The Reason Jesus Came Into the World

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Head of Christ, Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, 1648: Jesus came into this world to bring salvation to humanity.

The reason Jesus came into the world is to save humanity. Though He is God Himself, He came in the flesh. By establishing the new covenant—the truth that grants eternal life—and confirming it through His sacrifice on the cross, He delivered humanity from sin and death. However, during the Dark Ages, the truth of the new covenant disappeared. For this reason, Jesus Christ is to come again to restore the way to the forgiveness of sins and to grant eternal life to humanity.

Records of the Reason Why Jesus Came

The Good Shepherd, a mural in the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, Rome, 3rd century: Jesus came to give life to the sheep (God’s people).

The Bible bears witness to who God is—Christ, who came into this world. In the Gospels, Jesus Himself explained the reason for His coming, and the writers of the New Testament also recorded it. Even in the Old Testament, written long before His birth, the purpose of His coming was already foretold.

Words of Jesus

  • “Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28)
  • “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” (Luke 19:10)
  • Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” (Mark 1:38)
  • “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10)

Testimony of the New Testament Writers

  • “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
  • Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants. For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. (Hebrews 2:14–17)
  • Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst. (1 Timothy 1:15)

Testimony of the Old Testament

  • But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. . . . and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. . . . because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. (Isaiah 53:4–12)

Purpose of Jesus’ Coming

Forgiveness of Humanity’s Sins

Christ in Gethsemane, Carl Heinrich Bloch, 1873: Jesus granted complete forgiveness of sins to humanity through His precious blood.

The purpose of Jesus’ coming is revealed throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Jesus came in the flesh to save humanity, who had become destined to die.

Originally, human beings were angels in heaven, but because of the sins committed there, they were born into this world to live a limited life and eventually face death.[1] Since death entered through sin,[2] removing sin is the only way to remove death. For this reason, Jesus became the atoning sacrifice for those who had sinned in heaven[3] and offered Himself on the cross.[4] Through His blood, He opened the way for humanity to receive complete forgiveness of sins.


In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.

Ephesians 1:7


In 1 John, the devil is described as “the one who has been sinning from the beginning,” indicating that sin originated from him. Jesus appeared in this world to forgive the sins of humanity and, by doing so, to destroy the devil—who holds the power of sin and death[5]—and his works.

He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.

1 John 3:8

Promise of Eternal Life and the Kingdom of Heaven

Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, Peter Paul Rubens, 1620: Adam and Eve were banished from Eden for their sin.

The story of Eden in Genesis is a parable revealing the spiritual principles of the soul.[6] In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve were tempted by the serpent (the devil) and ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, which God had forbidden. As a result, they came to die.[7] Because of this original sin, all people born into this world are subject to death. However, in Eden, the way to life was hidden—namely, the tree of life. God placed cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life so that sinners could not eat from it.[8] Only God can open the way to the tree of life, the way to eternal life. Therefore, to save humankind—destined to die after eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil—God Himself had to bring the tree of life.

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

John 10:10


Jesus came into this world to give eternal life—the reality of the tree of life—to humanity, who had become sinners. Those who receive the forgiveness of sins through His sacrifice on the cross are also granted eternal life. Jesus gives eternal life so that He may lead humanity to the kingdom of heaven.

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

Revelation 21:4


Heaven is a place where there is no death; therefore, those who are destined to die can never enter it. Jesus came to transform mortal human beings into those who can live forever and to lead them into heaven.

Establishment of the New Covenant

Jesus established the new covenant at the Passover.

The reason for Jesus’ coming is fulfilled in the new covenant, the way through which we receive the forgiveness of sins and eternal life. This meaning had already been foretold in the book of Jeremiah, written before His coming.


“The time is coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. . . . This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time,” declares the LORD. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. . . . For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.”

Jeremiah 31:31–34


God declared that He would establish the new covenant and forgive the sins of those who keep it. According to this prophecy, Jesus proclaimed the new covenant at the Passover, the day before His suffering on the cross,[9] and promised forgiveness of sins to all who keep it.


So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover. . . . While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”

Matthew 26:19, 26-28


God forgave the sins of humanity and confirmed eternal life through the New Covenant Passover by giving the bread and wine that represent His flesh and blood.[10] The Passover is the truth of salvation granted to humankind, who is destined to die.

For details, refer to: New Covenant

Revealing the Spiritual Father

Another reason Jesus came into the world was to reveal the Father of spirits to humanity. In doing so, He also revealed who He Himself is.

“Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. . . . I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world.”

John 17:3–6


When speaking to His disciples, Jesus referred to God as “the Father in heaven.”[11][12][13] This Father is not a physical, biological father but the Father of spirits—that is, God Himself. Just as we call the one who gave us our physical life our earthly father, we call God “our Father” because He created our souls with His breath of life.[14] For this reason, Christians today address God as their Father.

Jesus further declared, “I and the Father are one.”[15] Through these words, He revealed that He Himself is God the Father who came in the flesh in order to give humanity the forgiveness of sins and eternal life.

Reason for Jesus’ Second Coming

Salvation of Humanity

Two thousand years ago, Jesus came to this world to save humanity. He promised that before the last judgment, He would come again in the flesh. The reason for His Second Coming is that the gospel of the new covenant—which He established for salvation, including the Sabbath and the Passover—was later changed and ultimately lost.[16] This spiritual condition was foretold in the book of Daniel, which prophesied that Satan would “change God’s set times and laws” and that the saints would be handed over and defeated.[17] A similar prophecy appears in the book of Revelation, describing that the devil would wage war against the saints and overcome them, and that the whole world would follow and worship him.[18] A world devoid of truth inevitably falls under Satan’s influence.

