1 Matthew 16:13-17 Whom Say Ye That I Am?. 2 Matthew 16:13-17 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying,

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Whom Say Ye That I Am?Whom Say Ye That I Am?

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Matthew 16:13-17Matthew 16:13-171313 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? Son of man am?

14 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

1515 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

16 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Christ, the Son of the living God.

1717 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heavenit unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. .

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Matthew 16:13-17Matthew 16:13-171313 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? the Son of man am?


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““Of Heaven or of Men”Of Heaven or of Men”

Who

MENSaid Jesus

was

Who

GODSaid Jesus

was

“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth”

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Why is this Subject So Why is this Subject So Important?Important?

We are commanded to give an answer!We are commanded to give an answer!– ““But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:

and be ready always to give an answer to and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and hope that is in you with meekness and fear” fear” ((1 Peter 3:151 Peter 3:15).).

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We must confess Christ!We must confess Christ!– ““3232Whosoever therefore shall confess me Whosoever therefore shall confess me

before men, him will I confess also before before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. my Father which is in heaven. 3333But But whosoever shall deny me before men, him whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven”in heaven” ( (Matthew 10:32-33Matthew 10:32-33).).

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Our Eternal Destiny is as Stake!Our Eternal Destiny is as Stake!– ““I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die

in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins”he, ye shall die in your sins” ((John 8:24John 8:24).).

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Christ is the Gift of God’s Love!Christ is the Gift of God’s Love!– ““1616 For God so loved the world, that he gave For God so loved the world, that he gave

his only begotten Son, that whosoever his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. have everlasting life. 1717 For God sent not For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might world; but that the world through him might be saved”be saved” ((John 3:16-17John 3:16-17).).

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Christ is the Prophet foretold by Moses!Christ is the Prophet foretold by Moses!– ““For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A

prophet shall the Lord your God raise up prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you”shall say unto you” ((Acts 3:22Acts 3:22).).

Deuteronomy 18:15Deuteronomy 18:15 – “ – “The LORD thy God will The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken.shall hearken.””

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Christ is vested with Christ is vested with allall authority!authority!– ““1818 And Jesus came and spake unto them, And Jesus came and spake unto them,

saying, All power is given unto me in saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. heaven and in earth. 1919 Go ye therefore, and Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost”the Holy Ghost” ((Mathew 28:18-19Mathew 28:18-19).).

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Christ is God’s ordained spokesman!Christ is God’s ordained spokesman!– ““11God, who at sundry times and in God, who at sundry times and in

divers manners spake in time past unto divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, the fathers by the prophets, 2 2 Hath in Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the things, by whom also he made the worlds”worlds” ((Hebrews 1:1-2Hebrews 1:1-2).).

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Christ’s Words are Truth and Life!Christ’s Words are Truth and Life!– ““Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that

heareth my word, and believeth on him heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life passed from death unto life ((John 5:24John 5:24).).

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His words will judge us!His words will judge us!– ““He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not

my words, hath one that judgeth him: the my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day” judge him in the last day” ((John 12:48John 12:48).).

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Jesus Is The Universal Character!Jesus Is The Universal Character!

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His Universal Nature!His Universal Nature!

Jesus Jesus impactedimpacted this world like no other! this world like no other!He is the most He is the most knownknown character of religion! character of religion!– Loved by many – hated by most!Loved by many – hated by most!

The most The most controversialcontroversial character of all time! character of all time!His religion and doctrine His religion and doctrine excludedexcluded any others!any others!– Matthew 16:18; John 14:6Matthew 16:18; John 14:6– His doctrine was divisive (His doctrine was divisive (Matthew 10:34-39Matthew 10:34-39))

He He transformedtransformed skeptics & sinners into saints! skeptics & sinners into saints!– SaulSaul a persecutor to a persecutor to PaulPaul the preacher of the the preacher of the

Gospel!Gospel!((Galatians 1:13-16Galatians 1:13-16))

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His Influence! His Influence!

Most acknowledge His Goodness and Most acknowledge His Goodness and Greatness:Greatness:– A good A good manman! – ! – John 7:12John 7:12– A great A great teacherteacher!!– A great A great prophetprophet!!– The greatest The greatest philosopherphilosopher!!

Many accept His humanity but deny His Many accept His humanity but deny His Deity!Deity!

“What think ye of Christ? whose son is he?”

