Who is Jesus? And why do Christians make such a big deal of him? Charles Hodge provides a stirring answer in his Systematic Theology. Why do Christians make such a big deal of Jesus? Here’s why…
All divine names and titles are applied to Him. He is called God, the mighty God, the great God, God over all; Jehovah; Lord; the Lord of lords and the King of kings.
All divine attributes are ascribed to Him. He is declared to be omnipresent, omniscient, almighty, and immutable, the same yesterday, today, and forever.
He is set forth as the creator and upholder and ruler of the universe. All things were created by Him and for Him; and by Him all things consist.
He is the object of worship to all intelligent creatures, even the highest; all the angels (i.e., all creatures between man and God) are commanded to prostrate themselves before Him.
He is the object of all the religious sentiments; of reverence, love, faith, and devotion.
To Him men and angels are responsible for their character and conduct.
He required that men should honour Him as they honoured the Father; that they should exercise the same faith
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