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Old 03-19-2009, 06:28 PM
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Cross Basic understanding and life of our Lord Jesus Christ~

To explain the very purpose and person of Christ, it is actually quite simple.

For many people, they look into the context way too much and overlook the entire point all together in which Jesus lived and taught.

It's a matter of Faith in Christ followed by obedience. You must Trust in the Word of the Lord more than you own personal understanding.

If you're new to Christ or new to the Word of God searching for true wisdom, allow yourself a few minutes to read the following without questioning/challenging the scripture.

First and Foremost, the foundation of Christianity is Jesus Christ.

Who is Jesus?

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Our Lord Jesus Christ was the Word of God manifest into flesh. Jesus and the Father are one. The Father is in Jesus and Jesus in the Father. He is Light and Love. Jesus was also the creator of the heavens and the earth. He is the only way, only truth, and only life. In order to see the Father you must go through him. If you know Jesus, you also know the Father. Jesus is the only begotten Son of Father God. He is also the Son of Man. This is because he was conceived of the Holy Spirit(Spirit of God) and born of the flesh of the Virgin Mary. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are in agreement as one. Jesus is the messiah who was sent to redeem mankind and all of Israel, but was rejected by the majority of the Jewish people and accepted by the Gentiles(others). Keep in mind that the life of Jesus was promised to King David, foretold by Isaiah, within 2 Samuel and announced by John the Baptist who together paved the way for the messiah.
John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
The Purpose and Life of Jesus:

The very purpose of the birth of Jesus was to testify of the truth, follow through with the will of his Father, fulfill the prophecy of written scripture, and most importantly offer salvation and eternal life. This was accomplished by his shed blood on the cross while offering forgiveness of all sin for all of humanity to whoever confesses Jesus as Lord and believes with all their heart through Faith that he was resurrected from the dead.

Firstly, Jesus and his Disciples spread the Good News of the Kingdom of God which has come to Israel as well as the Gentile nations of the world. It was through the teaching and ministry of Jesus that his Father was revealed and most importantly his Holy Spirit was promised and given to all who believe in him. Jesus ministered with signs and wonders so that others may believe. He opened up the eyes of those who were blind and rendered judgment to all who thought they could see but were actually blind to the truth. The entire time Jesus walked this earth, he spoke with complete power and authority and ultimately passed it down to his disciples.

Before they nailed Jesus to the Cross, they severely flogged him, stripped him completely naked and later gambled for his clothes. While Jesus was dying on the cross, he was accompanied by two other criminals who were being crucified beside him. As Jesus was on the cross, both the criminals, religious leaders, and others were blaspheming and mocking him. As time passed, they asked Jesus to show yet another miracle and come down from the cross to prove himself the Son of God. There were two reasons why Jesus didn't come down from the cross. First, the Lord was doing the will of the father by suffering in your place and second, that you should not temp the Lord your God.

Jesus spoke clearly and made a firm request to his Father to forgive all of the people because they truly didn't understand what they were doing. One of the criminals continued in denial of Christ while the other criminal confessed the innocence of Jesus who didn't deserve such an awful punishment and rejection of his people. As the second criminal repented, he asked the Lord to remember him when he enters his Kingdom. In return, that criminal was instantly forgiven as Christ told him that today he would be with him in paradise.

As Jesus died on the cross, darkness covered all the land and he told his Father, "My God, why have you forsaken me". The last thing Jesus said on the cross was, "Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit" and he breathed his last breath. In that final moment, the will of God was made complete and Jesus confirmed the true way three days later (rebuilt the Church). He accomplished this by reviving himself and arose from Death three days later along with other Saints. He gave living testimony and confirmed his word that he would meet his disciples after he died on the cross. Just as Jesus was raised, so shall we on the last day! The will of the Father was now established and finished
Colossians 1:20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.

Romans 5:17 For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.

