Exploring Jesus: God and Man
What does it mean that Jesus is both God and man?
If we are going to follow Jesus, we must know him.
Featuring Dr. Tim Bertolet, training director for ABWE, this series seeks to answer the most pressing questions about Jesus’ work and identity and how we must respond. Each session in this series explores foundational truths about Christ like how he can be both God and man, what it means to be united to Christ, and the Son’s relationship to the Father. The series details the nature of God, the incarnation, and how we can confidently go and proclaim the name of Jesus as our resurrected and exalted Savior.
This seven-part video course is our gift to you to help equip you understand who Jesus is, give you a deeper understanding of how he impacts our lives, and grow in confidence to share these truths with others.
Meet the Speaker
Tim Bertolet works with ABWE as director of training and resources. With a background in pastoral ministry and experience as an MK, Tim holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pretoria, an M.A.R. from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor’s from Lancaster Bible College. He lives in York, Pa. with his four daughters and enjoys reading, theology, and science fiction.
Session 1: Jesus is Truly God.
A core truth about Jesus is that he is God. In this first episode, we learn how this foundational doctrine is key to understanding who Jesus is and helps us keep from false teachings about Jesus.
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Review
As we look at who Jesus is, we quickly find that Jesus is not a created being. He is eternal, present before time began. Not only that, but that he was with God at the creation of everything and that he helped create it all. Jesus, the son of God, the word become flesh, is God and at the same time was with God forever, living in complete union with him.
- Scriptures:
- John 1:1-3
- Isaiah 44:24
- John 10:24-30
Discussion Questions
- The apostle John puts Jesus on the side of Creator in the creator vs creation debate. What significance does that have?
- Why is Jesus referred to as “the Word” in John 1?