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Flavius Josephus On JesusFlavius Josephus On Jesus““Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man if it be Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man if it be lawful to call him a man, for he was a doer of wonderful lawful to call him a man, for he was a doer of wonderful works, a teacher of such men as receive the truth with works, a teacher of such men as receive the truth with pleasure. He drew over to him both many Jews, and pleasure. He drew over to him both many Jews, and many of the Gentiles. He was the Christ, and when Pilate, many of the Gentiles. He was the Christ, and when Pilate, at the suggestion of the principal men among us, had at the suggestion of the principal men among us, had condemned him to the cross, those that loved him at the condemned him to the cross, those that loved him at the first, did not forsake him; for he appeared to them alive first, did not forsake him; for he appeared to them alive again the third day; as the divine prophets had foretold again the third day; as the divine prophets had foretold these and ten thousand other wonderful things these and ten thousand other wonderful things concerning him. And the tribe of Christians so named concerning him. And the tribe of Christians so named from him are not extinct at this day.” from him are not extinct at this day.”

- Antiquities of the Jews- Antiquities of the Jews 18.63-64 18.63-64

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Comments of other HistoriansComments of other Historians

Bruce M. Metzger, Bruce M. Metzger, Greek ScholarGreek Scholar– ““Today no competent scholar denies the Today no competent scholar denies the

historicity of Jesus.” historicity of Jesus.” The New Testament: Its Background, Growth, and The New Testament: Its Background, Growth, and Content (Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1965), 78.Content (Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1965), 78.

George Bancroft, George Bancroft, 1800-18911800-1891– ““I find the name of Jesus Christ written on I find the name of Jesus Christ written on

the top of every page of modern history.”the top of every page of modern history.”

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Daniel WebsterDaniel Webster, , American politician American politician 1782-18521782-1852

– ““All that is best in the civilization of today, All that is best in the civilization of today, is the fruit of Christ’s appearance among is the fruit of Christ’s appearance among men.”men.”

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“ “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God”God”

Peter spoke factually and truthfully!Peter spoke factually and truthfully!

His confession embraced numerous truths: His confession embraced numerous truths: 1.1. The The OfficeOffice of Jesus – of Jesus – “the Christ”!“the Christ”!

2.2. His His DivinityDivinity – – “the Son of the living God”!“the Son of the living God”!

3.3. His His ChristhoodChristhood implies his implies his humanityhumanity!!– The The “Son of David”“Son of David” – Matthew 1:1; 9:27; – Matthew 1:1; 9:27;

12:23; 15:2212:23; 15:22

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Confirmed By JesusConfirmed By Jesus

“ “Blessed art thou Simon Barjonah…”Blessed art thou Simon Barjonah…”

Jesus confirmed Peter was correct!Jesus confirmed Peter was correct!– No blessings in a wrong answer!No blessings in a wrong answer!

“… “…for flesh and blood hath not revealed it for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven”heaven”

Peter was blessed by revelation from God!Peter was blessed by revelation from God!– Revealed by the words and works of Jesus!Revealed by the words and works of Jesus!

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MENSaid He Was

John the BaptistElijah

JeremiahOne of the Prophets

GODSaid He Was

“…“…the Christ, the Christ, the Son of the the Son of the

living God”living God”

Divine Revelation vs. MenDivine Revelation vs. Men

““We ought to obey God rather than men”We ought to obey God rather than men”

Acts 5:29Acts 5:29

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The Testimony of Scripture!The Testimony of Scripture!“Whom Say Ye That I Am?”

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Testimony of ScriptureTestimony of Scripture

Christ relied on Scripture! Matthew 4:1-11Christ relied on Scripture! Matthew 4:1-11

Apostles relied on Scripture!Apostles relied on Scripture!

The Scriptures testify of Christ!The Scriptures testify of Christ!

Belief brings temporal & eternal happiness!Belief brings temporal & eternal happiness!– Romans 15:4Romans 15:4

We must rely on the Scriptures to We must rely on the Scriptures to correctly answer our question!correctly answer our question!

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Testimony of ScriptureTestimony of Scripture “ “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy Sanctify them through thy truth: thy

word is truth” word is truth” ((John 17:17John 17:17))

“15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works (2 Timothy 3:15-17).

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“1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).

