LESSON EIGHT - Jesus Took Our Punishment
WHO IS JESUS AND HOW DID HE SAVE US?
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What makes Jesus qualified to give us eternal life? Why is He different from any other human?
Jesus is God. John 1:1-4 (NASB) Compare translations and the original language
Jesus existed before all creation.
Jesus is God the Son. John 5:18 (KJV) Compare translations and the original language
When Jesus claims to be the Son of God, He is claiming that He is God.
Jesus is equal with God the Father. Philippians 2:5-10 (KJV) Compare translations and the original language
We must honor Jesus to the same degree we honor God the Father.
Jesus created everything. Hebrews 1:1-4 (NASB) Compare translations and the original language
Everything that has been created was created by Jesus. He didn’t create Himself because He has always existed as God.
Jesus is the promised Seed to save mankind from the curse of sin and death. Galatians 3:16-18 (NASB) Compare translations and the original language
God planned even before He created everything to send Jesus to save us.
Jesus became a man. Jesus is God inside a human body. John 1:14-18 (NKJV) Compare translations and the original language
Jesus is 100% God and 100% man.
Jesus was born of a virgin. Matthew 1:18-24 (KJV) Compare translations and the original language
Jesus had no earthly father, because God is His Father.
Jesus never sinned. Hebrews 4:15 (ESV) Compare translations and the original language
Jesus was perfectly obedient to God the Father on our behalf.
Jesus fulfilled prophecy. His virgin birth was predicted over 600 years before He was born [Isaiah 7:14]. His birthplace was predicted 700 years before He was born [Micah 5:2]. His crucifixion was predicted 1,000 years before He was born. Psalm 22:1 (NKJV); Psalm 22:6-8 (NKJV); Psalm 22:14-16 (NKJV) Compare translations and the original language
God the Father planned before the beginning of creation to send the Son into the world.
Jesus performed miracles to demonstrate that His message and teachings were from God. Acts 2:22 (ESV); John 10:37-38 (NASB) Compare translations and the original language
Jesus demonstrated that He had the authority to forgive sins by physically healing people.
Jesus was nailed to a cross. John 19:16-19 (ESV) Compare translations and the original language
Jesus became a curse for us by being hanged on a cross.
Jesus shed His blood so that we could be forgiven for our sins. Matthew 26:28 (NASB) Compare translations and the original language
God required the shedding of blood for the forgiveness of sins.
Jesus took our sins upon Himself. He died in our place. 1 Peter 2:24 (KJV) Compare translations and the original language
Jesus willingly placed upon Himself the sins that condemned us before God the Father.
Jesus was separated from God the Father as if He was us. He died as our Substitute. He died the death that we owe for our sin. Isaiah 53:3-6 (NKJV) Compare translations and the original language
Jesus was forsaken by God the Father because of our sin. Oh, how He loved you and me!
The Gospel is the Good News that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and rose again from the grave. Over 500 people saw Him alive, risen from the grave. 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 (NASB) Compare translations and the original language
Imagine 500 people claiming they saw a spectacle. That would be great proof that it happened. Over 500 people saw Jesus alive after He arose from the grave!
Jesus ascended bodily into heaven and is now seated there at the right hand of God. Hebrews 10:12 (KJV) Compare translations and the original language
Jesus is seated, showing His work is complete. His death is sufficient for all time!
Consider memorizing one of the following passages (in whichever translation you prefer) as a summary of this lesson: Romans 4:25 (NASB) or 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (KJV) or 1 Peter 3:18 (NKJV).
As we pray for opportunities to share the Gospel, it is important to take advantage of those opportunities when they come.
Have a positive approach and keep the conversation friendly, positive, and constructive as much as possible.
Assume that friends and strangers want to hear the Gospel from you. If you look for a reason not to share with them, you will find it every time.
When sharing the Gospel, it is important to emphasize that Jesus is God in the flesh.
We cannot argue someone into God’s family. We must be courteous when sharing the Gospel and trust God alone to do the saving.
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