For more than 2,000 years people have asked the question, "Who is Jesus?" We were not present when Jesus lived on this earth, but in the Bible we have the record of his birth, life, death on the cross, and resurrection. Study of the Bible, God's Word, will enable you to seek out the answer to this age-old question. Click here for What About the Gospel?
No one else has influenced history as He has.
Jesus is the Son of God. Old Testament prophets spoke of His coming and described the eternal and life-changing impact He would have.
Jesus is both God and man. He stilled the seas and walked on water. With a touch of His hand, He cured incurable diseases. He restored life to those who had physically died.
Jesus personifies love. He paid the ultimate price so that we could live with Him forever. He sees us through the eyes of love.
He loves us in spite of every hurtful thought, every harmful word, and every wrongful action. These are all a result of sin, which contaminates everything we do. It is behind every broken home, every empty life, every infirmity, every damaged emotion, every sorrow and grief. And as the Bible says, the end result of sin is death (Rom. 6:23). But Jesus Himself was sinless; only He could pay the penalty for our sins.
Because of His love, He suffered, died, and rose again.
We are forgiven. All who believe in Jesus are guaranteed eternal life with Him in heaven.
Why did Jesus do this? Because Jesus is love.
What Difference Does Jesus Make?
Suffering and pain touch everyone. At times life seems like an endless cycle of hopelessness. Even Christians, who claim that Jesus is the source of hope amidst the struggles, still suffer. They still struggle. They still die. So, what's the point? What difference does Jesus make?
First, look at the brokenness that invades your life—those things that cause guilt, shame, and grief. They exist because of a condition called sin—sin separates you from God and robs you of the peace, comfort and hope you desperately crave. And no matter how hard you try, there isn't anything you can do to make things right again on your own. That's where Jesus comes in.
Jesus knows the misery you feel. Jesus makes the difference at that very point—when your pain intersects your cry for help. Jesus is God's answer to that cry.
Jesus took the punishment you deserve. He died in your place so that you can be forgiven. Because you are forgiven, you can have the comfort of knowing you are at peace with God and the certainty that He provides you with the strength to cope with guilt, shame and grief.
And because of what Jesus has done for you, your past is forgiven, your present can be lived with confidence, and your future is guaranteed.
For all who believe in Jesus, an everlasting world—without suffering, sin and death—is assured. This glorious place called Heaven is where you will see Jesus face to face.
That's the difference Jesus makes!
No one else has influenced history as He has.
Jesus is the Son of God. Old Testament prophets spoke of His coming and described the eternal and life-changing impact He would have.
Jesus is both God and man. He stilled the seas and walked on water. With a touch of His hand, He cured incurable diseases. He restored life to those who had physically died.
Jesus personifies love. He paid the ultimate price so that we could live with Him forever. He sees us through the eyes of love.
He loves us in spite of every hurtful thought, every harmful word, and every wrongful action. These are all a result of sin, which contaminates everything we do. It is behind every broken home, every empty life, every infirmity, every damaged emotion, every sorrow and grief. And as the Bible says, the end result of sin is death (Rom. 6:23). But Jesus Himself was sinless; only He could pay the penalty for our sins.
Because of His love, He suffered, died, and rose again.
We are forgiven. All who believe in Jesus are guaranteed eternal life with Him in heaven.
Why did Jesus do this? Because Jesus is love.
What Difference Does Jesus Make?
Suffering and pain touch everyone. At times life seems like an endless cycle of hopelessness. Even Christians, who claim that Jesus is the source of hope amidst the struggles, still suffer. They still struggle. They still die. So, what's the point? What difference does Jesus make?
First, look at the brokenness that invades your life—those things that cause guilt, shame, and grief. They exist because of a condition called sin—sin separates you from God and robs you of the peace, comfort and hope you desperately crave. And no matter how hard you try, there isn't anything you can do to make things right again on your own. That's where Jesus comes in.
Jesus knows the misery you feel. Jesus makes the difference at that very point—when your pain intersects your cry for help. Jesus is God's answer to that cry.
Jesus took the punishment you deserve. He died in your place so that you can be forgiven. Because you are forgiven, you can have the comfort of knowing you are at peace with God and the certainty that He provides you with the strength to cope with guilt, shame and grief.
And because of what Jesus has done for you, your past is forgiven, your present can be lived with confidence, and your future is guaranteed.
For all who believe in Jesus, an everlasting world—without suffering, sin and death—is assured. This glorious place called Heaven is where you will see Jesus face to face.
That's the difference Jesus makes!
Jesus' time in human history
Western culture marks the years as B.C., "Before Christ," and A.D., for the Latin phrase "Anno Domini," which means "Year of the Lord." Jesus lived roughly 500 years after Buddha, 50 years after the death of Julius Caesar and 600 years before Muhammad.
Western culture marks the years as B.C., "Before Christ," and A.D., for the Latin phrase "Anno Domini," which means "Year of the Lord." Jesus lived roughly 500 years after Buddha, 50 years after the death of Julius Caesar and 600 years before Muhammad.
- Read about Jesus' birth in Matthew 1:18-25.
- Who is Jesus' mother?
- What is strange about this birth?
- What is Joseph's role?
- Now read Luke 1:26-37.
- It speaks of the conception of Jesus in His mother's womb.
- Again, who is Jesus' mother?
- Who is Jesus' "Father?"
- Verse 35 is key. What will Jesus be called?
- In some literature Jesus is described as though He were an alien from outer space. He's almost unreal. Look up the following verses and identify the human activity or characteristic seen in Jesus.
- Luke 2:7
- Luke 2:40
- Matthew 4:2
- John 11:35
- John 19:28
- Mark 4:38
- Matthew 27:50
- The point that these verses make is that Jesus is truly what?
- Yet, the mystery of Jesus is a deep one. Read again Luke 1:35. Who is Jesus?
- Read Luke 2:1-14. Who do the angels say has been born? (v. 10-11)
- Read again Matthew 1:18-25. One of the many titles given Jesus is “Immanuel.” According to verse 23, what does this word mean?
- Do you see Jesus as "with you?" Why or why not?
- Read the following verses. Identify the action of Jesus that shows He was more than human.
- Matthew 4:23-25
- Matthew 8:1-4
- Matthew 9:18-33
- Matthew 14:22-33
- Mark 4:35-41
- John 2:1-12
- John 11:38-44
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Pastor: David Bergquist | 938 W. Lott Ave. | Aransas Pass, TX 78336 | 361-758-3145 office
Pastor: David Bergquist | 938 W. Lott Ave. | Aransas Pass, TX 78336 | 361-758-3145 office