In the New Testament, Jesus is:
- Emanuel means ” God with us. “
Please read the New Testament to explore this theme for yourself. Let’s examine Jesus in the New Testament, particularly in the Gospels and the Epistles.
In the Gospel of MATTHEW, Jesus is:
- The King of the Jews — Matthew 2:2. The Messiah who is the King.
In the Gospel of MARK, Jesus is:
- The Lord’s Servant — Mark 10:45. The Messiah who is a servant.
In the Gospel of LUKE, Jesus is:
- The Son of Man — Luke 19:10. The Messiah who is a deliverer. He is the Son of Man, possessing human faculties and relatability.
In the Gospel of JOHN, Jesus is:
- The Word -John 1:1
- The Son of God — John 3:16, the Messiah who is God in the flesh.
In the book of ACTS, Jesus is:
- The Ascended Lord — Acts 1:10.
- The Spirit that dwells in His people.
- He is the Savior of the World.
In the book of ROMANS, Jesus is:
- Our Righteousness — Romans 1:17. He is the Righteousness of God.
In the book of 1 CORINTHIANS, Jesus is:
- Our Sanctification — 1 Corinthians 1:30.
- The Power and Love of God.
- He is the Rock, the Father of Israel.
In the book of 2 CORINTHIANS, Jesus is:
- Our Sufficiency — 2 Corinthians 12:9.
- Our deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. 2 Corinthians 1:22
- He is the Triumphant One; He grants you victory.
In the book of GALATIANS, Jesus is:
- Our Liberty — Galatians 2:4. He is your Liberty; He set you free.
- Our very own Life.
In the book of EPHESIANS, Jesus is:
- The Head of the Church — Ephesians 1:22.
- The Unity of the Church.
In the book of PHILIPPIANS, Jesus is:
- The Christian’s Joy — Philippians 1:26. He is your Joy.
In the book of COLOSSIANS, Jesus is:
- The Fullness of God — Colossians 2:9.
- He holds the supreme position in all things.
- He is your Completeness.
In the book of 1 THESSALONIANS, Jesus is:
- Our Comfort — 1 Thessalonians 4:17.
- He is your Hope.
In the book of 2 THESSALONIANS, Jesus is:
- Our Glory — 2 Thessalonians 1:12.
- Our Returning King.
- He is your Hope.
In the book of 1 TIMOTHY, Jesus is:
- Our Preserver — 1 Timothy 4:10.
- The Savior of the worst sinner.
- He is your Faith.
In the book of 2 TIMOTHY, Jesus is:
- Our Rewarder — 2 Timothy 4:8.
- Leader of Leaders.
- He is your Stability.
In the book of TITUS, Jesus is:
- Our Blessed Hope — Titus 2:13.
- Foundation of Truth. He is Truth.
In the book of PHILEMON, Jesus is:
- Our Substitute — Philemon 17.
- Our Mediator.
- He is your Benefactor.
In the book of HEBREWS, Jesus is:
- Our High Priest — Hebrews 4:15.
- The Brightness of God’s Glory — Hebrews 1:3.
- The Express Image of the Person of God — Hebrews 1:3.
- The Captain of Salvation — Hebrews 2:10.
- The Merciful and Faithful High Priest — Hebrews 2:17.
- The Apostle and High Priest of Our Confession — Hebrews 3:1.
- The Author of Eternal Salvation — Hebrews 5:9.
- The Surety of a Better Covenant — Hebrews 7:22.
- The Mediator of the New Covenant — Hebrews 9:15.
- The Author and Finisher of our Faith — Hebrews 12:2.
- The Great Shepherd of the Sheep — Hebrews 13:20.
- He is your Perfection.
In the book of JAMES, Jesus is:
- The Giver of Wisdom — James 1:5
- He matures our faith.
- He is the Power behind your faith.
In the book of 1 PETER, Jesus is:
- The Living Rock — 1 Peter 1:4.
- Our Hope in times of suffering.
- He is your example.
In the book of 2 PETER, Jesus is:
- The Precious Promise — 2 Peter 1:4.
- The one who guards us from false teachings.
- He is your purity.
In the book of 1 JOHN, Jesus is:
- The Life — 1 John.
- The source of all fellowship.
- He is your Life.
In the book of 2 JOHN, Jesus is:
- The Truth — 2 John.
- God in the Flesh.
- He is your pattern.
In the book of 3 JOHN, Jesus is:
- The Way — 3 John.
- He is your motivation.
In the book of JUDE, Jesus is:
- Our Advocate.
- Protector from stumbling.
- He is the Foundation of your faith.
In the book of REVELATION, Jesus is:
- The King of Kings — Revelation 19:16.
- The Lord of Lords.
- The Alpha and the Omega. The Beginning and the End.
Contributor: Pastor Gilbert Magomere Ayieko
