1. JESUS WAS 100% MAN
“So the Word became human and lived here on earth among us.” John 1:14
“This high priest of ours [Jesus] understands our weaknesses for He faced all the same temptations we do, yet He did not sin.” Hebrews 4:15 “And you know that Jesus came to take away our sins, for there is no sin in Him.” 1 John 3:5
2. JESUS WAS 100% GOD
“In the beginning the word [Jesus] already existed. He was with God and He was God. He created everything there is. Nothing exists that He didn’t make.” John 1:1-3
HOW DID JESUS PROVE HE WAS GOD?
● Miracles (Luke 7:22)
● Eyewitnesses to His perfect life (Matthew 16:13-17)
● Fulfillment of prophecy (Luke 24:44)
● Jesus’ own claim (John 10:30)
● Resurrection (Mark 8:31, Acts 17:32)
3. JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6
“God isn’t late with His promise... He is restraining Himself on account of you, holding back the end because He doesn’t want anyone lost. He’s giving everyone space and time to change.” 2 Peter 3:9
“There is salvation in no one else! There is no other name in all of heaven for people to call on to save them.” Acts 4:12
MAKING THESE TRUTHS PERSONAL
1. Jesus Is the Way
Action step: Mourn for those without Jesus.
“When He [Jesus] looked over the crowds, His heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd.” Matthew 9:36 (The Message)
2. Jesus Is the Truth
Action step: Make the pursuit of truth a priority.
“Keep on asking...Keep on looking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7
3. Jesus Is the Life
Action step: Move from a religion to a relationship.
“Yes, everything else is worthless when compared to the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” Philippians 3:8
“May God bless you with His special favor and wonderful peace as you come to know Jesus, our God and Lord, better and better. As we know Jesus better, and better His divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life.” 2 Peter 1:2-3