What Does It Mean to Know JESUS

Jesus is the son of God and the savior of the world. His life changed the course of history. If you’re interested in knowing Jesus but aren’t sure how to get started, you’ve come to the right place.

In this series of articles, starting with this one, we’ll discuss what it means to know Jesus and the benefits of knowing him. It will include understanding that Jesus is more than just our Savior; He is our Lord, Healer, Friend, High Priest, Alpha and Omega, Son of God, and Emmanuel. We will discuss different ways that you can get to know him better.

What JESUS Means to Me

Jesus Christ is my Savior and Lord. Yes, He’s also the Savior of all who have accepted Him. He is the Savior of the whole world; the world just hasn’t accepted Him yet. He is the KING of Kings and LORD of Lords. 

He is not only my Savior but also my Lord. His word has first place in my life. He is my Savior, Lord, and King. Jesus Christ is my Healer. If you are a child of God, he also wants to be your Healer. Healing is yours, and you should find out how He can be your Physician.

He is the Lord, my Shepherd, Provider, Protector, and Guide. He leads and watches over me, His goodness and mercy follow me all the days of my life, and He keeps me in His pavilion all the days of my life.  

Who is This JESUS

He is Lord of all, Master over the good and the evil, the living and the dead, the angels and demons, the subatomic particles and planetary bodies, the heavens, and the earth, and over principalities and powers. “Yes, He is the Supreme Ruler” of the universe and the entire creation of God. 

Jesus the Anointed One is the LORD. God Almighty has made Him Lord overall. In the Hebrew Scriptures, He is “Adonai,” the Lord, the Master, who is overall and above all. He is the one who has the keys. He has all dominion and power. What He shuts, no man can open, and what He opens, no man can shut. He is the Lord God, “Adonai Elohim.” He is the One who speaks, and it’s obeyed; when He commands, it is done. Even the winds and the waves obey His voice, and “fire, hail, snow, vapor, and stormy winds fulfill His words” (Psa 148:8).

Both LORD and CHRIST

Peter, speaking to the men of Judea on the day of Pentecost, quoted from the 110th chapter of the Book of Psalms. In this prophecy, we learned how God the Father ordained Jesus as Lord of all and set Him in the highest position of Lordship. After He completed the work of our redemption, God the Father sat Him at His right hand of power, giving Him absolute authority. The apostle Peter, referring to this psalm, said:

“This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ”(Act 2:32-36). God the Father Highly Exalted Him

The message in the second chapter of the Epistles to the Philippians is even more emphatic: “And every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Phi 2:11). This passage tells us how God highly exalted Him and set Him Lord over all.  READ More at the Link:-KNOWING JESUS AS LORD

I am glad and thank God Almighty that I am one of those who have willingly chosen to bow the knee to Jesus and acknowledge Him as my Lord, Master, Savior, Redeemer, and King. And I hope this is true for you, my reader, as well. He is my Lord. He is my king. He reigns in me and rules over my life. 

What is the meaning of ‘to know Jesus’?

To know Jesus is to have true spiritual knowledge of Him as revealed by the Spirit of God through scriptures. We are not talking of head-knowledge or theology but knowledge that comes through the revelation of the Holy Spirit.

To know Jesus starts with having a personal relationship with Him. This relationship is built on faith and involves accepting Jesus as one’s Lord and Savior. Knowing Jesus means to trust Him as the Son of God who came to earth to save humanity from sin and bring them into a relationship with God. It involves believing that Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of sins and rose again on the third day, triumphing over death and offering the promise of eternal life to all who believe in Him. It also includes knowing Him as our Friend, High Priest, Alpha and Omega, King, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.

Introduction-Importance of knowing Jesus

Knowing Jesus is essential to the Christian faith. It goes beyond merely learning about Him; it involves having a personal relationship with Him. This article will explore different aspects of knowing Jesus, including knowing Him as Savior, Lord, Healer, Friend, High Priest and Mediator, and King of kings and LORD of lords. Understanding these different facets of knowing Jesus can deepen our relationship with Him and enrich our spiritual lives. By the end of this article, we hope readers will have a clearer understanding of who Jesus is and how they can know Him more personally.

I. Knowing Jesus as Savior

Knowing Jesus as Savior is the foundation of our relationship with Him. To know Jesus as Savior means recognizing that we are sinners needing forgiveness and redemption. This involves acknowledging that our sins separate us from God and that we cannot save ourselves. We can receive forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus’ death on the cross. We are knowing Jesus as Savior means having confidence in the assurance of salvation and living in a way that reflects His love and grace. We are called to follow His example and love others as He has loved us. By accepting Jesus as our Savior, we are transformed by His grace and empowered to live a life that glorifies Him.

II. Knowing Jesus as Lord

Knowing Jesus as Lord is a critical aspect of our relationship with Him. To know Jesus as Lord means recognizing His authority in our lives and submitting to His will. It involves trusting His sovereignty and goodness, even in difficult circumstances. We are called to reflect His character and values in our thoughts, attitudes, and actions. This means living a life aligned with His teachings and seeking to honor Him in all that we do—knowing Jesus as Lord involves a daily surrender of our will to His and seeking to follow Him in obedience. When we choose to make Jesus the Lord of our lives, we are transformed by His power and become more like Him.

