Essential Doctrine: The Person of Jesus
The Incarnation: Fully God and fully man
John 1:1,14
Jesus was human.
1. Jesus was born.
a. The Virgin Birth – Matthew 1:18-20
2. Jesus has weaknesses and limitations.
a. He had a human body. - Luke 2:7,40-51
b. He had a human mind. – Luke 2:52
c. He had a human soul. – John 12:27
d. He had a human spirit. – John 13:21
3. Jesus was sinless.
a. He never sinned. – Matthew 4; Heb 4:15
Jesus was divine.
1. Direct scriptures
a. John 1:1; Romans 9:5; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 1:8; Isaiah 9:6
2. The evidence of His attributes
a. Forgiving sins (sovereignty)
b. Quieting the storm at sea (omnipotence)
c. Knowing people’s thoughts (omniscience)
d. “Where two or more are gathered, I am there” (omnipresence)
e. “Before Abraham was, I am.” (eternality)
f. “At the mention His name, every knee shall bow” (worthy of worship)
3. Very clear verse
a. Col. 1:19
What does knowing this doctrine cause us to do?
1. Trust that Jesus understands our struggles.
2. Trust the Jesus was enough to pay for our sins.
3. Worship Jesus.
