SUGAR & SPICE

 

I am writing so that you may believe that Jesus is my Son, by believing this you can have everlasting life in his wonderful name.[1]

Out of my love, I will forever encourage you and give you hope.[2] To save you from your sins, I sent my Son.[3] He who was without sin came to earth to take away your sins.[4] He came to do my will.[5]

As my dear children are human beings, made of flesh and blood, my Son also shared in the same.[6] He did not become a sinful man, but its very likeness, so he could be your sacrifice for sin and truly destroy the sin within you all.[7] He came to remove all your sins.[8]

My Son has come into the world,[9] but, do you know who he really is?[10] He is my firstborn, superior over all creation;[11] he has been with me from before the beginning,[12] and through him all things have been created; nothing exists that has not been made by him.[13]

He is the Alpha and the Omega,[14] the First and the Last.[15] He is Wonderful Counsellor, Prince of Peace[16] and Lord of all,[17] the Holy One,[18] the Word,[19] your Lord and your God.[20] His name is above all other names,[21] for he is the Holy and Righteous One.[22]

He came into the world to save you[23] and to bring you home to me.[24] For he alone is the way to me; he alone is the Truth and the Life.[25] He is God over all[26] and my very own Son—listen to him![27]

Some thought him to be a mere man[28] and some still do, for there are many who do not believe that the Christ has come.[29] They try to deceive even my chosen ones—if that were possible.[30] No, in Christ, the fullness of my nature lives in the form of a man.[31] He is the very image of myself[32] and perfectly represents me in all ways.[33] When you really know Jesus, you will also know me.[34] He knows all things,[35] for in him are great treasures: hidden wisdom and knowledge.[36]

He is, and was, and is to come; he is the Almighty.[37] We are one.[38]

My Son has true humility, for, although he had the very nature of God and was like me in every way, he did not cling to his rights, demanding to keep this equality[39] but my divine Word, my one and only Son, became human and lived among you. He left my side so that you may see his glory.[40] He emptied himself and became like nothing; he took a servant’s nature and was made human.[41]

My Son agreed to do my will:[42] although he was wealthy, he became poor for you so that through his poverty you may become rich![43]

He shared the humanity of all my children[44] and was directly descended from King David as I had promised.[45] On earth, his father was known as Joseph[46] and his mother’s name was Mary.[47] His childhood was spent in Nazareth,[48] and he was obedient to his parents.[49] As the years passed he became strong[50] and grew in wisdom,[51] so much so that everyone was amazed at him.[52] The man that people knew from Nazareth is the very same Man that mediates between you and me today.[53]

He can fully identify with you, because[54] he has also been tired,[55] thirsty,[56] hungry[57] and tempted in every way.[58] He can truly help you when you are tempted, for he too has suffered under temptation.[59]

Come to Jesus, therefore, when you are weary and burdened with troubles and he will give you rest. Learn from my Son and find rest for your souls.[60]

I anointed my Son with my Holy Spirit and was with him on earth.[61] He is gentle, with a humble heart,[62] and everywhere he went he did good for I was with him.[63]

His life on earth was one of prayer.[64] Jesus prayed alone on mountainsides;[65] he spent the night there, talking with me.[66] Early in the morning, before it was yet light, he would rise and meet with me.[67] He prayed hard and made requests with tears, and because of his reverent submission, I heard him.[68]

He taught at dawn, and[69] the very words he spoke were my own.[70] He was always passionate about doing my work.[71] He came and preached a message of peace to all, both near and far—through him everyone can come to me.[72]

Whatever I do, my Son also does.[73] And he has told you what he saw when he was in my company.[74] It was through him that I made the universe.[75]

Follow my Son,[76] and you will surely live, even if you die, for he is the one who raises the dead and gives them life;[77] he is the way to me.[78]

You must understand, my child, that Christ is the way to your Father; no one comes to me except through him.[79] Your salvation cannot be found in anyone else.[80]

Jesus has become my wisdom for you: your holiness, righteousness and freedom from sin’s penalty.[81] My child, take Jesus as your example and follow in his steps.[82] If you say you live in him, you must walk as he did[83] and speak as if your words are the very words of God.[84] Do not have petty arguments and do not be resentful, but be kind to everyone.[85]

Live a life of love, my child.[86] The secret knowledge of the kingdom of heaven I give to you,[87] for Christ is my mystery. Be therefore united in love and you will have complete understanding.[88] For this joy, Jesus, my author and perfector of your faith, endured the shame of the cross—so fix your sight on him alone.[89]

I have told you all this so that you may share in my joy.[90] Fill your hearts and absorb my total joy within you[91] so that you may be complete.[92]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scripture References for My Son, the Christ, a Letter composed of paraphrased Bible Verses about Who Jesus is

[1] John 20:31
[2] 2 Thessalonians 2:16
[3] 1 John 4:10
[4] 1 John 3:5
[5] Hebrews 10:7
[6] Hebrews 2:14
[7] Romans 8:3
[8] 1 John 3:5
[9] John 11:27
[10] Matthew 22:42
[11] Colossians 1:15
[12] 1 John 2:13
[13] John 1:3
[14] Revelation 22:13
[15] Revelation 1:17
[16] Isaiah 9:6
[17] Acts 10:36
[18] John 6:69
[19] John 1:1
[20] John 20:28
[21] Philippians 2:9
[22] Acts 3:14
[23] 1 Timothy 1:15
[24] John 14:2–3
[25] John 14:6
[26] Romans 9:5
[27] Matthew 17:5
[28] John 10:33
[29] 2 John 1:7
[30] Matthew 24:24
[31] Colossians 2:9
[32] Colossians 1:15
[33] Hebrews 1:3
[34] John 14:7
[35] John 21:17
[36] Colossians 2:3
[37] Revelation 1:8
[38] John 17:11
[39] Philippians 2:6
[40] John 1:14
[41] Philippians 2:7
[42] Hebrews 10:9
[43] 2 Corinthians 8:9
[44] Hebrews 2:14
[45] Romans 1:3
[46] John 6:42