The True Identity of Jesus
Let’s correct a misconception, perpetuated by Satan, that Jesus was a great spiritual man, a prophet sent by God, and nothing more. Friends, this is a lie taught by those through cults and religions who preach Satan’s gospel of good works as the way to get to Heaven.
It is important that you understand the deity (his true identity) of Jesus Christ. Satan is constantly attacking this very truth in the world we live in order to keep you away from the redemptive power of believing in Jesus.
God has revealed Himself to us in three distinct Persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — the Holy Trinity as it is referred to. Each Person plays a distinct role in our redemption with God. If I were able to explain to you how God can be three distinct persons, I would be in Heaven right now, because that is the only place the Bible says I will fully understand everything. I just believe it, why, because the Bible tells me so.
I would encourage you to stop now and read the book of John, chapter 14. You will learn how, at the Last Supper, Jesus prepared His disciples for His coming death on the cross. He told them to believe that He is in the Father and that the Father is in Him.
The disciples begin to realize their Rabbi and Lord for the past three years is about to leave them to fulfill His true purpose on this earth. They struggle with what Jesus is telling them and become afraid. What will happen to them once He is gone? Will the Jews turn on them next?
In John 14:18 Jesus gives them this assurance.
18“I will not abandon you as orphans, I will come to you.”
But, if Jesus is going to die and ascend up to Heaven to be with the Father, what does He mean “I will come to you”? Jesus introduced the third person of the Trinity — the Holy Spirit. Here is what Jesus explained to His disciples:
15“If you love me, you will do what I command. 16 I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper to be with you forever. 17The Helper is the Spirit of truth [who or what is the truth. The people of the world cannot accept him, because they don’t see him or know him. But you know him. He lives with you, and he will be in you. 18“I will not leave you all alone like orphans. I will come back to you. John 14:15-18 (ERV)
So when someone tells you that Jesus is not God, simply ask them to explain the 14th chapter of John.
