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Biblical
Description Of Jesus Christ
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Biblical Description of Jesus - His Attributes
When we look at the biblical description of Jesus from God’s perspective
the image is magnificent. What attributes does God use for the One He
exalts to the highest place, who is given a name above every name,
whereupon every knee in heaven and on and under the earth will bow?
- With God in the Beginning (John
1:1-4;
17:5) – There was no point at which Christ suddenly came into
being or began a relationship with God. Jesus is eternal.
- Word made Flesh (John
1:14;
1 Timothy 3:16) – Christ did not “appear” as a man, but humanity
was added to His deity when He became “flesh.”
- Image of the Invisible God (Colossians
1:15-17;
John 1:17) – Christ is the perfect manifestation of God—the very
substance and embodiment of the Creator.
- Mediator between God and man (1
Timothy 2:5;
1 Corinthians 8:6) – There is only one way to approach God—through
the Son of Man who gave Himself as a ransom for mankind.
- Head over All Things (Philippians
2:9-11;
1 Corinthians 15:27-28) – Christ’s name is not simply a title. It
refers to His position of highest dignity and honor at the Father’s
right hand.
Biblical Description of Jesus - His Self Examination
A biblical description of Jesus based on His own self-examination
reflects practical, everyday concepts found in customs, nature, and life
itself.
- Light of the World (John
1:4-5;
9:5) – From the beginning, God desired to have a personal
relationship with man, bringing him out of the darkness of evil, sin,
and ignorance. Christ is the only true Light.
- Anointed One (Luke
4:18-19;
John 3:34) – Jesus confirmed that He was the Messiah who would
bring the long promised Kingdom of God.
- The Good Shepherd (John
10:14) – Jesus has an intimacy and personal interest in protecting
His “sheep” from all harm.
- Bread of Life (John
6:35, 51) – Jesus is an essential staple for our lives, providing
an everlasting satisfaction.
- Healer and Forgiver (Luke
5:22-25;
Mark 2:5-11) – Forgiveness is always associated with God. Jesus
has authority to heal broken lives—spiritually as well as physically.
- The Way, the Truth, the Life (John
10:9,
14:6) – Access to God the Father, can come only from the One who
is from the Father.
- The Resurrection and Life (John
11:25-26) – Jesus, the Lord of Life, offers eternal life. With
authority, He holds the keys of death (Revelation
1:17-18).
Biblical Description of Jesus - Life Altering
When He is personally experienced, the biblical description of Jesus is
life-altering.
- Son of David (Mark
10:47) – Blind Bartimaeus recognized Jesus as David’s descendant.
The crowds proclaimed Jesus the designated Messiah-King (Matthew
21:8-9).
- Man of Sorrows (Isaiah
53:3;
Matthew 8:16-17) – Our sins and weaknesses were not Jesus’, but
ours. He bore them for us.
- Sinless/Holy (Hebrews
7:26) – Jesus needed no sacrifice for Himself, rather offering
Himself as a sacrificial Lamb for our impurities (Acts
8:32).
- Prince of Peace (Isaiah
9:6) – The prophet speaks of the Messiah who will bring to pass
the time of millennial peace. Christ’s legacy was “peace with God” and
the “peace of God” (John
14:27).
- The Power and Wisdom of God (1
Corinthians 1:24;
Colossians 2:2-3) – Paul understood that through Christ, knowledge
is the acquisition of Truth and wisdom is Truth applied to life (John
10:9;
14:6).
A comprehensive biblical description of Jesus requires a glimpse into
the eternal. At nearly 94, my father was blind and frail when he passed
away. A final smile rested upon his lips. “But as for me, I know that
my Redeemer lives . . . and after my body has decayed, yet in my body I
will see God! I will see him for myself. Yes, I will see him with my own
eyes. I am overwhelmed at the thought!” (Job
19:25–27).
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