Jesus: Misunderstandings and Truth
Some Things
Jesus Did Not Do
Philippians 2:1-11
There are many misunderstandings about
Jesus today
Both believers and unbelievers
Unbelievers say Jesus was just a good man
or philosopher, if anything
Believers attribute characteristics about Him
that are foreign to Scripture – sometimes to
advance their own beliefs
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
There are many misunderstandings about
Jesus today
Both are wrong and need correcting.
Understanding who Jesus is, is crucial to
our salvation.
Acts 4:12 – “no other name”
cf. I John 2:22 – “Who is the liar”
cf. I John
4:2-3 – “not from God”
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
Surrender His Deity
Philippians 2:5-8 - Jesus left heaven and
came in the likeness of man (flesh).
Why?
He can sympathize with us –
Hebrews 4:14-16
He further revealed God to us –
John 14:9-11
For the sake of our salvation –
Mark 10:45; Titus 2:14; I Timothy 2:5-6
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
Some claim that Jesus surrendered His
deity to come to this earth and had no
power as God while on earth.
These say that we have to sin … that we
will always fall to temptation.
Surrender His Deity
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
But, while on earth, Jesus did have powers
as God
Mark 14:41 – “Son of Man” – a phrase that
implied both divine and human aspects.
This was the preferred term of Jesus (over
“Son of God”) and with it He declared His
deity – Matthew 9:6; 13:41.
The rulers understood what Jesus meant
when He used this term –
Matthew
26:64-65
Surrender His Deity
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
But, while on earth, Jesus did have powers
as God
Luke 2:47-49 – Jesus as a boy had wisdom
and understanding.
While Jesus did not use His deity to deal
with temptation (Hebrews 4:14-16), He
was/is still God.
He was 100% man and 100% God in the
same way we can have many roles
Surrender His Deity
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
Coming to Earth, Jesus could have done
whatever He wanted. He had that power as
Immanuel (“God with us”) – Matthew 1:23
(Isaiah 7:14).
He could have made bread from stones,
cursed and silenced the corrupt leaders,
and chosen to not go through with the
crucifixion.
Please Himself
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
But we often see how Jesus submitted
Himself to the Father
John 8:29 – “pleasing to him”
Matthew 26:39 – “not as I will”
Matthew 20:28 – “to serve, and to give
his life”
Please Himself
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
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As a Son He learned obedience and so, we
too, must obey God.
Hebrews 5:8-9 – “all who obey him”
Colossians 1:9-10 – “worthy of the Lord”
II Corinthians 5:9 – “please him”
We too are to please others –
Romans 15:1-3; I Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Please Himself
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
Because He committed no sin, Jesus is the
ultimate sacrifice,
accepted by
God once
and for all.
I Peter 2:21-22 – “He committed no sin”
Hebrews 4:15 – “yet, without sin”
Hebrews 9:12-14 – “without blemish”
Commit Sin
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
The message for us – we do NOT have to
sin.
Some think we are so corrupt we have
no choice but to sin.
While we WILL sin, Romans 3:23, we do
not have to
.
We have control of what we do. There is no
sin for which we are not responsible.
Jesus is our example regarding this.
Commit Sin
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
While He taught with love, He emphasized
absolute
, uncompromised
truth
Consider the sermon on the Mount – a
strong sermon, direct, to the point.
The rich, young ruler – Matthew 19:21-22
Marriage/Divorce/Remarriage –
Matthew 19:9
Rebuking the leaders – Matthew 23:1-36
V
ain worship –
Matthew
15:8-9, 12-14
Apologize For His Teaching
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
Sometimes we need to hear harsh truths.
cf. Matthew 12:33-37 – “You brood of vipers”
We are living in a time when speaking the
truth is not tolerated. People are afraid to
speak truth or engage in discussion lest
they offend someone.
You cannot save someone from danger if
you are not firm, even harsh, at times
Apologize For His Teaching
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
This is also true spiritually
Souls are perishing and need to be warned.
Jude 22-23 – “snatching them out of the
fire”
II
Timothy 4:2-4
– “teachings of demons”
Galatians 4:16
– “by telling you the truth”
NEVER apologize for the truth
NOTE: But there is no excuse for hateful
and unloving words
Colossians 4:6 – “always be gracious”
Apologize For His Teaching
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
Today the cry of many is, “attend the
church of your choice.”
Consider how religiously and doctrinally
divided people are.
