Romans 1:1-7 Who Is Jesus Cont.

Romans 1 New King James Version (NKJV) Greeting 1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who [a]was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, 4 and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.5 Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, 6 among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ; 7 To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

In this opening of Romans, we get another glimpse into who Jesus is.  The book of John opens with more information in a way that meets the hearts of people.  Romans is known more as meeting the intellect of people.  So I wanted to look at it as well.

Romans opens by stating that the Gospel was promised back in the Old Testament.  2 Samual 7:12-13 is a prophesy that definitely fits.  It explains that David will have a descendant that will have an eternal kingdom.  Since Jesus died, rose, and is now in Heaven seated next to God, this definitely fits.  

If something is eternal, it doesn't end.  The Jesus that was worshiped then and the Jesus that is worshiped now is one and the same.  The attributes we looked at last Saturday apply to our modern era.

I have a story for you.  I once was talking to a young girl and she said no fish could ever swallow a human.  I, being the brat of that day, retaliated with Jonah and the Whale.  Her father immediately stated that I didn't understand that it was a story in the Bible and those were just analogies.  I was shocked speechless.  While I am protestant and they are Catholic, I assumed we were all Christians.  Followers of Christ.  However, he just plainly stated that the stories in the Bible were nothing more than good lessons to follow.  That means when he prays, that he is praying to someone he perceived to be a fictional character.  

Today, we have many who don't believe that the Bible and Jesus are still in existence as they were back then.  That something is different.  More abstract.  I disagree.  Jesus is eternal.  He is the Word, alive and active.  He reigns now as He always has.  

Instead of being an abstract idea, we have become callous in both heart and mind.  Our actions more to satisfy short-term goals reflecting in how our economies, businesses, and education are struggling.  

You can't improve only your physical part of life.  Or only your social part of life.  Or only your mental part of life.  If you neglect the spiritual then things get out of balance and the troubles are intensified more than they should be.  

Start with refreshing both mind and heart of who Jesus is. Then fall back in love with Him, our Savior.

Who is Jesus?

Characteristics will be highlighted in the following post that are attributes of Jesus.

Good Morning! Happy Sabbath!  God gave us Saturday, the 7th day of the week to spend with Him when He blessed it during Creation.  So I felt this was a good day to start this study again.

John 1:1-5 is what I am opening with today.

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not [a]comprehend it.

I used the NKJV from Bible Gateway.  I really like these verses right here.  Mostly because I heard them in a really catchy song in choir in high school.  However, also because it tells me that Jesus existed always and is the reason I exist.

What is The Word?  John 1:14 further explains that The Word became flesh and lived with us; the Son who came from the Father.  He is full of grace and truth.

This isn't the first verse about Jesus being the Word or the attributes of the Word.  Hebrews 4:12 say that the Word is alive, active, sharper than double-edged swords, can divide non-physical/physical, judges the unseen thoughts/attitudes.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 explains that all scripture is God-breathed and used to make sure those serving God are prepared to do so.

James 1:22 and Psalm 119:9 explain that you have to do what the Word says, not just listen.

Isaiah 40:8 says the Word is forever.

Psalm 18:30 says that the Word is flawless.

Hebrews 1:3 really wraps up who the Son (The Word) is by explaining he is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.  After he provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.

I am back.

Good afternoon readers.

I apologize for my 5 year disappearance. My spiritual life has declined and my relationship with our Savior is in need of rebuilding.

This blog will be used as part of that process.  I see there is a notice from Google about European Union and cookies I need to read sometime soon. Assuming it has nothing to do with the kitchen .

Pray for me. For my studies to be steadfast.  For my worship to be both of the mind and of the heart .