IS JESUS GOD ?

 

For the last 2000 years people have asked... IS JESUS GOD ?

(PART 1)

NAMES ARE APPLIED TO CHRIST WHICH CAN BE APPLIED PROPERLY ONLY TO ONE WHO IS GOD.

 A. He is called GOD. 

* “...and the Word was God” (John 1:1).1 

*“And Thomas answered and said unto Him, ”My Lord and my God” (John 20:28). The Deity of Christ—My Lord and My God!

*“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13).

*“Christ...who is over all, God blessed for ever” (Romans 9:5)

*“But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever” (Hebrews 1:8). 

*“And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life” (1 John 5:20).

* “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given...and his name shall be called...The mighty God” (Isaiah 9:6).

 B. He is called “the SON OF GOD.” 

Note: In the days of Christ the title “Son of God” was understood to mean “equality with God,” that is, “sameness of nature.” To claim to be the Son of God was a full claim to deity. The following texts make this abundantly clear: John 5:17-18; John 10:33,36; John 19:7.3  

 C. He is called “The Lord” (Greek: kurios, êõñéïò) .

See Luke 2:11; John 13:13; Romans 10:9; 1 Cor. 12:3; Philippians 2:10 etc. 

Note: The common version of our Lord's day was the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament) which used the Greek “kurios” to translate the sacred name “JEHOVAH” which is written as “LORD” or “GOD” in our English (KJV) Old Testament. Isaiah 45:5-6 shows that Jehovah denotes the only true Deity.

 D. He is called “the LORD OF GLORY.”

Compare 1 Corinthians 2:8 with Psalm 24:8-10.

E. He is called “the HOLY ONE.”

Compare Acts 3:14 with Hosea 11:9 and Isaiah 48:17.

 F. He is called “the FIRST AND THE LAST.”

Compare Revelation 1:17-18; 2:8 with Isaiah 44:6.

 G. He is called “the ALPHA and OMEGA.

Compare Revelation 22:13,16 with Revelation 1:8. 

H. He is called the Great “I AM.”

Compare John 8:58; 18:6 with Exodus 3:14.

CONCLUSION--

THE NAMES 

1. These names were applied to Christ by men who The Deity of Christ—My Lord and My God! were Jews, who knew the Old Testament and who therefore were fully aware of the real import of such names. They fully realized what these names implied.

2. Furthermore, these Jews were intensely monotheistic. The central affirmation of their faith was, “Hear O Israel, The Lord thy God is ONE LORD” (Deuteronomy 6:4). They believed that there was an infinite chasm between God and man. Yet these men applied these names to Jesus Christ.

3. Still further, Christ Himself was a Jew who believed in One God, and that this One God was immeasurably above man. He knew, as no one else ever knew, the tremendous meaning of these names we have examined. Yet He not only permitted men to address Him as such without protest, but actually encouraged them and at times applied these names toHimself (John 20:28-29 and John 13:13).

 Preliminary Observation: Note the tremendous claim made in John 16:15—“All things that the Father hath are mine.”

IS JESUS GOD ?

(PART 2)

ATTRIBUTES OF CHRIST THAT COULD BELONG ONLY TO GOD.

A. Christ has SELF-EXISTENT life. 

1. John 1:4 “In Him was life” 

2. John 14:6 “I am the Life” 

3. Acts 3:15 “the Prince (Author) of life”

B. Christ is ETERNAL. 

1. Isaiah 9:6 “the everlasting Father” (or “the Father of eternity”)

2. Micah 5:2 “whose goings forth have been of old, from everlasting” 

3. Compare John 8:35; John 8:58; 1 John 1:2; 1 John 5:11.

C. Christ is UNCHANGEABLE. 

1. Hebrews 1:10-12 “but thou art the same” 

2. Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today and forever.”

D. Christ is OMNIPRESENT. 

See Matthew 28:20.

E. Christ is OMNISCIENT.

 See John 2:24-25 (compare Jeremiah 17:9-10); John 6:64; 16:30; Colossians 2:3. Examples: Matthew 17:24-27 Luke 5:22 John 1:48 John 4:16-19 John 21:6

F. Christ is OMNIPOTENT. 

See John 5:19; Philippians 3:20-21; Revelation 1:8 with Revelation 22:12-13 for identification. The Deity of Christ—My Lord and My God! 

