Was Jesus really the Son of God?
The Devotional Answer
This question is the difference between simply admiring Jesus and following Him as Lord. The foundation of the entire Christian faith rests on this truth.
The Simple Answer
Yes, Jesus was truly the Son of God. This means He is the second Person of the Trinity who chose to become fully human, too. He is the perfect bridge between a holy God and sinful humanity.
The Deeper Dive: Three Ways to Know
How do we know Jesus wasn't just a wise man or a great prophet? We know through three powerful proofs:
His Words (The Claim): Jesus constantly spoke and acted as if He were equal with God, forgiving sins (something only God can do) and saying, "I and the Father are one." His claims forced people to make a choice: He was either telling the truth, or He was crazy.
His Power (The Proof): Jesus backed up His divine claims with divine power. He healed the sick, fed thousands with almost no food, calmed storms with a command, and raised the dead. These were signs that the Creator of the universe was truly present.
His Resurrection (The Confirmation): The ultimate proof came three days after His crucifixion. When God raised Jesus from the dead, it was the final, undeniable declaration that Jesus's claims were true and that He had conquered sin and death as only the Son of God could.
God’s Unshakeable Truth
One of Jesus’s closest friends, Peter, confessed this truth when Jesus asked who people thought He was:
"Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.'"
— Matthew 16:16 (NIV)
Your Takeaway Thought
If Jesus is the Son of God, then every promise He made is dependable, every command is for our good, and His power is available to us. Our faith is built on the truth of who He is!
