Who is Jesus? It seems like a simple question, but our understanding is often shaped more by culture than by biblical truth. From Kanye's version to "He Gets Us" commercials, from Hillsong's "boyfriend Jesus" to progressive interpretations, we're bombarded with distorted images of Christ that leave us confused and misled.

John's Gospel offers a crystal-clear revelation of Jesus's true identity. In just five verses, we discover Christ is eternal, divine in essence, uncreated, creator of all things, the source of life itself, light that darkness cannot overcome, and perfectly holy. These aren't theological abstractions but transformative truths that reshape how we understand our salvation and relationship with God.

The hypostatic union—Jesus being fully God and fully human simultaneously—stands as Christianity's most profound mystery. Unlike anything in nature, this isn't a mixture or dilution of either nature but maintains both completely within one person. This explains why Jesus could experience hunger and fatigue while also walking on water and raising the dead. His virgin birth preserved his sinless nature while ensuring his full humanity, qualifying him as our perfect sacrifice.

When Scripture describes Jesus as "firstborn of creation," it speaks of his preeminence, not his creation. He is the sustaining force of the universe—the very "atomic glue" that holds all molecules together. His self-emptying (kenosis) wasn't abandoning deity but voluntarily laying aside divine privileges to serve humanity through perfect obedience to the Father.

The biblical Jesus demands more than casual acknowledgment or cultural reinterpretation. He is Lord of lords and King of kings, greater than our greatest desires and idols. What in your life needs to bow before the reality of who Christ truly is? Join us as we rediscover the awe-inspiring truth about the God-Man who changed everything.