Jesus-Fully God, Fully Man
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Introduction
Introduction
Who do people say Jesus is?
If you went around your school or started asking random people on TikTok, you’d probably get all kinds of answers:
“Uh, wasn’t He like a really nice guy who loved everyone?”
“He was a teacher or philosopher or something.”
“Oh yeah — He’s the guy from the Bible who wears the white robe and blue sash!”
Or my favorite one — “Isn’t He the one who invented Christmas?”
Everyone’s heard of Jesus.
But not everyone knows who He really is.
We live in a world full of opinions — and most of them come from people who don’t actually know the real story.
It’s like that game “Guess Who?”
You flip down faces based on random clues: “Does he have glasses?” “Does she have a hat?”
By the end, you’re just guessing who’s left.
And honestly, that’s how a lot of people treat Jesus — they piece together bits and guesses about Him.
They think they know Him, but they’ve never actually seen who He really is.
Today we’re talking about the center of it all — Jesus.
So let’s start where Paul starts in Colossians 1 — by seeing who Jesus really is.
Scripture
Scripture
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For everything was created by him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and by him all things hold together. He is also the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile everything to himself, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
Body
Body
Point 1: JESUS IS GOD IN HUMAN FORM
Point 1: JESUS IS GOD IN HUMAN FORM
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For everything was created by him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and by him all things hold together.
When you think about Jesus, what comes to mind?
A baby in a manger? A guy with a beard walking around teaching and doing miracles?
It’s easy to see Him as just a great man or a religious leader — but Scripture says something way deeper.
Paul says Jesus is “the image of the invisible God.”
In other words — if you want to know what God is like, look at Jesus.
He’s not just like God… He is God.
Jesus Shows Us What God Is Like
Jesus Shows Us What God Is Like
God isn’t distant or impossible to understand.
He wanted us to know Him — to see His heart, His compassion, His character — so He came to us in a way we could understand.
That’s Jesus.
Every time Jesus healed someone, forgave a sinner, or spoke truth, He was showing us exactly what God is like.
When Jesus hugged the outcast, that’s God’s love.
When Jesus called out hypocrisy, that’s God’s holiness.
When Jesus laid down His life, that’s God’s mercy.
So if you’ve ever wondered, “What is God like?” or “How does God feel about me?” —
you don’t have to guess.
You can look at Jesus and know.
Jesus Has Always Been — He’s the Creator
Jesus Has Always Been — He’s the Creator
Paul also says, “By Him all things were created.”
That means Jesus didn’t just show up at Christmas — He was there before time began.
Before the stars, before the oceans, before any of us — Jesus already was.
He’s not a part of creation; He’s the one who made it.
He holds it all together — galaxies, gravity, your heartbeat — everything.
That’s wild to think about:
the same Jesus who spoke creation into existence is the one who walked on earth and loved people face to face.
Jesus Holds Everything Together — Even You
Jesus Holds Everything Together — Even You
Verse 17 says, “In Him all things hold together.”
He’s not just the Creator — He’s the Sustainer.
That means when life feels chaotic, when things don’t make sense, when your world feels like it’s falling apart — He’s still holding it all together.
Your circumstances might be out of control, but Jesus isn’t.
The same power that holds the universe together is the same power holding you together today.
So why does this matter?
Because if Jesus is truly God in human form, then He’s not just a nice teacher or a good example —
He’s the foundation of our faith.
He shows us exactly who God is, and He’s the only one who can reveal the heart of the Father.
And that leads us straight to the next truth:
Not only is Jesus God in human form — He came to be our Savior.
Point 2: JESUS IS THE SAVIOR WE DESPERATELY NEED
Point 2: JESUS IS THE SAVIOR WE DESPERATELY NEED
For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile everything to himself, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
So, if Jesus is God in human form — the question becomes, why did He come here?
Why step out of heaven and into a broken world?
It wasn’t just to teach good lessons or do miracles.
Jesus came because we have a problem we can’t fix on our own — a sin problem.
Every one of us was created to live in relationship with God. But sin broke that.
It’s like a giant crack in the foundation — no matter how much you try to patch it, it keeps breaking apart.
Sin isn’t just “doing bad things.”
It’s our nature to go our own way instead of God’s.
We’ve all said, “I’ll do life my way.”
And that’s what separates us from the God who made us.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God;
That’s why we need a Savior — not self-help, not good vibes, not “trying harder.”
We need rescue.
Jesus Came on a Rescue Mission
Jesus Came on a Rescue Mission
Paul says Jesus came to “reconcile to Himself all things.”
That word reconcile means to restore a broken relationship — to bring two sides back together.
Jesus didn’t wait for us to clean ourselves up; He came right into the mess to bring us back to God.
He didn’t come to hand us a list of rules.
He came to hand us grace.
For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”
Imagine a lifeguard watching someone drowning in the ocean.
He doesn’t just shout, “Swim harder!” from the shore.
He dives in, fights through the waves, and pulls them out — even if it costs him something.
That’s what Jesus did.
He saw us drowning in sin, and He dove in — all the way to the cross.
The Cross Wasn’t a Tragedy — It Was Victory
The Cross Wasn’t a Tragedy — It Was Victory
A lot of people see the cross as sad or dark — and it is serious — but it’s not defeat. It’s victory.
It’s the moment when Jesus took everything that separates us from God — sin, shame, guilt — and nailed it to the cross.
He made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
On the cross, Jesus traded places with us.
He took the punishment we deserved so we could receive the love He deserved.
That’s grace.
That’s the gospel.
That’s the heart of Christianity — not what we do for God, but what Jesus did for us.
The Resurrection Changes Everything
The Resurrection Changes Everything
But Jesus didn’t just die — He rose again.
