Jesus Christ Is God

December 16, 2017

Jesus Christ is God TrinityGod's name is YHWH. YHWH is One God. This One God exists as three Persons: Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit. These three Persons are Equal in Nature, Distinct in Person, and Subordinate in Duties.   

Equal in Nature – The Father is no more "God" than Jesus is (divine nature), just as your father is no more "human" than you are (human nature). Distinct in Person – The Father is not the Son, the Son is not the Holy Spirit, etc. (thus Jesus praying to the Father or referring to the Father as God is not at all problematic). Subordinate in Duties – The Son always perfectly obeys the will of the Father. The Father sent the Son, the Son sends the Holy Spirit. (In light of this, "the Father is greater than I" is not problematic but consistent).

The world often attempts to remove the deity from Jesus Christ by redefining Him as simply “a good man.” However, there is an enormous amount of biblical evidence to support the divinity of Jesus Christ. Jesus claimed to be God, and was referred to as God. He is sinless and He forgives sins. He is worshiped, and even prayed to. He created everything, “all alone”, “by Himself” and “for Himself.” Jesus Christ possesses all the attributes of God as He is infinite, all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-present. Because He is God, He raised Himself from the grave… and promises to also raise believers “on the last day” (John 6:44).

Jesus Christ is the Word who is God.  John 1:1—In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Literally, translated from the Greek, (kai theos en ho logos) “and God was the Word”. So, the passage would literally read like this, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and God was the Word.” 

Let’s take a step further and see how it would read if we remove the word “Word” and replace it with “Jesus”.

“In the beginning was Jesus, and Jesus was with God, and God was Jesus.”

God became man… the “God-man” John 1:14 - “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” Phil. 2:6-8 - "Jesus was in the form of God, (Divine Nature) but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men (Human Nature).

December 16, 2017

Jesus Christ, Himself, claimed to be God. 

John 14:8-10—Philip asks Jesus, “Show us the Father”, astonishingly, Jesus answered, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father; how can you say, ‘show us the Father’?”

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Jesus claimed to be one with the Father, (John 10:30), and that those who saw Him were also seeing the Father (John 14:3), and those that know Him also know the Father, (John 14:7).

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Jesus repeatedly used the Jehovaic statement, “I AM” as used in Exodus 3:14. (John 8:25, 56-59; 18:6, 8). o

John 8:58—“Before Abraham was born, “I Am”

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The power of these spoken words of Jesus knocked the soldiers backward to the ground in 18:6, "I AM He"

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Jesus claimed to be the Old Testament Adonai, (Matthew 22:42-45).

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Revelation 1:8—Jesus is called Almighty God, "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty." (Pantokrator)

Jesus Christ is Sinless. (Ecclesiastes 7:20 teaches that there is no one without sin, yet Jesus claimed to be without sin) 

John 8:46—"Which one of you convicts Me of sin? If I speak truth, why do you not believe Me?

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2 Corinthians 5:21—“He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

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1 John 3:5—“But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin”

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1 Peter 2:22 – "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth."

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Hebrews 7:26—“For it was fitting for us to have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners and exalted above the heavens”

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Hebrews 4:15—“For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin”

Jesus Christ claimed power and authority to forgive sins. (Forgiving sins is restricted for God alone in Isaiah 43:25) 

Mark 2:5-10—“Son, your sins are forgiven."

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Luke 7:47-49—“Then He said to her, "your sin have been forgiven."

December 16, 2017

Jesus accepted worship. (Jesus said, "You shall worship (Proskuneo) the Lord your God, and serve Him only" (Matt. 4:10) yet, Jesus received worship (Proskuneo), as God, many times) 

Luke 24:52—Disciples worship (Proskuneo) Jesus

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Matt. 2:2— Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship (Proskuneo) Him.

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Matt. 14:33—those who were in the boat worshipped (Proskuneo) Him

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John 9:35-38—and he said Lord I believe, and worshipped (Proskuneo) Him

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Matt. 28:9, 17—took hold of His feet and worshipped (Proskuneo) Him; when they saw Him they worshipped (Proskuneo) Him

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Heb 1:6—let all the Angels of God worship (Proskuneo) Him

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Rev. 5:8,14—When He had taken the book the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb…; And the elders fell down and worshiped (Proskuneo)

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John 5:23—“So that all will honor (Timao) the Son even as they honor (Timao) the Father"

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Phil 2:9-11—at the name of Jesus “every knee will bow” (a quote from Isaiah 45:22-23 that calls him god).

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Also, Matthew 8:2; 9:18; 15:25; Mark 5:6; John 5:23; Rev. 1:5-6; 5:12-13.

Jesus Christ is prayed to. (Psalm 116:4 teaches, “Call on the name of the LORD, yet Paul teaches to call upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, thus equating the two) 

1 Cor. 1:1-2—“call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ”

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Romans 10:9-13—Jesus is called Jehovah of Joel 2:32—“Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

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Acts 7:59—Stephen, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit" (psalm 31:5 “YHWH”).

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2 Corinthians 12:7-9—Paul explained his “thorn in the flesh” (vs. 7). He states that three times he prayed for the Lord to remove it (vs. 8). o Who is the “Lord” that he asked to remove it? Jesus Christ o The Lord answered Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Paul glorified that the power of Christ is sufficient to work through him (vs. 9).

