Well, of course. Without Jesus, we would have remained stuck with the results of humanity's original fall. "The Word became flesh for us in order to save us by reconciling us with God, who 'loved us and sent his Son to be the expiation for our sins'... Sick, our nature demanded to be healed; fallen, to be raised up; dead, to rise again. We had lost the possession of the good; it was necessary for it to be given back to us.... captives, we awaited a Savior.'"(Catechism of the Catholic Church #457)
In one of His discussions with His disciples, Jesus asked “who do people say that the Son of Man is?” There were several answers before Jesus turned the question into something more personal. “And you… who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:13-15)
Scripture answers this question. Jesus is the “reflection of the Father’s glory, the exact representation of the Father’s Being.” (Hebrews 1:3). Jesus is the Messiah (Mark 14:61-62).
The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us plainly: “He is the only Son of the Father, He is God himself.” (#454). This is Who Jesus is, in His essence.
What if Jesus were to stand before me, this very day, look intently into my eyes, and ask me personally: “And YOU. Who do YOU say that I am?......”
How would I respond?
