Identity of God Lesson #3
God the Son
Intro: When you are married how many children would you like to have?
Study
- Matt 28:19, 2 Cor 13:14 God is clearly identified in the Bible as three distinct persons in one, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, known as the Trinity.
- 1 John 4:9 , John 3:16 Today we want to look at the identity of God the son, Jesus Christ sent into this world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind.
- Gen 3:1-6,James 1:15 At the beginning of time satan influenced Adam and Eve to rebel against God, the consequence of this sin was death, an eternity in hell separate from God.
- Psalms 51:5 This sin against God required a perfect sacrifice, so God sent his own sinless son to die in the place of sinful mankind.
- 1 John 1:9, Romans 10:9-10 We each now have a choice, to either accept Gods gift of salvation through Christ, or reject Gods gift of salvation.
- 1 John 4:9 , John 3:16 Today we want to look at the identity of God the son, Jesus Christ sent into this world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind.
- John 15:13-14, Romans 8:37-39 We can see through what Christ did on the cross that the identity of God is that he is a God of immense love.
- Ps 86:15, Ps 103:12 We also see that a part of Gods identity through Christ, is that he has incredible grace and mercy for us, no matter how bad we messed up.
- Heb 2:18, Heb 4:15 Because Jesus himself faced every temptation on earth, he is able to help us be victorious over sin when we are tempted.
- 1 Cor 11:1, 1 Pet 2:21-22 Jesus while on earth set for us the perfect example of how we should live our lives.
- Romans 10:14, Acts 4:32 Once we personally accept Christ as our savior, we receive the responsibility of showing the true identity of the son of God to the world!
- Ps 86:15, Ps 103:12 We also see that a part of Gods identity through Christ, is that he has incredible grace and mercy for us, no matter how bad we messed up.
Discussion
- In what ways can we see the love of God demonstrated to man on earth? How have you personally experienced Gods love?
- Who can share a testimony of when you messed up in a major way but God had grace and mercy on you when you repented?
- What are some of the many characteristics of Christ that we as Christians need to display to the world?
- What should our attitude be towards sinners? How can we more effectively show them the love of Christ?
End: Pray for any who need to accept Jesus Christ the son of God as their personal lord and savior, then take requests.