Basic Christianity: Who is Jesus?

Balancing the Christian Life

Kenny Embry and Scott Beyer delve into the fundamental question of Christianity: "Who is Jesus?". They explore the historical evidence for Jesus' existence, discuss the implications of His claims to be the Son of God, and address the significance of His miracles. They also grapple with the complexities of understanding Jesus' dual nature as fully God and fully man, and emphasize the importance of a personal relationship with Him.

8 Key Quotes:

1. "Who is Jesus is fundamental... We call ourselves Christians. Christianity is the faith and belief in Jesus." - Scott
2. "The claim of Christianity is that Jesus died for all of our sins." - Scott
3. "Christianity is all about the historicity... Everything said in the New Testament hinges on real historical events that either happened or they didn't." - Scott
4. "Jesus is either a liar, a lunatic, or Lord. There are no other options." - Scott (quoting C.S. Lewis)
5. "The empty tomb is the true answer to whether or not Jesus is liar, lunatic, or Lord. If the tomb is empty, he is not a liar. He is not a lunatic. You’re only left with one choice, which is Lord." - Scott
6. “God doesn’t have grandchildren. He only has children. And if you’re going to be in His family, you better find ways to relate to Him.” - Kenny
7. "Jesus is the embodiment of the Word. He is the Word that walked amongst us so that you can understand all these character traits about God." - Scott
8. “What’s good about knowing Jesus? I know I’m safe. I know I’m loved, and I know I’m not in charge.” - Scott

6 Takeaways:

1. The question "Who is Jesus?" is central to Christianity.
2. Christianity stands out due to the historical evidence supporting Jesus' existence and the public nature of biblical revelation
3. Jesus' claims to be the Son of God and the Messiah have profound implications for how we understand Him and our relationship to Him
4. The miracles Jesus performed served as signs of His divine power and authority
5. A personal relationship with Jesus is essential, but it doesn't mean we will fully understand Him or His ways.
6. Faith in Jesus involves trust based on evidence, even when faced with unanswered questions.

4 Applications

1. Investigate the historical evidence for Jesus and the claims of Christianity
2. Reflect on the implications of Jesus' identity as the Son of God and King
3. Consider the significance of Jesus' miracles in demonstrating His divine power
4. Cultivate a personal relationship with Jesus through prayer, Bible study, and obedience to His teachings

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1. Who Is Jesus in Christianity (00:00:00)

2. The Authority of Jesus (00:16:05)

3. The Mystery of Understanding Jesus (00:32:20)

4. Perspectives on Jesus in the Gospels (00:41:11)

5. Understanding Grace and Personal Relationship (00:54:44)

6. Reexamining the Existence of Jesus (01:06:07)