III. Knowing Jesus as Healer

Knowing Jesus as Healer is a powerful aspect of our relationship with Him. To know Jesus as Healer means having faith and trust in His ability to heal us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We can come to Him with our brokenness and pain, knowing He has the power to make us whole. Even when healing doesn’t come in the way we expect, we can trust He is working all things for our good. Knowing Jesus as Healer involves recognizing that He can bring beauty out of our brokenness and use our struggles to help others who are going through similar situations. Through His presence, we can find hope, comfort, and strength to face challenges. When we allow Jesus to heal us, we are transformed by His love and power, and our lives testify to His goodness.

IV. Knowing Jesus as a Friend

Jesus is the friend who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24). To know Jesus as a Friend means recognizing His deep love and care for us. He is always there to listen to us, comfort us, and guide us through life’s challenges. We can spend time with Him, talking to Him, and listening to Him through prayer, reading the Bible, and worship. Knowing Jesus as a Friend involves having someone who understands us completely and is always there for us, no matter what. He walked on this earth as a human and experienced many of the same struggles and temptations we face. He knows what it’s like to feel lonely, afraid, or misunderstood, and He is there to comfort and support us in those moments. When we know Jesus as Friend, we are transformed by His love and grace and experience the joy and peace of being in a close relationship with Him.

V. Knowing Jesus as High Priest and Mediator

As our High Priest, He continually intercedes for us before God, advocating for us and providing a way for us to confidently approach God’s throne of grace. He understands our weaknesses and struggles and is always there to offer mercy and grace when we need it. Knowing Jesus as High Priest and Mediator involves having access to the throne of grace through Him, where we can find forgiveness, healing, and restoration. When we put our faith in Jesus as our High Priest and Mediator, we are transformed by His love and power, and our lives become a living testimony to His grace and mercy.

VI. Knowing Jesus as KING of kings and LORD of lords

Knowing Jesus as our King and as KING of kings and LORD of lords is a crucial aspect of our relationship with Him. To know Jesus as King means surrendering our wills to His rule and reign. It involves recognizing His authority over all creation and living in a way that honors Him and seeks to advance His kingdom on earth. As KING of kings and LORD of lords, Jesus is the ultimate ruler and authority over everything. He has all power and dominion, and nothing is outside His control. When we submit our lives to Him as our King, we experience the fullness of His love, joy, and peace. Knowing Jesus as our King and as KING of kings and LORD of lords transforms every aspect of our lives, and we become agents of His grace and mercy in the world.

VII. Knowing Jesus as our Righteousness

Knowing Jesus as our righteousness is at the core of the Christian faith. Humans are all inherently sinful and fall short of God’s glory. However, by believing in Jesus and accepting Him as our Lord and Savior, we are justified by His righteousness. This means that through Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross, we can be made right with God and have eternal life. This concept of imputed righteousness allows us to stand blameless before God, not because of anything we have done but because of what Jesus has done for us. Knowing Jesus as our righteousness gives us peace and assurance that we are accepted by God, not based on our merit, but solely through our faith in Him.

VIII. Knowing Jesus as the Son of God

In addition to being our Lord, Healer, Friend, High Priest, and Alpha and Omega, Jesus is also the Son of God. He is the one who has come to save us from our sins and reconcile us with God. He is the one who has died for our sins and risen again so that we can be saved from the punishment of our sins and be reconciled with God.

When we accept Jesus as our savior, we must also accept Him as the Son of God. We must be willing to recognize that He is the one who has come to save us from our sins and reconcile us with God. We must be willing to put our faith in Him and trust that He will save us and make us whole. We must be willing to accept Him as the Son of God and be grateful for His sacrifice.

IX. Knowing Jesus as Emmanuel

In addition to being our Lord, Healer, Friend, High Priest, Alpha and Omega, and Son of God, Jesus is also our Emmanuel. He is the one who is with us always. He is the one who understands us and loves us unconditionally. He is the one who will never leave us nor forsake us.

When we accept Jesus as our savior, we must also accept Him as our Emmanuel. We must be willing to trust that He is with us always. We must be willing to open our hearts to Him and let Him in. We must be willing to recognize that Jesus is our Emmanuel and that He will never leave us nor forsake us.

X. Knowing Jesus as the Alpha and Omega

Knowing Jesus as the Alpha and Omega is a profound aspect of our relationship with Him. The Alpha and Omega refer to the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, signifying that Jesus is the beginning and the end of all things. To know Jesus as the Alpha and Omega is to understand that He is the eternal God, who was present at the world’s creation and will be there at the end of time. He is the source of all life and the purpose behind everything. When we put our faith in Jesus as the Alpha and Omega, we acknowledge that He is the one who gives meaning and purpose to our lives. Knowing Him in this way provides us with the assurance that He is in control of everything and that all things will ultimately work together for our good. It is a source of comfort and strength that we can hold on to, especially during challenging times.

Benefits of knowing Jesus

There are numerous benefits of knowing Jesus, both in this life and in the future. Here are some of the key benefits:

Conclusion

Knowledge of Jesus is the most valuable knowledge anyone can have. As you grow in your relationship with him, you’ll get to know him better daily. And as you know him, you can show others how he has changed your life and given you eternal life. It’s exciting to share the gospel and see people accept Jesus as their Savior!