Getting to know Christ

As I was searching scriptures in the New Testament, John 1:1-14, 17:1-5, I was able to learn more about the different names of Christ and some truths about him. I also referenced the Bible Dictionary and the institute manual to help me learn more about Christ. All of these resources can be accessed by going to lds.org. Five truths I learned about Christs' premortal life are: 1- He is the firstborn of our Heavenly Father's spirit children. 2- He is our elder brother. 3- He was chosen and foreordained to be our Savior. 4- He created the world according to the plan of our Heavenly Father. He was involved in creating many worlds. 5- He chose to be our Savior. He had great love for each of us and was willing to perform that role for us. Five truths I learned about Christs' mortal life are: 1- He was the Only Begotten Son of the Father of the flesh. 2- He was born of a virgin, Mary. 3- He glorified God on earth and lived a perfect life according to God's word. 4- He had power over all flesh. 5- He finished the work God sent Him to do. Different names that Jesus is known as, and what they mean: Christ: means Messiah or Anointed One. Messiah: means the anointed. It refers to the Deliverer that the Jews were eagerly expecting. Jehovah: Self existent one or the eternal. Also known as "I AM", which was not to be spoken for fear of incurring divine wrath the Jews believed. When Jesus referred to himself as, "I Am" the Jews wanted to stone and kill him. Immanuel: means God with us. The Word: It is through Christ that the word was put into effect. Through Christ the creation came about and He fulfilled all the Father asked Him to do and had planned for us. So it is appropriate to say he is the word because he fulfilled the word.