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How was Jesus' claim of being the Son of God proven?
It's one thing to say that you are the Son of God and that you are God in the flesh, but it's another thing entirely to prove it. I'm here to tell you that in the word of God Jesus has proven his claim of being the very Son of the living God. And that's what we are going to see today through the word of God together.
1. Jesus' claim of being the Son of God was proven by His supernatural miraculous virgin birth.
Matthew 1:18-25
The Birth of Jesus Christ
18This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
20But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,[c] because he will save his people from their sins."
22All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"[d]which means, "God with us."
24When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.
2. Jesus' claim of being the Son of God was proven by His sinless and perfect life.
(1 John 3:5)
5 And you know that Jesus came to take away our sins, and there is no sin in him.
(1 Peter 1:19)
19 It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God.
(1 Peter 2:22)
22 He (Jesus) never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone.
(John 8:46)
46 Which of you can truthfully accuse me of sin? And since I am telling you the truth, why don't you believe me?
3. Jesus' claim of being the Son of God was proven by His baptism.
Matthew 3:13-17
The Baptism of Jesus
13 Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to talk him out of it. "I am the one who needs to be baptized by you," he said, "so why are you coming to me?"
15 But Jesus said, "It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.[a]" So John agreed to baptize him.
16 After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened[b] and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, "This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy."
4. Jesus' claim of being the Son of God was proven by the very miracles He performed and demonstrated before the very eyes of men. The miracles that Jesus performed were only miracles that God himself could do. No one other than God himself could do the very miracles that Jesus did.
Here below you will find recorded in Scripture the Healings, miracles, power and authority of this person called Jesus Christ.
Jesus heals many in (Matthew 8:1-17)
Jesus calms the storm and rebukes the wind and waves (Matthew 8:23�27)
Jesus casts out demons with a simple command Two Gadarene Demoniacs (Matthew 8:28�34)
Jesus Healing a paralytic (Matthew 9:1-8)
Jesus bring back to life a Synagogue leader's daughter (Matthew 9:18-26)
Jesus heals the blind in (Matthew 9:27-34)
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead in (John Chapter 11)
Jesus raises himself from the dead in (John 10:17-18)
5. Jesus' claim of being the Son of God was proven by Him forgiving sins.
Matthew 9:6
But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...." Then he said to the paralytic, "Get up, take your mat and go home."
Luke 24:46-47
46He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things.
Acts 10:43
All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."
Acts 13:38
"Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
Ephesians 1:7
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
6. Jesus' claim of being the Son of God was proven By His death (that is by His crucifixion at the cross).
(Matthew 27: 51-54)
51At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. 52The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53They came out of the tombs, and after Jesus' resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many people. 54When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, "Surely he was the Son[a] of God!"
(I John 5:6-8)
6 And Jesus Christ was revealed as God's Son by his baptism in water and by shedding his blood on the cross[b] not by water only, but by water and blood. And the Spirit, who is truth, confirms it with his testimony. 7 So we have these three witnesses[c]"8 the Spirit, the water, and the blood" and all three agree.
7. Jesus' claim of being the Son of God was proven by His glorious physical (bodily) resurrection from the dead.
For proof of Jesus' physical (bodily) resurrection from the dead. Read (Matthew 28:1-20) (Mark 16:1-20) (Luke 24:1-48) (John 20:1-31) (1 Corinthians 15)
(John 2:19-20)
19Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days." 20The Jews replied, "It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it in three days?" 21But the temple he had spoken of was his body. 22After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the Scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.
8. Jesus' claim of being the Son of God was proven by Him exclusively granting you eternal salvation.
John 14:6
I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man (no man) can come unto the Father except through me.
John 10:9
I am the door and gate. Those who come in through me will be saved.
(John 5:24)
24 I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.
(Acts 4:12)
12Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.
What else does the Bible say about Jesus Christ? Answers revealed below.
God the Father says Jesus Christ is His Son. For proof just read (Matthew 3:13-17) (Matthew 17:5) (Luke 9:35) (Hebrews 1:1-13 ) (1 John 5:9-13).
God the Son (Jesus) says about himself that He is the Son of God. For proof read (Matthew 26:62-64) (Mark 14:61-62) (John 5:18-24) (John 3:16-18) (1 John 2:22-23) (1 John 3:23-24) (1 John 4:1-6, 14-15) (1 John 5:1-13, 20) (Matthew 3:16-17) (Matthew 14:33) (Matthew 17:5) (Matthew 26:62-64) (Luke 1:26-38) (John 8:23-25).
God the Holy Spirit who is the author of the word of God says Jesus Christ is the Son of God. For proof read (Hebrews 1:1-13) (1 John 5:1-13) (John 3:16).
The Angels of God say Jesus Christ is the Son of the most high God? For proof read (Luke 1:26-35).
The very demons say Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Think about this people of the world even the very demons believe and proclaim that Jesus Christ is the Son of God? For proof just read (Matthew 8:28-33) (Mark 1:21-34) (Luke 4:40-41) (James 2:19). What possibly will be humanity's excuse for not believing in Jesus Christ as the Son of God?
And even humans say Jesus Christ is the Son of God? Read (Matthew 14:32-33) (Matthew 16:13-17) (Matthew 27:54) (John 11:25-27) (John 20:24-31).
So you have all three persons in the Holy Trinity of God who agree that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, you have the Angels who say Jesus Christ is the Son of God, you have the demons who say and believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and you even have human beings who proclaim and believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God. The only question left to ask is what will you say about Jesus Christ? Will you believe the Holy Bible as the literal word of God or will you make something up about Jesus Christ in your own imagination that is not true? The choice is yours, but the Holy Bible is clear that Jesus Christ is indeed the Son of God and all born again believers in Christ Jesus know this to be true.
So, in conclusion, Jesus has proven his claim of being the Son of God By His supernatural miraculous virgin Birth. Jesus has proven his claim of being the Son of God by His sinless and perfect Life. Jesus has proven His claim of being the Son of God by His baptism. Jesus has proven His claim of being the Son of God by His miraculous healings and miracles. Jesus has proven His claim of being the Son of God by Him exclusively having the authority and power given unto him by God the Father to forgive sins. Jesus has proven His claim of being the Son of God by His death (that is by His crucifixion at the cross). Jesus has proven His claim of being the Son of God by His glorious physical (bodily) resurrection from the dead. And lastly Jesus has proven His claim of being the Son of God by Him exclusively granting us (sinners) eternal life.
Do you believe in this Jesus of the bible. Anyone who believes that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who died on the cross for them and was raised physically from the dead will receive everlasting life and forgiveness of all their sins. He who sincerely puts their faith in the Jesus of the bible will receive total pardon, yes you will receive total forgiveness of all your sins. I ask you again do you know this Jesus of the Bible? Have you received him into your hearts and lives? Have you surrendered your life to him? And have you made the decision to follow him now and forevermore? Have you confessed Jesus Christ to be your personal Savior and Lord? He has proven his claim indeed people of the world so now we are without excuse.
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