- We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is the express image of His Father. Hebrews 1:1-3, 8; Colossians 1:15; 2:9; 1 Timothy 3:16.
(a) We believe Jesus Christ existed in heaven in His divine nature before coming to earth. John 1:1, 2; Philippians 2:5, 6; Colossians 2:9; John 1:14; Micah 5:2.
(b) He was born on this earth of the virgin Mary, "conceived in her . of the Holy Ghost." Matthew 1:18-23. (c) God created everything through Him. John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:16, 17.
(c) "As a personal being, God has revealed Himself in His Son. Jesus, the outshining of the Father's glory, 'and the express image of His person' (Hebrews 1:3), was on earth found in fashion as a man." - Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8, p. 265.
(d) Through His incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection, Jesus manifested Himself as the Redeemer. He is the only Mediator between God and fallen mankind. His life is a unique example for all humanity and especially for all His followers. Acts 4:12; Philippians 2:5-8; 1 Timothy 2:5, 6; Hebrews 2:17; 1 Peter 2:21; Deuteronomy 18:15; John 18:37.
(e) Today He is our High Priest in the Most Holy Place of the heavenly sanctuary and is performing the final work of atonement. Hebrews 8:1, 2; 7:24, 25; 4:15, 16; 9:24-26.
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