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“ “1111These were more noble than those in These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and word with all readiness of mind, and searched the searched the scripturesscriptures daily, whether daily, whether those things were so. those things were so. 1212 Therefore many Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few” not a few” ((Acts 17:11-12Acts 17:11-12).).

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““Search the Search the scripturesscriptures; for in them ye ; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me” they which testify of me” ((John 5:39John 5:39).).

“ “For had ye believed Moses, ye would For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me” have believed me: for he wrote of me” ((John 5:46John 5:46).).-- Deuteronomy 18:18Deuteronomy 18:18 – “ – “I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.”

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finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. faithless, but believing. 2828 And Thomas answered And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 2929 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. they that have not seen, and yet have believed. 3030 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: in this book: 31 31 But these are written, that ye But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”through his name.” ((John 20:27-31John 20:27-31).).

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Who Is Jesus?Who Is Jesus?““What saith the Scripture?”What saith the Scripture?”

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Divine Declarations!Divine Declarations!

Declared by the Father in Heaven to be Declared by the Father in Heaven to be His beloved Son!His beloved Son!– At His baptism!At His baptism!


– At His transfiguration!At His transfiguration!Matthew 17:1-5; 2 Peter 1:16-18Matthew 17:1-5; 2 Peter 1:16-18

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Jesus Made ClaimsJesus Made ClaimsThat He was the Messiah!That He was the Messiah!– John 4:25-26 John 4:25-26

Equality with God!Equality with God!– John 5:17-18John 5:17-18

That He was the Son of God!That He was the Son of God!– John 10:30-33John 10:30-33

To see Him was to see the Father!To see Him was to see the Father!– John 14:7-10John 14:7-10

That He could forgive sins!That He could forgive sins!– Matthew 9:5-7Matthew 9:5-7

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What Some Said About HimWhat Some Said About Him

Peter - Acts 2:36Peter - Acts 2:36

John - 1 John 1:1-4John - 1 John 1:1-4

Paul - Colossians 1:15Paul - Colossians 1:15

Centurion - Matthew 27:54Centurion - Matthew 27:54

Ethiopian Eunuch – Acts 8:29-37Ethiopian Eunuch – Acts 8:29-37

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Miracles Proved His ClaimsMiracles Proved His Claims

Healed the centurion’s servant of palsy Healed the centurion’s servant of palsy – Matthew 8:5-13Matthew 8:5-13

The testimony of Peter on PentecostThe testimony of Peter on Pentecost– Acts 2:22Acts 2:22

The proclamation of NicodemusThe proclamation of Nicodemus– John 3:2John 3:2

His enemies could not deny His miraclesHis enemies could not deny His miracles– John 11:47John 11:47

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He Fulfilled His Own Prophecies!He Fulfilled His Own Prophecies!

Jesus made detailed predictions…Jesus made detailed predictions…

Of His death & resurrection!Of His death & resurrection!– Matthew 20:17-19 Matthew 20:17-19

Of Peter’s Denial!Of Peter’s Denial!– Mark 14:30Mark 14:30

Of the betrayal by Judas!Of the betrayal by Judas!– Matthew 26:23Matthew 26:23

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He Fulfilled OT Prophesies!He Fulfilled OT Prophesies!Isaiah 7:14Isaiah 7:14 Born of a VirginBorn of a Virgin Matthew 1:23Matthew 1:23

Micah 5:2Micah 5:2 Born in BethlehemBorn in Bethlehem Matthew 2:1, 6Matthew 2:1, 6

Zechariah 9:9Zechariah 9:9 Enter Jerusalem on a coltEnter Jerusalem on a colt Matthew 21:5-7Matthew 21:5-7

Psalms 41:9Psalms 41:9 Betrayed by a friendBetrayed by a friend John 13:18-21John 13:18-21

Zechariah 11:12Zechariah 11:12 For 30 pieces of silverFor 30 pieces of silver Matthew 26:15Matthew 26:15

Zechariah 13:7Zechariah 13:7 Forsaken by His disciplesForsaken by His disciples Matthew 14:27Matthew 14:27

Psalms 22:16Psalms 22:16 His hands & feet piercedHis hands & feet pierced John 20:25John 20:25

Psalms 22:1Psalms 22:1 He would cry, He would cry, “My God, “My God, My God, why hast thou My God, why hast thou

forsaken me!”forsaken me!”

