The Trinity
Understanding Jesus the Son
Jesus is not simply a good teacher, a prophet, or a historical figure. He is the Son of God—the second Person of the Trinity—fully God and fully man.
The Trinity is one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each Person is fully and equally God, co-eternal and united in nature, purpose, and glory. Jesus is referred to as the “Son” not because He is less than the Father, but because of His unique relationship within the Trinity and His role in God’s plan of salvation.
Scripture tells us:
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)
Jesus has always existed. He was not created. Before He came to earth, He existed eternally with the Father and the Holy Spirit.
Yet in incredible humility and love, Jesus willingly entered humanity.
Philippians 2:6–8 says:
“[Jesus], being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant…”
Jesus chose to step into our brokenness, our suffering, and our humanity so that we could know God personally and be restored to Him.
Who Is Jesus?
Jesus is:
Fully God — eternal, holy, and divine
Fully Human — able to understand our pain, struggles, and weaknesses
Savior — the One who gave His life for our salvation
Servant — humble, compassionate, and obedient
Teacher — revealing truth and the heart of God
King — risen, victorious, and reigning today
Jesus is the clearest picture of who God is. Through His life, words, actions, and sacrifice, we see the love, grace, justice, and mercy of God fully revealed.
What Did Jesus Come to Do?
Jesus came with purpose.
He Came to Reveal God
“Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.” (John 14:9)
Jesus showed the world what God is truly like—not distant, harsh, or uncaring, but loving, compassionate, and full of grace and truth.
He Came to Save
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10)
Sin separates humanity from God, but Jesus willingly gave His life on the cross so that we could experience forgiveness, healing, and eternal life through Him.
He Came to Serve
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45)
Jesus modeled humility, compassion, and sacrificial love. He cared for the hurting, welcomed the outcast, and walked closely with broken people.
He Came to Bring New Life
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10)
Jesus offers more than religion—He offers transformation, hope, peace, and a restored relationship with God.
Jesus and the Trinity
Jesus is fully equal with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Within the Trinity, He willingly submitted Himself to the Father’s will in order to accomplish salvation for humanity.
This submission was not weakness or inferiority—it was love and obedience.
Through His death and resurrection:
Jesus conquered sin
Jesus defeated death
Jesus opened the way for us to know God personally
Hebrews 1:3 tells us that Jesus is now exalted at the right hand of the Father.
He is alive, present, and still working today.
Jesus in Your Life
Jesus does not simply invite people into religion—He invites people into relationship.
He understands your struggles
He offers forgiveness and grace
He walks with you in suffering
He brings healing and restoration
He calls you to follow Him
He loves you deeply and personally
No matter your past, your failures, your doubts, or your questions, Jesus meets you with compassion and truth.
Why This Matters
Because Jesus is:
Savior → You can experience forgiveness and freedom
God → You can trust Him completely
Human → He understands your pain and struggles
Loving → You are deeply valued and pursued
Alive → You are never walking alone
Jesus did not come to condemn you—He came to rescue, restore, and bring you into a relationship with God.
His life, death, and resurrection changed everything.
Reflection Questions
Who do I personally believe Jesus is?
What stands out to me most about the way Jesus lived and treated people?
How does knowing Jesus willingly humbled Himself for humanity impact the way I view God?
Are there areas of my life where I need forgiveness, healing, or restoration?
What would it look like for me to trust Jesus more fully in this season of my life?
Do I believe Jesus truly loves and pursues me personally? Why or why not?
Once you have completed today’s reflection, we would truly love to hear your thoughts, questions, or anything that stood out to you. You’re welcome to talk through these reflections with your mentor, or you can also reach out to us directly at connect@life4real.org.
Please know that nothing you share will ever be judged. We value honesty, openness, and where you are in your journey. Your thoughts matter, and we would genuinely love to walk alongside you as you process what this potential step means for your own life.
