Is Jesus Christ your God?

Is Jesus Christ your God, your Saviour?
If you are like some Christians, you may not have a confident answer.

But if anyone asks you, do you believe in Jesus Christ?
You may say yes.
But when asked if that makes a difference in the way you live your daily life,
you may not have an emphatic answer.

There are some Christians who are like you.
They believe in Jesus Christ. They know He is God.
They go to church on Sundays.
Most often it’s a routine.
They do not have any relationship with Jesus Christ.

With further questions, we discover that Jesus Christ is not God. Often, some Christians do not realise the question itself as very significant.

Here are a few crumbs of truths to help you understand and take a strong stand on Jesus Christ. The below will help you start the journey to develop a strong relationship with Jesus Christ.

Is Jesus Christ a historical figure?
Why do we speak about the divine nature of Jesus Christ?
What does it mean to have Jesus Christ as your God and Saviour?
What is the relationship with Jesus you should aspire for?
Which scripture points to the relationship between you and Jesus?
Are you so certain that Jesus Christ is within you?
What happens to those who reject Jesus Christ as their God?
What are a few benefits of having Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour?

Is Jesus Christ a historical figure?

Jesus Christ is a historic figure. Jesus was born in 6–4 BC in Bethlehem, and he died 33 years later in Jerusalem. Jesus was born a Galilean from the village of Nazareth. Herod the Great was the ruler at that time.

Jesus Christ is not a mythical figure or imaginary.

Before the birth of Jesus, many had foretold about Jesus Christ. These were from 100’s of years ago. The Book of Isaiah, from the Old Testament portion of the Bible, was written 750 years before the birth of Jesus, among other books.

The details predicted include specific and unique details about Jesus’s birth to a virgin, certain aspects of his life, death, and resurrection. When you get hold of a Bible, you may like to read Isaiah 7:14 to read about the birth of Jesus. In the book of Micah 5:2, we read that the birthplace was predicted to be Bethlehem. Micah was a prophet 800 years before the birth of Jesus. Even the way Jesus would turn deep darkness and oppression into joy and light is mentioned in Isaiah 9:1 . The betrayal of Jesus for 30 pieces of silver is foretold in Zechariah 11:12. The book of Zechariah was written 500 years before Jesus was born. The crucifixion of Jesus with pierced hands and feet is foretold in Psalm 22 and Zechariah 12:10.

Over 50 prophecies about Jesus, given by various prophets and others, are available in the Holy Bible, in the Old Testament.

Professor of Mathematics John Lennox (Oxford University) points to the Bible (Old Testament), which has over 300 references to the Messiah that were fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Why do we speak about the divine nature of Jesus Christ?

Jesus Christ was born and lived as a human being.
Fully aware that He was the son of God.
Yet He was fully man all through His life on earth.
He knew He had to fullfil His fathers will for His life.
Fully focused, he knew the purpose for which He was born.
Here are a few instances where we get to know that He was aware of His divine nature.

This is what Jesus told the disciples, who were concerned as He had not eaten food for a long time. Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. ( John 4:34 NKJV)

Jesus’s parents had returned to the temple, searching for Jesus. They realised that they had probably lost him for three days since they had returned from the temple. Read the interesting conversation between Jesus and His mother. 46 Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. 48 So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought you anxiously.” 49 And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business (house)?” (Luke 2:46-49 NKJV) Jesus knew who had sent Him. This was on top of his mind – not only when he was a child, but all through His life. He lived a purpose-driven life.

When John the Baptist had baptized Jesus, the Spirit of God descended as a dove, and a voice from heaven spoke about the identity of Jesus.

16 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. 17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”(Matthew 3:16-17 NKJV) This scripture portion shows our Heavenly Father’s approval of Jesus Christ and his actions.

One specific Sabbath, when Jesus went to the synagogue, he stood to read the book of Isaiah, a portion which prophesied about Him. He got to the portion and read the specific prophecy. After reading the portion, He announced boldly, today the scripture is fulfilled in their hearing.

16 So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. 17 And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written:
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,
Because He has anointed Me
To preach the gospel to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives
And recovery of sight to the blind,
To set at liberty those who are oppressed;
19 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.”
20 Then He closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him. 21 And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” (Luke 4: 16-21 NKJV)

Jesus made it very clear to people whom he came across in the Jewish temples and outside – who He was, reminding them about the prophecy about Him and also through the healings, signs, and wonders He carried out.

Even when at the cross, Jesus spoke about His assignment being finished, signifying that the purpose for which he had been born as a man, was achieved.

28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” 29 Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth. 30 So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. (John 19:28-30 NKJV)

What does it mean to have Jesus Christ as your God and Saviour?

Jesus Christ is our God and Savior. He saved us from sin, sickness and death. He gave freedom from fear and freedom from all kinds of oppression.

Adam and Eve sinned by disobeying God. Due to this, death and separation from God come to all of mankind. Man also became slave to sin, as Adam and Eve disobeyed God. We become slaves to one whom we choose to obey. Adam and Eve chose to obey the devil, hence they, as well as all future generations, became slaves to satan.

Jesus Christ redeemed us from sin, paid the wages of our sin, freed us from being slaves to sin, healed and liberated us from sickness and every kind of oppression. Accepting Jesus as our God and Savior, we receive eternal life.

This is a huge Gift Box we receive as we accept Jesus as God and Saviour.

Calling Jesus “Lord” comes from respect and acknowledgment of His divine nature. Philippians 2:11 says, “every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father“.

The title “Savior” conveys Jesus’s role in delivering us from sin and eternal separation from God. John 3:16 affirms this role of Jesus: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” This highlights the belief that through Jesus, we receive forgiveness and eternal life.

Declaring Jesus as “Lord and Savior” is not merely a statement of belief; this expresses a commitment to follow Jesus’s teachings and to live according to His will. Ideally, this is to shape their behavior and relationship with others.

Romans 10:9 reminds us of faith and salvation of a Christian: “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” This connects faith in Jesus and the assurance of salvation.

In summary, the phrase “Jesus as God (Lord) and Savior” sums up the core of Christian faith, emphasizing His divine authority and the transformative power of His redemptive work in the lives of Christians.

What is the relationship with Jesus you should aspire for?

First Seek the Kingdom Of God and His Righteousness

Two commandments that sum up all the law. Jesus said that on these two commandments hang all the laws and the prophets. We read in Matthew 22:36-40
37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

Pre-condition to ask: John 15:7 says If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.

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