Correspondence Course • Lesson 3

Jesus Christ

A study of Jesus Christ as the eternal Word, Creator, Son of God and Son of man, Savior, High Priest, Head of the Church and coming King of kings.

Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ, the Son of God and the Son of man. He was the prophesied Messiah of the Old Testament and is described throughout the New Testament as being both fully human and fully divine. As second member of the God family, He has existed from eternity as the “Word.” He divested Himself of His power and majesty and became a human being to die for the sins of all mankind as our loving and merciful Savior. He was then resurrected and ascended to heaven to become our High Priest and the head of all things to the Church. Jesus Christ shall return to establish the Kingdom of God on earth and rule as King of kings with His saints forever.

Doctrinal Overview

The Central Figure of God's Plan

Jesus Christ is presented as the chief cornerstone and foundation of Christianity, the focal point of both Old and New Testaments and of biblical prophecy. God's plan of redemption and salvation revolves around Him.

As the “Word of God,” Christ existed with the Father from eternity. The lesson identifies Him as the Creator through whom all things were made and as the God who interacted with the patriarchs and Israel throughout the Old Testament.

The being who became Jesus Christ is described as the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the One who gave the law at Sinai, led Israel and inspired the prophets. The apostle Paul identifies the spiritual Rock that accompanied Israel as Christ.

To fulfill God's plan of salvation, Christ divested Himself of divine power and majesty and became human. As Jesus of Nazareth, He lived a sinless life, faced temptation, learned obedience through suffering and became the perfect example for mankind.

Christ's death is presented as the supreme expression of love. By willingly giving His life while humanity was still in sin, He paid the penalty for mankind and made forgiveness and the Salvation Process possible.

His resurrection after three days and three nights is described as the sign of His messiahship and one of the central events in God's plan. His resurrection demonstrates that human beings can also be resurrected to eternal life.

Following His resurrection and ascension, Christ is exalted at the right hand of God the Father. He serves as High Priest, Advocate, Intercessor and Mediator and is presented as the firstfruits and forerunner of salvation.

The lesson also emphasizes that the Father is revealed through Christ. Jesus is described as the “express image” of the Father, and His life, character and teaching reveal the Father's ways, laws, love and plan.

Jesus Christ is now the living Head of the Church and will return in power to establish the Kingdom of God on earth. Following His thousand-year rule, He will turn all things over to God the Father as God's plan moves toward the new heaven and new earth.

Key Teachings

Who Is Jesus Christ?

01 / THE WORD

Existing From Eternity

Christ existed with the Father before His human birth and is identified in John as the eternal Word of God.

John 1:1–14
02 / CREATOR

Creator of All Things

The lesson identifies Christ as the One through whom the universe and human life were created.

John 1:3 • Colossians 1:16
03 / OLD TESTAMENT

The God Who Led Israel

Christ is identified as the God who dealt with the patriarchs, gave the law and led Israel through the wilderness.

John 8:58 • 1 Corinthians 10:4
04 / SAVIOR

The Sinless Sacrifice

Jesus lived without sin and willingly gave His life so the penalty for mankind's sins could be paid.

Hebrews 4:15 • Romans 5:8
05 / RESURRECTION

The Firstfruits of Salvation

Christ's resurrection validates the hope of resurrection and eternal life for those who follow Him.

Matthew 12:40 • Revelation 1
06 / KING

Head of the Church & Coming King

Christ now leads His Church and will return to establish God's Kingdom and rule as King of kings.

King of Kings • Lord of Lords
Christ's Role in God's Plan

From Creation to the Kingdom

Lesson Three presents Christ's role as a continuous part of God's plan—from creation and Old Testament history through His human ministry, sacrifice, resurrection and future reign.

Creation

As the Word, Christ is described as the One through whom all things were made and through whom human life began.

Old Testament

The lesson identifies Christ as the God who worked with Noah, Abraham, Moses, Israel and the prophets.

Incarnation

Christ gave up divine power and majesty to become human, taking the form of a servant and living as Jesus of Nazareth.

