Dictionary of Bible Themes The 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. Hebrews 1:8The NT writers affirm Jesus Christ's divinity See also Psalms 45:6John 1:1-2,18 Romans 9:5 Philippians 2:6 Titus 2:13 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!" 2 Peter 1:1Matthew 1:23 Statements which imply Jesus Christ's divinity See also Isaiah 7:14Luke 1:35 Colossians 1:15; 2:2,9 1 Timothy 1:17 1 John 5:20 Matthew 28:19 Jesus Christ's unity with the Father and the Holy Spirit in the Godhead See also John 14:162 Corinthians 13:14 Ephesians 1:13-14; 2:18,22; 3:14-17; 4:4-6 Colossians 1:17 Jesus Christ's eternal nature indicates his divinity See also Jesus Christ precedes creation Micah 5:2John 17:5,24 2 Timothy 1:9 1 Peter 1:20 1 John 1:1; 2:13 John 8:58 See also Jesus Christ is everlasting Hebrews 1:12Psalms 102:27 Hebrews 7:3,24; 13:8 Revelation 1:8; 5:13; 22:13 John 6:62 Jesus Christ's pre-existence indicates his divinity See also John 3:13,31; 6:41-42; 13:3; 16:28Hebrews 1:3 Jesus Christ's manifestation of God's glory indicates his divinity See also Matthew 17:2John 1:14 pp Mk 9:2-3 1 Corinthians 2:8pp Lk 9:29 2 Corinthians 4:4James 2:1 Isaiah 9:6; 40:3 Jesus Christ's divinity in the OT Jeremiah 23:6The divinity of the coming Messiah Malachi 3:1Romans 10:13 See also NT passages which apply OT passages about God to Jesus Christ Joel 2:32John 12:40-41 Isaiah 6:10 Romans 9:33 Isaiah 8:14 Ephesians 4:8 Psalms 68:18 John 5:17-18 Jesus Christ's claims to divinity See also He claimed to be one with the Father John 10:30-33,36-38; 12:45; 14:7,9-11; 17:11,21Luke 5:20-24 He demonstrated his authority to forgive sin See also pp Mt 9:2-6 Luke 7:47-48pp Mk 2:5-10 Matthew 8:26-27Jesus Christ's actions imply his divinity See also pp Mk 4:39-41 Matthew 12:8pp Lk 8:24-25 Luke 8:39pp Mk 2:28 pp Lk 6:5 pp Mk 5:19-20 Acts 2:36Jesus Christ's resurrection confirms his divinity See also Romans 1:4Philippians 2:9-11 John 5:27 Jesus Christ's names and titles point to his divinity Jesus Christ as judge See also Matthew 25:31-33In the OT, final responsibility for judgment is assigned to God. Mark 8:38Acts 17:31 pp Mt 16:27 Romans 2:16pp Lk 9:26 2 Corinthians 5:10John 11:25 Jesus Christ as "I am" See also John 6:35; 8:12; 10:7,11; 14:6; 15:1; 18:5-6"I am" is the meaning of God's name in the OT (see Ex 3:14). Acts 5:31Jesus Christ as Saviour See also Acts 4:12According to the OT, God alone can save. Ephesians 5:23Hebrews 7:25 Romans 10:9 Jesus Christ as Lord See also Luke 1:43; 2:11"Lord" was equivalent to God's name in the OT. John 13:131 Corinthians 12:3 2 Corinthians 4:5 Revelation 19:16 Colossians 1:16 See also Jesus Christ as creator John 1:3,10Acts 3:15 Romans 11:36 1 Corinthians 8:6 Hebrews 1:2,10 Psalms 102:25 Hebrews 13:20 Jesus Christ as shepherd See also John 10:11-16"Shepherd" was a well-known OT name for God. 1 Peter 2:25; 5:4John 20:28 Those who recognised Jesus Christ's divinity See also The disciples Matthew 16:16pp Mk 8:29 Mark 3:11pp Lk 9:20 Luke 4:41The demons pp Mk 1:34 Luke 24:52The consequences of recognising Jesus Christ's divinity Jesus Christ is worshipped as God See also Matthew 2:11; 28:9,17The fact that no-one but God may be worshipped is fundamental to Judaism. John 9:382 Timothy 4:18 2 Peter 3:18 Revelation 1:5-6; 5:12-13; 7:10 Acts 7:59-60; 9:13 1 Corinthians 16:22 Prayer is addressed to Jesus Christ Revelation 22:20See also 2024 Christ, glory of2033 Christ, humanity 2078 Christ, sonship of 2203 Christ, titles of 2206 Jesus, the Christ 2224 Christ, the Lord 2309 Christ as judge 2324 Christ as Saviour 2560 Christ, resurrection 6655 forgiveness, application 8407 confession of Christ 9313 resurrection, spiritual |
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