Unveiling Christ Class Global

The Cross; Why The Cross?

The message of the cross is the message of salvation—the very foundation of the Christian faith. It is the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again, offering life to all who believe. From the beginning, God created man in His image for relationship, dominion, and fellowship (Genesis 1:26–27). But through Adam’s disobedience, sin entered the world, and humanity fell—resulting in spiritual death, a sinful nature, and separation from God (Romans 5:12; Ephesians 2:1–3). Man became incapable of saving himself, bound by sin and deserving of judgment. Sin created a debt that human effort could never repay. Good works were not enough. This is what made the cross necessary. In the Old Testament, sacrifices and the law revealed this reality. Animal sacrifices could not take away sin—they only pointed forward to Christ (Hebrews 10:1–4). The law exposed sin and showed man’s inability, acting as a guide leading us to the need for a Savior (Galatians 3:24). Yet, even after the fall, God sought man. Redemption was always His idea. In His love and mercy, He sent Jesus as the final and perfect sacrifice. On the cross, Jesus became our substitute. He took our place, bore our punishment, and paid the price for sin in full. Through this sacrifice, we are reconciled to God, our sins are forgiven, and our relationship with Him is restored (Ephesians 2:13). The cross is where God’s justice and mercy meet. It is not just a symbol—it is the turning point of humanity’s story. Through Jesus, the power of sin is broken, and eternal life is made available. This is why the cross matters. Not just to believe in—but to understand, receive, and live in every day.

YESHUA; The Trinity II

The Trinity is not a New Testament idea—it is a consistent revelation seen throughout Scripture, even from the Old Testament. God revealed Himself in visible forms through theophanies, and more specifically Christophanies, where these appearances point to Christ in bodily form. Every Christophany is a theophany, though not all theophanies are Christophanies. In the Old Testament, God is revealed as Spirit, yet His presence is seen through visible influence and manifestation. This prepares us for a deeper understanding of His nature. The Trinity is one God in three persons—co-equal and co-eternal (John 10:30, 38). God is revealed as: The Father (Isaiah 63:16) The Son (John 10:36) The Holy Spirit (John 14:16–18) These are not three gods, but one God expressed in three distinct persons. There are important truths to hold firmly: The Trinity is unlike anything in creation—there is no perfect human comparison. God is one in essence, not merely one in number (Deuteronomy 6:4). Our difficulty in understanding this comes from our limited human perspective (Romans 11:33). It is also important to understand what the Trinity is not. It is not three separate gods. It is not one God appearing in different forms. It does not teach inequality among the persons. It does not support the idea that Jesus is a created being—this is the error of Arianism. Jesus is fully God, equal with the Father and the Spirit. A key concept is Circumincessio—the mutual indwelling of the Father, Son, and Spirit. They are distinct, yet inseparable, existing in perfect unity and relationship (John 14:9–11). The Trinity may not be fully explained by human logic, but it is clearly revealed in Scripture. We serve one God in three persons, and true worship flows from knowing Him rightly. This is not just theology—it is the foundation of our faith and the depth of our worship

YESHUA

Man, in his natural state, was not pure or perfect. Sin brought spiritual death—“the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). According to Ephesians 2:1, we were already dead in sin, unable to save ourselves. Humanity needed a solution beyond itself. So, Jesus came as the middle ground. He became man to identify with us, yet He never stopped being God (John 1:1–5,14). Fully God and fully man, Jesus stepped into our condition to accomplish what we could not. His humanity made Him relatable; His divinity made Him able to save. Jesus was tempted because He was truly man—not because He had sinful desires, but because He had the capacity to choose. Understanding who Jesus is also requires knowing who He is not. He is not an angel—angels reject worship, but Jesus accepted it (Matthew 14:33; 28:9). He is not just a prophet—He is the way, not one of many ways (Hebrews 3:1–3). He is not a created being—He is eternal, with authority over all creation (John 1:2–3; Colossians 1:15). Jesus is the Son of God, the Son of Man, and God Himself (Isaiah 9:6; Daniel 7:13–14). He revealed His deity by declaring “I AM” (John 8:58), identifying Himself with Yahweh, and by claiming equality with God (John 10:30). He also received prayers in His name, further affirming His divine authority (John 14:13–15). The beauty of the gospel is this: Jesus was man enough to stand in our place and God enough to save us completely. This is not just theology—it is the foundation of our faith.

YESHUA; The Trinity I

We are called to give ourselves to the accurate teaching of God’s Word so we can grow in the knowledge of our faith, become better worshippers, and fulfil our responsibility as effective, mission-minded believers. Understanding the Trinity requires clarity. Some Scriptures may seem to suggest otherwise, but when rightly interpreted, they reveal truth—not contradiction. For example, when Jesus said “The Father is greater than I” (John 14:28), He was speaking of function, not essence. In being, the Father, Son, and Spirit are equal (ontology), but in role, the Son submitted to the Father (function). This submission does not mean inferiority. The Bible is clear: there is one God. Christianity stands on monotheism—not polytheism or any other worldview. Yet this one God exists in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Five truths must be held together: God is one in essence. God exists in three persons. Each person is fully God. Each person is distinct. All three are equal. These truths are upheld by two pillars: distinction and equality. The persons are not confused or merged, and none is lesser than the other. Jesus is not a lesser god—He is fully God. The Trinity is revealed throughout Scripture. In the New Testament, we see it clearly in moments like Jesus’ baptism and the Great Commission. Even in the Old Testament, God revealed Himself through visible manifestations, often referred to as theophanies or Christophanies, pointing ahead to Christ. The Trinity is not a new concept—it is a consistent revelation of who God has always been. We serve one God in three persons, and true worship flows from rightly knowing Him.

YESHUA: The Deity of Jesus II

True growth in the faith comes through sound teaching and consistency in God’s Word. Maturity is not built on excitement alone, but on the ability to sit under teaching—again and again—until truth becomes firmly established in our hearts. At the center of our faith is one question: Who is Jesus? Jesus is the Son of God (Matthew 16:16–17; 1 John 5:11–14), revealing His divine origin and unique nature. He is also the Son of Man, a title that speaks not just of His humanity, but of His divine authority and identity (Daniel 7:13–14; John 3:13). The Son of Man is the Son of God. When Jesus spoke about Himself, He was accused of blasphemy—because He claimed equality with God. His audience understood clearly: Jesus was not speaking figuratively; He was declaring His divinity. Scripture gives undeniable proof of who He is. Jesus existed before His birth (John 1:1). He is the Son of God in whom the fullness of God dwells. He accepted worship—something only God is worthy of (John 9:38). Even the devil acknowledged His authority during temptation (Matthew 4:7–10). He is called Lord (John 20:28). And He made bold, divine claims—declaring authority to forgive sins and determine eternal destiny (Mark 2:5; John 10:30; John 8:58). Jesus did not hide His identity. He spoke with authority, lived with clarity, and revealed Himself as God. This truth demands a response. If Jesus is truly God, then He is worthy of our worship, our obedience, and our bold confession. He was not ashamed to declare who He is—so we must not be ashamed to declare Him to the world.