I DO NOT EVEN JUDGE MYSELF — A CALL TO LIVE BY GRACE, NOT SELF-CONDEMNATION
In your walk with God, there comes a season where He calls you to take your eyes off yourself and fix them entirely on Him. This is especially important if you desire to grow and serve Him effectively. Too much inward focus — particularly on your past sins, weaknesses, or perceived failures — can hinder your spiritual progress.
This is something I personally struggled with in the early days of my salvation, and many believers still do. You sincerely want to please God, yet you often feel like you’re falling short. You repent, but then you doubt if God has really forgiven you. You feel unworthy, unclean, and disqualified from being used by Him. That constant inner voice says, “God is done with you. He can’t use someone like you.”
The Apostle Paul addressed this very struggle — not with self-help, but with divine revelation. He wrote:
This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me.
1 Corinthians 4:1–4, ESV
Paul understood something profound: our sense of guilt or innocence is not the ultimate standard — God’s judgment is. Even if your conscience is clear, that alone doesn’t make you righteous before God. And likewise, if your heart condemns you, that doesn’t mean God has rejected you.
For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.
1 John 3:20, NKJV
Paul didn’t let other people’s opinions or even his own self-evaluation determine his standing with God. His confidence was not in his ability to live perfectly, but in the grace of God given through Christ.
Grace Over Guilt
This principle reflects the heart of the gospel: We are justified by faith, not by works (Romans 5:1). Our righteousness is not based on personal perfection, but on Christ’s finished work on the cross:
God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21, NIV
When you are in Christ and walking in repentance and faith, there is no condemnation:
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
Romans 8:1, NKJV
But take note: this promise is not a license to continue in deliberate sin. Paul warned about this too:
Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it?
Romans 6:1–2, NKJV
Don’t Excuse Sin, But Don’t Live in Shame
If you are deliberately living in sin — especially in ongoing sexual immorality, which Scripture names specifically (Galatians 5:19–21; Hebrews 13:4) — then you are not walking in the light. This is no longer a matter of weakness; it is willful disobedience. The Bible is clear:
For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment…
Hebrews 10:26–27, ESV
If that is your case, repentance is urgent and necessary. But if you are walking in Christ — truly desiring to live righteously, resisting temptation, and relying on the Holy Spirit — then reject the inner voice of false guilt.
That voice might say, “You’re not good enough. You’ve failed too many times. God is finished with you.” When those thoughts come, test them: Has God actually said that? If not, then why believe them?
Fix Your Eyes on Jesus
Instead of dwelling on your flaws or listening to condemning voices — whether from others or from within — look to Jesus. He is the One who called you. He is the One who justifies you. He is the One who has given you gifts for service.
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith…
Hebrews 12:2, NIV
If you’ve made a mistake, correct it and move on. Learn from it, but don’t stay stuck in shame. Repentance is meant to lead you forward, not backward.
Keep walking in the grace of Christ. Keep using your God-given gifts. Don’t let anyone’s opinion — not even your own — stop you from fulfilling your purpose.
Even if someone reminds you of your past and says, “God can’t use someone like you,” ask them this: “Did God tell you that? Because He hasn’t told me.”
Don’t accept any curse or negative word that contradicts God’s calling on your life. Keep your eyes on Christ, and continue your journey of faith.
Shalom. Stay in grace, not in guilt. Serve boldly, not in fear. You are His.
Does a Person Become Sinless After Death?
This is a common and important question in Christian theology:
Does physical death automatically free a person from sin?
Some people base their assumption on Romans 6:7, which says:
For he who has died has been freed from sin.
(Romans 6:7, NKJV)
At first glance, this might seem to suggest that once a person dies, they are no longer accountable for sin. But is that what Scripture really teaches?
1. What Did Jesus Say?
To properly understand this, we must begin with the words of Jesus Himself.
John 8:21, 24
Then Jesus said to them again, ‘I am going away, and you will seek Me, and will die in your sin. Where I go you cannot come.
…if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.
Jesus was warning the religious leaders—those who refused to believe in Him—that if they did not repent and accept Him as the Messiah, they would die in their sins. In other words, death does not cleanse sin. If a person dies without faith in Christ, their sins remain with them, and they will face eternal judgment.
This aligns with what the writer of Hebrews said:
Hebrews 9:27
And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.
There is no second chance after death. The state of a person’s soul at the time of death determines their eternal destiny.
2. Sin Follows the Unrepentant into Judgment
1 Timothy 5:24
Some men’s sins are clearly evident, preceding them to judgment, but those of some men follow later.
