Matthew 16:15-16–Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

Matthew 16:15-16: "He said to them, 'But who do you say that I am?'  Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.'"

All of Christianity can be reduced to this question that Jesus asks His disciples.  Who we think Jesus was/is forms the basis for all of our belief.  A low view of Christ will, most assuredly, result in low forms of worship that reflect that view.  On the other hand, views of Christ which are inline with Scripture's claim that He is the Son of God will equally result in worship that praises His name rightly as the Son of God.

In the end, what we think of Christ is the singly most important thing about us.  Maybe we should take this with the seriousness and the sobriety it deserves.