Part 2 Who is He really?

This is part 2 in answering questions concerning who Jesus really is. We had talked about the wide opinions concerning who Jesus is. Some say that He is God other say He was simply a good teacher, and still others deny that He ever existed.

Today I would like to move into some questions that will help us to understand who He is and what He has come to do:

What did He do? Jesus died for us to reconcile us. Reconcile means to bring back into proper relationship. Reconcile is is only used three times in the New Testament of the Holy Bible, it means the restoration of a previously existing relationship. Jesus bridged the gap between us and God, making it possible for us to have a relationship with Him.

Peace – Peace – to bind together, from the Old Testament concept of shalom which means to be healthy, to be whole, the harmony enjoyed when a person’s relationship with God is where and what it should be.  This peace will be with the believer, 1 Corinthians 1:3

It will reign in his or her heart Colossians 3:15

It will keep his or her heart and thoughts in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:7

It comes directly from Jesus, John 14:27

It is the same peace that Jesus enjoys, it is His peace, John 14.

There is nothing that can rob us of that peace, John 16:33, Romans 8:35-39

It is an external evidence of the internal residence of the Holy Spirit Galatians 5:22, Jesus Himself is our peace Ephesians 2:14.

Next question: Why did He die for us? Because we were alienated – this is our position, our state of being. Denotes isolation, loneliness and a deep sense of not belonging. It means to be estranged or cut off, separated. This is the natural spiritual state of man. Hostile in mind. This defines our attitude towards God. Those who do not know Jesus, who live outside of a relationship with Him and outside of His will, are living in rebellion against Him. Engaged in evil deeds. Alienated from God, outside of knowledge of His will, not possessing the ability to discern spiritual things, with a nature and an attitude that is hostile to God and His truth, the natural result is that one’s actions will ones attitude.

We do not have to be alone any longer. Jesus paid the price so that we can be all He intended for us to be. Watch for Part 3.

Feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have.  I would love to discuss (not argue) any questions.