JESUS, A STRANGER IN HIS OWN WORLD

     He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. (John 1:10)
     Jesus Christ the true Messiah has come!  John spoke of Him by saying, ". . . . . This is the true God, and eternal life." (1st John 5:20)  How blessed it is to know His true identity!  The text above teaches that the Creator of the world (Almighty God) came to His own world and world didn't recognize Him!  He clothed Himself in human flesh (John 1:14) and walked among men, He was human (man) and yet remained the one and only true God!  Let me hasten to day, Jesus was not and is not "one" of the Gods as pictured by our trinity friends . . . . He is the one solitary Lord from all eternity and apart from Him there is no God.  (Isa. 44:6)  Jehovah Himself was manifest in the flesh and preached unto the Gentiles . . . .(1st Tim. 3:16)
     The unbelieving world was unable to detect who Jesus really was because they examined him by human wisdom.  The Bible says ". . . the world by wisdom knew not God . . . " (1st Cor. 1:21)  Paul states further that "had they (world) known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory." (1st Cor. 2:8)  The cruel mob that gave the Christ an unjust trial and then placed Him upon the old rugged cross to die such a painful and shameful death did not know who they were killing!  Some siad He was the son of a carpenter, other said He was the prince of devils and a false prophet . . . The Bible teaches that He was God the Word made flesh (John 1:1-14)
     We gladly accept the Son born of Mary as the Son of the living God.  God is a Spirit (John 4:24) and He is invisible.  (1st Tim. 1:17)  He fills every inch of the heavens and the earth . . . (Psa. 139:7-12)  The great and Mighty God of heaven became flesh (Son).  For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. (Heb. 2:16)  Divinty and humanity were joined together in one person that introduced the eternal to a lost world and make known the one and only Name that can save in this age. (Acts 4:12-Mat. 1:21)
     Some have asked, What is the difference?  The difference is found in the importance of knowing who the God really is and to appreciate His Name.  If you fail to know Jesus as "Lord and God" then you will have difficulty in understanding that Jesus is the NAME of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost . . . (Mat. 28:19)  No person in the world today can truly appreciate Jesus as you should if you are mislead concerning His identity!  For the individual to direct his or her love toward three separate persons is to take away due praise and honor that doesn't exist from the High and lofty one!  It is vain to recognize three persons taught by the trinity believers when the Bible clearly teaches that "in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily." (Col. 2:9)  If the "fulness" of the Godhead dwells in Jesus, Why look away from HIM to see the Father.  Jesus said, And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. (John 12:45)  Jesus Christ is the IMAGE of the invisible God . . . then look for Jesus!  Watch for the King with a scar on His precious side and nail prints in His Hands.  He and He alone has all power and He alone has the answer to our problems.  Praise His great Name!
     The word of God says, Will ye speak wickedly for God?  and talk deceitfully for him?  Will ye accept his person?  will ye contend for God?  (Job 13:7-8)  The term "persons" is never used to our knowledge concerning the Godhead.  The writer of the Hebrew letter speaks of Jesus as "the express image of his person . . . " (Heb. 1:3)  In both old and new Testaments the term "person" is always used.  This is clearly seen and understood by a request made to our Lord by Philip when he said:  Lord:  shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.  Jesus said unto him, Have I been so long with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip?  he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?  (John 14:8-9)  There is no possible way for these clear statements to be explained away!  A humble request was made by an honest disciple in these words: "Shew us the Father . . ."  Do you think our wonderful Lord would deceive him in an answer of error?  Certainly not!  Jesus said plainly, "he that hath seen me hath seen the Father . . ." Who would give a plainer answer?
     The Bible speaks of a child to be born on which the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, the everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (Isa.9:6) No stronger words could be spoken than these!  No person in all the world can explain them away!  It only takes an honest heart and a love for truth to accept the fact that our Lord Jesus Christ is the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.  He is King Emmanuel (Isa. 7:14) which means "God with us" (Mat.1:23) Like Thomas, we His children can acclaim Him, My Lord and my God. (John 20:28) Truly He is Lord of lords and King of kings (Rev. 17:14-1st.Tim.6:15)
     God's Name in this age is clearly seen in the doctrine that Jesus was "God in the flesh." The Creator was known by many beautiful Names and titles since the beginning.  He was known by "I AM" (Exo.3:14); He was later called Jehovah (Exo.6:3); The Bible tells us of a time that the Lord would have one Name. (Zec.14:9) This would be a Name that would be great (Mal.l:11) and the Gentiles would trust. (Mat.12:21) When "God was made man" some 1900 years ago, His Name was announced by the angel before Mary brought forth the "sign Son" (Mat.1:21) The best proof that I can offer you today that Jesus is the Father's Name is this: Only the Name Jesus contains salvation! (Acts 4:12) If Jesus isn't the Father's Name, then whatever may be the Father's Name doesn't contain power to save!  I challenge you to read Acts four and twelve and see this statement to be true.  This Name Jesus is above EVERY Name whether in heaven or on earth . . . (Phil. 2:9-11Eph.1:21) Jesus is BOTH Lord and Christ (Jehovah and anointed) Acts 2:36.
     Isaiah spoke of Jesus as our God. (Isa.25:9-Isa.40:3-Isa.9:6) The very fact He is God teaches that He is our Father! Have we not all one Father? hath not one God created us? (Mal.2:10) It would be foolish to say Jesus is God but not the Father!  He isn't one third of the Godhead, He is the HEAD of all principality and power. (Col.2:10) Over 50 times the Bible speaks of "One Lord" and not one single time can you read a mention of "holy two or holy three!" Please consider this prayerfully!
    Please open your eyes and see that the One God of heaven is Spirit. (John 4:24) He is invisible!  Jesus said, "No man hath seen God at any time . . . " (Jno.1:18) Then believe the Bible as to how this one God was MADE flesh (Jno.1:14). He (God the Father) was manifest in the flesh . . . (lst.Tim. 3:16) God laid down His life in the flesh . . . (lst.Jno.3:16) Can't you understand that God (Spirit) was in the flesh (Son) on earth and at the same time filled heaven?  This one person was Father and Son and the Name is Jesus!  May God bless your eyes to see and your ears to hear and your heart to understand.