Jesus Is God
Imagine Philip, standing there staring Christ in the face and asking Him to show him God. Jesus’ answer to him was, “Open your eyes. You’ve been looking at Me for three years.” They who had seen Jesus had seen the visible manifestation of God. The writer of Hebrews says, “[Jesus Christ] is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature,” or as the King James Version says, “the express image of His person” (Hebrews 1:3). The apostle Paul wrote, “He is the image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1:15), and “In Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form” (Colossians 2:9). Jesus is God.
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“What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”
The core of the Christian faith revolves around a pivotal question:
Is Jesus truly God?
- John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
- John 1:14 – “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”
- John 8:58 – “Jesus said to them, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.’”
- John 10:30 – “I and My Father are one.”
- John 20:28 – “And Thomas answered and said to Him, ‘My Lord and my God!’”
- Colossians 1:15-16 – “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible.”
- Colossians 2:9 – “For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.”
- Hebrews 1:3 – “Who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.”
- Hebrews 1:8 – “But to the Son He says: ‘Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.’”
- Philippians 2:5-6 – “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God.”
- Titus 2:13 – “Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”
- 1 John 5:20 – “And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.”
- Isaiah 9:6 – “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
- Isaiah 7:14 – “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” (Immanuel means “God with us.”)
- Matthew 1:23 – “‘Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,’ which is translated, ‘God with us.’”
- Revelation 1:8 – “‘I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,’ says the Lord, ‘who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.’”
- Revelation 22:13 – “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”
- Acts 20:28 – “Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.”
- Matthew 28:19 – “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
- 2 Peter 1:1 – “To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.”
- Mark 12:37 – “David himself calls him Lord. So how is he his son?” And the great throng heard him gladly.”
Note: Thus, the Messiah is more than the “Son of David”—He is also the “Son of God.” Jesus was proclaiming the Messiah’s deity, and thus His own. - Mark 12:29 – “Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.”
Note: To believe this, is the first and chief commandment in the law, and is the principal article of the Christian faith; namely, to believe that there is one God, and that there are three persons, Father, Son, and Spirit, in the Godhead.
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The question of who is Jesus Christ is the most important question. The Holy Spirit has declared that He is God in John chapter 1. The early disciples declared that He is God in John chapter 1. John the Baptist declared that He is the Lamb of God, the Messiah, the Savior early in the gospel of John. His authority over the Temple was a declaration that He is divine. His miracles are proof that He is divine. His omniscience, the fact that He knows what people think and He knows their history, never having met them, indications of His omniscience show that He is God. And John covers all of that.
According to Christian belief, Jesus is considered to be both fully man and fully God. This belief is based on various passages in the Bible that suggest Jesus’ divinity.
The Bible states that Jesus is unique in both His person and His purpose. He is referred to as both God’s Son and God Himself in human flesh. Jesus claimed to be God, stating that He existed before Abraham, that He and His Father are one, and that He is equal with the Father. Additionally, Jesus’ identity is not solely based on what He says but also on what He does, including fulfilling prophecies, performing miracles, and living a sinless life.
In John 5:17- 47, Jesus speaks directly to them, directly to the leaders. The purpose of the entire section is to declare to them that He is in fact God, that He is the Messiah, and more, He is God.
The indirect evidence of Scripture also supports Jesus’ divinity, as the names of God are often applied to Him.
It is important to note that the belief in Jesus’ divinity is part of the doctrine of the Trinity, which states that within the one Being that is God, there exists eternally three co-equal and co-eternal persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit..
Jesus is God
If someone claims to be saved (born again) and bound for heaven they have to believe Jesus is God, if not they are not saved. The Bible clearly states Jesus is God without a doubt. So when witnessing to people who are involved in a cult or false religion and they claim Jesus is not God they are not saved. This is definitely a salvation issue.
Jesus claimed to be God according to the New Testament. While the precise words “I am God” are not recorded, Jesus made statements that implied His divinity. For example, in the Gospel of John, Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I am” and “I and the Father are one”. These statements indicate His divine nature and equality with God.
