Why Christ Came - In Touch Ministries - Charles Stanley
Jesus came to reveal the true nature of the Father.
John 17:5-8
Ask a church goer why Jesus came, and you will probably hear something based on Luke 19:10—namely, “to seek and to save that which was lost.” And this is true. The Savior came to offer us hope, making new the relationship between God and believer. But Jesus’ time on earth was meant to do even more: He came to reveal the true nature of the Father.
In the garden of Eden, knowledge of the Lord was like a little trickle. Later Moses explained the Law so that the Israelites would know what was expected of them, and the trickle became a stream. When the prophets revealed more about God, the stream widened into a river. Then came Jesus, the very embodiment of His Father, and it was as if a dam broke on the sea of knowledge.
Scripture has given us a detailed picture of Jesus’ character so we can build a relationship with God based on His unwavering love and co
Jesus came to reveal the true nature of the Father.
John 17:5-8
Ask a church goer why Jesus came, and you will probably hear something based on Luke 19:10—namely, “to seek and to save that which was lost.” And this is true. The Savior came to offer us hope, making new the relationship between God and believer. But Jesus’ time on earth was meant to do even more: He came to reveal the true nature of the Father.
In the garden of Eden, knowledge of the Lord was like a little trickle. Later Moses explained the Law so that the Israelites would know what was expected of them, and the trickle became a stream. When the prophets revealed more about God, the stream widened into a river. Then came Jesus, the very embodiment of His Father, and it was as if a dam broke on the sea of knowledge.
Scripture has given us a detailed picture of Jesus’ character so we can build a relationship with God based on His unwavering love and co
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