The Divinity and Humanity of Jesus

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“Who do people say that I am?” (Mark 8:27) is one of the most fundamental questions that Jesus asked his disciples. It is a question, from my personal viewpoint, that has a simple answer. Jesus is Lord! Needless to say, there is more to the identity of Jesus, but it is my belief that Jesus is the Messiah, the second person of the Holy Trinity. He is the promised Savior foretold in the Old Testament by the prophets. There is an endless list that gives Jesus titles such as Ruler and King, Master and Teacher, Savior and Christ, but in Acts 2:36 Luke writes, “God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Jesus is the one who went to the Cross to bring humankind forgiveness, redemption, and salvation.

Over the years, my knowledge of Jesus has developed as I continue to become more spiritually mature. As a child, I viewed Jesus as the baby lying in the manager. I knew the importance of his existence but did not know how it affected me personally. During my spiritual journey, I have learned about Jesus through prayer, attending church, reading the Bible, various Bible study classes, and fellowship with other Christians; however, my understanding is still far from being complete. What I have been taught and what I believe to be true are usually the same but not always identical in interpretation. For that reason, it is important to continue to contemplate the Bible, which includes the study of Christology—Who is Jesus?

Jesus rarely speaks of himself as being the Messiah but his words and actions represent his authenticity as God’s son in a powerful way (Mueller 117). John starts his Gospel with “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God” ...

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...hope, and belief in Jesus Christ. One proof of this claim is that Christianity is the largest religion in the world today having millions of followers (“Religion”). The death of Jesus on the cross certainly revealed him as a human but the deeper meaning of his words, actions, and deeds ultimately signify his divinity.

Works Cited

Mueller, J.J. SJ, et al. Theological Foundations: Concepts and Methods for Understanding Christian Faith. Winona, MN: Saint Mary’s Press. 2007. Print.

"Religion: Year In Review 2010." Britannica Book of the Year, 2011. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2011. Web. 12 Mar. 2011. .

Saint Mary's Press College Study Bible: New American Bible. Winona, MN: Saint Mary's Press,

2007. Print.

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