+DEV+ Christ, the Son of God

Date: July 20, 2009 9:26 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Christ, the Son of God

Christ, the Son of God

“‘Who do you say I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God’” (Matthew 16:13, 15-16).
Scripture Focus: Matthew 16:1-16

It’s the most important question each of us must answer from Jesus: “Who do you say I am?” Peter responded to that question by declaring that Jesus was the promised and long-awaited Messiah. Our answer to that question determines our eternal destiny.

With all the issues facing us as a society, we need Jesus more than ever. As a nation we are economically and militarily strong, but morally corrupt. Unchecked evil in the hearts of people brings into focus the darkness of our world without God, without hope apart from the divine intervention of Jesus. The apostle Paul reminds us that “all have sinned,” and are in need of a Savior. (Romans 3:23) Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, is that Savior. God sent His Son to be His light in a dark world to deliver men and women from sin.



Paul wrote, “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” No sinner is beyond the reach of His saving grace and power. How do you answer His question: “Who do you say I am?”

Insight: Jesus didn’t come just to offer us a better life or help us be better people. He came to offer salvation, deliverance from sin, and eternal life.