Matthew 16:13-16
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Colossians 1:15-18
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities--all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything.
Who is Christ?
How do you answer that question? Who is Christ? Is He God or the son of the God? Is He love or the giver of love? Is He a Savior or Destroyer of sin? Who is Christ? I am reading through Colossians and discovered a great insert that the Thomas Nelson publishing company added in the introduction. After reading this, I just marveled at His names and the power behind them. I want to share a portion of it with you and hope you are encouraged and challenged.
“He is the only Mediator between God and man; He is the Sun that enlightens; the Physician that heals; the Wall of Fire that defends; the Friend that comforts; the Pearl that enriches; the Ark that supports; and the Rock to sustain under the heaviest of pressures; He is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty on high (Heb.1:3;8:1); He is better than the angels (Heb.1:4-14); better than Moses; better than Aaron; better than Joshua; better than Melchizedek; better than all the prophets; greater than Satan (Lk.4:1-12); and stronger than death (1Co 15:55)…He is the Lord of Hosts, the Redeemer-the Holy One of Israel, the God of the whole earth (Is. 54:5); He is the Man of Sorrows (Is.53:3); He is the Light; He is the Son of Man (Mt.20:28); He is the Vine; He is the Bread of Life; He is the Door; He is the Lord (Php. 2:10-13); He is Prophet, Priest and King (Heb. 1:1-3); He is our Sabbath rest (Heb.4:9); He is our Righteousness (Jer. 23:6); He is the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace (Is. 9:6); He is the Chief Shepherd (1 Pet 5:4); He is Lord God of hosts; He is Lord of the nations; He is the Lion of Judah; the Living Word; the Rock of Salvation; the Eternal Spirit; He is the Ancient of Days; Creator and Comforter; Messiah; and He is the great I AM (Jn. 8:58).”1
How amazing is our God that He can be all things and the One thing you and I need. Jesus asked an important question in the book of Matthew. Who do people say I am? Many thought He was someone else like Elijah or John the Baptist. Then He makes the question more personal. Who do you say I am? He is asking us that as well. Who is Christ? Better yet, does your answer align with your actions? Can you prove what Christ is to you by how you act and what you do? If He is your Comforter, then do you seek Him when you are in pain? If He is your Healer, do you rely on Him for being restored? Does your faith, your actions prove He is what He is? When you are scared, He is your Shield. When you are happy, He is your joy. When you are confused, He is your Wisdom. When you are hurt, He is your Healer. He is your Champion, your Warrior, the Lover of your soul. Peter answered correctly when he said ‘you are Christ, the Son of the Living God.’ He is Christ, but is He your Christ, your Living God? Have you chosen Him as your Christ?
1 MacArthur, John. (2006). The Macarthur Study Bible. La Habra, CA: Thomas Nelson Publishers.
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Colossians 1:15-18
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities--all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything.
Who is Christ?
How do you answer that question? Who is Christ? Is He God or the son of the God? Is He love or the giver of love? Is He a Savior or Destroyer of sin? Who is Christ? I am reading through Colossians and discovered a great insert that the Thomas Nelson publishing company added in the introduction. After reading this, I just marveled at His names and the power behind them. I want to share a portion of it with you and hope you are encouraged and challenged.
“He is the only Mediator between God and man; He is the Sun that enlightens; the Physician that heals; the Wall of Fire that defends; the Friend that comforts; the Pearl that enriches; the Ark that supports; and the Rock to sustain under the heaviest of pressures; He is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty on high (Heb.1:3;8:1); He is better than the angels (Heb.1:4-14); better than Moses; better than Aaron; better than Joshua; better than Melchizedek; better than all the prophets; greater than Satan (Lk.4:1-12); and stronger than death (1Co 15:55)…He is the Lord of Hosts, the Redeemer-the Holy One of Israel, the God of the whole earth (Is. 54:5); He is the Man of Sorrows (Is.53:3); He is the Light; He is the Son of Man (Mt.20:28); He is the Vine; He is the Bread of Life; He is the Door; He is the Lord (Php. 2:10-13); He is Prophet, Priest and King (Heb. 1:1-3); He is our Sabbath rest (Heb.4:9); He is our Righteousness (Jer. 23:6); He is the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace (Is. 9:6); He is the Chief Shepherd (1 Pet 5:4); He is Lord God of hosts; He is Lord of the nations; He is the Lion of Judah; the Living Word; the Rock of Salvation; the Eternal Spirit; He is the Ancient of Days; Creator and Comforter; Messiah; and He is the great I AM (Jn. 8:58).”1
How amazing is our God that He can be all things and the One thing you and I need. Jesus asked an important question in the book of Matthew. Who do people say I am? Many thought He was someone else like Elijah or John the Baptist. Then He makes the question more personal. Who do you say I am? He is asking us that as well. Who is Christ? Better yet, does your answer align with your actions? Can you prove what Christ is to you by how you act and what you do? If He is your Comforter, then do you seek Him when you are in pain? If He is your Healer, do you rely on Him for being restored? Does your faith, your actions prove He is what He is? When you are scared, He is your Shield. When you are happy, He is your joy. When you are confused, He is your Wisdom. When you are hurt, He is your Healer. He is your Champion, your Warrior, the Lover of your soul. Peter answered correctly when he said ‘you are Christ, the Son of the Living God.’ He is Christ, but is He your Christ, your Living God? Have you chosen Him as your Christ?
1 MacArthur, John. (2006). The Macarthur Study Bible. La Habra, CA: Thomas Nelson Publishers.
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