Contradictory and polar opposite
doctrines are treated as inconsequential.
That is not what Jesus intended, nor is it
what Scripture teaches.
Build more than one church
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
Matthew 16:18 – “my church”
Ephesians 1:22-23 – “
which is his body”
Ephesians 4:4 –
“There is one body”
We describe ourselves as the church of
Christ because it is a description of who we
are.
Romans 16:16 – “All the churches of
Christ greet you”
To be part of the ONE church Jesus built,
we must follow His pattern
.
Build more than one church
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
Crucifixion was cruel and agonizing;
designed to intimidate and encourage
submission in those watching.
Jesus suffered this torture even though He
did nothing wrong.
He could have come down off the cross.
Matthew 27:35-40 –
“If you are the Son of
God” (cf. Matthew 4:3, 6)
John 10:17-18 –
“I have authority”
Come down off the cross
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
Why did Jesus stay on the cross?
Because that is what WE needed.
Hebrews 2:9 –
“taste death for
everyone”
Romans 5:6-8 –
“Christ died for the
ungodly”
Come down off the cross
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
Jesus did not stay dead or buried.
Matthew 28:5-6 –
“he has risen”
Luke 24:5-6a –
“Why do you seek the
living among the dead?”
I Corinthians 15:3-8 –
“he appeared to
Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he
appeared to more than five hundred
brothers at one time”
Stay in the grave
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
This is why we have hope.
Acts 24:15 –
“a resurrection of both the
just and the unjust”
Paul proceeds to make the case for OUR
resurrection.
I Corinthians 15:12-14, 20-22 – “in Christ
shall all be made alive”
Romans 6:3-11
– “united with him in a
resurrection like his”
Stay in the grave
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do
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Hear the Word of God
►
Romans 10:8 – “But what does it say?
‘The word is near you, in your mouth
and in your heart’ (that is, the word of
faith that we proclaim)”
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Believe that Jesus is the Savior
►
Romans 10:11 – “For the Scripture
says, ‘Everyone who believes in him
will not be put to shame.’”
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Repent of your sins
►
Acts 3:19 – “Repent therefore, and
turn again, that your sins may be
blotted out”
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Confess that Jesus is the Son of God
►
I John 4:15 – “Whoever confesses that
Jesus is the Son of God, God abides
in him, and he in God.”
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What Must I Do To Be Saved?
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Be immersed in water for forgiveness
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Acts 2:38 – “And Peter said to them,
‘Repent and be baptized every one of
you in the name of Jesus Christ for the
forgiveness of your sins, and you will
receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’”
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Remain faithful
►
Hebrews 3:14 – “For we share in
Christ, if indeed we hold our original
confidence firm to the end.”
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From: Tom Thornhill, presented at Rose Avenue Church of Christ, January 3, 2021
Philippians 2:1-11 – “1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
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Richard Lidh
Misconceptions about Jesus and the truth revealed through Scripture. Discover how Jesus did not surrender His deity and the significance of His divine nature while on Earth.
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Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Philippians 2:1-11
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do There are many misunderstandings about Jesus today Both believers and unbelievers Unbelievers say Jesus was just a good man or philosopher, if anything Believers attribute characteristics about Him that are foreign to Scripture sometimes to advance their own beliefs
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do There are many misunderstandings about Jesus today Both are wrong and need correcting. Understanding who Jesus is, is crucial to our salvation. Acts 4:12 no other name cf. I John 2:22 Who is the liar cf. I John 4:2-3 not from God
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Surrender His Deity Philippians 2:5-8 - Jesus left heaven and came in the likeness of man (flesh). Why? He can sympathize with us Hebrews 4:14-16 He further revealed God to us John 14:9-11 For the sake of our salvation Mark 10:45; Titus 2:14; I Timothy 2:5-6
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Surrender His Deity Some claim that Jesus surrendered His deity to come to this earth and had no power as God while on earth. These say that we have to sin that we will always fall to temptation.
