Remember Who He Really Is

Scripture: Romans 1:2–4 Runtime: ~3 min

Paul packs an entire theology of Jesus into three verses — so tightly arranged that many scholars think he's quoting an early Christian hymn or creed. Before we can share the gospel with anyone, we have to make sure our picture of Jesus is big enough. And for most of us, it isn't.

In this episode:

• Why the gospel isn't a new idea: it was promised centuries earlier through the prophets in the holy scriptures
• The two natures of Jesus held together in these verses: descended from David as the human Messiah, appointed Son of God in power through the resurrection
• What it means that Jesus is Lord — the Greek word that translates the Hebrew name Yahweh, the covenant name of God
• A direct challenge: our gospel has been too small. Our Jesus has been too small.

Reflection: Which of the descriptions of Jesus in these verses hits you freshest right now? How does a bigger view of Jesus change how you think about sharing his gospel?

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