Part 3   

And he (the Father) has given him (the Son) authority to judge, because he is the Son of Man. - John 5:27

     What? Shouldn't the Father be our judge? What does Son of Man mean? We thought Jesus is the "Son of God?"  

     As the Old Testament forecasted, a time came when the Holy Spirit made it possible for a virgin in Israel (Mary) to bear a child. God was the father. Jesus grew up in a regular home in a regular town. When the weather was cold, he was cold. He got tired. He experienced life like we do. Except, he never sinned.

     At age 30, this "man" left home, spent 40 days alone, except when the devil tempted him, without food, and from then on was led by his heavenly Father. He is qualified to be the Son of Man. 

     Jesus has authority to execute judgment. He will deal with all classes of people...rich or poor...famous or obscure...beautiful or plain...powerful or weak...intelligent or dull...religious or agnostic. 

     All will appear - not in human skin - before his "great white throne." Without hope. He who created the world can do this.

     Jesus died in our place and rose again, so we don't have to attend the white throne judgment. He leaves the decision to us.  

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