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The title "God" ascribed to Jesus Christ is a profound affirmation of His divine nature and integral role within the Holy Trinity. This designation underscores the Christian belief in the deity of Christ, affirming His equality with God the Father and the Holy Spirit. The New Testament provides several instances where Jesus is explicitly referred to as God, highlighting His divine attributes and authority.

Biblical References:

1. John 1:1 · "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." This foundational verse from the Gospel of John identifies Jesus (the Word) as God, emphasizing His preexistence and active participation in creation.

2. John 20:28 · Thomas answered Him, "My Lord and my God!" In this post-resurrection encounter, the apostle Thomas directly addresses Jesus as "God," acknowledging His divine identity following His resurrection.

3. Titus 2:13 · "while we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ." Here, Paul refers to Jesus as "our great God and Savior," linking the hope of His return with His divine status.

4. Hebrews 1:8 · "But about the Son He says: 'Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.'" This passage quotes Psalm 45:6, applying it to Jesus and affirming His eternal reign as God.

5. Romans 9:5 · "Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen." Paul acknowledges Christ's human lineage while affirming His supreme divinity.

Theological Significance:

The title "God" attributed to Christ is central to the doctrine of the Incarnation, which holds that Jesus is both fully God and fully man. This dual nature is essential for understanding the redemptive work of Christ, as only God incarnate could provide a perfect atonement for sin. The acknowledgment of Jesus as God is also crucial for worship, as it directs believers to honor Him with the same reverence and devotion due to God the Father.

Christ's Divine Attributes:

1. Eternality · As God, Christ is eternal, having no beginning or end. This is affirmed in John 1:1 and further supported by Revelation 1:8, where Jesus declares, "I am the Alpha and the Omega."

2. Omnipotence · Christ's divine power is evident in His miracles and authority over nature, life, and death, as seen throughout the Gospels.

3. Omniscience · Jesus demonstrates His all-knowing nature in passages such as John 2:24-25, where He knows the hearts of men.

4. Immutability · As God, Jesus is unchanging, consistent with Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."

The recognition of Jesus as God is foundational to Christian faith, shaping the understanding of His work, His teachings, and His ultimate authority over all creation.

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Isaiah 40:9
O Zion, that bring good tidings, get you up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bring good tidings, lift up your voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say to the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
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John 20:28
And Thomas answered and said to him, My LORD and my God.
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The Names and Titles of Christ. From Several Scriptures.
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On the Various Names and Titles
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is hidden with Christ in God. [Mat.8:22; Apoc.14:13; Col.3:3]. ...
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The Names and Titles of Christ, from Several Scriptures.
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The Title "Word" is to be Interpreted by the Same Method as the ...
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that these titles are not ... title Logos (Word), and repeat that Christ alone is ...
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Names and Titles of the Antichrist
... Over three hundred names and titles are given to the Lord Jesus Christ, and each
has its own distinctive significance and to substitute any other for ...
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The Son of God Incarnate; Or, the Titles and the Kingdom of Christ ...
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born, Behold th' expected Child appear; What shall his names or titles be? ...
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The Names Son of God and Son of Man.
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Christ's last words ... not among the more usual or best known titles of Messiah ...
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That Worthy Name.
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for a few moments think of some of the familiar titles and names of that ...
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He Produces Testimonies to the Same Doctrine from the Apostle Paul ...
... hesitate to slander God from His own titles; and so ... first might claim as His all
the names which followed ... might imagine that in what followed Christ was spoken ...
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