Matthew 27:46Matthew 27:46

Psalms 34:20Psalms 34:20 His bones not brokenHis bones not broken John 19:31-36John 19:31-36

Isaiah 53:9Isaiah 53:9 Buried in a rich man’s tombBuried in a rich man’s tomb Matthew 27:57-60Matthew 27:57-60

Isaiah 53:12Isaiah 53:12 Be executed with thievesBe executed with thieves Mark 15:28Mark 15:28

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He Fulfilled OT Prophesies!He Fulfilled OT Prophesies!

17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. (Matthew 5:17-18)

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““There is None Like Him; There is None Like Him; None Can Compare”None Can Compare”

Hymns for Worship, #7Hymns for Worship, #7

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In Chemistry!In Chemistry!– He turned the water into wine!He turned the water into wine!

John 2:1-11John 2:1-11

Verse 9 – Verse 9 – “but the servants who had drawn “but the servants who had drawn the water knew”the water knew”

He had power over the elements!He had power over the elements!

There is None Like Him!There is None Like Him!

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In Physics!In Physics!– He defied gravity and ascended into HeavenHe defied gravity and ascended into Heaven!!

Acts 1:8-11Acts 1:8-11– He walked on water!He walked on water!

Matthew 14:25-33Matthew 14:25-33– Falls of 10 feet or less causes many deaths!Falls of 10 feet or less causes many deaths!

OSHA Fall Protection Standard!OSHA Fall Protection Standard!– Eliminates the potential for falls! Eliminates the potential for falls! Gravity Kills!Gravity Kills!

He had power over the laws of Physics!He had power over the laws of Physics!

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In Meteorology!In Meteorology!– He had power over the winds and the sea!He had power over the winds and the sea!

He Stilled Storms!He Stilled Storms!– Matthew 8:23-27; 14:32Matthew 8:23-27; 14:32

He could control laws of nature!He could control laws of nature!

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There is None Like HimThere is None Like Him

In History!In History!– He is the beginning and the end!He is the beginning and the end!

Colossians 1:15-17Colossians 1:15-17

– ““I am Alpha and Omega”I am Alpha and Omega”Revelation 1:8, 11; 21:6; 22:13Revelation 1:8, 11; 21:6; 22:13

– First and Last letter of the Greek alphabet respectivelyFirst and Last letter of the Greek alphabet respectively

John 8:58 John 8:58

He is an He is an ETERNALETERNAL being of the being of the Godhead!Godhead!

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There is None Like!There is None Like!

In Government!In Government!– His name would be called, His name would be called, “Wonderful, “Wonderful,

Counsellor, The mighty God, The Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace”everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace”

Isaiah 9:6Isaiah 9:6

– But, His kingdom was not of this world!But, His kingdom was not of this world!John 18:33-37 John 18:33-37

Yet, He is Yet, He is “King of Kings and Lord of “King of Kings and Lord of Lords!”Lords!” ( (Revelation 19:16Revelation 19:16))

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There is None Like Him!There is None Like Him!In Mathematics!In Mathematics!– He disproved the He disproved the “law of diminishing “law of diminishing

return.”return.”Fed the four & five-thousand!Fed the four & five-thousand!

– 4,0004,000 - 7 loaves & a few fish ( - 7 loaves & a few fish (Mark 8:1-9Mark 8:1-9))Took up 7 basketsTook up 7 baskets

– 5,0005,000 - 5 loaves & 2 small fishes ( - 5 loaves & 2 small fishes (John 6:2-14John 6:2-14) ) Took up 12 baskets of barley loavesTook up 12 baskets of barley loaves

– Pentecost – 12 Apostles to about 3,000 Pentecost – 12 Apostles to about 3,000 souls!souls!

Romans 1:16Romans 1:16

He provided an INCREASING Return!He provided an INCREASING Return!

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There is None Like Him!There is None Like Him!In Medicine!In Medicine!– He, cured the sick, lame and halt He, cured the sick, lame and halt withoutwithout a a

single dose of medicine and raised the dead!single dose of medicine and raised the dead!Blind – John 9:1-9Blind – John 9:1-9

Crippled man – Matthew 9:1-8Crippled man – Matthew 9:1-8

Deaf & Dumb – Mark 7:31-35Deaf & Dumb – Mark 7:31-35

Leprosy – Matthew 8:1-3Leprosy – Matthew 8:1-3

Raised the dead – Matthew 9:18-25Raised the dead – Matthew 9:18-25

– NicodemusNicodemus - - “…for no man can do these “…for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with miracles that thou doest, except God be with him”him” ( (John 3:2John 3:2).).

