1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (NKJV)

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (NKJV)

18For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”

20Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 22For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, 24but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

The Names and Titles of the Lord Jesus ChristLesson 4 | THE PERSON OF JESUS CHRIST


LORD = a title of honor; according to the following Scriptures, we are subject to Him: 1 Corinthians 7:23 1 Peter 1:18-19 Romans 6:22


LORDJESUS = the Greek word Joshua,

meaning Savior – Matt. 1:21Our Savior, Jesus Christ, was God’s

Lamb – John 1:29; Isaiah 53:7


LORDJESUSCHRIST = means “Anointed One;”

The name “Messiah” is the official title of our Savior – John 1:41

The I AM Statements / Declarations of ChristLesson 4 | THE PERSON OF JESUS CHRIST


I am gentle and humble in heart – Matt. 11:29

I am the Son of God – Matt. 27:43 I am with you always – Matt. 28:20 I am the bread of life – John 6:35 I am the light of the world – John 8:12 I am not of this world – John 8:23 I am the door – John 10:9 I am the good shepherd – John 10:14


I am the resurrection and the life – John 11:25

I am the way, the truth, and the life – John 14:6

I am the vine – John 15:5 I am a king – John 18:37 I am the Alpha and the Omega (Almighty) –

Rev. 1:8; 21:6 I am the First and the Last, the living one,

alive forever – Rev. 1:17-18


I am He who searches the minds and hearts – Rev. 2:23

I am coming quickly – Rev. 3:11 I am the root and offspring of David,

the bright and morning star – Rev. 22:16

I AM – John 8:58

Some Additional Points about the Incarnation of Christ

Lesson 4 | THE PERSON OF JESUS CHRIST



Christ never ceased being deity –Colossians 2:9

Christ added humanity to His deity – Matthew 17:1-8 ~


Christ voluntarily emptied Himself of the ability to exercise some of His divine attributes: His glory – John 17:5 His independent authority – Philippians

2:7 The open display of His divine attributes

– Matthew 24:36 His eternal riches – 2 Corinthians 8:9 His face-to-face relationship with the

Father – Matthew 27:46




Christ had to be man, in order to be able to die in man’s place – Matthew 20:28

Christ had to be God, to be the perfect sacrifice – Romans 3:23; 1 Cor. 15:45-48

I. The God Who Became ManJesus Christ came into the world in human flesh. He voluntarily set aside the independent use of His divine attributes and took on the form of a man. He was fully human, a man in every way, except that He was without sin. This is referred to as the “incarnation.”

A. What does Philippians 2:6 say about Jesus before He became a man?


I. The God Who Became ManJesus Christ came into the world in human flesh. He voluntarily set aside the independent use of His divine attributes and took on the form of a man. He was fully human, a man in every way, except that He was without sin. This is referred to as the “incarnation.”

A. What does Philippians 2:6 say about Jesus before He became a man?


Although Christ existed in the form of God (as part of the Godhead), He did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, or held onto at all cost.

I. The God Who Became ManB. According to Philippians 2:7, what did Jesus do?


I. The God Who Became ManB. According to Philippians 2:7, what did Jesus do?


He poured Himself out (“emptied Himself” into the form of a human being (like man); and not just any human being, but into the form of a servant

I. The God Who Became ManC. Jesus was fully human

1. Describe Jesus’ human growth and development as a youth (Luke 2:40, 52)



1. Describe Jesus’ human growth and development as a youth (Luke 2:40, 52)


He grew mentally (“in wisdom”)He grew physically (“[in] stature”)He grew spiritually (“in favor with God”)He grew socially (“[in favor with] men”)


2. What was Jesus’ response when He was tired (Mark 4:38)?



2. What was Jesus’ response when He was tired (Mark 4:38)?


He slept!!


3. What was Jesus’ response to lack of food (Luke 4:2)?



3. What was Jesus’ response to lack of food (Luke 4:2)?


He became hungry


4. How did Jesus feel after a journey (Luke 4:6)?



4. How did Jesus feel after a journey (Luke 4:6)?


He became weary


5. How did Jesus react when He was grieved (John 11:35)?



5. How did Jesus react when He was grieved (John 11:35)?


He wept


6. What did Jesus say about Himself (Luke 24:39)?



6. What did Jesus say about Himself (Luke 24:39)?


You can see Me, My hands and feetYou can touch MeBecause a spirit does have flesh and bones like I have

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (NKJV)

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