There's Something Fishy About Jesus!

By Edd Sterchi   No, I have not renounced my belief concerning Jesus. I believe He is what the Bible has revealed about Him. He is God (John 10:30) who came to the earth in the flesh (Rom. 8:23). As God He is eternal (Heb. 13:8) and yet, made Himself subject to temporal limitations and temptations, and never sinned (Heb. 4:15). Thus, He could become our perfect sacrifice, bearing our sins on the cross (1 Pet. 2:24). And we can be saved by contacting His blood through baptism (Rom. 6:3-5) and, after that, have continual contact through faithful living (1 John 1:7).   Having said all of that, I still think there is still something “fishy” about Jesus. Let me tell you what I mean. As early as the second century, Christians developed an acrostic from the Greek word for “fish.” Each letter was the beginning of the words of the phrase, “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.” It was used to mark meeting places of the church during times of persecution. It also became a symbol of a professed believer of Jesus as the Christ and remains so to this day. Jesus Christ is God’s Son and the Savior of mankind! Have you “caught” Him?

- Edd Sterchi preaches for the Broadway Church of Christ in Campbellsville, KY. He may be contacted through the congregation's website: http://www.broadwaychurchofchrist.net/