Promise of Salvation:

Those who accept Gods free gift of Salvation are adopted as Children/Sons of God through a renewal of their spirit which is then made into a new creation followed by the guidance of the Spirit of God. Father God loves each and every one of you; therefore, he sent his only begotten Son to offer hope and salvation to the lost and to those who truly seek him. Whoever shall call on the Lord would not be forgotten and left behind. Anyone who seeks the truth of Jesus will find him. Our Lord Jesus was crucified and suffered greatly so that you don't have to. Through the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, so shall those who love and believe in him. For those who belong to Jesus shall be resurrected to life during the last day as well.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Romans 10:9 If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

1 Corinthians 6:14 And God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power.
Why we are in need of a Savior, our Lord Jesus:

The very first of humanity, Adam and Eve whom gave in to temptation resulting in sin disobeyed one of the Lords simplest of commands. Because of their original sin, all later generations would be held accountable. We all fall short of the glory of god; therefore, we are born sinners right out of the womb at birth. When you accept the truth and acknowledge Christ as your Lord and Savior with all your heart, he will send his Holy Spirit to offer you guidance, put you on the path and will of the Father, and give you remembrance of the Word of God, Christ Jesus.
Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned

Revelation 21:8
But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”


Romans 5:9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.


Your Walk with Christ! You are NOT alone!

The Lord Jesus wishes for all of humanity to Live with him forever and in the presence of his Peace within his Everlasting Kingdom.
All it takes is a simple prayer, call out to Jesus and ask for him to forgive your sins and help guide you in your life.
There is NOTHING that the Lord can not forgive or fix in your life!

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Revelation 19:16 And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
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John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:14 And the Word became 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.

Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

John 10:30 I and My Father are one.

John 14:11 Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves.

1 John 1:5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.

1 John 4:8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

John 1:3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.

Colossians 1:15-16 He(Jesus) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

John 8:19 Then they said to Him, “Where is Your Father?” Jesus answered, “You know neither Me nor My Father. If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.”

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Luke 17:21 nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.”

Mark 1:15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

Romans 10:12-13
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. 13 For “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.”

Matthew 11:25 Jesus Gives True Rest 25 At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes.

John 10:38 but if I do, though you do not believe Me, believe the works, that you may know and believe that the Father is in Me, and I in Him.”

John 9:39 And Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made blind.”

Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 11:7 What then? Israel has not obtained what it seeks; but the elect have obtained it, and the rest were blinded.

Isaiah 42:6 “I, the LORD, have called You in righteousness, And will hold Your hand; I will keep You and give You as a covenant to the people, As a light to the Gentiles,

John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

Luke 22:42 Jesus said, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.”

John 17:20-26
“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. 22 And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23 I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.
24 “Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world. 25 O righteous Father! The world has not known You, but I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me. 26 And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them.”

Romans 5:9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.

Colossians 1:20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.

Mark 15:24 And when they crucified Him, they divided His garments, casting lots for them to determine what every man should take.

John 19:18 where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center.

Mark 15:29-30
And those who passed by blasphemed Him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, 30 save Yourself, and come down from the cross!”

Luke 4:12 And Jesus answered and said to him, “It has been said, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God.’”

Luke 23:34
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots.

Luke 23:40-43
But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.” 42 Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.”
43 And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

Matthew 27:44-46 Even the robbers who were crucified with Him reviled Him with the same thing.
Jesus Dies on the Cross 45 Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”

Luke 23:46 And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit.’” Having said this, He breathed His last.

Matthew 28:1-10
Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. 4 And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men.
5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.”
8 So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word.
The Women Worship the Risen Lord 9 And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.”

Matthew 27:50-53 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit.
51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, 52 and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; 53 and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many.

John 1:11-13 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. 12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: 13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

Romans 5:17 For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

John 14:15-18 “If you love Me, keep My commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.

Romans 10:13 For “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.”

Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

1 Corinthians 15:3-4
For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures

1 Corinthians 6:14 And God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power.

2 Corinthians 4:14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.

Romans 5:12-21 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned— 13 (For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned according to the likeness of the transgression of Adam, who is a type of Him who was to come. 15 But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the one man’s offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many. 16 And the gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned. For the judgment which came from one offense resulted in condemnation, but the free gift which came from many offenses resulted in justification. 17 For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.) 18 Therefore, as through one man’s offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man’s righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life. 19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous.
20 Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, 21 so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

##JESUS PROMISED AND FORETOLD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT:##

The Messiah would be a descendant of King David
Jeremiah 23:5
5 “ Behold, the days are coming,” says the LORD,
“ That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness;
A King shall reign and prosper,
And execute judgment and righteousness in the earth.

King of Kings promised to King David to rule the people Israel and have an everlasting Kingdom, a true Son of God.
2 Samuel 7:10-17
10 Moreover I will appoint a place for My people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own and move no more; nor shall the sons of wickedness oppress them anymore, as previously, 11 since the time that I commanded judges to be over My people Israel, and have caused you to rest from all your enemies. Also the LORD tells you that He will make you a house.
12 “When your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will set up your seed after you, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 14 I will be his Father, and he shall be My son. If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. 15 But My mercy shall not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. 16 And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever.”’”
17 According to all these words and according to all this vision, so Nathan spoke to David.

God's salvation would reach the ends of the earth. The Birth of Jesus Christ
Isaiah 9:6-7
6 For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of His government and peace
There will beno end,
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

The Messiah, Jesus Christ would be rejected
Isaiah 53:1-3
1 Who has believed our report?
And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?
2 For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant,
And as a root out of dry ground.
He has no form or comeliness;
And when we see Him,
There is no beauty that we should desire Him.
3 He is despised and rejected by men,
A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.
And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him;
He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.

King David explaining Jesus on the Cross and Alone
Psalm 22:1-5
To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Deer of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David.
1 My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?
Why are You so far from helping Me,
And from the words of My groaning?
2 O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear;
And in the night season, and am not silent.

3 But You are holy,
Enthroned in the praises of Israel.
4 Our fathers trusted in You;
They trusted, and You delivered them.
5 They cried to You, and were delivered;
They trusted in You, and were not ashamed.

King David writing about Jesus suffering on the Cross, Pierced by his hands and feet, Gambling for his garments, and Coming Victory!
Psalm 22:14-22
14 I am poured out like water,
And all My bones are out of joint;
My heart is like wax;
It has melted within Me.
15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd,
And My tongue clings to My jaws;
You have brought Me to the dust of death.

16 For dogs have surrounded Me;
The congregation of the wicked has enclosed Me.
They pierced My hands and My feet;
17 I can count all My bones.
They look and stare at Me.
18 They divide My garments among them,
And for My clothing they cast lots.

19 But You, O LORD, do not be far from Me;
O My Strength, hasten to help Me!
20 Deliver Me from the sword,
My precious life from the power of the dog.
21 Save Me from the lion’s mouth
And from the horns of the wild oxen!

You have answered Me.

22 I will declare Your name to My brethren;
In the midst of the assembly I will praise You.

Daniel predicted when an anointed one would be rejected
Daniel 9:24-26
24 “ Seventy weeks are determined
For your people and for your holy city,
To finish the transgression,
To make an end of sins,
To make reconciliation for iniquity,
To bring in everlasting righteousness,
To seal up vision and prophecy,
And to anoint the Most Holy.
25 “ Know therefore and understand,
That from the going forth of the command
To restore and build Jerusalem
Until Messiah the Prince,
There shall be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks;
The street shall be built again, and the wall,
Even in troublesome times.
26 “ And after the sixty-two weeks
Messiah shall be cut off, but not for Himself;
And the people of the prince who is to come
Shall destroy the city and the sanctuary.
The end of it shall be with a flood,
And till the end of the war desolations are determined.
NKJV - NewKingJamesVersion Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
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Psalm 147:5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.

Revelation 19:16 And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
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