This verse affirms that not all sin is judged immediately, but nothing is hidden from God. For the unrepentant, their sins follow them into the afterlife and are exposed on the Day of Judgment.
Ecclesiastes 12:14
For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.
3. What Does Romans 6:7 Really Mean?
Let’s now return to Romans 6:7. In context, Paul is not talking about physical death. He’s speaking about spiritual death—dying to sin through faith in Jesus Christ.
Here’s the full passage:
Romans 6:6–8
Knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.
For he who has died has been freed from sin.
Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him.
This spiritual death takes place at the moment of saving faith, when the believer is united with Christ in His death and resurrection. This union is symbolized and sealed through baptism:
Romans 6:3–4
Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?
Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
This is why the “death” mentioned in Romans 6:7 refers to the death of the old sinful nature, not physical death. When we die to sin and live by the Spirit, we are declared righteous (justified) and freed from the penalty of sin.
4. Only Those in Christ Are Free from Condemnation
Freedom from sin is not automatic at death—it is the result of being in Christ. Paul makes this clear:
Romans 8:1–2
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
To be “in Christ” means to have surrendered one’s life to Him—through faith, repentance, and spiritual rebirth.
John 3:5
Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
Only those who have this new birth will stand justified before God.
5. The Final Judgment Awaits All
While the righteous enter into eternal life, those who die in their sins will be judged according to their works.
Revelation 20:12–15
And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened… And the dead were judged according to their works… And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.
Conclusion:
No, a person does not become sinless simply because they died.
Sin is only removed through the atoning death of Jesus Christ and by being spiritually united with Him through faith, repentance, and baptism. Those who die in Christ are free from sin and judgment. Those who die in their sins will face God’s righteous judgment.
Let us not wait until it’s too late. As Scripture says:
2 Corinthians 6:2
Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
Maranatha – The Lord is coming. Prepare your heart.
THE TRUMPET WILL SOUND – ARE YOU READY?
Every day that passes brings us one step closer to the greatest event the world will ever witness—the glorious return of our Lord Jesus Christ. It will be the day when the trumpet of God sounds, calling His saints home. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone will hear it. Only the righteous—those truly in Christ—will hear and respond to the sound of that heavenly call. The wicked and unbelieving will remain oblivious.
Jesus Himself described this moment in John 5:28-29 (NKJV):
Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.
This moment could happen at any time—morning, evening, or even in the dead of night. If you are a born-again believer walking in holiness, you will hear a joyful, powerful voice, joined with the trumpet of God. The dead in Christ will hear it too. From the graves, they will rise, clothed in incorruption and immortality (1 Corinthians 15:52-53). And you will see them.
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
1 Corinthians 15:52, NKJV
Suddenly, the skies will open, revealing a great multitude of angels coming with the Lord Jesus in glory. At that same moment, believers who are alive will be transformed—our mortal, weak, corruptible bodies will be changed into glorious, eternal bodies, fit for heaven.
Then, we will be caught up (Greek: harpazo, meaning “to snatch away quickly”) to meet the Lord in the air. This is what Scripture calls the Rapture, described beautifully in 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 (NKJV):
For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.
Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.
This will be the beginning of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, foretold in Revelation 19:7-9, where Jesus receives His Bride—the Church—for whom He laid down His life.
Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready… Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!
Revelation 19:7, 9
THE TIME IS SHORT — THE SIGNS ARE CLEAR
You might think the return of Christ is far off. But Jesus rebuked people in His day for not discerning the signs of the times (Matthew 16:3). And today, all the signs He gave are unfolding before our eyes.
Consider:
Plagues and pandemics: Jesus said,
And there will be… pestilences…
Luke 21:11
We saw this vividly with COVID-19.
Increased lawlessness and moral decline:
Because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.
Matthew 24:12
The rebirth of Israel, the “fig tree” budding (see Matthew 24:32-34)—this occurred in 1948 and marks a key prophetic timeline for the last generation.
The global spread of the Gospel:
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.
Matthew 24:14
These are not random events. They are prophetic mile markers. We are in the last of the last days.
GOD SAVES THE FEW, NOT THE MAJORITY
Many Christians today wrongly assume that because the world is full of sin, God will not bring judgment. But Scripture shows that God has always saved a remnant, not the majority.
Jesus warned us:
But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.
Matthew 24:37, NKJV
In Noah’s time, only eight souls were saved from judgment while the rest of the world perished (2 Peter 2:5). In Lot’s time, only three people escaped Sodom before fire rained down from heaven (Genesis 19:24-26).
Before the flood, Enoch was the only man raptured because he pleased God (Genesis 5:24, Hebrews 11:5). If that pattern holds, only those who truly walk with God will hear the trumpet. Even if it’s a small group, they alone will be caught up. The rest of the world will be confused, shocked, and left behind.
