Foundations of Faith - Who is Jesus?
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1 - Jesus Is the Christ
What does it really mean to call Jesus “the Christ”? In this opening session, Pastor Tony Calabrese explores the biblical meaning of this powerful title and why it points to Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah promised throughout the Old Testament. From ancient prophecies to the fulfillment of God’...
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2 - Jesus Is the Word
What does it mean that Jesus is the “Word”? In this session, Pastor Tony Calabrese explores John’s profound declaration that Jesus is the eternal Word of God, present with God from the beginning and the ultimate revelation of God to humanity. Discover how Christ reveals God’s character, communica...
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3 - Jesus Is the Son of God
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is repeatedly identified as the Son of God, a title rich with meaning and power. This episode unpacks what Scripture communicates through this declaration, revealing Christ’s unique relationship with the Father and His full divine nature. Recognizing Jesus as the Son...
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4 - Jesus Is the Son of Man
More than any other title, Jesus often referred to Himself as the Son of Man. Rooted in Old Testament prophecy, this phrase carries both humility and majesty. In this episode, the biblical meaning of the title unfolds, showing how Jesus fully entered the human experience while also claiming the a...
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5 - Jesus Is the God-Man
The Christian faith rests on one of the most profound truths in Scripture: Jesus is both fully divine and fully human. This episode explores the miracle of the incarnation and why it matters so deeply. Only a Savior who is truly God and truly man could bridge the gap between humanity and God, bri...
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6 - Jesus Is the Lamb of God
From the Passover lamb to the sacrifices offered in the temple, the Old Testament continually pointed forward to a greater sacrifice. This episode traces that thread through Scripture and reveals how Jesus fulfills it as the Lamb of God. His sacrifice becomes the turning point of redemption, offe...
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7 - Jesus Is Lord
For the earliest followers of Christ, the declaration “Jesus is Lord” was a bold confession of allegiance. It meant that Jesus, not culture, not empire, not self, held ultimate authority. This episode explores the depth of that confession and what it means to truly live under the Lordship of Chri...
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8 - Jesus Is the Icon
In a world filled with images competing for our attention, Scripture points us to the one image that truly reveals God. Colossians 1:15 declares that Jesus is “the image of the invisible God.” In this session, we explore the powerful meaning behind this word, icon, and how Jesus perfectly reveals...
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9 - Jesus Is the Firstborn Over All Creation
Colossians calls Jesus the “firstborn over all creation,” a phrase that points not to His origin but to His supremacy. This episode explores the biblical meaning behind this title and how it reveals Christ’s authority over all things. Creation itself ultimately finds its purpose and meaning in Him.
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10 - Jesus Is Before All Things
Long before the universe began, Christ already was. Scripture declares that Jesus existed before all things and that everything holds together through Him. This episode explores the eternal nature of Christ and the breathtaking truth that the One who created the world continues to sustain it.
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11 - Jesus Is the Head
The church is described in Scripture as a body, and Jesus is its head. This episode explores what that means for believers and for the life of the church. When Christ leads, the church finds unity, direction, and purpose rooted in His authority and grace.
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12 - Jesus Is Preeminent
The sweeping declarations of Colossians lead to one powerful conclusion: Jesus is preeminent. This episode brings the series together by showing how Christ stands above creation, redemption, and the church itself. When Jesus holds first place in our understanding and our lives, everything else fi...