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John 14:13-14—Ask me anything in My name and I will do it

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John 15:16—Whatever you ask of the Father in My name, He will give you

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John 16:23—If you ask of the Father in My name, He will give you

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The Eternality of Jesus Christ. (He never had a beginning nor was He created. Jesus is from eternity past unto eternity future... the Alpha and Omega) 

Micah 5:2—“From everlasting” (Olam - ‫ עֹולָם‬-438 times. Example: Exodus 15:18- "The LORD will reign forever and ever.”

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1 Timothy 1:16-17—“the King eternal” – Jesus is the King of Eternality

“16But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, JESUS CHRIST might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 17To the KING OF THE AGES (King Eternal - NASB), immortal, invisible, THE ONLY GOD, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.” The “Amen” closes the thought and the subject of this passage is Jesus Christ.

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Colossians 1:17—“He is before all things”

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Jesus is the Eternal Life - 1 John 1:2 - the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us—

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John 8:58—“Before Abraham was born, I AM”.

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John 17:5—“Now, Father glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was.”

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Heb. 7:3—“Had neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God.”

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Isaiah 9:6—“Everlasting Father” – Jesus is the Father of Eternality

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Jesus is the Alpha and Omega o

Rev. 1:7-8 – " Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen. I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty." (Context is King - Consistent with the context of the passage) The greater context of this chapter includes Jesus repeating the same statement:

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Rev: 1:17 – "When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades."

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Rev. 2:8 – "And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life."

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Rev. 22:12-13 – "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end."

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God the Father is also the Alpha and Omega. – Rev 21:5-6 - "And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. "

December 16, 2017

Jesus Christ created all things that exist. (The Genesis account describes God creating all things) 

John 1:3—“All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.”

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Col.1:16—“For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible…all things have been created through Him and For Him”

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Psalm 102:25-27 – Who is this passage speaking of? "Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like a robe, and they will pass away, but you are the same, and your years have no end." o

Heb. 1:10 – The Father declares that Jesus created all things -- "You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands" 

Comparison to where God declares He created all things -- Isaiah 48:13 -- "My own hand laid the foundations of the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they all stand up together."

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Hebrews 3:4— “The Builder of all things is God”

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Did God use someone else, that wasn't God, to help create? Isaiah 44:24—“I, the LORD, am the maker of all things, stretching out the heavens by Myself and spreading out the earth all alone”

Others referred to Jesus Christ as God. 

John 20:28--"My Lord and My God." o Literal Greek translation, "The Lord of me, and the God of me." 

1 Timothy 1:16-17—“the King eternal” – Jesus is the King of Eternality

“16But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, JESUS CHRIST might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 17To the KING OF THE AGES (King Eternal - NASB), immortal, invisible, THE ONLY GOD, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.” The “Amen” closes the thought and the subject of this passage is Jesus Christ.

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The Jews—“For this reason therefore the Jews were seeking all the more to kill Him, because He not only was breaking the Sabbath, but also was calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God” (John 5:18).

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The Father—refers to Jesus as 'God': Hebrews 1:8—“Of the Son He says, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever…"

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Titus 2:13-14—Glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ who gave himself for us

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1 Peter 1:1 – "Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ"

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Col. 2:9—In Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form

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Col. 1:15-19—Image of the invisible God

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1 John 5:20—This is the true God…

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Matt. 1:23—Call His name Immanuel meaning "God with us" (Isa. 7:14).

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Isa. 9:6—His name will be called…Mighty God (el gibbor), Eternal Father (abi ad). o

The Father is also called Mighty God (Isaiah 10:20-21 – "A remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God"; also Jer. 32:18-19).

Jesus Christ possesses all the attributes of God: Omniscience (all-knowing)       

John 2:24-25—“Jesus knew all men…knew what was in man.” John 18:4—“Jesus, knowing all things that should come upon Him.” John 21:17—“Lord, You know all things” John 6:64—“For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who it was that would betray Him” John 4:29—“Come, see a man who told me all the things I have done” John 19:28—“After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the Scripture, said, “I am thirsty.” He knew their thoughts. (Matthew 9:4; 12:25; 22:18; Mark 2:8; 12:15; Luke 5:22; 6:8; 9:47; 11:1; John 2:24, 25; 4:25, 26; 5:42; 6:6; 16:19, 30; Acts 1:24.)

Omnipresent (everywhere) 

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John 1:45-48—“Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found Him of whom Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote--Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." Nathanael said to him, "Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see.” Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!" Nathanael said to Him, "How do You know me?" Jesus answered and said to him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Matthew 18:20—“where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.”—Jesus Christ Matthew 28:20—“and lo, I am with you always" Ephesians 1:23—“the fullness of Him (Jesus) who fills all in all”

December 16, 2017

Omnipotent (all-powerful)    

John 1:3—“All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.” Col.1:16—“For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible…all things have been created through Him and For Him” John 3:31—“He who comes from above is above all” Also, Daniel 7:13-14; Matthew 28:18; 1Peter 3:22.

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. (Who Raised Him? This power is attributed to all three persons) Father: 

Acts 2:32—“This Jesus, God raised up again, to which we are all witnesses”

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Acts 2:24—“But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.”

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John 2:19—“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up”

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John 10:18—"No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This commandment I received from My Father."

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Romans 8:11—“But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.”