While there were many “christs” or “anointed ones”, by the first century the Jews had come to understand there was only one “Christ” in the sense of their long awaited Messiah (Luke 7:19). “Summoning two of his disciples, John sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?”” (Luke 7:19, NASB95) When the wise men arrive from the East and ask Herod, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?”, Herod gathered all the chief priests and scribes and asked them, where “the Christ was to be born” (Matthew 2:4). They were able to give Herod an answer because one of the Messianic prophecies (Micah 5:2) identified Bethlehem as the place from which the coming Messiah would go forth. The “Anointed One”, the “Messiah” of whom the Old Testament prophets spoke was none other than Jesus of Nazareth. He alone is Prophet, Priest and King!
No sermons found.
Light plays an important role throughout the Scriptures. The first thing that God created was light. (Genesis 1:3) Following the flood, as a reminder of the convenant which God made…
There are those who seek Jesus, not because He is the Christ, but because He can fill their hungry stomachs with bread. Jesus had a great deal to say about,…
The apostle Peter wrote to Christians who were under much pressure from thos around them, specifically false teachers and their heresies. Peter considered his audience, then wrote encouraging the Christians…
"We have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God" (John 6:69) It is impossible for a lion to act like a lamb. In…
In this lesson, John continues to illustrate the contrast between "the children of God" and "the children of the devil" (1 John 3:10), presenting two criteria which distinguishes them; practicing…
We humans have a desire for freedom. We yearn to enjoy life, free from guilt and despair. We want to live significant lives. God has created freedom, but the great…
In discussing "purity", the subject of "sin", naturally arises, which may be why John moves right into a discussion of "Sin and the Child of God" (1 John 3:4-9). It…
In athletics, we applaud it. In academics, we award it. In Character, we admire it. In craftsmanship, we pay extra for it. In entertainment, we flock to it. In business,…
In athletics, we applaud it. In academics, we award it. In Character, we admire it. In craftsmanship, we pay extra for it. In entertainment, we flock to it. In business,…
To whom shall we go? The answer must be "Jesus!" He is "... the Christ, the Son of the living God". He alone has "...the words of eternal life". Where…
Related
