Jesus Christ is the second element of what we call the “trinity” – the 3 part existence of a singular God. How does a perfect, holy God have a relationship with a flawed and sinful creature such as man? He creates an extension of himself with the same make up so he can sympathize with us. So he knows what it’s like to be us with all of our pain, our problems, and our temptations. Yet, as he is perfect, so Jesus is perfect, and faces everything that we face without sin. This way, not only can God understand us and have a relationship but we also have an example of how to live the perfect Christian life. We have something to strive for. Jesus acts as our advocate when we stand in front of the Father. He is the living sacrifice sent to atone for our sins as only an unflawed, unblemished being could do. God knew that no sole human could ever have character perfect enough to be worthy as a sacrifice so he sent an extension of himself that is 100% God yet 100% man to do it for us.
| Jesus is… | Scriptural Reference | Description |
| The Word Made Flesh | John 1:14 | Jesus is the eternal Word of God who became human and lived amongst us to restore our relationship with God the Father. |
| The Son of God | Matthew 16:16 | Peter first recognized Jesus as “the Son of the living God,” an extension of the Lord God Almighty. |
| The Image of God | Colossians 1:15 | Jesus is a reflection of the Creator, perfectly revealing the unseen God. |
| Our Savior | Luke 2:11 | He came to save humanity from the grasp of evil – “a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah the Lord.” |
| The Way, Truth, and Life | John 14:6 | Jesus is the ONLY way to the Father, the embodiment of truth, and the giver of eternal life. |
| The Lamb of God; A Living Sacrifice | John 1:29 | Jesus took away the sin of the world by acting as a sacrifice, pure and blameless, to atone for our wrongdoings so that we may have an eternal relationship with the Lord our God. |
| Light of the World | John 8:12 | He brings light and life, dispelling darkness and sorrow. |
| Good Shepherd | John 10:11 | Jesus lays down His life for his sheep, caring for them tenderly and ensuring that they want for nothing. |
| Resurrection and Life | John 11:25 | He gained power over the grip of death and grants His children eternal life. |
| King of Kings; Lord of Lords | Revelation 19:16 | Jesus reigns supreme over all earthly, heavenly, and demonic powers. |
| Mediator | 1 Timothy 2:5 | Jesus is our advocate between God and mankind. This is why when we pray, we pray in the name of Jesus Christ. |
| Our Friend | John 15:15 | Jesus calls His followers friends. We are not slaves or servants, He seeks to have an intimate personal relationship with us out of His deep love for us. |
Walking With, Like, and In Christ 
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