Roles of Jesus

This Bible Questions and Answers series looks at the various roles of Jesus Christ - Advocate, High Priest, Elder Brother, Friend, Creator and King. 

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The Promise Made Before the Foundation of the World

Speaker: Tim Pebworth 5/25/19 What is the nature of Jesus Christ? Judaism and Islam accept Jesus as a prophet, but certainly do not accept Him as God. The dominant Christianity, which is Trinitarian, says that Jesus is of an essence…
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What Does It Mean That Jesus Is Our Elder Brother?

The ties of Jesus earthly family were precious to Him. He explained that the mark of His true spiritual family would be those who do His Father’s will.
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What Does It Mean That Jesus Is Our High Priest?

As our High Priest He enables us to come before the throne of God.
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What Does It Mean That Jesus Is Creator?

The Bible teaches that Jesus was the creative agent through which God the Father acted to make all things. Moreover, Jesus "uphold[s] all things by the word of His power" (Hebrews 1:3), acting as the ongoing sustainer of the universe.
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What Does It Mean That Jesus Is Our Friend?

A true friend is loyal and faithful, watches out for you, confides in you, shares his life with you and gives things up for you. God offers us friendship with Him that is all this and more.
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What Does It Mean That Jesus Is a King?

Scripture tells us that in the future Jesus will reign as king over all the territory of earth and all the people who live there.