Some will assume people were kidnapped. Others will think they fled or disappeared under strange circumstances. But they won’t realize that these people are now with Christ, enjoying eternal joy in heaven. Those left behind will face the Great Tribulation—a time of suffering and deception under the Antichrist, described in Matthew 24:21-22 and Revelation 13.
ARE YOU READY?
Dear reader, ask yourself honestly: if Jesus returned today, would you be ready? After all the gospel messages you’ve heard and all the signs you’ve seen, what excuse will you offer?
God is loving and full of mercy (Psalm 103:8), but He is also holy and just (Hebrews 12:29). He has made a way of salvation through His Son—but it must be received by faith and with repentance.
THE WAY TO SALVATION
If you are not yet born again, now is your time. Jesus said:
Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3:3, NKJV
Salvation is a free gift, but it must be accepted. You must:
1. Repent — Turn from sin completely (Acts 3:19).
2. Believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior of the world (John 14:6, Romans 10:9–10).
3. Be baptized in water in the name of Jesus for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38).
4. Live a new life, led by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:14).
A PRAYER OF SALVATION
If you’re ready to begin your walk with Jesus, pray this prayer sincerely:
Heavenly Father,
I come before You acknowledging that I am a sinner. I have broken Your laws and lived my own way. I deserve judgment, but I believe that Jesus Christ died for my sins and rose again for my salvation.
Today, I repent of all my sins. I turn away from my old life and I surrender to You.
I confess with my mouth that Jesus is Lord, and I believe in my heart that You raised Him from the dead.
Wash me with the blood of Jesus. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Make me a new creation from this day forward.
Thank You for saving me and accepting me as Your child.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
- If you prayed that prayer and meant it, you’ve begun a new life in Christ. Now:
- Find a Bible-believing, Spirit-filled church where you can grow in faith.
- Be baptized by full immersion in water in the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-4).
- Read the Bible daily, starting with the Gospels (Matthew–John).
- Pray regularly, and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you.
- Separate from sin and anything that draws you away from God.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17,
Jesus is coming soon. Be ready.
A TRUE FRIEND
Who Is a True Friend?
At some point in our lives, we’ve all experienced friendship. Some friends come into our lives because we share similar personalities or interests. Others become close to us through specific situations—school, work, business, or shared spiritual experiences.
Some friendships last through time and distance. Even when circumstances change—whether financially or socially—true friends remain. But others fade quickly, breaking off when life takes a different direction. These are situational friends—seasonal companions.
But regardless of the type of friendship, the question remains:
How can you recognize a true friend
A True Friend Is Willing to Die for You
Imagine you’re in critical condition—both kidneys have failed, and your only chance to survive is to receive a kidney transplant. Suddenly, a friend—someone not even related to you—comes forward and offers both of their kidneys, knowing it will cost them their life. You hesitate, but they insist, and they go through with it. You live; they die.
That’s not just friendship—that’s sacrificial love.
But the reality is, in this world, no one would willingly give their life in that way, especially for someone who doesn’t deserve it.
Yet, someone already has.
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.
John 15:13 (NKJV)
That someone is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He didn’t just die for good people or those who loved Him. He died for sinners—His enemies.
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8 (NKJV)
Unlike human friendships, which are often conditional, Jesus’ love is unconditional and redemptive. He saw our helpless, sinful state and chose to give His life so we could live eternally. His death on the cross was the ultimate act of love, mercy, and justice—He took our place under the wrath of God.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23 (NKJV)
Jesus is not just a true friend—He is the only friend who could save your soul.
The Friend Who Sticks Closer Than a Brother
The Bible acknowledges that not all friendships are equal. Some friends may abandon you in difficult times, but Jesus never will.
A man who has friends must himself be friendly,
But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24 (NKJV)
This “friend who sticks closer than a brother” is Jesus Christ—Emmanuel, “God with us” (Matthew 1:23). He not only walks with us in this life but also secures our eternity with Him in glory.
How Do You Become a Friend of Jesus?
Jesus said:
You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.
John 15:14 (NKJV)
Friendship with Jesus begins with obedience. This is not legalism—it’s relational obedience flowing from love and trust. You must respond to His call:
1. Repent – Turn away from your sins and turn to God.
Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out…
Acts 3:19 (NKJV)
2. Believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior – Confess Him with your mouth and believe in your heart.
That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9 (NKJV)
3. Be Baptized by Immersion – As an act of faith and obedience.
Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38 (NKJV)
4. Receive the Holy Spirit – Who empowers you to live a new life.
Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.
