Calvary Baptist Church

WHo is Jesus

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the embodiment of love, grace, and salvation. In Him, we find the fulfillment of God's promises and the hope of eternal life.

Scripture reveals the profound truth about Jesus in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." He willingly left the glory of heaven to dwell among us, demonstrating God's unconditional love and offering the ultimate sacrifice for our sins.

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who tenderly cares for His flock, as stated in John 10:11, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." He guides us, protects us, and leads us on the path of righteousness.

Through His teachings, recorded in the Gospels, Jesus imparts divine wisdom, guiding us in every aspect of life. In John 8:12, He declares, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." In Him, we find truth, clarity, and the way to abundant life.

Jesus is the perfect example of humility and servanthood. In Mark 10:45, He explains His purpose, saying, "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." His selfless act of sacrifice offers redemption and eternal reconciliation with God.

Through His death and resurrection, Jesus conquered sin and death, providing the opportunity for all who believe in Him to experience salvation and newness of life. Romans 10:9 assures us, "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

"In Jesus, we find a friend, a savior, and a guide. He invites us to come to Him, as stated in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." His love knows no bounds, His grace is boundless, and His mercy is everlasting.

May you encounter the transformative power of Jesus Christ, embrace His love, and find eternal hope in Him. As the psalmist proclaims in Psalm 34:8, "Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." Experience the goodness and salvation found in Jesus, for He is the way, the truth, and the life.