Furthermore, Jesus’ followers believed Him to be God. The provision of salvation through Jesus only works if He is God. The New Testament also refers to Jesus as the eternal Alpha and Omega, God our Savior, and the Word who became flesh
John begins his Gospel by stating, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). This verse establishes several important facts. It affirms that the Word, Jesus, existed from the very beginning and was with God. It also declares that the Word is God Himself.
By referring to Jesus as “The Word,” John emphasizes His divine nature and His role in creation. The Word is the one through whom all things were made (John 1:3). This concept aligns with the opening verse of Genesis, which states, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). John’s use of the term “The Word” highlights Jesus’ eternal existence and His active involvement in the creation of the universe.
Later in the same chapter, John further clarifies that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14). This refers to the incarnation of Jesus, where He took on human form and lived among humanity. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus revealed God’s glory and fulfilled God’s plan of redemption.
In summary, “The Word” in John 1:1 refers to Jesus, emphasizing His divine nature, His role in creation, and His incarnation as the fulfillment of God’s plan of salvation
No writer ever made more of an issue of this than John. John tells us that Jesus repeatedly said that He had a right to do whatever He wanted on the Sabbath because He, like God, was Lord of the Sabbath. He said that He and His Father were one. He said that any man who knows Me knows My Father, and who knows the Father knows Me. He said anyone who honors Me honors the Father, anyone who truly honors the Father honors Me. He said if you’ve seen Me you’ve seen the Father. He said in John chapter 8, chapter 5 both that He was equal in power, equal in authority, equal in judgment, equal in works, equal in honor with God the Father. In every sense Jesus is God. That’s why over in verse 43 of Luke 1 it is said, “And how has it happened to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” This isn’t the mother of just someone human. This is the mother of the Lord Himself. Chapter 2 of Luke and verse 11, “Today in the city of David there has been for you a Savior who is Christ the Lord.” When the angel came to Joseph to announce to Joseph, the engaged-to-be husband of Mary, the angel said to Joseph, “This child will be called Immanuel,” El, those two words, E and L, is God in Hebrew, this is God with us, God with us. ~ John MacArthur
Adrian Rogers: Is Jesus God?
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Then those who were at table with him began to say among themselves, “Who is this, who even forgives sins?” ~ Luke 7:49
The mercy shown by God is extraordinary, no matter how much or how little sin is involved. The guests’ question here is important. Jesus has made it clear that He did not just announce that the woman’s sins were forgiven—as any prophet of God could. He forgave her—as only God could.
And so, Jesus is showing this self-righteous Pharisee what real transformation looks like. And there is no other explanation. The people saw it, Luke 7:49, they all got it. Those who were reclining at the table with Him began to say to themselves, “Who is this man who even forgives sins?” I mean, they knew He could teach and preach, probably could heal and all of that, and cast out demons. He could even forgive sins. They knew He had done it. He didn’t say in verse 48, “God has forgiven your sins.” He said, “Your sins have been forgiven,” and she knew it was He who had done that. He affirms her condition of forgiveness. And the people all said, “This man forgives sins.” That’s as far as they would go. Always asking questions: “Who is this man who even forgives sins?” They should have been able to answer that, shouldn’t they? Who can forgive sins alone? God. But they never get that far. Every meal ever had with Pharisees ended up in obstinate unbelief. It all ended up the same way. Self-righteousness is such a terrible, terrible kind of blindness. ~ John MacArthur
At some point, each of us will come face-to-face with the most present, pressing, and pertinent question ever asked: Is Jesus God as He claimed to be? What we decide about Jesus will dictate our eternity. In this message, Adrian Rogers gives four reasons why we can trust that Jesus is God.
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I and my Father are one. ~ John 10:30
The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. ~ John 10:33
Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. ~ John 8:58
Isaiah 9:6: “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.”