Regarding this, Jesus said that when He comes a second time, He will not find faith worthy to be saved on earth.


“However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”

Luke 18:8


If God were to come as Judge to a world where faith has vanished and the truth has disappeared, no one could be saved. Therefore, the Second Coming—before the final judgment—is absolutely necessary.

The Apostle John wept bitterly in his revelation when he saw that God’s scroll was sealed and that no one in heaven or on earth was able to open it.[19] He understood that if the scroll containing the truth of salvation remained sealed, humanity would have no way to be saved. At that moment, the only one found worthy to open the sealed scroll was the Root of David[20]—that is, the Second Coming Christ.[21]

For this reason, no one can receive complete salvation until Jesus comes again. Only when He appears a second time can God’s people obtain the truth of salvation and be saved.


So Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.

Hebrews 9:28

Restoration of the New Covenant Truth

David in the Wilderness, William Dyce, 1860: God prophesied that He would become a shepherd like David and gather the scattered flock.

After Jesus’ ascension, the condition of the world that had lost the truth is described in Revelation as God’s people being taken captive in spiritual Babylon.[22] The book of Ezekiel likewise records that there were many false shepherds but no true shepherd, so the sheep were scattered and became food for wild animals.[23] In this prophecy, the true shepherd who would gather God’s people—represented as sheep—lead them back to their homeland, and feed them with good pasture is the spiritual King David, that is, God Himself.[24] For this reason, the prophet Hosea foretold that in the last days the people who had been separated from God would seek David, their king and receive God’s grace.


Afterward the Israelites will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to his blessings in the last days.

Hosea 3:5


In the book of Micah, it is prophesied that in the last days God Himself would teach the truth of salvation.[25] This means that when Jesus comes again as King David, He will restore the Passover[26] and all the truths of the new covenant, leading humanity to salvation.

Just as the purpose of Jesus’ first coming was the salvation of humanity, the reason for His second coming is likewise solely for the salvation of humankind. The Second Coming Christ—just as Jesus did two thousand years ago—grants the forgiveness of sins and eternal life by proclaiming and restoring the new covenant.

Revealing the Spiritual Mother

Illustration of Revelation 22:17, Joseph Martin Kronheim, 1880: Revelation 22:17 (KJV) prophesied the Spirit and the Bride who give us the water of life.

At the Second Coming, Jesus would not appear alone but together with God the Mother. Concerning this, the Apostle John wrote that the Spirit and the Bride give the water of life—that is, eternal life.


The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.

Revelation 22:17


The Bride represents the Heavenly Jerusalem—our spiritual Mother.[27][28] Two thousand years ago, one of the reasons Jesus came was to reveal the spiritual Father.[29] In the last days, the Second Coming Christ – that is, God the Father – comes to grant salvation and to make His people know who God the Mother, the source of life, is. This truth is also shown in the prophecy of Elijah in the Old Testament.

One of Elijah’s missions was to testify about the Messiah who would come after him.[30][31] Two thousand years ago, John the Baptist fulfilled this role by testifying that Jesus, who came after him, was the Christ.[32][33] Likewise, the Second Coming Christ is prophesied to come as the spiritual Elijah before the last judgment.[34] As the one who carries out Elijah’s mission, the Second Coming Christ reveals to humanity the Heavenly Mother—the Savior who appears after Him. Together, God the Father and God the Mother teach the truth of the forgiveness of sins and eternal life, granting salvation to humankind.

See also

External links

Related videos

  • Sermon: The Secret of the Forgiveness of Sins & the Passover


  • Sermon: I Have Come to Give Life

References

  1. ↑ "Romans 6:23".
  2. ↑ "Romans 5:12".
  3. ↑ "Matthew 9:13".
  4. ↑ "Matthew 20:28".
  5. ↑ "Hebrews 2:14-15".
  6. ↑ "Matthew 13:34-35".
  7. ↑ "Genesis 2:16-17".
  8. ↑ "Genesis 3:1-24".
  9. ↑ "Luke 22:15, 19-20".
  10. ↑ "John 6:51-54".
  11. ↑ "Matthew 5:48".
  12. ↑ "Matthew 6:4-6".
  13. ↑ "Matthew 23:9".
  14. ↑ "Genesis 2:7".
  15. ↑ "John 10:30".
  16. ↑ The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation: The Church of God and Biblical Truth, Monthly JoongAng, December 2017 Issue
  17. ↑ "Daniel 7:21-25".
  18. ↑ "Revelation 13:4-8".
  19. ↑ "Revelation 5:1-5".
  20. ↑ "Revelation 5:5".
  21. ↑ "Revelation 22:16".
  22. ↑ "Revelation 18:2-4".
  23. ↑ "Ezekiel 34:5-8".
  24. ↑ "Ezekiel 34:10-16, 23".
  25. ↑ "Micah 4:1-2".
  26. ↑ "Isaiah 25:6-9".
  27. ↑ "Revelation 21:9–10".
  28. ↑ "Galatians 4:26".
  29. ↑ "John 17:3-6".
  30. ↑ "Isaiah 40:3-11".
  31. ↑ "Malachi 3:1".
  32. ↑ "John 1:23-34".
  33. ↑ "Matthew 11:10-14".
  34. ↑ "Malachi 4:1-6".
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