Jesus Is God

- Text scripture John 1:1

·        most important doctrine of Christianity

• Christianity hinges on this fact
• In the days of Christ, the son was EXACTLY the same as the father.
• ONLY prerequisite to righteousness with God 
• John 1:1 & 1:14 who Christ is
• Lord and God used interchangeably – Hebrews 1:8-10

Matt 1:23 – Angel speaking to Mary about being pregnant and not married:

Emmanouēl	Pronunciation em-mä-nü-ā'l (Key)
Part of Speech proper masculine noun	Root Word (Etymology) Of Hebrew origin עִמָּנוּאֵל (H6005)
TDNT Reference n/a

Outline of Biblical Usage

Emmanuel = "God with us"

1)      the title applied to the Messiah, born of the virgin, Mt 1:23, Is. 7:14, because Jesus was God united with man, and showed that God was dwelling with man.

Eph 4:14   That we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, [and] cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
Eph 4:15   But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, [even] Christ:
Eph 4:16   From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love

-         I have heart to this ministry – to spread The Good News of The Lord – The Gospel. Especially to the incarcerated and in a broader sense, anyone who will listen.

-         I have nothing to gain by telling mistruth or lies. In fact, Word says I’m more accountable.

a)    As we read through The Bible God seems more concerned with what He is like rather than proving Himself (who He is).

b)    There are a few thing that Jesus insists on though –

1)    He is God The Son (this is what the Jews used against Him to crucify Him) – sonship in those times=same as the father

2)    John 14:10
Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works

He did however prove who and who Jesus is (John 1:1 & 14)

-         There are some other instances of God telling who He is – “I Am” (Moses) – others

-         Hebrews 11:6 – Please God , who He is

3)    no way to heaven except thru Him.   John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

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