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Surrender His Deity But, while on earth, Jesus did have powers as God Mark 14:41 Son of Man a phrase that implied both divine and human aspects. This was the preferred term of Jesus (over Son of God ) and with it He declared His deity Matthew 9:6; 13:41. The rulers understood what Jesus meant when He used this term Matthew 26:64-65
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Surrender His Deity But, while on earth, Jesus did have powers as God Luke 2:47-49 Jesus as a boy had wisdom and understanding. While Jesus did not use His deity to deal with temptation (Hebrews 4:14-16), He was/is still God. He was 100% man and 100% God in the same way we can have many roles
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Please Himself Coming to Earth, Jesus could have done whatever He wanted. He had that power as Immanuel ( God with us ) Matthew 1:23 (Isaiah 7:14). He could have made bread from stones, cursed and silenced the corrupt leaders, and chosen to not go through with the crucifixion.
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Please Himself But we often see how Jesus submitted Himself to the Father John 8:29 pleasing to him Matthew 26:39 not as I will Matthew 20:28 to serve, and to give his life
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Please Himself Who are WE seeking to please? As a Son He learned obedience and so, we too, must obey God. Hebrews 5:8-9 all who obey him Colossians 1:9-10 worthy of the Lord II Corinthians 5:9 please him We too are to please others Romans 15:1-3; I Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Commit Sin Because He committed no sin, Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice, accepted by God once and for all. I Peter 2:21-22 He committed no sin Hebrews 4:15 yet, without sin Hebrews 9:12-14 without blemish
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Commit Sin The message for us we do NOT have to sin. Some think we are so corrupt we have no choice but to sin. While we WILL sin, Romans 3:23, we do not have to. We have control of what we do. There is no sin for which we are not responsible. Jesus is our example regarding this.
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Apologize For His Teaching While He taught with love, He emphasized absolute, uncompromised truth Consider the sermon on the Mount a strong sermon, direct, to the point. The rich, young ruler Matthew 19:21-22 Marriage/Divorce/Remarriage Matthew 19:9 Rebuking the leaders Matthew 23:1-36 Vain worship Matthew 15:8-9, 12-14
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Apologize For His Teaching Sometimes we need to hear harsh truths. cf. Matthew 12:33-37 You brood of vipers We are living in a time when speaking the truth is not tolerated. People are afraid to speak truth or engage in discussion lest they offend someone. You cannot save someone from danger if you are not firm, even harsh, at times
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Apologize For His Teaching This is also true spiritually Souls are perishing and need to be warned. Jude 22-23 snatching them out of the fire II Timothy 4:2-4 teachings of demons Galatians 4:16 by telling you the truth NEVER apologize for the truth NOTE: But there is no excuse for hateful and unloving words Colossians 4:6 always be gracious
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Build more than one church Today the cry of many is, attend the church of your choice. Consider how religiously and doctrinally divided people are. Contradictory and polar opposite doctrines are treated as inconsequential. That is not what Jesus intended, nor is it what Scripture teaches.
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Build more than one church Matthew 16:18 my church Ephesians 1:22-23 which is his body Ephesians 4:4 There is one body We describe ourselves as the church of Christ because it is a description of who we are. Romans 16:16 All the churches of Christ greet you To be part of the ONE church Jesus built, we must follow His pattern.
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Come down off the cross Crucifixion was cruel and agonizing; designed to intimidate and encourage submission in those watching. Jesus suffered this torture even though He did nothing wrong. He could have come down off the cross. Matthew 27:35-40 If you are the Son of God (cf. Matthew 4:3, 6) John 10:17-18 I have authority
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Come down off the cross Why did Jesus stay on the cross? Because that is what WE needed. Hebrews 2:9 taste death for everyone Romans 5:6-8 Christ died for the ungodly
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Stay in the grave Jesus did not stay dead or buried. Matthew 28:5-6 he has risen Luke 24:5-6a Why do you seek the living among the dead? I Corinthians 15:3-8 he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time
Some Things Jesus Did Not Do Stay in the grave This is why we have hope. Acts 24:15 a resurrection of both the just and the unjust Paul proceeds to make the case for OUR resurrection. I Corinthians 15:12-14, 20-22 in Christ shall all be made alive Romans 6:3-11 united with him in a resurrection like his
What Must I Do To Be Saved? Acts 16:30 Hear the Word of God Romans 10:8 But what does it say? The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim) Believe that Jesus is the Savior Romans 10:11 For the Scripture says, Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.
What Must I Do To Be Saved? Acts 16:30 Repent of your sins Acts 3:19 Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out Confess that Jesus is the Son of God I John 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
What Must I Do To Be Saved? Acts 16:30 Be immersed in water for forgiveness Acts 2:38 And Peter said to them, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Remain faithful Hebrews 3:14 For we share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end.
