Jewish worshippers!  Christians and Jews are unsafe anywhere, even in their houses of worship!  There is a "caravan" of Latin Americans marching on our border with the intent of entering our country illegally; it is not a "caravan"; it is an invasion funded by those who hate America, and led by men carrying foreign flags!  Thousands of Muslims living within our borders have openly stated that their goal is to make the United States a Muslim nation under sharia law; they refuse to accept our language or our Constitution!  Political leaders are openly suggesting violence against law enforcement, against conservative patriots, and have even called for the death of President Trump and Vice President Pence!  There have been threats to the families of conservative law-makers!  False witnesses have been "bought" to prevent the President's Supreme Court nominee!  Political hacks have registered thousands of illegal aliens to vote in elections; some have registered to vote using multiple names of the dead!  And the list goes on and on!   

WHAT IS THE SOURCE OF THIS EVIL,

AND WHAT ARE CHRISTIANS TO DO?

Ephesians 6:10-17 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.  Stand therefore, having your loins girded about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.

GOD'S PROMISE TO HIS CHILDREN! 

Romans 8:35-39 - Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?  Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?  As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.  Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him Who loved us.  For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

BELIEVERS IN THE LORD JESUS

 ARE SEALED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT 

UNTIL THE DAY OF REDEMPTION!

CALLING GOD A LIAR!

THE SIN THAT RESULTS IN THE NEED OF A SAVIOR!

TO DOUBT GOD IS TO CALL GOD A LIAR!

GOD SAID:
Genesis 2:16-17 - And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:  but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it:  for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.

SATAN SAID:
Genesis 3:4-5 - And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:  for God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.

ADAM DID NOT BELIEVE GOD:
Genesis 3:6 - . . . and he did eat.  [Note:  Genesis 5:5 - Adam died spiritually that instant; he died physically at the age of 930 years old; "the same day" in God's timing!]

THE RECONCILING OF THE TWO STATEMENTS:
Psalm 90:4 - For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.
2 Peter 3:8 - But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

ATTRIBUTING GOD'S WORK TO SATAN!

Matthew 12:22-32 - Then was brought unto Him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and He healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.  And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?  But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.  And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:  and if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?  And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out?  Therefore they shall be your judges.  But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.  Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man?  And then he will spoil his house.  He that is not with Me is against Me; and he that gathereth not with Me scattereth abroad.  Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men:  but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.  And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him:  but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.

[Note:  By attributing the work of the Holy Spirit, Who is God (Acts 5:3-4), to that of Satan, was blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, and was also calling Jesus, Who is God (John 1:1, 14), a liar!]

SALVATION REQUIRES MAN TO BELIEVE GOD!

Acts 8:35-37 - Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.  And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?  And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Romans 10:8-13 - But what saith it?  The Word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart:  that is, the Word of Faith, which we preach; that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.  For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.  For the Scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed.  For there is no difference between the Jew and the Gentile:  for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him.  For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

1 Corinthians 15:1-6 - Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved . . . For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures . . . He was seen (alive again) of above (by more than) five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

1 John 1:8-10 - If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.  If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  If we say that we have not sinned, we make (call) Him a liar, and His Word is not in us.

BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS 

WHILE YOU STILL HAVE TIME!

GOD'S OFFER OF SALVATION IS TO ANY AND ALL WHO WILL ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST!

GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS!

IT IS HIS WILL THAT NONE SHOULD PERISH, 

BUT THAT ALL SHOULD REPENT AND BELIEVE IN HIS SON!

[Acts 10:34 and 2 Peter 3:9]

John 3:15-16 - That whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.  For God so loved the world, that He gave His Only Begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 11:25 - Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life:  he that believes in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:  and whosoever lives and believes in Me shall never die....

John 12:44-46 - Jesus cried and said, He that believes on Me, believes not on (just on) Me, but on Him Who sent Me.  And he that sees Me sees Him Who sent Me [see 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:3].  I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believes on Me should not abide in darkness.

Acts 2:21 - And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Acts 10:43 - To Him give all the prophets witness, that through His name whosoever believes in Him shall receive remission of sins.

Romans 9:30-33 - What shall we say then?  That the Gentiles, who followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is by faith.  But Israel, which followed after the Law of righteousness, has not attained to the Law of righteousness.  Wherefore (Why)?  Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the Law.  For they stumbled at that Stumbling-stone; as it is written, Behold, I lay in Zion a Stumbling-stone and Rock of Offence:  and whosoever believes on Him shall not be ashamed.

Romans 10:9-13 - That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved.  For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.  For the Scripture says, Whosoever believes on Him shall not be ashamed.  For there is no difference between the Jew and the Gentile:  for the same Lord over all is rich unto all who call upon Him.  For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

1 John 4:15 - Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwells in him, and he in God.
1 John 5:1 - Whosoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God:  and every one that loves Him that begot, loves Him also that is begotten of Him.

IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO YOU ARE, OR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE; 

JESUS DEMONSTRATED GOD'S LOVE FOR YOU, IN THAT, 

WHILE YOU AND ARE SINNERS, HE DIED FOR OUR SIN!  

HIS FATHER RAISED HIM UP FROM THE GRAVE TO RULE AND REIGN 

IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF ALL WHO BELIEVE IN HIM!