Divinity of Jesus Christ
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· 6 viewsThe equality and identity of Jesus Christ as God is clearly stated in the NT, and is also implied by the words and deeds of Jesus Christ. The OT prophecies also point to the divinity of the coming Messiah.
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The NT writers affirm Jesus Christ’s divinity
The NT writers affirm Jesus Christ’s divinity
But about the Son he says,
“Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;
a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
See also Ps 45:6; Jn 1:1–2; Jn 1:18; Ro 9:5 NIV footnote has alternative translations: “Christ who is over all. God be for ever praised!” Or: “Christ. God who is over all be for ever praised!”; Php 2:6; Tt 2:13; 2 Pe 1:1
Statements which imply Jesus Christ’s divinity
Statements which imply Jesus Christ’s divinity
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).
See also Is 7:14; Lk 1:35; Col 1:15; Col 2:2; Col 2:9; 1 Ti 1:17; 1 Jn 5:20
Jesus Christ’s names and titles point to his divinity
Jesus Christ’s names and titles point to his divinity
Jesus Christ as judge
Jesus Christ as judge
Jn 5:27 In the OT, final responsibility for judgment is assigned to God.
See also Mt 25:31–33; Mk 8:38; Ac 17:31; Ro 2:16; 2 Co 5:10
Jesus Christ as “I am”
Jesus Christ as “I am”
Jn 11:25 “I am” is the meaning of God’s name in the OT (see Ex 3:14).
See also Jn 6:35; Jn 8:12; Jn 10:7; Jn 10:11; Jn 14:6; Jn 15:1; Jn 18:5–6
Jesus Christ as Saviour
Jesus Christ as Saviour
Ac 5:31 According to the OT, God alone can save.
See also Ac 4:12; Eph 5:23; Heb 7:25
Jesus Christ as Lord
Jesus Christ as Lord
Ro 10:9 “Lord” was equivalent to God’s name in the OT.
See also Lk 1:43; Lk 2:11; Jn 13:13; 1 Co 12:3; 2 Co 4:5; Re 19:16
Jesus Christ as creator
Jesus Christ as creator
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.
See also Jn 1:3; Jn 1:10; Ac 3:15; Ro 11:36; 1 Co 8:6; Heb 1:2; Heb 1:10; Ps 102:25
Jesus Christ as shepherd
Jesus Christ as shepherd
Heb 13:20 “Shepherd” was a well-known OT name for God.
See also Jn 10:11–16; 1 Pe 2:25; 1 Pe 5:4
Those who recognised Jesus Christ’s divinity
Those who recognised Jesus Christ’s divinity
The disciples
The disciples
Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
See also Mt 16:16
The demons
The demons
Mk 3:11; Lk 4:41
The consequences of recognising Jesus Christ’s divinity
The consequences of recognising Jesus Christ’s divinity
Jesus Christ is worshipped as God
Jesus Christ is worshipped as God
Lk 24:52 The fact that no-one but God may be worshipped is fundamental to Judaism.
See also Mt 2:11; Mt 28:9; Mt 28:17; Jn 9:38; 2 Ti 4:18; 2 Pe 3:18; Re 1:5–6; Re 5:12–13; Re 7:10
Prayer is addressed to Jesus Christ
Prayer is addressed to Jesus Christ
Ac 7:59–60; Ac 9:13; 1 Co 16:22; Re 22:20
Jesus Christ’s unity with the Father and the Holy Spirit in the Godhead
Jesus Christ’s unity with the Father and the Holy Spirit in the Godhead
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
See also Jn 14:16; 2 Co 13:14; Eph 1:13–14; Eph 2:18; Eph 2:22; Eph 3:14–17; Eph 4:4–6
Jesus Christ’s eternal nature indicates his divinity
Jesus Christ’s eternal nature indicates his divinity
Jesus Christ precedes creation
Jesus Christ precedes creation
He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
See also Mic 5:2; Jn 17:5; Jn 17:24; 2 Ti 1:9; 1 Pe 1:20; 1 Jn 1:1; 1 Jn 2:13
Jesus Christ is everlasting
Jesus Christ is everlasting
“Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!”
See also Heb 1:12; Ps 102:27; Heb 7:3; Heb 7:24; Heb 13:8; Re 1:8; Re 5:13; Re 22:13
Jesus Christ’s pre-existence indicates his divinity
Jesus Christ’s pre-existence indicates his divinity
Then what if you see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before!
See also Jn 3:13; Jn 3:31; Jn 6:41–42; Jn 13:3; Jn 16:28
Jesus Christ’s manifestation of God’s glory indicates his divinity
Jesus Christ’s manifestation of God’s glory indicates his divinity
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.
See also Mt 17:2; Jn 1:14; 1 Co 2:8; 2 Co 4:4; Jas 2:1
Jesus Christ’s divinity in the OT
Jesus Christ’s divinity in the OT
The divinity of the coming Messiah
The divinity of the coming Messiah
Is 9:6; Is 40:3; Je 23:6; Mal 3:1
NT passages which apply OT passages about God to Jesus Christ
NT passages which apply OT passages about God to Jesus Christ
for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
See also Joe 2:32; Jn 12:40–41; Is 6:10; Ro 9:33; Is 8:14; Eph 4:8; Ps 68:18
Jesus Christ’s claims to divinity
Jesus Christ’s claims to divinity
He claimed to be one with the Father
He claimed to be one with the Father
In his defense Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” For this reason they tried all the more to kill him; not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God.
See also Jn 10:30–33; Jn 10:36–38; Jn 12:45; Jn 14:7; Jn 14:9–11; Jn 17:11; Jn 17:21
He demonstrated his authority to forgive sin
He demonstrated his authority to forgive sin
When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
The Pharisees and the teachers of the law began thinking to themselves, “Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.”
See also Lk 7:47–48
Jesus Christ’s actions imply his divinity
Jesus Christ’s actions imply his divinity
He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.
The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”
See also Mt 12:8; Lk 8:39
Jesus Christ’s resurrection confirms his divinity
Jesus Christ’s resurrection confirms his divinity
“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
See also Ro 1:4; Php 2:9–11