Thomas answered and said to him: ‘My Lord and my God!’” ~ John 20:28
“for in him (JESUS) all the fulness of deity dwells in bodily form.” ~ Colossians 2:9
And he (JESUS) said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. ~ Revelation 21:6
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” ~ Revelation 1:8
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ~ John 1:1
Jesus accepted worship Matthew 14:25-33; 28:8-10; John 9:35-38. Yet Jesus knew worship was for God alone Matthew 4:8-10
Since Jesus is the Son of God, to worship Him is to worship God, to honor Him is to honor God, to deny Him is to deny God, to blaspheme Him is to blaspheme God, to receive Him, is to receive God, and to reject Him, is to reject God. Jesus is God in other words and for all practical purposes. We must conclude that the world may be looking for a song to sing a creed to believe or a calling to find but they must realize that Christianity is about a person to know. Without Him in your heart, you just go through the motions and are empty inside. We must have the Son in our hearts and radiate His glory. We miss the boat if we don’t realize who the Son is and what that means and should mean to us personally. We fail at our spiritual potential. Soli Deo Gloria!
By Karl Broberg
Jesus is God
REVELATION 1:7-8 SAYS THAT JESUS IS THE ALMIGHTY. BUT GENESIS 17:1 SAYS THAT THE ALMIGHTY IS GOD.
JOHN 8:58 SAYS THAT JESUS IS THE “I AM” BUT EXODUS 3:14 SAYS THAT THE “I AM” IS GOD
ACTS 3:14 SAYS THAT JESUS IS THE “HOLY ONE” BUT ISAIAH 43:15 SAYS THAT THE “HOLY ONE” IS GOD
JOHN 8:24 SAYS THAT JESUS IS THE “I AM HE” BUT ISAIAH 43:10 SAYS THAT THE “I AM HE” IS GOD
REVELATION 22:13 SAYS THAT JESUS IS THE “FIRST AND THE LAST” BUT ISAIAH 44:6 SAYS THAT THE “FIRST AND THE LAST” IS GOD
I CORINTHIANS 10:4 SAYS THAT JESUS IS “THE ROCK”PSALM 18:31 SAYS THAT “THE ROCK” IS GOD
JOHN 5:21 SAYS THAT JESUS RAISES THE DEAD. BUT 1 SAM 2:6 SAYS THAT GOD RAISES THE DEAD
JOHN 8:12 SAYS THAT JESUS IS THE LIGHT. BUT ISAIAH 60:19-20 SAYS THAT GOD IS THE LIGHT.
MATT 25:31-46 SAYS THAT JESUS IS THE JUDGE. BUT IN JOEL 3:12 IT SAYS THAT GOD IS THE JUDGE
COLOSSIANS 1:16 SAYS THAT JESUS IS THE CREATOR OF ANGELS: BUT PSALMS 148:5 SAYS THAT THE CREATOR OF ANGELS IS GOD
HEB 1:6 SAYS THAT ANGLES WORSHIPED JESUS. BUT IN PSALM 148:2 IT SAYS THAT ANGLES WORSHIP GOD
II CORINTHIANS 11:2 SAYS THAT JESUS IS THE “ONE HUSBAND” BUT JEREMIAH 31:32 SAYS THAT THE “ONE HUSBAND” IS GOD
MATTHEW 23:8 SAYS THAT JESUS IS THE “ONE MASTER” BUT MALACHI 1:6 SAYS THAT THE “ONE MASTER” IS GOD
JOHN 10:16 SAYS THAT JESUS IS THE “ONE SHEPHERD” BUT ISAIAH 40:11 SAYS THAT THE “ONE SHEPHERD” IS GOD
ACTS 4:12 SAYS THAT JESUS IS THE “ONE SAVIOR” BUT ISAIAH 45:21 SAYS THAT THE “ONE SAVIOR” IS GOD
LUKE 1:68 SAYS THAT JESUS IS THE “ONE REDEEMER” BUT ISAIAH 41:14 SAYS THAT THE “ONE REDEEMER” IS GOD
REVELATION 19:16 SAYS THAT JESUS IS “LORD OF LORDS. DEUTERONOMY 10:17 SAYS THAT THE “LORD OF LORDS” IS GOD
PHILIPPIANS 2:10 SAYS THAT EVERY KNEE MUST BOW TO JESUS. BUT ISAIAH 45:23 SAYS THAT EVERY KNEE MUST BOW TO GOD
JOHN 1: 3-10 SAYS THAT JESUS IS THE “ONE CREATOR” BUT GENESIS 1:1 SAYS THAT THE “ONE CREATOR” IS GOD
JOHN 1:49 SAYS THAT JESUS IS “KING OF ISRAEL” BUT ISAIAH 44:6 SAYS THAT THE “KING OF ISRAEL” IS GOD
JESUS CREATED ALL THINGS
JOHN 1:10.
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
COL 1:16.
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
JOHN 1:1-3.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God.
3 ALL THINGS WERE MADE BY HIM; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Jesus Christ is GOD, scriptural proof.
The Bible clearly states that Jesus is God…
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, GOD with us.” – Matthew 1:23
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, MIGHTY GOD, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6-7
In Zechariah 12:10, talking about the Children of Israel and their coming to understand who Jesus is in the future.
And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.”
God is talking, and God refers to Himself as “me whom they have pierced” …notice; “ME whom they have pierced.” Who was pierced for our transgressions? Jesus! Who is talking in Zechariah 12:10? God! And, God refers to Jesus pierced on the cross AS ME! Me, as in God. Me, as in God is saying that is ME on the cross.
In Genesis God was talking among Himself when He said “Let US make man in OUR image.” Notice “US” and “OUR” – Genesis 1:26. We are made in God’s image, not in the image of anyone but God, the “US” and “OUR” only included God. The “US” and “OUR” did not include anyone else but GOD. This is the first glimpse in the Bible as to the Triune nature of the ONE God.
John 10:32 – Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
Jesus DID NOT disagree with their statement that he had said He was God, and did not deny that He has revealed that He was God, rather He answered…
John 10:38 – “But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.”
Jesus never said he was God? Wrong…
In fact, Jesus said; “I am the way, the truth and the life.” – John 14:6
There is NO way in anyone other than God.
There is NO truth in anyone other than God.
There is NO life in anyone other than God.
Jesus said “I AM” all of these three things. NOT “I HAVE” these three things, He said “I AM” these three things.
Logical and factual conclusion… JESUS IS GOD. He is the I AM.
In fact, Jesus said; “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:” – John 11:25
There is NO resurrection in anyone other than God.
There is NO life in anyone other than God.
Jesus said “I AM” these two things. NOT “I HAVE” these two things, He said “I AM” these two things.
Logical and factual conclusion… JESUS IS GOD. He is the I AM…
John 6: 35, 48 – I am the bread of life – Only GOD is the bread of life.
John 8: 12, 9:5 – I am the light of the world – Only GOD is the light of the world.
John 8: 58 – Before Abraham was, I am – Only GOD was the I AM before Abraham was.
John 10:9 – I am the door – Only GOD is the door, the door to heaven.
John 10:11 – I am the good shepherd – Only GOD is the good shepherd.
John 11:25 – I am the resurrection and the life – Only GOD is the resurrection and life..
John 14:6 – I am the way, the truth, and the life – Only GOD is the way, truth, life.
John 15:1 – I am the true vine – Only GOD is the true vine.
Further scriptures stating and confirming the Deity of Jesus Christ…
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.” 1 Timothy 3:16
Simon Peter answered, “You are THE CHRIST, the Son of the living God. And Jesus said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.” – Matthew 16:16
Jesus ACKNOWLEDGED that Simon Peter had spoken correctly, and that he had received what he said from GOD THE FATHER. This is Jesus CLEARLY, by agreeing with and blessing Simon Peter, strongly stating that He was God. It is as CLEAR as it can be!
It’s so simple, it actually takes satan to confuse the issue and deceive a person; He was human because His Mother was human, He was God, because His Father was God. Father, Son and Spirit are THE ONE GOD.
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: GOD was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.” – 1 Timothy 3:16
Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great GOD and Savior Jesus Christ.” – Titus 2:13
But to the Son He (God) says: “Your throne, O GOD, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your GOD, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions.” – Hebrews 1:8,9
And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my GOD!” – John 20:28
Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.” – John 8:58
The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ, [God with us]). “When He comes, He will tell us all things.” Jesus said to her, “I WHO SPEAK TO YOU AM HE.” – John 4:25-26
Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? – John 14:8-9
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