Jesus: The Name above every name

Slide 1: Philippians 2:9-11 “Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.”

Slide 2: Therefore God exalted him to the 9 highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every 10 knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that 11 Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11

Slide 3: Who is Jesus Christ? Where did he come from? Why did he came? And what difference does his coming make in my life?

Slide 4: When Jesus came to the 13 region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, "Some say 14 John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.“ Mat 16:13-14

Slide 6: "But what 15 about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?“ Mat 16:15

Slide 7: Simon Peter 16 answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Mat 16:16

Slide 8: “I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord.” The Christian faith is all about Jesus.

Slide 9: “I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord.” • I believe in Jesus • I believe He is the Christ • I believe He is God’s only Son • I believe He is our Lord

Slide 10: Ichthus or IX Iota, Chi, theta, Upsilon Sigma - contained the initials of the names and titles of Christ, 'Jesus Christ the Son of God, the Savior

Slide 11: Apostles’ Creed Gives us 4 answers to the question, Who is Jesus? 1. He is the Savior JESUS means God saves

Slide 12: Apostles’ Creed Gives us 4 answer to the question, Who is Jesus? 1. He is the Savior 2. He is the Christ - “the Anointed One” - “the Messiah”

Slide 13: Genesis to Revelation declares Jesus as the Messiah; • Old Testament—Anticipation (He is coming) • Gospels—Incarnation (He is here) • Acts—Proclamation (He has come) • Epistles—Explanation (He is Lord) • Revelation—Consummation (He is coming again)

Slide 14: Apostles’ Creed Gives us 4 answer to the question, Who is Jesus? 1. He is the Savior 2. He is the Christ 3. He is God’s only Son

Slide 15: 3. He is God’s only Son “only” “only-begotten” (King James) - means one and only, absolutely unique, one of a kind and there can never be another one of the same kind.

Slide 16: Apostles’ Creed Gives us 4 answer to the question, Who is Jesus Christ? 1. He is the Savior 2. He is the Christ 3. He is God’s only Son 4. He is our Lord

Slide 17: 4. He is our Lord “Lord” – Greek word is “kurios” In the Roman Empire “Lord” – means “absolute ruler” “Jesus is Lord.” To call him “Lord” means that we surrender all we have to him, and we follow him gladly wherever he leads, whatever it costs.

Slide 18: Therefore God exalted him to the 9 highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every 10 knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that 11 Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11

Slide 19: Here are your choices: A) You can confess him now with joy as your Lord and Savior,

Slide 20: Here are your choices: A) You can confess him now with joy as your Lord and Savior, B) Or, you will someday confess him as Lord in shame and terror.

Slide 21: “I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord.”