THE CLAIMS OF CHRIST (7)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) Those who read the life of Christ are faced with one unavoidable question - was Jesus God? Part of any reasonable conclusion has to include the fact that he did claim to be God. We have no other choice but to agree or disagree with his claim. Eternal life is at stake in the choice.

1. Jesus claimed to be ...

i) Lord.

a) Text references in 4 Gospels

@1. Matthew

i) None.

ii) Other references: None

@2. Mark 5:19

i) ¹⁹ However, Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, “Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you.” (Mark 5:19 NKJV)

ii) Other references: None

@3. Luke

i) None.

ii) Other references: None

@4. John 13:13-14

i) ¹³ You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. ¹⁴ If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. (John 13:13-14 NKJV)

ii) Other references: 20:28

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