I’m glad people are grateful for Calvary, but there is more to Jesus’ contributions than that. Jesus did a lot of things to insure our salvation before He went to Calvary and His job doesn’t stop there by any means. Let me tell you about Jesus’ offices.
Jesus i.e. God with us.
The Son of God - God in the flesh. He is God manifested and man perfected. The benefit is that by looking at him we can see what God is like and what perfected man looks like.
The Prince of Peace - He teaches us by words example how to be a peacemaker. He has provided peace between us and God and peace of mind for us, knowing that our sins are forgiven, we are children of God again and we have the Good Shepherd. World peace will only come through obedience to him.
The Good Shepherd - will lead you to green pastures, by still waters, and in the paths of righteousness. He will restore your soul. Though you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, you will not need to fear harm because He will be with you. His word and his Spirit will comfort you. He’ll prepare a table before you in the very presence of your enemies. And ensure that goodness and mercy follow you always. If you follow him.
The Christ - the Anointed One his anointing is for the purpose of meeting the needs of the people.
The Messiah, the Savior - Being the only sinless One, He is the only One who could bear the sins of the world. He died for our sins. He had no death coming because he had never sinned. He acted out the crucifixion of the carnal nature. Salvation comes through being crucified with him (identifying with his death) and at the same time receiving new life (spiritual life) in Christ.
The Living Word - His life portrays true obedience to the teachings of the Bible. His teachings and life manifest the true meaning of Bible teaching.
The Light of the world - His life and words give the needed light to all the rest of the Bible. His life and words shed light on who God is and what he wants. His Spirit is light.
The Bread of life - He said his words are Spirit and they are life. We are to feed on his life and teachings in order to be energized to live spiritual life.
The Door - No man can enter the kingdom any other way and no one in the kingdom may venture out into the world without Jesus.
The Wedding garment - We must put on the Lord Jesus Christ to be properly clothed.
The Way, the Truth and the Life - His ways are the ways of life. His teachings and life magnify the truth, his life is “The life“.
The Resurrection and the Life - That’s why you must receive Jesus into your heart to be saved. Without welcoming him into your heart, you can’t have resurrection from the dead nor new, eternal life. Note: You can’t be resurrected until you die first.
The Author and Finisher of our faith - Our faith starts with his work and is perfected by heeding his words. Faith is born when you receive him and abiding in him assures the maturity of your faith.
Our Forerunner, Captain and Example - He went before us and did that which we are required to do. The present advantage is that we can look to him to see the way. He is the perfect example and as our leader.
The Mighty Conqueror - He conquered sin, death and the power of Satan, the devil. The devil held no power over him because he refused to listen to the devil, ever. (devil - liar, traducer - one who falsely accuses another. He falsely accused God in the garden and he’s still doing it.) He (Jesus) always obeyed God thereby conquering sin. He rose from the dead thereby conquering death. He conquered Satan (the accuser of the brethren) by qualifying us for grace. Because he lives, we live also. Because he overcame, we can overcome.
Our Wisdom - If we obey him, we will walk wisely.
The Faithful One - Because he was ever faithful, we can count on him always. We can rejoice that he will reign for he alone is worthy.
The Second Adam - He came and restored or made right everything that the first Adam messed up. Now we have a choice. We can choose to follow the first Adam and die or we can choose to follow the second Adam and live.
The True Vine - As we abide in Him we are kept alive and made productive.
Our Big Brother - Let’s look up to and follow him. In Biblical Judaism, the oldest brother handled the father’s business. The other siblings went to him with their problems and disputes. Jesus is God’s oldest Son and he holds this office, also.
Jesus is Lord - In order to receive God’s salvation of your soul from sin and death, you must make Jesus Lord in your life.
Jesus in us is our hope of glory.
The Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world.
The Bridegroom - Those who are found without spot or wrinkle (no holding out) will be one with him and sit on the throne with him.
The Bright and Morning Star - Let the Morning Star rise in your heart. He alone can enable you to rise and shine.
The Lion of the tribe of Judah and the Offspring of David - All the promises pertaining to these are his.
King of kings and Lord of lords - He took the kingdom back from Satan and He will reign forever.
Our High Priest and Advocate - Without this office, forget it. He is ever living to make intercession for us.
The living Word
The Faithful One
So you see, it’s not just what he did that saves us, but what he is doing now!
"If life has knocked you down, I prophesy that you will Rise & Walk"
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