Whether you are a believer or not, it is important to understand that Jesus is God. There is evidence that Jesus claimed to be the Son of God. There are also many other points of evidence that make it clear that Jesus is God.
Trinitarian doctrine
Whether or not you believe that Jesus is God is an important question. Many Christians have come to believe that God created the material world, and acted in history through Christ. It is also believed that the Son and Holy Spirit continue to play active roles in the lives of believers. The trinitarian doctrine seeks to explain why these claims are true.
The Bible answers this question. While it does not explain exactly how God works, it does explain what he is like. The Trinitarian doctrine asserts that God is omniscient, omnipotent, and benevolent. It also suggests that the Father and the Son are one in character and purpose.
While the Trinitarian doctrine of Jesus being God is not gratuitous, it is difficult to understand how it can be true. The Bible is the only authoritative source of the doctrine. However, Trinitarian apologetics are often based on quotations that only suit the apologist’s purposes. They paint a one-sided picture of the issue. While there is no way to fully know the inner workings of God, the Trinitarian doctrine asserts that the Father and the Son are one in purpose and character.
The Trinitarian doctrine of Jesus being God traces its roots to the early Christian era. Its development in Nicea (325 AD) and Constantinople (381 AD) reached a mature stage. Its chief architect is seen as Athanasius of Alexandria.
The Bible states that Jesus is God in several passages. In the Fourth Gospel, Jesus is identified with the Logos. In Colossians, the Son is called God from the beginning. The Son and the Father are also called the same in Romans. The Father is the Creator, and the Son is the Savior. The Trinitarian doctrine of Jesus being god is based on the Bible, which provides a trustworthy source of information.
Many Trinitarian translators leave the translation of Romans 9:5 open to interpretation. Some argue that this passage does not actually refer to Jesus being God. Others claim that it refers to Christ being God according to the flesh, which would make sense given the context. However, these claims fail to explain how Paul would have made that statement.
Kenotic trinitarian
Whether we are seeking to find true humanity or we are looking for God, the Kenotic trinitarian view of Jesus is a powerful way to discover the true self. It is a way of living that draws us towards conformity to Christ’s image and a life of embracing divine grace.
Christ Jesus was not only a fully human being, but he was also fully divine. He gave up some of his divine attributes as he entered humanity. He left behind omniscience, omnipotence, and omnipresence. He also gave up a sovereign power over the entire universe. His omnipotence would have left all of creation in an eternal state of hopelessness.
The Kenotic trinitarian view of Jesus holds that God emptied Himself out in Jesus. This is the common characteristic of true divinity. However, some theologies have interpreted this to mean that God literally ceased to be God. This view has resulted in a large number of theological positions, doctrinal treatises, and commentaries.
One of the most important stimulus for kenotic theology came from the ideas of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer wrote that only a weak God could be effective in the world. He argued that Jesus could not have been truly God if he had not given up some of his divine attributes.
Kenotic theology also grew out of three historic concerns. First, the early Christian hymn pictured Jesus in the form of God. Second, theologians were concerned with the relationship between the divine and human natures. The third concern was the incarnation.
Kenotic theology holds that Jesus was not completely divine in his resurrection, his ascension, and his death. It also holds that Jesus did not have omnipotence, omniscience, or omnipresence. Most kenoticists believe that Christ gave up some of his divine attributes when he became human.
Kenotic theology, as a rule, disregards or subtly alters some important Christological distinctions in God’s Word. Most kenoticists agree with the Arians in that they believe that Christ’s human and divine natures were not truly united into one person. But most kenoticists do not believe that Christ’s divine and human natures were truly united during the 33 years that Jesus lived on Earth.
Many of Jesus followers proclaimed Him to be God
Jesus is God because “the Word” (Jesus) “was God” and “the Word” (Jesus) “became flesh” (John 1:1, 14). These passages make it abundantly obvious that Jesus Christ is God incarnate. Be overseers of the flock of God that He purchased with His own blood, it says in Acts 20:28. Whose blood was shed to purchase the church? Savior of the world, Christ. As this scripture also notes, Christ paid for the church with His own blood. Jesus is God because of this.
Disciple Thomas referred to Jesus as “My Lord and my God” (John 20:28). Rather than correcting him, Jesus simply ignores him. Titus 2:13 tells us to be patient while we anticipate the return of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior. However, the Father states this about the Son in Hebrews 1:8: “Your throne, O God, will remain forever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your dominion.” The fact that God the Father calls Jesus “God” is strong evidence that Jesus is God.
An angel told the apostle John to worship God alone in Revelation (Revelation 19:10). Many times in the Bible, Jesus is praised (Matthew 2:11; 14:33; 28:9, 17; Luke 24:52; John 9:38). People’s worship of Him is never met with criticism from Him. Like the angel in Revelation, if Jesus were not God, He would have instructed his followers not to worship him. The deity of Jesus is also supported by many additional passages of Scripture, therefore the list above is far from exhaustive.
