Who is Jesus?
This is the most important question we can ask: Who is Jesus? If you have ever asked this question to yourself, here is how The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod would answer that question. In a world in which information is readily available and opinions abound, this fundamental question stands above all other inquiries and considerations. The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod believes Jesus is exactly who He said He is. Along with the ancient Church, we confess that Jesus is true God and true man in one person. He is the Son of God who was crucified and raised from the dead for the salvation of all who trust in Him. Christ is not Jesus’s last name but identifies Him as the
Messiah (Christ is the Greek translation of Messiah), the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises that God saves His people. This fulfillment and salvation happened in history in real time and in a real place (first century AD in Israel) through a fleshand-blood person named Jesus. The Bible is the true and trustworthy Word of God that records God’s love for the world through His Son Jesus. The miracles recorded in the Gospels and the teachings of Jesus are true and accurate. Jesus physically died on a cross and physically rose from the dead in three days. He physically ascended into heaven, and the
Church awaits His second coming when He will judge all people. Those who trust in Jesus as their Savior will rise to eternal life in heaven. Those who deny Jesus and live in their sin will be cast out of His presence to hell.
Take the time to know the Lord Our Savior better through prayer and worship. We look forward to seeing you in worship on Sunday. Blessings on your week.
Firmly in His GripPastor Timothy Homan
(Pastor Tim Homan serves both Grace Lutheran and Mammoth Lakes Lutheran churches. Grace Lutheran Church is located at 711 N. Fowler St. Bishop. Sunday services are at 10:45 a.m. Mammoth Lakes Lutheran Church is located at 379 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth. Sunday service us at 8:45 a.m. For more information, call (760) 872-9791)