Devotionary

Today we start on a new section of 1 John. For the next seven episodes, we are going to spend our time in 1 John, chapter two, verses 18-27. And this first episode is entitled, “Who Do You Say That I Am?” This was a question Jesus asked His disciples and it is still the most important question any man or woman has to answer. And ultimately, everyone WILL have to give an answer. And John wants us to realize that there is only one right answer. Jesus is the Christ. But what does that even mean? That is what we hope to answer as we unpack these 10 verses over the next seven episodes. Believing that Jesus was a man who actually lived and was crucified on a Roman cross is not the same thing as believing He was the Christ. Respecting Jesus as a great example of moral living and ethical teaching is not the same thing as recognizing Him as your Savior. Even admitting that He was the Son of God is not the same thing as confessing Him as your Lord. Knowing about Jesus is not enough. But trusting in Him is.