Impact of Jesus as Christ on decisions?
How can acknowledging Jesus as "the Christ" impact your daily life decisions?

Scripture Focus

“Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’” (Matthew 16:16)


What It Means That Jesus Is the Christ

• “Christ” (Greek χριστός) means “Anointed One,” the promised King, Priest, and Prophet foretold in Scripture (Psalm 2:2; Isaiah 9:6–7).

• As King, He holds absolute authority (Matthew 28:18).

• As Priest, He mediates between God and humanity (Hebrews 4:14–16).

• As Prophet, He reveals God’s final word (Hebrews 1:1–2).


Daily Decision Filter

Acknowledging Jesus as the Christ places every choice under His lordship:

1. Authority test—Does this action submit to His rule? (Colossians 3:17)

2. Purity test—Does this uphold holiness befitting His priesthood? (1 Peter 1:15–16)

3. Truth test—Does this align with His revealed word? (John 14:21)


Practical Outworkings

• Time Management

– Prioritize worship, Scripture, fellowship (Hebrews 10:25).

– Schedule rests, reflecting the Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 2:27–28).

• Relationships

– Forgive as the Christ forgave (Ephesians 4:32).

– Serve family and neighbors sacrificially (Philippians 2:3–5).

• Work and Finances

– Labor with integrity, “working for the Lord” (Colossians 3:23).

– Steward resources for kingdom purposes (2 Corinthians 9:6–8).

• Moral Choices

– Reject sinful passions, remembering you were bought at a price (1 Corinthians 6:19–20).

– Speak truth in love, reflecting His prophetic voice (Ephesians 4:25).


Resistance and Challenges

• Cultural pressure to redefine morality (2 Timothy 4:3).

• Personal doubts or weariness (Galatians 6:9).

• Spiritual warfare opposing Christ’s reign (Ephesians 6:12–13).


Encouraging Promises

• The Christ is with you always (Matthew 28:20).

• His grace is sufficient when decisions are hard (2 Corinthians 12:9).

• Faithful obedience bears fruit now and eternally (John 15:5; Revelation 22:12).

What Old Testament prophecies connect to Jesus' question in Matthew 22:42?
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