Examples: Luke 4:39; Matthew 8:26-27; Mark 5:12- 13; Luke 7:14-15; John 2:19-22

G. Christ is PERFECT. 

(the term “perfect” as used in Scripture generally means “complete, nothing lacking”) See Colossians 1:19 Colossians 2:9-10

H. Christ is INFINITE. 

See John 10:28 Ephesians 3:8 Colossians 2:3

I. Christ is INCOMPREHENSIBLE. 

See Matthew 11:27 Ephesians 3:8 Ephesians 3:19

J. Christ is HOLY. 

See Luke 1:35 Acts 3:14

K. Christ is TRUE. 

See John 14:6 Revelation 3:7

L. Christ is LOVE. 

See John 13:1 Romans 8:35-39 Ephesians 3:19 1 John 3:16 ASV 

M. Christ is RIGHTEOUS. 

See 2 Timothy 4:8 1 John 2:1

N. Christ is FAITHFUL. 

See Revelation 3:14 Revelation 19:11

O. Christ is MERCIFUL. 

See Jude 21 James 5:11 with 5:8 for identification

CONCLUSION--

ATTRIBUTES

John 16:15—“All things that the Father hath are mine” (every attribute that belongs to the Father belongs to Christ).

John 17:6—Jesus prayed, “I have manifested Thy Name” (The “Name” of God as used in Scripture refers to God's character, that is, all that God is. Hence Jesus is saying, “I have shown what kind of a God You are. I have put Your Character on display.”)

The Bible clearly teaches that in Christ all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form (see COLOSSIANS 2:9)

IS JESUS GOD ?

(PART 3)

WORKS ARE DONE BY CHRIST WHICH ONLY GOD CAN DO.

A. Christ created all things. 

John 1:3, John 1:10  

B. Christ upholds and preserves all things. 

Colossians 1:17  Hebrews 1:3

C. Christ guides and directs the stream of history. 

1. 1 Corinthians 10:4,9,11 The One who preserved and provided for the children of Israel was the Lord Jesus. 

2. Hebrews 1:2 Through Christ the ages were made. 

3. Isaiah 9:6 Christ is the everlasting Father (Father of the ages).

D. Christ forgives the sins of man and gives eternal life. 

Mark 2:5-12 with Isaiah 43:25 (compare Psalm 51:4) John 10:28  Colossians 3:13

E. Christ builds the Church and maintains its corporate existence. 

Matthew 16:18  Ephesians 4:7-16  Philippians 1:2; 4:23 

F. Christ receives and answers prayer. 

John 14:14  Acts 7:59  2 Corinthians 12:7-9

G. Christ will raise the dead in the resurrection. 

John 5:21 John 5:28-29 John 11:24-25  Compare Philippians 3:20-21

H. Christ is the Final Judge of the world. 

Matthew 25:31-46  John 5:22  Acts 10:42  Acts 17:31  2 Corinthians 5:10

 CONCLUSION--

WORKS

1. The above “works” are not to be classed as miracles which might be done through delegated agents such as prophets and apostles.

2. Such “works” in the Old Testament were not only attributed to God, but they were the marks of the one true God. The New Testament writers knew this, yet they did not hesitate to attribute them to Jesus Christ.

IS JESUS GOD ? 

(PART 4)

WORSHIP IS RENDERED TO CHRIST WHICH BELONGS ONLY TO THE TRUE GOD.

A. The Bible clearly teaches that such worship belongs to God alone, and is never to be rendered to any creature, no matter how exalted that creature may be.

1. The Apostles refused worship (Acts 14:11-15).

2. Peter refused worship (Acts 10:25-26).

3. Angels refused worship (Revelation 19:10; 22:8,9).

4. Christ commanded men to worship God alone (Matthew 4:8-10).

5. Men are punished for accepting what belongs only to God (Acts 12:21-33).

B. Yet this same Bible teaches that Christ is to be worshiped as God.

1. Christ accepted and encouraged such worship. 

Matthew 14:31-33  Matthew 15:25-28  Matthew 28:9-10 Matthew 28:16-18  John 9:35-39

2. Christ demanded such worship. John 5:23

3. The Father commands such worship of Christ. Hebrews 1:6

4. Christ will actually be worshiped by the host of heaven. See Revelation 5:8

5. This worship of Christ will finally become universal. Philippians 2:10-11

(All men will someday bow the knee to Christ.)

