Jesus Is... Sermon Series - Part 1

Sermon follow-up 4/28/25

Introduction
When we examine who Jesus is, nothing is more foundational than understanding His identity as the Son of God. This truth has profound implications both theologically and practically for how we live our lives as followers of Christ.

What Does It Mean That Jesus is the Son of God?
Two key theological implications emerge:

1. Jesus is fully God - Colossians 2:9 states that "all the fullness of deity lives in bodily form in Christ." Through the virgin birth, Jesus was begotten of God, sharing the same divine nature while remaining distinct in personhood.
2. There is a unique eternal love between Father and Son - When Jesus was baptized, God declared "This is my Son, whom I love." This infinite love between Father and Son makes God's sacrifice in sending Jesus even more meaningful.

Why Does Jesus Being the Son of God Matter for Us?
Understanding Jesus as God's Son impacts us in several practical ways:

• It gives us life - "Whoever has the Son has life" (1 John 5:12)
• It enables relationship with God - We can only know the Father through the Son
• It provides our salvation - God sent His Son to do what we couldn't do ourselves
• It demonstrates God's love - The Father gave His beloved Son for us

How Does This Change How We Live?
When we grasp that Jesus is God's Son:

• We stop trying to earn our way to God and accept His grace
• We understand the depth of God's love in sending His Son
• We can live by faith in the Son who loved us and gave Himself for us
• We gain a new "operating system" for life through relationship with Him

Life Application

• Take time this week to reflect on what it means that Jesus is God's Son and how that impacts your daily life. Ask yourself:
  • Do I truly believe Jesus is God's Son and what difference does that make?
  • Am I trying to earn God's favor or resting in what Jesus has done?
  • How should God's sacrificial love in sending His Son change how I live?
  • In what ways can I better live by faith in the Son of God?

• The truth that Jesus is God's Son should transform how we view both God and ourselves. Let this profound reality sink deep into your heart and change how you approach each day.