New, short version of: Who is Jesus Christ? Part 1

Is Jesus God?

You know the common view of Jesus? Kind, patient, meek, mild? That is true sometimes. But not in John 8. Jesus really puts it all on the table, and tells the Pharisees what he sees in their hearts.

Jesus just got done telling them that sin enslaves them. But if they will believe in Jesus, he will set them free.

The Pharisees are really put off by that, claiming to be descendants of Abraham, enslaved to no one! Jesus counters, saying if they were children of Abraham, they would do what Abraham did...and listen to God. So, Jesus brings into question who they really belong to.

John 8:42 Jesus told them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, because I have come to you from God. I am not here on my own, but he sent me."

Now Jesus pulls out all the stops:

43 Why can't you understand what I am saying? It's because you can't even hear me! 44 For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.

https://bibleprophecyandtruth.com/notes/WhoIsJesus