In the first two parts of this series, we explored what it means to say, “I believe,” and who we’re addressing when we call God the “Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.” But now, we’ve reached the heart of the Apostles’ Creed—the name on which everything else rests: Jesus Christ.
This is about the most important question you’ll ever face: Who is Jesus?
Your answer to that question shapes your entire life—your values, your identity, your hope, and your future.
Jesus: More Than a Name
The Creed confesses three bold truths:
- Jesus is the Christ – the anointed Savior.
- Jesus is the Son of God – fully divine, eternally begotten.
- Jesus is Lord – the supreme ruler of all.
Each title is loaded with meaning. And each one demands a response.
Christ: The Anointed One
“Christ” isn’t Jesus’ last name—it’s His title. It means “Messiah,” the one God promised through the prophets. Not a political rebel or social reformer, but a Savior who came to conquer sin and death.
He’s the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy: “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me… to bring good news to the poor” (Isaiah 61:1). Jesus read that passage and declared, “Today, this is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:18). No ambiguity—Jesus claimed to be the long-awaited Redeemer.
Son of God: Divine and Eternal
To say Jesus is the Son of God isn’t to say He’s “God-adjacent.” It’s to say He is God.
John 1:1 doesn’t mince words: “The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Jesus is not just a reflection of God’s character—He is the eternal Word made flesh.
Rejecting Jesus as divine isn’t a minor disagreement—it’s a rejection of God Himself. You can’t keep Jesus in a safe box as “a wise teacher.” If He is the Son of God, He speaks with the authority of heaven.
Lord: King Above All
To call Jesus “Lord” is the most radical confession a person can make. In the Roman Empire, it was a death sentence. Saying “Jesus is Lord” meant denying that Caesar was.
And today, it’s still revolutionary.
Because if Jesus is Lord, then your life is no longer yours. Your decisions, your priorities, your identity—they’re all under His authority.
Lots of people want a Savior who forgives. Fewer want a Lord who commands. But the Creed—and the Gospel—doesn’t let us separate the two.
Jesus is not just important. He is King.
“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow… and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” – Philippians 2:10–11
What Do You Believe?
The Apostles’ Creed isn’t a checklist of doctrines—it’s a call to action:
- If Jesus is the Christ, then trust Him as your Savior.
- If He is the Son of God, then submit to His authority.
- If He is Lord, then surrender everything to Him.
So ask yourself: Who do YOU say Jesus is?
Because one day, every person will answer that question—either now, in faith, or later, when it’s too late.
Challenge This Week:
- Examine your heart. Do you really trust Jesus as Savior?
- Submit one area of your life to His lordship—something you’ve been holding back.
- Share what you believe with someone. This is the most important truth they’ll ever hear.
If this resonates with you, check out the full video, “Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord,” and don’t miss the earlier parts of this series. Like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs truth and hope.
Let’s live like Jesus is who He says He is—together.
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