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Knowing Jesus Deeper Series
Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2017 (message contributor)
Summary: Christianity claims that salvation can only be found in Christ Jesus.This claim may sound extreme, radical, and narrow-minded. We must therefore be compelled to examine the truthfulness of this claim with honesty and without prejudice.
4. Now let’s look at the 7 I AM’s of Jesus:
a) I am the LIGHT of the WORLD. (Jn.8: 12) He alone can change the direction of our life. From walking in darkness to light; from living in sin to righteousness.
b) I am the BREAD of LIFE. (Jn.6: 35) Jesus alone can give us true and lasting satisfaction.
c) I am the RESURRECTION and the LIFE. (Jn.11: 25-26) He has the power over death and corruption. When He said He is the Life, He refers to the eternal life that He gives to those who believed in Him, a life that death has no power over it. Resurrection refers to the act of God whereby He changes our corruptible body into an incorruptible body. We may die physically, but He will raise us from the dead to immortality and a life of glory.
d) I am the DOOR. (Jn.10: 9) The purpose of doors is security. The person who is in Christ, who trusts in Him, doesn’t have to worry about his life here and his future. He is being secure in the Hands of Christ.
e) I am the WAY. (Jn.14: 6) He is the only way to the Father. Deliverance from sin, Justification, Righteousness, Reconciliation to God, Forgiveness is made possible through Jesus alone. He is the way. He alone is giving us the right direction of living towards the Father.
f) I am the TRUTH. (Jn.14: 6) The truth sets a person free from deception. Jesus said: “Know the truth –know Him- and the truth will set you free.” Satan has deceived Adam and Eve. We lived in the same fate. Satan has blinded our minds. But Christ is the truth to set us free, giving complete freedom from sin!
g) I am the GOOD SHEPHERD. (Jn.10: 11) Being our Shepherd, Jesus does not only guarantee security, He also guarantees assurance. How does He do it? By laying down His life.
D. THE TESTIMONY OF THE APOSTLES:
1. The apostles were the eyewitnesses of the person and works of Jesus. John said: “We beheld His glory.” Their close association with Jesus in His three years public ministry gives them intimate knowledge and firsthand information about Christ. Their testimonies were very important to have sound Christology and to support the doctrine of salvation through Christ alone.
2. Who is Jesus according to their testimony? Actually the testimony of the apostles and bible writers is corroboration to the claims of Jesus.
a) The Christ and the Son of the Living God!
Ø Peter –Matt.16: 16
Ø John –Jn.20: 31
Ø This title indicates the deity of Jesus
b) Both Lord and Christ!
Ø Peter –Acts 2:36
Ø The word Lord implies two things: (1) Master, (2) Sovereignty.
Ø Christ means the anointed deliverer.
c) Lord of lords and King of kings!
Ø Paul –1 Tim.6: 14-15
Ø John –Rev.19: 16
Ø This title also indicates the deity of Jesus.
d) The Lamb of God!
Ø John the Baptist –Jn.1: 29,36
Ø Peter –1 Pet.1: 19
Ø This title refers to the blood-atonement provided of Jesus at the cross, without which, there is no remission of sins.
e) The Son of David!
Ø The crowd –Matt.21: 9
Ø This title is ascribed exclusively to the coming Messiah of Israel. When calling Jesus the Son of David, one recognizes His Messiah-ship.
