5.1 Who is Jesus Christ?
ANSWER:
(a) Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God. He had no human father, but was conceived when the power of God, called the Holy Spirit, worked a miracle on his mother, who was a virgin. See Luke 1:32, 35; Matthew 1:20-25; Matthew 3:17; John 1: 49; John 10:36.

(b) He was, nevertheless, a human being who grew up, hungered, thirsted, wept, suffered and died like other human beings. See Hebrews 2:17; Luke 2:52; Isaiah 53:3; John 11:35; John 19:33.

5.2 What was the duty of Jesus, the Son of God?
ANSWER:
(a) To reveal his Father, Almighty God, to the world in a way that men could understand. See John 1:18; John 12:45; John 14:9; John 17:6,26.

(b) To show the glorious qualities of his Father - holiness, righteousness and love. See John 1:14-17; Romans 3:24-26.

(c) To show to men the full meaning of Christian service and obedience. See Luke 22:42; John 5:30; 8: 29.

(d) To preach the gospel. See Luke 4:18; 9:6; and 20:1.

(e) To die for us. See John 10:11, 15; Acts 2:23.

(f) To bring us back to God. See Ephesians 2:16; Romans 5:10; John 14:6.

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