Is Jesus the savior?
is Jesus eternal?[/QUOTE\]
The Only Begotten Son of God who was given the name Jesus when he was sent as a human by his Father and God YHWH is YHWH Christ or anointed one. This means that YHWH Only Begotten Son is the one whom YHWH would
anoint with his Holy Spirit to be the Messianic king. The word "Christ" is a title that means "Anointed One," signifying that Jesus was anointed or appointed by YHWH to a special position.
The shepherds out in the field near Bethlehem were given an angelic announcement in anticipation of Jesus role when they were told at Luke 2:11, "There was born to you today a savior, who is Christ the Lord." To be more accurate, "There was born to you today a savior, who is to be Christ the Lord."
When the Only Begotten Son personal name of Jesus is followed by the title Christ it calls attention to the person himself and that he is the one who became the Anointed One of YHWH. This occurred when he reached about 30 years of age, was baptized in water, and was anointed with YHWH's spirit visibly observed in the form of a dove descending upon him at Matthew 3:13-17.
This is the point the Apostle Peter made at Pentecost when he says at Acts 2:36-38, "God made him both Lord and Christ." When using the expression, "this Jesus" at Acts 2:36-38 the Apostle Peter was recalling the expression he had heard from Jesus own lips at John 17:3.
Putting the Title, "Christ" ahead of the Only Begotten Son of God name, "Jesus" like this, "Christ Jesus," instead of saying, "Jesus Christ," places greater emphasis on the office or position held by Jesus. It focuses attention primarily on the office, secondly on the office holder, as in saying, "King David, or Governor Zerubbabel. It reminds everyone of the singular official position Jesus holds as the anointed one of YHWH, which is an honored position not shared by others of his followers who are also anointed. Only YHWH beloved Only Begotten Son is entitled "Christ Jesus."
