Who Is Jesus?

There's a story told that a few years ago in Rome, all the great leaders, theologians, and religious scholars of every major religion on earth met for the purpose of developing a single, united, religion. A religion that would satisfy the theologies and doctrines of everyone's religion. A religion that would forever eliminate all the disharmonious religious beliefs throughout the world, and create a single religion of true love and personhood.

While the meeting was in solemn progress, there suddenly appeared in the midst of these esteemed religious leaders, theologians, and religious scholars, Jesus of Nazareth and the apostle Peter.

Standing before these illustrious men and women, Jesus asked them, "Who do you say that I am?"

Momentarily startled by His appearance, yet willing to concede that if Jesus was going to appear to anyone He would certainly appear to them, the gathering quickly conferred. Suggestions and counter-suggestions flew back and forth as the representatives of each religion gave their opinions, voiced their beliefs, and defended their doctrines.

Finally, after much talking and note taking, a spokesperson for the gathering stepped forward and said: "You are the essence of the universe, the oneness of creation, the indwelling life of all matter, the supernatural manifestation of the omnipotent Godhead, the embodiment of perfection. You are the essential reflection of the omnipresent Father-God."

The speaker paused for a moment, took a deep breath, looked inquiringly at Jesus to make certain He was listening, and then continued: "You are the omniscient source of all physical, spiritual, and scientific knowledge. You are the manifested example of perfection obtainable by all men and women. You are the universal maximized paragon of strength, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and spiritual quality that all humanity is urged to emulate."

There was a smattering of applause from the gathering, which the spokesperson modestly acknowledged before sitting down and looking expectantly toward Jesus for His approval.

Jesus sighed deeply and was silent for a moment. Then He turned to the apostle Peter and asked, "Who do you say that I am?"

And Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

To all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.

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.

If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. (John 1:2, 3:16; Romans 10:9)

Just As I Am

Just as I am, without one plea,
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bid me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!

Just as I am, waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!

Just as I am, though tossed about,
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Because Thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!

Just as I am - poor, wretched, blind;
Sight, riches, healing of the mind,
Yes, all I need in Thee to find,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!

Just as I am - Thou will receive,
Will welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve,
Because Thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!

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