He had power over sickness & death!He had power over sickness & death!

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In Education!In Education!– He was the He was the ““teacher come from Godteacher come from God!!

John 3:2John 3:2

– He taught with authority!He taught with authority!Matthew 7:28-29; John 7:46Matthew 7:28-29; John 7:46

Yet, All the Yet, All the combinedcombined schools of schools of men cannot boast of having as men cannot boast of having as many students as Jesus!many students as Jesus!

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In Literature!In Literature!– He never wrote a book!He never wrote a book!

But all the libraries of the world could not hold But all the libraries of the world could not hold the books written about Him!the books written about Him!

– John 21:25John 21:25

Yet,Yet, “He became the author of eternal “He became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey salvation unto all them that obey

him”him” ((Hebrews 5:8-9Hebrews 5:8-9))

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There is None Like HimThere is None Like Him

In Religion!In Religion!– He is our Great and Glorious High Priest!He is our Great and Glorious High Priest!

“…“…who is holy, harmless, undefiled, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners…”separate from sinners…” – – Hebrews 7:26Hebrews 7:26

– Romans 3:10, 22Romans 3:10, 22– 1 Peter 2:21-231 Peter 2:21-23– Hebrews 4:14-15Hebrews 4:14-15

Yet, “Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many…” (Hebrews 9:28)

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Historian Philip Schaff on JesusHistorian Philip Schaff on Jesus“This Jesus of Nazareth, without money and arms, conquered more millions than Alexander, Caesar, Mohammed, and Napoleon; without science...he shed more light on things human and divine than all philosophers and scholars combined; without the eloquence of schools, he spoke such words of life as were never spoken before or since, and produced effects which lie beyond the reach of orator or poet; without writing a single line, he set more pens in motion, and furnished themes for more sermons, orations, discussions, learned volumes, works of art, and songs of praise than the whole army of great men of ancient and modern times.”

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Who Is Jesus?Who Is Jesus?

He is worthy of our worship & praise!He is worthy of our worship & praise!– Revelation 5:11-14Revelation 5:11-14

His words give us life!His words give us life!– John 6:33-35John 6:33-35

To labor in His vineyard is not vain!To labor in His vineyard is not vain!– 1 1 Corinthians 15:58 Corinthians 15:58

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He had no servants!He had no servants!– Yet they called Him Yet they called Him Master!Master! – Matthew 19:16 – Matthew 19:16

He had no educational degree!He had no educational degree!– Yet they called Him Yet they called Him TeacheTeacher!r! – John 3:2 – John 3:2

He used no medicine!He used no medicine!– Yet He was a Yet He was a physicianphysician!! – Mark 2:16-17 – Mark 2:16-17

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He won no military battles!He won no military battles!– Yet He Yet He conqueredconquered the world of sin & death! the world of sin & death!

Hebrews 1:1-4Hebrews 1:1-4

He committed no crimes!He committed no crimes!– Yet they Yet they crucifiedcrucified Him! Him!

Luke 23:33Luke 23:33

He was buried in an borrowed tomb!He was buried in an borrowed tomb!– Yet He Yet He roserose from the dead & from the dead & reignreignss today! today!


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Who Is Jesus?Who Is Jesus?He Is The Greatest Man In History!He Is The Greatest Man In History!

He Is The UNIVERSAL Character Of This He Is The UNIVERSAL Character Of This Universe!Universe!

There Is None Like Him!There Is None Like Him!

He Is The He Is The DivineDivine Son Of God! Son Of God!

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““What Think Ye of Christ?”What Think Ye of Christ?”Matthew 22:42-45Matthew 22:42-45

A A LiarLiar??A A HypocriteHypocrite??An An ImposterImposter??Just a good Just a good ManMan?? A religious A religious FanaticFanatic??A A DeceiverDeceiver or a or a DevilDevil??The The Son Of GodSon Of God??

Who Do You Say He Was & Is?

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John 20:29-31John 20:29-31

2929Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. not seen, and yet have believed. 3030 And many other signs truly did Jesus And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: are not written in this book: 3131 But But these are written, that ye might these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”might have life through his name.”

“Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God”

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1 Matthew 16:13-17 Whom Say Ye That I Am?. 2 Matthew 16:13-17 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying,