Level 2 is all about the Spiritual life.

(THE PICTURE ABOVE IS FROM THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE WHERE JESUS WAS LAID TO REST, AND ROSE AGAIN FROM AN EMPTY GRAVE)

Why did Jesus come to earth?

INTRODUCTION

JESUS OFTEN SAID HE WAS SENT TO EARTH AND CAME FROM HEAVEN-

WE CAN ASK THE QUESTION WHY AND WHAT DID GOD HAVE IN MIND FOR HIM TO DO, AS HE ONCE SAID THAT HE CAME TO FINISH GOD’S WORK. THIS SECTION WILL SUMMARISE 7 DIFFERENT REASONS THAT CAN BE FOUND IN THE GOSPELS, ALL OUT UNDER DIFFERENT HEADINGS WITH RELEVANT SCRIPTURES

There are seemingly many different reasons why Jesus came to Earth; however, when all the teachings of Jesus are taken into account, there should be a limited number of reasons when carefully examined. This could take many years of study, as in my case, and still have no definite answer.

However, when one seeks wisdom and revelation, and turns to the Holy Spirit for help, answers will come down in mysterious ways-

 A revelation which came in a dream at 4 am one morning,

In response to my search for clarity amongst many notes that were accumulated over a period of 12 years, as I was studying the life of Jesus Christ; the answer appeared as follows in a dream–

In my dream I saw a slot machine in which the wheels were turning around– and as each one stopped, 7 P`s appeared exactly as shown with the names as described. This dream revelation helped me to complete the picture I needed to put the parts of the puzzle together-as I looked, I clearly saw the description of each P as outlined below. So this teaching is the result of the answer to my prayer for edification and clarification.

There are 7 P`s as outlined below in Jesus mission to Earth

He Came To Reveal The Following

  1.  P1- Gods person, and his kingdom
  2. P2 -Gods plan for the world
  3. P3 -Gods purpose for the world
  4. P4 -Gods promises for the world/gifts  (peace, love and harmony)
  5. P5 -Gods prerequisites for believers obeying commands of Christ,
  6. P6 -Gods power for believers (Results of being filled with His spirit)
  7. P7 -Gods perils attached to sin and unbelief

Jesus came to earth to reveal the- 1/7

P1.   PERSON OF GOD-HIS NATURE

The following is a short list of the person of God as described by Jesus, His Son

Is an Eternal God  

“And this is eternal life that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. Jn. 17:3

Is a God with a Kingdom  

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.  Mt 6.33:

 Is a living God

Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”   Mt 16:16

Is the God of the impossible –

Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Mt.19:26

Is a loving God

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and.. your mind.’ Mt.22:37

Is God of the living

“He is not God of the dead, but the God of the living’.  Mk.12:27`

Is Creator –

Of all things- “for in those days there will be tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the                creation which God created until this time, nor ever shall be.                                                                  Mk.13:19

Is a Merciful God

-to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender                  mercy of our God     lk.17.1

Is worshipped by angels–

Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly hosts praising god

Is a God who heals

“Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you”   Lk.8:39

Is a Majestic God-

And they were all amazed at the majesty of God     Lk.9:43

Is Holy-

– So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. Lk.18:19

Is Spirit-

“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth”   Jn.4:24

Is a God of Glory

Jesus said to her, “……. You would see the glory of God?”   Jn.11:40

DISCIPLES MINISTRY-They had a different perspective of Jesus mission to Earth

 Is a vengeful God –

Let no one deceive you with empty words, because of these things the wrath of God comes       Eph.5:6

Is the receiver of our spirit-

As they stoned Stephen he was calling on God and saying, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”  Acts 7:59

Is a jealous God

Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God. And he was eaten by

worms and died.  Acts 12.23

Is a graceful -God

-Now when the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and     Barnabas who spoke to them persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.   Acts 13:43

GOD IS A CHANGER OF OUR CHARACTER

 God of patience

-The God of patience and comfort grant you to be like–minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus,   Ro 15:5

God of hope

God of hope fill you with joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in power of the Holy Spirit       Ro15:13

God of peace

Now the God of peace be with you   Rom. 15:33

These are just some of the characteristics of the Person of God, our Heavenly Father, as taught by Jesus.

Jesus came to earth to reveal the-    2/7

 P2.   PLAN OF GOD FOR MANKIND

To save the world

He sent His son, For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.    Jn. 3v17

To reconcile man with God

-and through him, to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross     Col. 1V20

For Jesus to lay down His life

“No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from my Father.      Jn. 10 v18

  To finish the work of the Father

-But I have a greater witness than John’s; for the works which the Father has given Me to finish. The very works that I do bear witness of Me, that the Father has sent Me. Jn. 5 v36

“And He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him.” Jn.8 v29

  To grant those who believe eternal life

For God so loved the world that he sent his son, so that whoever believed would not perish.    Jn.3.16

That Jesus would speak on behalf of God when He came to earth

For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.   Jn.12 v49

“His command is everlasting life- whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak.”   Jn.12 v50

To fulfill all law and prophecy

“Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.  Mt.5 v17

Then He said to them, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning  Me.”  Lk.24 v44

  To reveal the Father of Abraham

“If God was your father,” said Jesus, “you would love me, for I came from God and arrived here.  didn’t come on my own. He sent me.  Jn.8 v42

To tell us all things through Jesus-The woman said to Him, “I know that the Messiah is coming, and when He comes, He will tell us all things.”   Jn.4 v25

To choose uneducated people to continue with His message

“If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.    Jn.15 v19

PAULS VERSION

  To reveal the mystery and secrets of God

Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began    Ro.16:25

The wisdom of God is a mystery–but we speak, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages.1Co.2:7

He made known to us the mystery of His will,  -having, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself .   Eph.1:9

To make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery –from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ.   Eph.3:9

Jesus came to earth to reveal the-   3/7

P3    PURPOSE OF GOD IN SENDING JESUS

To make God known to man and reveal His Kingdom

I have made your very being known to them—Who you are and what you do—And continue to make it known      So that your love for me might be in them exactly as I am in them.  Jn.17v26

To preach the Kingdom of God in all Israel

But He said to them, “I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this                            purpose I have been sent.   Lk.4 v43

To destroy the works of the devil

He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God                was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.   1Jn.3 V8

To call sinners to repentance

When Jesus heard it, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who                  are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”    Mk.2v17

To proclaim forgiveness of sins through the name of Jesus

Repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.         Lk.24v47

To bring glory to God

My soul is troubled, what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour ‘But for this purpose I came                      Jn.12.27

“Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, saying, “I have both glorified it and will glorify            it again

To reveal Christ’s glory

“Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold                    My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.  Jn.17.22

To bring God`s Judgement

And Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that                those who see may be made blind.”   Jn. 9 V39

To walk in unity of the Spirit

“That they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in us–    Jn. 17 V21

“I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that  You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.   Jn. 17 V23

To finish God’s work

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.  Jn.4 v34

To show that God sent Him

Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God;            nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me.   Jn.4 v42

DISCIPLES VERSION

Being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death  Acts.2:23

I have appeared to you for this purpose, TO make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will yet reveal to you  Ac.26:16.

We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those are the called according to His purpose.     Rom.8:28

In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will  Eph.1:11

According to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord   Eph.3:11

Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His   own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began   2Ti.1:9

Jesus came to earth to reveal the-   4/7

P4    PROMISES OF GOD TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE

Promise of eternal life

“You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him.       Jn. 17 v2

“And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent     Jn.17 v 3

Promise of peace

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart                     be troubled, neither let it be afraid.  Jn.14.12

Promise Of Power To Do His Work

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater  works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.  Jn.14.13

Promise to do what we ask in Jesus name   

“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.                 Jn.15.7

In that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. Jn.16.23

Promise of a helper

The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you all things that I said to you Jn.14.26

When the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.   Jn.15.26

However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come  Jn.16.13          

Promise of the baptism of the Holy Spirit

“Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued                with power from on high.”      Lk.24.49

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask HimMt.7.11

 You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witness of Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”  Acts1.4

Promise of being acknowledged in God`s presence

Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.                 Mt.10.32

Promise of persecution

Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also.  Jn.15.20

Jesus came to earth to reveal the-   5/7

P5      PRE-REQUIREMENTS OF GOD TO ENTER HEAVEN

Must earnestly seek the Kingdom of God         

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.                    Mt.6.33

You must be born again

Jesus said, “You’re absolutely right. Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it’s not possible to see what I’m pointing to—to God’s kingdom.”    Jn.3.3

Jesus said, “You’re not listening. I say it again. Unless a person submits to this original creation—the ‘wind              hovering over the water’ creation, the invisible moving the visible, a baptism into a new life—it is not possible        to enter God’s kingdom.    Jn.3.5

“So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above, out of this world, so to speak     Jn.3.7

Must worship God through your spirit

“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”   Jn.4.24
Must follow Jesus   

“If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; where I am, My servant will be also   Jn.12.26

 Must enter the Kingdom through the narrow road of the cross

Enter by the narrow gate; wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destructionMt.7.13

Must love one another

This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.    Jn.15.12

“And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.     Jn.15.27

Must acknowledge you are spiritually dependant on God

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mt 5

Must mourn your own sinfulness and that of the world

4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Must be humble and not arrogant

5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Must constantly desire right standing before God

6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.

Must have a heart of compassion for the lost and sinners

7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

Must be desirous of the need for God to cleanse us from all unrighteousness

8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Must bring peace to a troubled world

9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Must be persecuted only for doing the things of God, and respond in kindness

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.

Must be a light to those in darkness and lead them out of darkness      Mt.5.16

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Must have a non legalistic right standing before God, be righteous       Mt.5.20

“For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees,  you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

Must not promote yourself    

Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have  no reward from your Father in heaven.   Mt.6.1

Must pray from the spirit     Mt.6.7

And when you pray, don’t use vain repetitions as the heathen do-they think that they will be heard for their many words

Must forgive one another    Mt.6.15

“But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Must not judge another- he is created in the image of God   Mt.7.1

“Judge not, that you be not judged.

  Must do the will of the Father to enter heaven   Mt.7.21

Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

Must control the tongue–

If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.James.1.26

Jesus came to earth to reveal the-   6/7

P6   POWER OF GOD AVAILABLE TO BELIEVERS

Jesus promised power to his disciples

-And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them          out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease.  Mt.1.1

He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure Diseases, and to have power to heal sicknesses Lk.9.1

He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over  unclean     spirits. Mk.6.7 

Not only power, but authority

Jesus answered and said to them, “You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God.    Mt.22.29

-Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy,       and nothing shall by any means hurt you. lk .10.19

Jesus himself had to have this power

Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out everywhere       Lk.4.14

On a certain day, as He was teaching, there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them    Lk.5.17

How did the disciples receive this power?

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in               Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth  Acts.1.8

What happened when they received it

With great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus     Acts.4.33

In mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem and round about to          Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.  Rom.15.19

And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,   1Cor.2.4

For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake.  1Th.1.5

The Kingdom of God is not about words but power   1Cor.4.20

WHAT ELSE IS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE POWER?

Faith- to receive

He touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith let it be to you.”  Mt.9.29

Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed,          you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and nothing will be impossible for you.      Mt.17.20.

He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction.”Mk.5.34

And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” Lk.17.5

Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.”  Lk.18.42

Believe  to receive

Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”    Mk.9.23

Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”  Mk.9.24

I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.        Mk.11.24

The gospel has power

I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes,            for the Jew first and also for the Greek.    Ro.1.16

Anything else?

 ....having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!     2Ti.3.5

What about us?

Your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God   1Co. 2:5.

These signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; and speak with new tongues;   Mk.16:17

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.  Jn.14.12-14

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.      Jn.15 V7

Jesus came to earth to reveal the-   7/7

P7    PERILS OF DISOBEDIENCE TO GOD

We were all sinners, destined for the eternal fires of hell

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not  perish but have eternal life.   Jn. 3.16

What do we have to do to avoid this terrible sentence

Unless you are born again – you will not see, or enter, the Kingdom of heaven      Jn. 3.3

If we have been born again, what then?

No-one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in him , he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God. 1JN.3V.9

-If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of  your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell  Mt.5.29

-I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.   Lk.13.3

Wait-there is even more-

“Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.  Mt.7.19

“But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars      shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”    Re.21.8

Is my behaviour important

“But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment.              And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire.     Mt.5.22

“For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”   Mt.12.37

How important are ‘works’-can they save us?

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—       Eph.2.8   For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.  Eph.2.9

We are saved for good works

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do   Eph.2.10

The son of man will come in the glory of His father with his angels, and then He will reward each according to his works.   Mt.16.27

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father in heaven.   Mt.5.16

ARE WORKS GOOD ENOUGH?

Not everyone that says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven.  Mt.7.21

Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name?-and in Your name have cast out devils? And in your name done many wonderful works?   And then will I say to them, I never knew you: depart from me, you workers of lawlessness. Mt.7.22

Does being ‘religious’ help?

(Possible definition- Going to church, reading the bible, praying out loud, fasting, tithing, singing etc)

“Serpents, brood of vipers! How can you escape the condemnation of hell?   Mt.23.33

If we continue to sin, what then?

“If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having  two hands, to go to hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched––Mk.9.43

For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell and delivered them into chains  of darkness, to be reserved for judgment;   2Pe.2.4

“Where -‘their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.’    Mk.9.44

“But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”Mt.8.12

Summary –Why did Jesus come to earth 

THINGS TO REMEMBER-

P1, P2 and P3-Person, Plan and Purpose of God

  1. Jesus was sent to earth on a mission, and clearly said so on many occasions
  2. God had a plan and purpose in doing so, to save mankind from hell, and bring them into His kingdom
  3. The Jews were originally the chosen race, but had not been able to stay the course
  4. That’s why Jesus said He came for the lost sheep of Israel
  5. He knew before time that they would not accept Him as the coming Messiah; only a few would do so
  6. God then had decided to enter into a second, and new covenant, with mankind
  7. This covenant was to be sealed in blood, as before, with the blood of Jesus
  8. This meant that Jesus had to carry out that plan, and proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God
  9. Not only to preach the good news, but to demonstrate the power of God by means of miracles
  10. At the same time, He confirmed His word by healing all who were sick and raising the dead
  11. There were 7 reasons embodied into Jesus arrival on earth, as we have seen in the start of this module
  12. God would not only reveal His Person and love for mankind, but His plan and purpose for sending Jesus

  P4 and P5-Promises and Pre requirements of God

  1. At the same time, Jesus would bring promises and pre-requirements for the citizenship of heaven
  2. Entry into the kingdom was not automatic; rather entry into hell was by default, as we see in Jn. 3.16
  3. The promises and benefits of being a kingdom subject are many, and vital to people on earth living in darkness
  4. Mankind had no role models, who were at best corrupt and deceitful
  5. Jesus entered into this world as the perfect role model, one who could inspire and give the world hope
  6. Not only hope, but peace and joy, in spite of our troubles Mt. 11.28
  7. Even more, He would send us a helper, His Holy Spirit, who would reside in us, and give us direction
  8. For this to happen, we would have to undergo a heart transplant-to acknowledge our sins and turn to God
  9. This involved a new way of living, and by true repentance and desire to turn over a new leaf
  10. If this was sincere in intent, we were assured that heaven would send down a shower and fill us with His spirit
  11. In this way we would be born again, made new in our spirit, and so qualify to enter heaven  Jn. 3v3

  P6-Power of God

24. This would only be the beginning, as we would now receive power by the Holy Spirit to overcome evil

25. We were automatically granted power to do the same things as Jesus did, and even greater  Jn.14.12

26. The only problem from that point on would be whether we ourselves would stay the course, not like the Jewish nation

27. Jesus said that only those who persevered till the end would be saved, so salvation was an ongoing ‘work’

P7-Perils of disobedience to God

28. Finally, we see that we could be in trouble again, and even worse, if we do not persevere

  1. Jesus gave us many parables to warn us, such as the parable of the 4 seeds; only the one that bore fruit would enter
  2. Jesus again said He was the vine, and we are only the branches; if we did not bear fruit we would be cut off
  3. Even our good ‘works ‘such as prophesy, miracles would not avail if we did not show His love to the world.  Mt. 7.21

Things to do

  1. Read the material in this module  thoroughly so as to familiarise yourself with Jesus mission on earth
  2. Practice carrying out bringing the kingdom of heaven to earth, as you understand it
  3. Endeavour to be more like Jesus every day, in increasing measure, as Peter tells us.   2 Pet.1.1-10
  4. This means consciously asking God every day to help you to do this, and forgive you when you miss the mark
  5. The model way of praying and communicating with God is the Our Father prayer, as in the next Chapter

Questions to ask yourself

  • How do you see the mission of Jesus?
  • Do you agree with the list given in the 7 sections above?
  • Does knowing Jesus mission inspire you to do as he asked?
  • Do you identify with Jesus calling for His disciples, to preach the gospel?
  • Do you identify with, and spread, the love of Jesus?
  • Do you experience God as a Judge, or Father?
  • Do you say that you will have eternal life and go to heaven when you die?
  • Do you say, and or, experience being ‘born again? “
  • Do you experience the power of God flowing through you when you pray?

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Discussions-Why did Jesus come to earth?

GETTING STARTED

  • Read the 7 P’s why Jesus came to earth, and what His mission was
  • Read the summary and clarify what Jesus mission was, and how it affects us
  • Jesus was sent on earth on a mission, and a close look at His statements will reveal there are 7 ‘P’s

READ THE FOLLOWING VERSES AND DISCUSS THE QUESTIONS

P1– Jesus came to show the person and character of God

God of the old testament was only made known through prophetic revelations to the prophets of old; nobody ever claimed to know God on a personal level, and what God was really like-Jesus said He knew God as His father, and was able to give insight to the nature and character of God from personal experience

  1. Jn4.24-does God have a body; if not, how can we then we worship Him

2.  Jn. 17.3-explain what Jesus meant about eternal life; how can we know God

  1. Mt.6.33–Where does God reside; and what is His title

P2- Jesus came to reveal the Plan of God for mankind

Jesus came to earth because God, His father, sent Him on a mission, to carry out His Fathers work on earth, to proclaim the good news of the kingdom and  to demonstrate His authority by doing miracles

  1. Jn. 5.36-Jesus came to complete the work of God; what was that
  2. Jn. 3.17-Jesus was sent by His Father to save the world; how was this accomplished
  3. Jn. 3.16-We were to be given a gift; how did that work

P3  Jesus came to reveal the purpose of God for mankind

Jesus was sent for a purpose by His Father, to finish His work on earth in order to bring glory to His Father;.             He was to carry out the will of His Father on earth, by establishing His kingdom on earth

  1. Lk. 4.43-Jesus said He came for a purpose- why did He have to do this
  2. Jn. 12.27-Jesus also Had another purpose- why did Jesus have to suffer
  3. Jn. 9.39-Jesus said he came to make blind those who see- explain what He meant, and why He did it            

P4  Jesus came to reveal the Promises of God

Jesus brought good news to earth for all who believed in Him and His message-and that there would be benefits and rewards, even power to perform miracles like He did-all this to His Father’s glory

10.  Jn. 5:24  “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life; God’s gift is freely available to all, do we have to ‘earn’ it

  1. Lk. 24.49-The promise of the Father was to give us a gift; how did His disciples get it

P5  Jesus came to reveal pre-requirements to enter into heaven

When Jesus entered the earth by God’s Holy Spirit, there was one thing necessary to re- enter the Kingdom of God, which applies to every person wishing to enter- we would never see or enter heaven without this singular requirement. Jesus told Nicodemus He was going back, but Nicodemus would not go where He was going.

  1. Mt. 6.33-We are told to look for something; describe what it is and how to obtain it
  2. Jn. 3.3-Unless we are born again, we are told we would not see heaven; what does it mean
  3. Mt. 7.13-there is a narrow gate leading to heaven that we are to find; where is it

P6  Jesus came to reveal the power available to all believers

Jesus knew we would be powerless to get to heaven on our own, and also not be able to withstand the attacks and wiles of the devil and his workers; so we were given power by the Holy Spirit to overcome the works of darkness, and demonstrate this with authority, with physical healings and deliverance in answer to our prayers.

  1. Jn. 14.12-14-If we believe in Jesus then we will receive power; how do we receive it
  2. Mt. 10.1-The disciples were given power to do miracles; how does one apply this power, and when
  3. Acts 1.8-What role does the Holy spirit play in a believers life; why is this necessary if we are good peopl

P7  Jesus came to reveal the perils of disobedience

Jesus tells us that whoever believes (and does what He says by keeping His commandments) will not perish but enter heaven and thereby live eternally in heaven, not in hell which is eternal death.

  1. Jn. 3.16 God’s mission statement is well known; why we were perishing, and how do we avoid this
  2. Mt. 7.21-good works are not enough to enter heaven; what is really needed

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I trust that you found these questions challenging, which is the main intention. If one desires to be a follower of Jesus Christ, then we need to know what He requires of us, and that these requirements actually come from God Himself. So if you wish to follow in Jesus footsteps and go to heaven one day, it is obvious we need to know as much as we can for the life of eternity we will spend somewhere when we leave our body.

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