Just what is Christianity all about?
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Let's take a look at this dude called Jesus and see what all the fuss is about:

1. Jesus existed before He came to earth in human form.

John 1:1,John 17:5

2. Jesus was creator with God the Father.

Colossians 1:16-17

3. Jesus humbled Himself for us.

Philippians 2:5-11

4. Jesus was both man and God. When He became man, He lay aside His glory but not His deity. (God-Man)


5. Jesus was the exact image of God.

Hebrews 1:3

6. Jesus died as a sacrifice for the sins of the world.

Mark 10:45, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Ephesians 1:7, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Galatians 3:13

7. When Jesus died, He took our sins
upon Himself and paid the price for sin.

1 Peter 3:18,1 Peter 2:24-25,2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 5:6

8. By accepting Christ, we are declared righteous (justification) -- all on the basis of faith.

Romans 3:24,26,28

9. His Resurrection proves the deity of Jesus Christ.

Acts 2:24

10. The Resurrection is the victory over sin and death.

1 Corinthians 15:54-57

11. His Ascension ended His earthly ministry.

Mark 16:19, Luke 24:50-51, Acts 1:9-11

12. Jesus is at the right hand of God the Father.

Acts 7:55-56, Ephesians 1:20

13. Jesus will come again in power and glory.

Matthew 24:27-31

14. We should look for His appearing.

2 Timothy 4:8, Titus 2:13