Romans 8:9 (NKJV)
When you do this, you enter into a covenant friendship with Christ—not based on religion, but on transformation. You are adopted as a child of God.
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.
John 1:12 (NKJV)
A Prayer of Sincere Repentance
If you’re ready to become a friend of Jesus and receive eternal life, you can pray this prayer sincerely and from your heart:
Heavenly Father,
I come to You today, fully aware that I am a sinner. I have broken Your commandments, and I deserve Your judgment. But I also believe that You are a merciful and loving God. I believe that You sent Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for my sins, and that He rose from the dead.
Today, I repent of all my sins. I turn away from the life I’ve lived and surrender to You completely. Wash me with the blood of Jesus. Make me a new creation.
I confess Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and help me to live a life that pleases You. From today forward, I belong to You.
Thank You, Lord Jesus, for receiving me, forgiving me, and calling me Your friend.
Amen.
Next Steps in Your New Life
- If you’ve prayed that prayer with faith, now walk in obedience:
- Leave behind sinful practices and pursue righteousness.
- Get baptized by immersion, as Scripture teaches (Romans 6:4).
- Join a Bible-believing church, where you can grow in God’s Word and fellowship with other believers.
- Read the Bible daily and seek a deeper relationship with Jesus.
Remember, salvation is not the end—it’s the beginning of a beautiful, eternal friendship with the Lord.
Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:6 (NKJV)
May the Lord bless you, guide you, and keep you in His grace. Welcome to the family of God!
HIS FACE WAS MARRED MORE THAN ANY MAN
The salvation we’ve received as a free gift came at a tremendous cost. It’s easy to take it lightly when we didn’t have to pay for it, but let’s not forget: the One who gave it paid the highest price imaginable. Salvation wasn’t accomplished by Christ simply staying in heaven and saying, “Believe in Me.” That would have violated divine justice. God is holy, and the penalty for sin had to be paid fully.
Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins.
(Hebrews 9:22, ESV)
For God to remain just and still justify sinners, someone had to stand in our place—a substitute who was both fully human to represent us, and fully divine to be sinless and satisfy God’s justice.
So Jesus, the eternal Son of God, emptied Himself of His divine privileges (Philippians 2:6–8), clothed Himself in human flesh, and entered the world through the womb of a woman. He was not born in a palace but in a stable. He did not live in comfort but in poverty. He faced rejection, hunger, fatigue, temptation, sorrow, and betrayal.
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.
(Hebrews 4:15, NKJV)
And yet, He lived 33 sinless years—a spotless Lamb, fulfilling the Law completely, which we could never do. This qualified Him to become the perfect atoning sacrifice for mankind.
But it didn’t stop with His life—it had to culminate in His death. The full wrath of God against sin had to be poured out. He had to go to the cross. And there, the sin of the whole world—past, present, and future—was laid upon Him.
He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
(2 Corinthians 5:21, NKJV)
His suffering wasn’t only spiritual, but also physical. Many people imagine the cross as just another Roman execution. But Scripture makes it clear: what Jesus endured was far beyond anything ever seen before. His body was so brutally beaten that He was hardly recognizable as human.
Just as many were astonished at you,
So His visage was marred more than any man,
And His form more than the sons of men.
(Isaiah 52:14, NKJV)
Can you imagine what that means? Take a moment—10 or 15 minutes—and reflect on this: How could someone’s appearance be more disfigured than any human who has ever lived? It means the beatings, scourging, the crown of thorns, and the crucifixion tore His body to such an extent that He resembled a slaughtered animal more than a man.
Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows;
Yet we esteemed Him stricken,
Smitten by God, and afflicted.
But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed.
(Isaiah 53:4–5, NKJV)
These weren’t ordinary wounds. These were substitutionary wounds. He was not suffering for His own sins—He had none. He was suffering for yours and mine.
Without this suffering, there would be no healing of our souls, no access to the Father, and no eternal life. His broken body and spilled blood became the bridge between sinful man and a holy God.
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God.
(1 Peter 3:18, NKJV)
So now, what will you say if you ignore this great salvation? If you die in your sins—despite this free gift placed before you—how will you escape judgment?
How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?
(Hebrews 2:3, NKJV)
Today, salvation is available to you without cost—but don’t be mistaken: it is not cheap. It cost Jesus His life. That’s why Scripture warns us not to wait.
Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
(2 Corinthians 6:2, NKJV)
Don’t wait until the door of grace is shut. That day will come. And when it does, the only thing left for the unrepentant sinner is judgment and eternal separation from God (Hebrews 10:26–27). But if you repent today and surrender your life to Christ, you will not only receive the promise of heaven, but His blood—so precious—will begin to speak mercy, healing, and favor over your life right now.
