Jesus Christ did not merely speak for God—He revealed God. In Jesus, the invisible became visible. The Exact Representation of God the eternal stepped into time, and the holiness of God walked among humanity. Hebrews 1:3 captures this truth with clarity and power:
📖 “3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” (Hebrews 1:3, NIV).
Hebrews declares that Jesus is the exact representation of God—not a copy, not a reflection, not a lesser version. He is God made known. To see Jesus is to see the heart, character, and nature of the Father.
This means Jesus was not only divine—but also fully human. He entered the world in flesh, experienced hunger, fatigue, sorrow, rejection, and temptation—yet without sin. Where Adam failed, Christ remained faithful. Where humanity fell, Jesus stood firm.
He lived the human experience perfectly, not for Himself, but for us.
Jesus took on flesh so He could do what humanity could not: live sinless, die willingly, and overcome death completely. His crucifixion was not an accident or a tragedy—it was the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan.
By dying on the cross, Jesus paid the price for spiritual death that began in the fall. By rising again, He restored life to the human spirit and opened the door to eternal life for all who believe.
He did not come merely to teach truth—He is the Truth.
It reveals who Jesus truly is — not just a teacher, but God revealed in flesh
It explains why salvation is only found in Christ — no one else could live sinless and conquer death
It connects God’s holiness with God’s mercy — justice fulfilled through love
It calls for a response — truth revealed requires decision
Once this truth is known, it cannot be treated lightly.
Reflect on who Jesus truly is — God made known, not distant or unknowable
Trust that His sinless life qualifies Him to be your Savior
Receive the gift of eternal life He secured through the cross
Confess Jesus openly — belief is not meant to remain silent
Hebrews 1:3 reminds us that God did not remain far off. He stepped into our world, endured our weaknesses, resisted every temptation, and bore our sin—so that our spirits could live again.
📖 “3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven” (Hebrews 1:3, NIV).
✨ Jesus is the living God in flesh, the Savior who walked our path, died our death, and opened the way to eternal life. To know Him is to know God.
