Christ – The True Reflection of God

Christ – The True Reflection of God
Text: John 5:39, Hebrews 1:1–3

“You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me” (John 5:39).
The Bible is not primarily about rules, protection, or even prosperity; it is about Christ. Once a person encounters Him, everything else flows from there.

As Charles Spurgeon said, “From any text of Scripture, there is a road that leads to Christ.”

 If we want to know God clearly His heart, His character, His response to us we look at Jesus.

1. Christ Reveals God Without Confusion

• Many people have distorted views of God, shaped by culture, tradition, or partial readings of Scripture.
  
• In Christ, God removes all doubt.
  
• Hebrews 1:3 (NIV):“The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being.”
  
  • Whatever we see in Christ is God.
    
  • Whatever is absent in Christ is not God.

2. God’s True Character in Christ

1. Consistent Goodness
   
   • James 1:17: Every good and perfect gift comes from above.
     
   • God does not change; He is always good.
     
2. Life-Giving, Not Death-Dealing
   
   • John 10:10: The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy; Christ came to give abundant life.
     
   • Death, oppression, and destruction are works of the enemy, not God.
     
3. Compassion and Mercy
   
   • The woman caught in adultery (John 8): Jesus did not condemn her.
     
   • Romans 8:1: There is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.
     
4. Generosity in Provision
   
   • Feeding the 5,000: Christ provided more than enough.
     
   • God’s nature is abundance He provides beyond measure.
     
5. Healing for All
   
   • Jesus healed everyone who came to Him, without condition.
     
   • His ministry shows God’s will is always to heal and restore.
     
6. Nearness in Every Situation
   
   • Lazarus (John 11): Even when it seemed too late, Jesus showed that God is never late.
     
   • No barrier – time, distance, or death – can separate us from His love.
     

3. Practical Implications

• When you doubt God’s love, look at Christ’s compassion.
  
• When you question God’s provision, remember Christ’s abundant miracles.
  
• When storms arise, see how Christ kept His disciples safe.
  
• When guilt weighs you down, hear Christ’s words: “Neither do I condemn you.”
  
• When you think it’s too late, remember Lazarus -God is never too late.
  

Conclusion

Christ is the exact reflection of God.
To know who God is, how He feels about you, and how He responds –look at Jesus.

• In Christ, we see God’s love.
  
• In Christ, we see God’s goodness.
  
• In Christ, we see God’s compassion.
  
• In Christ, we see God’s generosity.
  
• In Christ, we see God’s power over sin, sickness, and death.
  
• Key Takeaway:
    If it’s in Christ, it is God.
    If it is not in Christ, it is not God.