The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
(1 John 1:7, NKJV)
So if you haven’t yet turned to Christ, don’t delay. Repent today. Believe in Him as your Savior and Lord. He is not only the Judge of all the earth—He is the dearest Friend you could ever have. The One who laid down His life for you.
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.
(John 15:13, NKJV)
May His name be blessed forever. Amen.
Why Is Jesus Christ Called the Son of God, Son of David, and Son of Adam?
Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
In Scripture, Jesus is given three remarkable titles:
- Son of God
- Son of David
- Son of Adam
Each of these titles holds deep significance and reveals important aspects of who Jesus is, what He came to accomplish, and His place in God’s redemptive plan. Let’s take a closer look at each one.
1. Jesus as the Son of God: The Heir of All Things
The title “Son of God” is more than a name; it signifies inheritance—specifically, Jesus inherits all authority, power, and glory from the Father. In biblical times, the title “son” referred to the heir, the one who would take over the father’s estate. Jesus, as the Son of God, is the heir to everything that belongs to the Father. This inheritance includes God’s majesty, His kingdom, His rule, and ultimately, the power to redeem and restore humanity.
Hebrews 1:2-3 tells us: “But in these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being, sustaining all things by His powerful word.”
Because Jesus is the Son of God, He is the rightful heir to all creation. Everything that belongs to God has been given to Him. This is why, in Matthew 28:18, Jesus boldly declares, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”
Jesus is not merely a messenger of God—He is the full revelation of God Himself, the one through whom the entire universe was made and the one who sustains it.
2. Jesus as the Son of David: The Fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant
The second title, “Son of David,” connects Jesus to David, Israel’s greatest king, and to the covenant God made with him. God promised David that his descendants would rule forever, and through this promise, He established an everlasting throne for the Messiah, who would come from David’s lineage.
Jesus is the fulfillment of that promise. The Son of David isn’t just a descendant of David; He is the long-awaited King who will reign eternally. Jesus doesn’t just claim the title as a mere heir; He is the ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic promise, the King who will rule with justice and peace over all nations.
In Matthew 1:1-17, the genealogy of Jesus shows that He is the direct descendant of David, confirming that He has the right to sit on David’s throne. But His kingship is not limited to Israel; it is a universal reign that will extend to the entire world, ultimately establishing a new Jerusalem (Revelation 21), the eternal dwelling place of God and His people.
Jesus’ royal heritage isn’t just a connection to the past—it’s a promise for the future. He is the King of Kings, and His kingdom will never end.
3. Jesus as the Son of Adam: The Redeemer of Humanity’s Lost Inheritance
The third title, “Son of Adam,” is deeply tied to Jesus’ role as the Redeemer of mankind. Adam, the first human, was given dominion over the earth and entrusted with the responsibility to rule and multiply. However, when Adam sinned, he lost his inheritance—his dominion over the earth—and subjected all of humanity to sin, death, and separation from God.
For humanity to reclaim what was lost, a second Adam was needed—someone who would restore the authority that Adam forfeited. Jesus, as the second Adam, came to redeem that lost inheritance and take back the dominion over the earth that Adam had surrendered.
1 Corinthians 15:45 highlights this: “So it is written, ‘The first man Adam became a living being; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit.’”
Jesus, the last Adam, not only came to fulfill God’s original intention for humanity but also to restore what was lost in the fall. He is the perfect man, fully human, who perfectly obeyed God where Adam failed.
As the Son of Adam, Jesus didn’t just represent humanity—He redeemed humanity, offering the chance for all who believe in Him to be restored to their original purpose: to rule with God in His eternal kingdom. Jesus is the one who reverses the curse of the fall and brings us back into fellowship with God.
In Matthew 11:27, Jesus says, “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.”
Through Jesus, we see God’s original plan for humanity restored. As the Son of Adam, Jesus reclaims the dominion and authority that Adam lost, offering new life to all who are in Him.
Jesus: The Alpha and Omega
Jesus is the beginning and the end—the Alpha and the Omega. He is the perfect image of God and the perfect man. As the Son of God, He is the heir of all that belongs to God. As the Son of David, He is the promised King who will reign forever. And as the Son of Adam, He is the Redeemer who restores humanity’s lost inheritance.
Jesus is not just a historical figure; He is the center of all things—the Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer of the universe. If you have not yet believed in Him, now is the time to come to Him. He is the only way to the Father and the only hope for eternal life.
As Revelation 22:13 reminds us, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
May the Lord bless you as you continue to discover more of who Jesus is and the incredible work He has done for us.