Example & Sacrifice

Jesus lived without sin, overcame temptation and willingly gave His life as the atoning sacrifice for mankind.

Resurrection

After three days and three nights in the grave, Christ was resurrected, demonstrating the reality of resurrection to eternal life.

High Priest

Christ now serves as Advocate, Mediator, Intercessor and High Priest before God the Father.

Head of the Church

The lesson presents Jesus Christ as actively guiding and directing His Church through the Holy Spirit.

Future King

Christ will return to establish God's Kingdom, rule the earth and ultimately turn all things over to the Father.

Scripture Study

Key Scriptures for This Lesson

John 1:1–14 Christ is identified as the eternal Word who became flesh.
Colossians 1:16 All things in heaven and earth were created through Christ.
John 8:58 The lesson connects Christ with the God revealed in the Old Testament.
1 Corinthians 10:4 The Rock that accompanied Israel is identified as Christ.
Philippians 2:7 Christ took the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men.
Hebrews 4:15 Jesus was tempted as humans are, yet remained without sin.
John 15:13 The greatest love is to lay down one's life for his friends.
Romans 5:8–10 Christ died for mankind while humanity was still in sin.
Matthew 12:40 Three days and three nights are presented as the sign of Christ's messiahship.
Revelation 13:8 Christ's sacrifice is described as part of the plan from the foundation of the world.
Hebrews 1:3 Christ is described as the express image of the Father.
John 14:9 Through Christ, the Father is revealed.
Revelation 1:13–16 Christ is depicted in glorified spirit form.
Revelation 21 The lesson looks forward to God's family and the new heaven and new earth.
Lesson Review

Questions

All 24 questions are shown in full. Complete the review before opening the answer key below.

01

Jesus Christ is the Son of ___ and the Son of ____ [what or whom?]

02

Jesus Christ is the 2nd member of the God Family. True or False?

03

Is Jesus Christ the focal point of both the Old and New Testaments? Yes or No?

04

The focal point of biblical prophecy is _____ _____ [whom?]

05

What verses of the Bible describe Christ as the “Word” or spokesman of the God Family?

06

John 1:1-14 makes it clear that Jesus is the God of the Old Testament. True or False?

07

Was Jesus Christ the one who created all things in heaven and earth? Yes or No?

08

He walked with Noah. He talked with Abraham. He gave the Law to Moses. He dwelled in Solomon’s Temple. Who was he?

09

What verse tells that Christ was that Rock that led Israel out of Egypt?

10

Jesus Christ retained all His Godly power while He lived on earth as a human. True or False?

11

By living a sinless life Jesus qualified to replace _______ [whom?] as the ruler of this earth?

12

By living a sinless life, Jesus Christ became our _______ [what?]

13

The greatest love a man can have is to ____________________________ [what?]

14

Christ died for us while we were yet sinners. True or False?

15

The greatest focal point of the universal history of mankind is what event?

16

The only sign and proof of Christ being the messiah is __________________________ [what?]

17

His resurrection proved what about the future of man?

18

The death of Christ, according to Rev. 13:8 was designed from what time?

19

The sacrifice of Jesus made possible the Salvation Process. We can take advantage of this opportunity with ________ and ________ [what two actions?]

20

With His resurrection, Jesus is now the first of the ___________ [what?]

21

We learn of God the Father through Jesus Christ. True or False?

22

According to Heb 1:3 Christ is the _____ _____ of the Father [what?]

23

Jesus Christ now is the living head of the church. True or False?

24

At the end of the 1,000-year rule by Christ, He will turn over everything to ________ [whom?]

Lesson Three — Answer Key
1.God, Man
2.True
3.Yes
4.Jesus Christ
5.John 1:1–14
6.True
7.Yes
8.Jesus Christ
9.1 Corinthians 10:4
10.False
11.Satan
12.example
13.lay down his life for his friends
14.True
15.resurrection of Christ
16.the sign of Jonah, being in the grave 3 days and 3 nights
17.that man could be resurrected
18.the foundation of the world
19.repentance and baptism
20.firstfruits
21.True
22.express image
23.True
24.God the Father

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