Evidence that Jesus claimed to be the Son of God
Despite the claims of some Christians that Jesus did not really claim to be the Son of God, there is plenty of evidence to support the claim. The Bible provides a number of proofs.
The Bible has been verified as the source of numerous miracles. In addition, there are several places in the Bible that Jesus claimed to be God. In the gospels, there are several statements that confirm the claim. The most notable one is the baptism of Christ by the voice of the Lord.
Several other claims are made by Jesus, but the most prominent one is the claim that he was the Son of God. This is a claim that is backed up by the aforementioned baptism of Christ and by his miracles. The Bible also mentions the claim that he was the Son of man.
While there is no proof that Jesus was God, the Bible does provide documentation to show that Jesus made claims that were at least as good as those made by supernatural beings. The following are some of the most interesting claims that Jesus made.
The Bible claims that the voice in the wilderness was preparing the way of the Lord. The Bible also states that this is a prophecy in Isaiah 40:3. This is one of the most interesting illustrations of Christ’s divinity.
The Bible also claims that Jesus performed the miracle of turning water into wine. This is also an important claim. When Jesus performed a miracle, the people worshiped him as God. This is the same miracle that the Bible mentions in the Bible’s longest quote, John 11:27.
The Bible also mentions that the water that Jesus turned into wine was actually wine. This is a remarkable claim, but the Bible does not support the claim that the water was actually converted into wine.
The Bible also mentions several other claims that are not found in the Bible. These include the claims that Jesus was a preexistent Sovereign of the Universe and that he was a part of a triune God.
The Bible also mentions a number of other claims that are merely a figment of the imagination. Among these is the claim that Jesus said that he would raise up a temple in three days.
Jesus claimed to be God
As an illustration, consider John 10:30, where Jesus says, “I and the Father are one.” To see that He was making a claim to deity, we need only consider the Jews’ reaction to His words. The reason they wanted to stone Him was because “You, a mere man, claim to be God” (John 10:33). The Jewish people had no trouble recognizing Jesus’ divine claims.
I and the Father are one is a declaration by Jesus that He and the Father share the same fundamental nature. Another such passage is John 8:58. I tell you the truth, before Abraham was born, I am!, Jesus proclaimed. This is an allusion to the moment in Exodus 3:14 when God first introduced Himself to Moses by saying, “I AM WHO I AM.” Jews heard this and took up stones to stone Him to death for blasphemy, as the Law of Moses required.
Believing in Christ and believing in God are identical acts
Regardless of what you may believe, believing in Christ and believing in God are two distinct acts. The Catholic Church believes in the Trinity, that is, God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Lutherans, on the other hand, believe that both are Scriptural. They also believe that salvation is through the grace of God. In addition, Lutherans believe that God’s predestination of salvation is the main reason for salvation.
Lutherans reject the idea that the soul “sleeps” or is unconscious of heavenly bliss. They also reject the notion that salvation depends on human “action.” They also believe that salvation is predicated on God’s predestination, meaning that salvation is a free gift to all who trust in Christ.
In addition, the doctrine of the Incarnation teaches that God became human in history. This does not mean that Jesus is a strange hybrid. Rather, it is a way of explaining that Christ is perfect union of two distinct but complete essences.
Both faith and good works are products of the Holy Spirit. In addition, both good works and faith are public evidences of Christ’s final judgment.
Scripture also teaches that all Christians will endure varying degrees of “tribulation” until the final day. Jesus will return to “rapture” all believers into heaven. All believers will also reign with Christ in heaven. The final judgment day will be a time of great bliss, when all redeemed souls will be united with glorified bodies.
The key to eternal life is believing in Jesus and trusting Him as your Savior. You should also be careful not to trust in your own good works. Instead, you should be confident in Jesus’ resurrection and death as your payment for sin.
Lastly, faith is not only expressed in the heart, but in the intellect as well. It is a strong and powerful act, but it is not a guarantee of salvation. It is a gift of the Holy Spirit through the Gospel. As a result, faith can be very weak or very strong. But it is not a matter of how much you believe, but of how you respond.
The very reason Jesus must be God
To put it simply, if Jesus were not God, His sacrifice on the cross would not have atoned for humanity’s sins. If Jesus were not God, He would have to suffer an endless penalty for sin against an infinite God, which is impossible for a created being like Himself to accomplish. This is a fine that only God could possibly afford to pay. Because only God is able to take on the sins of the world (2 Corinthians 5:21), He did so in the person of Jesus Christ, who was crucified, died, and was raised from the dead to demonstrate His triumph over sin and death.
Is Jesus God? Yes absolutely. Jesus claimed deity for Himself. Some of His followers even referred to Him as God. In order for salvation to be provided, Jesus must be God. Jesus is the eternal Alpha and Omega (Revelation 1:8; 22:13), the God who saves us (2 Peter 1:1).
