Why Jesus Came
2 Corinthians 5:20
2 Corinthians 5:20
We are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
1 Timothy 1:15
“The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.”
Matthew 4:17 ESV
“From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
John 10:10 ESV
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
Luke 12:49 NLT
“I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning!”
John 18:37
I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth.
Matthew 10:34
“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.”
1 John 3:8
The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work
Luke 4:18-19 NIV
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
John 8:44
He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
John 8:31-32 ESV
“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Acts 10:38 ESV
God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
