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Introduction:
The title "Christ, Our" reflects the personal and communal relationship believers have with Jesus Christ, acknowledging Him as the Messiah, Savior, and Lord. This entry explores the multifaceted roles and attributes of Christ as understood within the Christian faith, drawing from scriptural references and theological insights.

Messiah and Savior:
The term "Christ" is derived from the Greek "Christos," meaning "Anointed One," equivalent to the Hebrew "Messiah." Jesus is recognized as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming Messiah. In Matthew 16:16, Peter declares, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." This acknowledgment underscores Jesus' divine mission to save humanity from sin. As stated in John 3:16 , "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Our Redeemer:
Christ's role as Redeemer is central to Christian theology. Through His sacrificial death and resurrection, He redeems believers from the bondage of sin and death. Ephesians 1:7 affirms, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace." This redemption is not only a past event but an ongoing reality for those who are in Christ.

Our Lord and King:
Christ is also recognized as Lord and King, reigning over His kingdom with authority and power. Philippians 2:9-11 states, "Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." His lordship demands allegiance and obedience from His followers.

Our High Priest:
In His role as High Priest, Christ intercedes on behalf of believers before the Father. Hebrews 4:14-16 describes Him as a compassionate and understanding High Priest: "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin."

Our Shepherd:
Christ is often depicted as the Good Shepherd who cares for and guides His flock. In John 10:11 , Jesus declares, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep." This imagery emphasizes His protective and nurturing nature, ensuring the spiritual well-being of His followers.

Our Hope and Peace:
Christ embodies hope and peace for believers, offering assurance of eternal life and reconciliation with God. Romans 5:1 states, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." This peace transcends earthly circumstances and provides a steadfast hope anchored in His promises.

Our Example:
Jesus serves as the ultimate example of righteous living, demonstrating love, humility, and obedience to God. 1 Peter 2:21 encourages believers to follow His example: "For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps." His life and teachings provide a model for Christian conduct and character.

Conclusion:
The title "Christ, Our" encapsulates the profound and personal relationship believers have with Jesus, recognizing Him as the Messiah, Savior, Lord, and exemplar of faith. Through His life, death, and resurrection, He fulfills the divine plan of redemption and offers eternal hope to all who believe.

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Matthew 20:28
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
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Mark 10:43-45
But so shall it not be among you: but whoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
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Luke 22:27
For whether is greater, he that sits at meat, or he that serves? is not he that sits at meat? but I am among you as he that serves.
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John 13:13-17,34
You call me Master and Lord: and you say well; for so I am.
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Romans 15:2-7
Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification.
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2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be rich.
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2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
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Ephesians 5:1,2
Be you therefore followers of God, as dear children;
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Philippians 2:5-8
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
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Colossians 3:13
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you.
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Hebrews 12:2,3
Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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1 Peter 2:21
For even hereunto were you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow his steps:
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1 Peter 3:17,18
For it is better, if the will of God be so, that you suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
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1 Peter 4:1
For as much then as Christ has suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin;
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1 John 2:6
He that said he stays in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
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1 John 3:16
Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
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Revelation 3:21
To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
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Greek

1510. eimi -- I exist, I am
... For example, 1510 () is aptly used in Christ's great "" ( . that also
include His () as our , , ," etc. See Jn 7:34, 8:58, etc. ...
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4401. procheirotoneo -- to appoint beforehand
... of our lives before the foundation of the world (cf. Ps 139:16; Is 43:13 - 45:7).
For example, the Lord's hand determined who would be of Christ's resurrection ...
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Epiphany Christ Our Example.
... Epiphany Christ our Example. IV. Christ our Example. 8,7,8,7. Immer muss ich
wieder lesen. [68]Luise Hensel. Ever would I fain be reading. ...
/.../lyra germanica second series the christian life/epiphany christ our example.htm

Christ Our Example in Suffering.
... ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN LX. Christ our Example in Suffering. 7.7.7.7.7.7 James Montgomery.
Christ our Example in Suffering. Go to dark Gethsemane,. ...
/.../montgomery/sacred poems and hymns/hymn lx christ our example.htm

Christ Our Example in Sufferings.
... CHRIST; HIS CHARACTER AND OFFICES. 230. " Christ our Example in Sufferings.
230. 7s. M.6l. Montgomery. Christ our Example in Sufferings. ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/230 christ our example.htm

Bavaria. 7S D. Christ Our Example.
... 114 Bavaria. 8s & 7s D. Christ Our Example. Christ Our Example. (251) Ever
would I fain be reading, In the ancient holy Book, Of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/114 bavaria 8s & 7s.htm

Christ's Love to Enemies Our Example.
... CHRISTIAN CHARACTER AND LIFE. 386. " Christ's Love to Enemies our Example.
386. CM Watts. Christ's Love to Enemies our Example. ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/386 christs love to.htm

Jesus Christ an Example of Prayer
... JESUS CHRIST AN EXAMPLE OF PRAYER. ... Christ life, and the Christ spirit, must be ours
if we would do the Christ praying, and would have our prayers answered ...
/.../bounds/the reality of prayer/vii jesus christ an example.htm

"Grace and Truth came through Jesus Christ. " These Words Belong ...
... For example, Christ is our life as the Saviour Himself says, [4827] "I am the way
and the truth and the life." The Apostle, too, says, [4828] "When Christ our ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/3 grace and truth came.htm

The Imitation of Christ
... Should Be Borne Patiently, After the Example of Christ. The Nineteenth Chapter:
True Patience in Suffering. The Twentieth Chapter: Confessing Our Weakness in the ...
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Imitation of Christ
... subjection after the example of Jesus Christ. CHAPTER XIV Of meditation upon the
hidden judgments of God, that we may not be lifted up because of our well-doing ...
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Prayer --The All-Important Essence of Earthly Worship
... lifts up the eye to "Our Father, Who art in Heaven." Our Father's house is our home
in ... In His own example, Christ illustrates the nature and necessity of prayer ...
/.../bounds/the reality of prayer/iii prayerthe all-important essence of.htm