Savior, counselor, friend, redeemer, shepherd, and I Am, are only some of the names brought to mind when confronted with who Jesus is, with a key one being Immanuel, or God with us. The exhaustive list should speak for itself in that Jesus encompasses every plausible Godly characteristic fathomable to man. While the human race assigns numerous titles to describe Jesus, personal introspection of who Jesus is might differ from that of a worldly viewpoint. Thus, deliberating on Jesus in a biblical sense via the Gospels from a collectivistic and individualistic stance, as well as through a contemporary lens, offers a well-rounded vantage point on His persona. Jesus is wonderfully Scripture has withstood the test of time and still is the most comprehensible source for demystifying the person known as Jesus.
The question of who Jesus is on a broad scale dates back to Jesus’ time as shown in verses 16:13-20 in the Gospel of Matthew. It relayed that Jesus put forth a dual inquiry to His disciples regarding …show more content…
Whether collectively or separately, many of the same types of relations apply, but there is something to be said for a one-on-one relationship with someone. The Bible relays symbolic terms to distinguish a person’s relationship with Jesus. Lord, which is synonymous with master, implies that there is one greater than themselves that they obey, but not under harsh conditions. The Gospel of Matthew addressed this concept via Jesus’ words, “’No one can serve two masters…” (Matthew 6:24), making this term of endearment a personal one as it relates to Jesus and a single person. Another instance relayed Jesus referring to Himself as an entryway, “’I am the door. If anyone enters by me he will be saved…’” (John 10:9, NKJV), implying that when an individual decides to be in relation with Him they can find eternal life, but only through
The question of who Jesus is on a broad scale dates back to Jesus’ time as shown in verses 16:13-20 in the Gospel of Matthew. It relayed that Jesus put forth a dual inquiry to His disciples regarding …show more content…
Whether collectively or separately, many of the same types of relations apply, but there is something to be said for a one-on-one relationship with someone. The Bible relays symbolic terms to distinguish a person’s relationship with Jesus. Lord, which is synonymous with master, implies that there is one greater than themselves that they obey, but not under harsh conditions. The Gospel of Matthew addressed this concept via Jesus’ words, “’No one can serve two masters…” (Matthew 6:24), making this term of endearment a personal one as it relates to Jesus and a single person. Another instance relayed Jesus referring to Himself as an entryway, “’I am the door. If anyone enters by me he will be saved…’” (John 10:9, NKJV), implying that when an individual decides to be in relation with Him they can find eternal life, but only through