If He stayed dead, He’d just be another good man with good morals.
But the empty tomb proves that sin and death don’t get the last word.
Because Jesus is alive:
Your past doesn’t define you.
Your sin doesn’t own you.
Your death isn’t the end of your story.
because we know that Christ, having been raised from the dead, will not die again. Death no longer rules over him.
That’s why we can have hope.
That’s why we can have peace.
That’s why we can have joy, even in hard circumstances — because our Savior is alive.
Without Jesus, we stay separated from God — trying to fill the gap with stuff that never satisfies.
With Jesus, that gap is gone. We’re forgiven. We’re free. We’re made new.
And that means your relationship with God doesn’t depend on how perfect you are — it depends on how perfect Jesus is.
You don’t have to strive for acceptance; you already have it through Christ.
You don’t have to prove yourself; Jesus already proved His love on the cross.
So, Jesus isn’t just God in human form — He’s the Savior who gave His life to rescue us.
But there’s one more truth we can’t miss:
He didn’t just save us from something — He saved us for something.
He’s not just Savior — He’s Lord.
And that means He deserves everything.
Point 3: JESUS IS LORD— WORTHY OF OUR WHOLE LIVES
Point 3: JESUS IS LORD— WORTHY OF OUR WHOLE LIVES
For this reason God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow—in heaven and on earth and under the earth—and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Everyone has something — or someone — calling the shots in their life.
For some people, it’s friends. For others, it’s popularity, comfort, success, control, or just what “feels right.”
But when we say “Jesus is Lord,” we’re saying something radically different.
We’re saying: He’s the one who has the ultimate say.
Not culture. Not feelings. Not me.
And that’s what separates being a fan of Jesus from being a follower of Jesus.
A fan likes Jesus.
A follower bows to Him.
Jesus Has the Highest Name
Jesus Has the Highest Name
After Jesus died and rose again, Paul says God exalted Him — lifted Him up — and gave Him “the name above every name.”
That’s a statement of authority.
It means Jesus isn’t just a great teacher in a long line of religious leaders — He stands above them all.
He’s not just one way to God — He is God.
He’s not a suggestion; He’s the King of Kings.
And he has a name written on his robe and on his thigh: King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
When we say “Jesus is Lord,” we’re acknowledging that His authority covers everything — not just church on Sundays, but your thoughts, your choices, your relationships, your future.
Jesus Is Lord of Every Area of Life
Jesus Is Lord of Every Area of Life
Being rooted in Jesus means letting Him lead in every area — not just the easy ones.
In your decisions: You don’t just ask, “What do I want?” — you ask, “What would honor Christ?”
In your relationships: You choose forgiveness over bitterness, purity over pressure, love over selfishness.
In your struggles: You don’t hide; you let Him bring healing and strength.
In your goals and dreams: You invite Him to shape your future instead of building it on your own.
You don’t have to be perfect — but you do have to be willing.
Willing to let Jesus be Lord in the everyday moments — the bus ride, the locker room, the family dinner, the Friday night hangout.
Because if Jesus is only Lord on Sundays, He’s not really Lord at all.
One Day, Every Knee Will Bow
One Day, Every Knee Will Bow
Paul says there’s coming a day when “every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.”
That means everyone — every person, every ruler, every nation — will one day recognize His authority.
The question isn’t if people will bow. It’s when.
You can bow now — in love, trust, and faith — or later, in judgment and awe.
But make no mistake: Jesus is the King, and His reign will never end.
If Jesus is truly Lord, then life isn’t about adding Him to your plans — it’s about surrendering your plans to His purpose.
It means we don’t just believe in Him — we belong to Him.
You can’t call Jesus Savior without also calling Him Lord.
He didn’t just save you from something; He saved you for something — a new way to live under His good rule.
That’s what being rooted in Jesus really means — letting your life grow deep in His authority, direction, and love.
Conclusion
Conclusion
You’ve heard today that Jesus is God in human form, the one who shows us exactly what God is like.
You’ve heard that He’s the Savior we desperately need, the one who came on a rescue mission for us.
And you’ve heard that He’s the Lord who deserves our whole lives, the one who calls us to trust and follow Him completely.
But maybe you’re sitting here thinking, “That sounds good… but can Jesus really handle my life? Can He really be trusted with everything?”
Let me tell you a story.
Story: The Tightrope Walker
In the 1800s, there was a man named Charles Blondin, a famous tightrope walker.
One day, he set up a cable across Niagara Falls — over 1,000 feet long — and walked across it with thousands of people watching.
He walked across once. The crowd went wild.
Then he did it blindfolded. Then on stilts. Then pushing a wheelbarrow. Every time, people cheered louder.
Then Blondin shouted to the crowd, “Do you believe I can carry someone across in this wheelbarrow?”
Everyone yelled, “Yes! We believe!” And then Blondin pointed at one man and said,“Okay. Get in.”
And suddenly, the crowd went silent.
Everyone believed he could do it — but no one was willing to trust him enough to climb in.
That’s the difference between believing in Jesus and being rooted in Jesus.
It’s one thing to say, “Yeah, I believe Jesus is God. I believe He died for my sins.”
But it’s another thing entirely to climb in the wheelbarrow —
to trust Him with your whole life, your future, your relationships, your identity, your everything.
Because if He really is God, and if He really saved you, then He’s worth following as Lord — no matter what it costs.
Closing Challenge
Closing Challenge
So here’s the question I want you to think about: Are you just standing in the crowd, cheering for Jesus — or are you actually getting in the wheelbarrow?
Have you trusted Him fully — not just as Savior, but as Lord?
Have you rooted your whole life in Him?
Because when you do, you find what every heart is searching for — forgiveness, purpose, peace, and a love that never lets go.
