Jesus Christ: Stumbling Block…or Stepping Stone? “But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, unto the Greeks foolishness; But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God”. 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 “Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.” 1 Peter 2:7-8 “And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me” - Matthew 11:6 As we proceed in our quest to find biblical salvation, we must first stop and examine the one who is the central figure of salvation – Jesus Christ. No one can approach the topic of salvation or Christianity without having to deal with the proclamations and teachings of Jesus Christ. As a matter of fact, whether or not you ever become a Christian centers on your belief concerning Christ. You will either believe that Jesus was everything He claimed to be, or you will take offense to His words and disregard Him as insignificant to the outcome of your life. The name of Jesus will either be a stumbling block, or a stepping stone on your road to eternal life. Who do people say that Jesus Christ was? Jesus Christ has impacted our world more than any other person in history. From video documentaries, to motion pictures, to major magazines, the topic of the life of Jesus never ceases to intrigue both believers and non-believers alike. Though many deny that He is Lord and Savior, no student of history can deny His existence. Many people regard Him as a teacher or prophet sent form God. Some say that He was just an ordinary man. Others believe that He was God in flesh. What do you say? Was he really the only way to eternal life, or just one of many avenues? More importantly, what does the Bible say? Read Matthew 16:13-19. Ever since the beginning, opinions about Jesus varied. Peter recognized him as the Christ, the Son of the living God. This passage makes it clear that realizing who Jesus is comes only through spiritual revelation. The revelation of who Jesus is becomes our key to entering the kingdom of heaven. It allows access to His church. It promises to help us withstand every evil spirit, and offers the blessings of heaven upon us. (Excerpt taken from our continuing series from my Bible Study, THE POWER OF GOD: The Gospel of Jesus Christ) Stay tuned for daily excerpts. Invite your friends to like the page. @Back on Track Bible Studies - Rick Flores)
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 04:21:07 +0000
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