Jesus has shown us clearly he is God! Hallelujah!!

IS JESUS GOD ?

(PART 5)

CLAIMS ARE MADE BY CHRIST FOR HIMSELF WHICH COULD BE TRUE ONLY OF ONE WHO IS GOD.

A. Christ claimed absolute authority over the laws and institutions of God.

1. The law of Moses

(Matthew 5:31-34; 38-39)

2. The temple 

(Matthew 12:6). Remember, every Jew knew that the pattern and plan of the temple was given by Jehovah Himself.

3. The Sabbath 

(Matthew 12:8--Christ is “Lord even of the Sabbath Day”). Every Jew knew that the Sabbath was instituted by God (Genesis chapter 2).

4. The Kingdom 

(Matthew 16:19).

B. He claimed to be the supreme object of saving faith equally with the Father. 

John 10:30 John 14:1 John 17:3 John 21:15-22

C. At times Christ pointed to Himself alone as the true object of men's faith and devotion, with no mention of the Father. Matthew 4:19 Matthew 11:28 John 3:36

D. Our Lord insisted that the highest and most precious of human ties and devotion must yield to Him. 

Matthew 10:37 Luke 14:26

E. He claimed that in Himself all the deepest spiritual and eternal needs of humanity are completely satisfied.

1. The knowledge of God (Matthew 11:27).

2. The way to God (John 14:6).

3. The door to salvation (John 10:7-9).

4. Light for the soul (John 8:12).

5. The water of life (John 7:37).

6. The bread of God (John 6:35,51).

7. Rest for the soul (Matthew 11:28-30).

8. Spiritual guidance (John 10:11).

9. Security from danger (John 10:28-30).

10. Fruitbearing energy (John 15:5).

11. Life and Resurrection (John 11:25-26).

CONCLUSION--

CLAIMS The amazing thing about Christ was that HE PREACHED HIMSELF!

“I AM.....”

“Come unto ME”

“He that believeth on ME” etc.

If Jesus is not God then he's a liar and an imposter. 

If Jesus is sinless then he cannot lie. (And both the Quran and the Bible claim he's sinless!)

You choose. But don't ever just put Jesus in the "good man" or "just a prophet" category. Neither of these work when you see the claims Jesus made about himself! 

What will YOU do with JESUS??

IS JESUS GOD ?

(PART 6)

"Revelation" (The last book in the Bible) has some real pearlers regarding the true identity of Jesus. These awesome verses couple Jesus (the Lamb) with God the Father. This shows us unmistakably that the two are ONE....not just in mind and purpose but it actual ESSENCE. 

Rev. 11:15 

The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said:

“The kingdom of the world has become

    the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah,

    and he will reign forever and ever.”

JESUS AND GOD WILL REIGN FOREVER! 

Rev 21:22

"I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple"

BOTH GOD AND JESUS ARE THE TEMPLE IN THE NEW JERUSALEM. 

Rev 21:23

"The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light and the Lamb is its lamp"

BOTH GOD AND JESUS ARE THE SOLE SOURCE OF LIGHT IN THE NEW JERUSALEM. 

Rev 5:6; 22:1,3

"Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing in the centre of the throne...." 

"Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb...."

GODS THRONE AND THE LAMBS ARE ONE AND THE SAME

Rev 5,13

Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea and all that is in them singing:

"To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honour and glory and power for ever and ever!"  

BOTH RECEIVE THE SAME RECOGNITION FROM ALL CREATION 

Rev 6:16,17

They called to the mountains and rocks "Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! For the great day of THEIR wrath came and who can stand? 

THE WRATH OF GOD AND THE LAMB TOGETHER

Please don't ever believe Jesus is just a good man or a mere prophet!!  He is IN ESSENCE GOD.