What Makes this Baby so Special?
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· 54 viewsWhat makes the birth of Jesus more special than other babies? His names, His claims, His actions, and His mission.
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The Special Names of Jesus
The Special Names of Jesus
Jesus
Jesus
8 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
Son of the Highest
Son of the Highest
Son of God
Son of God
The Special Claims of Jesus
The Special Claims of Jesus
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
“I and my Father are one.”
“I and my Father are one.”
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Jesus Christ’s names and titles point to his divinity
Jesus Christ’s names and titles point to his divinity
Jesus Christ as judge
Jesus Christ as judge
In the OT, final responsibility for judgment is assigned to God.
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Jesus Christ as “I am”
Jesus Christ as “I am”
“I am” is the meaning of God’s name in the OT (see Ex 3:14).
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Jesus Christ as Saviour
Jesus Christ as Saviour
According to the OT, God alone can save.
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Jesus Christ as Lord
Jesus Christ as Lord
“Lord” was equivalent to God’s name in the OT.
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Jesus Christ as creator
Jesus Christ as creator
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
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Jesus Christ as shepherd
Jesus Christ as shepherd
“Shepherd” was a well-known OT name for God.
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Those who recognised Jesus Christ’s divinity
Those who recognised Jesus Christ’s divinity
The disciples
The disciples
And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
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The demons
The demons
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The consequences of recognising Jesus Christ’s divinity
The consequences of recognising Jesus Christ’s divinity
Jesus Christ is worshipped as God
Jesus Christ is worshipped as God
The fact that no-one but God may be worshipped is fundamental to Judaism.
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Prayer is addressed to Jesus Christ
Prayer is addressed to Jesus Christ
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Jesus Christ’s unity with the Father and the Holy Spirit in the Godhead
Jesus Christ’s unity with the Father and the Holy Spirit in the Godhead
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
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Jesus Christ’s eternal nature indicates his divinity
Jesus Christ’s eternal nature indicates his divinity
Jesus Christ precedes creation
Jesus Christ precedes creation
And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
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Jesus Christ is everlasting
Jesus Christ is everlasting
Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
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Jesus Christ’s pre-existence indicates his divinity
Jesus Christ’s pre-existence indicates his divinity
What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?
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Jesus Christ’s manifestation of God’s glory indicates his divinity
Jesus Christ’s manifestation of God’s glory indicates his divinity
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
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Jesus Christ’s divinity in the OT
Jesus Christ’s divinity in the OT
The divinity of the coming Messiah
The divinity of the coming Messiah
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NT passages which apply OT passages about God to Jesus Christ
NT passages which apply OT passages about God to Jesus Christ
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
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Jesus Christ’s claims to divinity
Jesus Christ’s claims to divinity
He claimed to be one with the Father
He claimed to be one with the Father
But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.
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He demonstrated his authority to forgive sin
He demonstrated his authority to forgive sin
And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee. And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.
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Jesus Christ’s actions imply his divinity
Jesus Christ’s actions imply his divinity
And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
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Jesus Christ’s resurrection confirms his divinity
Jesus Christ’s resurrection confirms his divinity
Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
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