Jesus is God

GOD THE SON is His position in the Holy Trinity

The claim that Jesus is God is a core belief in Christianity, supported by various New Testament scriptures. Key arguments include Jesus' self-proclaimed divine identity, his acceptance of worship, his performance of miracles, and the testimony of others, including his disciples. 

Arguments from Scripture:

Jesus' Claims of Deity:

  • The Gospel of John highlights Jesus' divinity through statements like "I and the Father are one". In John 8:58, Jesus states, "Before Abraham was, I AM," referencing the divine name revealed to Moses in Exodus. 
  • Jesus' Acceptance of Worship: Multiple instances in the Gospels show Jesus accepting worship from others, a practice that would be blasphemous if he were merely a human. 
  • Jesus' Miracles as Proof: Miracles like raising Lazarus from the dead and calming the storm are presented as evidence of Jesus' power over nature and death, both traditionally associated with God. 
  • Apostolic Witness: The apostles, particularly John and Paul, consistently refer to Jesus as God, using divine titles and attributes. For example, John refers to Jesus as "the Word" who was "with God" and "was God" in the beginning. 
  • Old Testament Prophecies:Some interpret Old Testament prophecies as pointing to Jesus as the Messiah, who is also identified as divine in those prophecies. 
  • Jesus' Resurrection:The resurrection of Jesus is a central tenet of Christian belief, often cited as the ultimate proof of his divinity. 
  • Incarnation:Christians believe that Jesus is the "Word made flesh" (John 1:14), God taking on human form. 
 

Always remember that Jesus lived a perfect sinless life.  No human can do this.  We are not capable of living a sinless life.  That shows Jesus was not just an ordinary human.  Also, Jesus is not a liar.    Remember, "In the beginning there was God"?  Remember when Jesus says, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end" (Revelation 22:13)?  Why would He call Himself "the beginning and the end" if He were not God?  He wouldn't.  JESUS IS NOT A LIAR.  JESUS IS NOT A BLASPHEMER.  HE WOULD NEVER ALLOW PEOPLE TO WORSHIP HIM IF HE WERE NOT GOD.  People struggle with this concept, however God is so extremely powerful we really cannot comprehend all there is to know of Him.  He is not simple.  Believers are granted the Holy Spirit to help guide them through their journey.  The Holy Spirit is the help we need to understand God's character.  Make sure to pray daily, repent, and read scripture.  The more you do these things, the more the trinity becomes understandable, and your faith will become solid and unbreakable.

Everyone knows the verse: JOHN 3:16

"16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

 

Let's Break this Down

 

Jesus's begetting by God refers to his divine origin and eternal relationship with the Father, not a physical or sexual act. The concept of Jesus as God's "only begotten Son" signifies that He is of the same divine essence as God, eternally existing and not created. This is distinct from his human birth to Mary, which was a miraculous conception through the Holy Spirit. 

 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

  • Eternally Begotten: The term "begotten" in the context of God the Father and Jesus Christ is often understood as "eternally begotten," meaning Jesus has always existed as God's Son and shares the same divine nature. This is not a beginning in time, but a relationship that exists eternally within the Godhead. 
  • Not Created: The Nicene Creed, a foundational Christian statement, affirms that Jesus is "begotten, not made," emphasizing that Jesus is God's Son by nature, not by creation. 
  • Virgin Birth: The New Testament describes Jesus's birth to Mary as a miraculous event where the Holy Spirit caused her to conceive. This is distinct from the eternal begetting, as the virgin birth refers to Jesus's human incarnation, not his divine origin. 
  • Divine Nature:Christianity teaches that Jesus is both fully God and fully human, with his divine nature being eternally begotten and his human nature originating in Mary's womb. 
  • Not a Literal Father-Son Relationship: The concept of God begetting Jesus is not meant to be understood in a literal, physical sense, as God is spirit and without physical form. The term is used to express the unique relationship between God the Father and God the Son, who are of the same divine essence. 

How God the Son became a Living Walking Human Man

Jesus was conceived in Mary's womb through the power of the Holy Spirit, while she was still a virgin. This is described in the Bible as a miraculous event where Mary conceived Jesus without a human father. The angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit. 

 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

  • The Annunciation: The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her she would conceive and bear a son, who would be called the Son of the Most High. 
  • The Holy Spirit's Role: The angel explained that the Holy Spirit would come upon her, and the power of the Most High would overshadow her, making her conceive. 
  • Virgin Birth: This miraculous conception is described as a virgin birth, meaning Mary conceived without sexual relations with a man. 
  • Fully God, Fully Man: The Christian belief is that Jesus is both fully God and fully human, and his miraculous conception was necessary for this to be true. 
  • Divine Intervention:The conception is presented as a divine intervention, where God's Holy Spirit enabled a virgin to conceive a child who would be the Son of God. 
 
So as you can see Jesus was not conceived how humans are typically conceived.  Mary did not have sex with a man.  This tells us that Jesus is clearly more than a man.  Jesus already was, but the Holy Spirit helped a virgin conceive and birth God the Son as a human.

We Believe in the Trinity

Father-Son-Holy Spirit

3 IN 1

Jesus is God, specifically God the Son, one of the three persons of the Trinity. This belief is central to the Nicene Creed, which states that Jesus is "God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father". 

 

More Info:
  • Trinity:We believe that God is one being existing in three co-equal persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit. 
  • Incarnation:The belief that Jesus, the Son of God, became human in the person of Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man. 
 

Biblical evidence:

  • Matthew 28:19: " Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:"
  • 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 was made 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 20:28: "And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God!'" 
  • Philippians 2:11: "And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
  • Colossians 2:9: "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily."
  • 1 Timothy 3:16: "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."
  • Titus 2:13: "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;" 
  • Hebrews 1:8: "But unto Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom." 
  • Revelation 1:8: "I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending , saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come , the Almighty."
 
Also:
  • Distinct from the Father: While considered God, Jesus is distinct from God the Father. 
  • Unique Role: Jesus, as God the Son, has a unique role in salvation, through his death and resurrection. 

No, the Word "Trinity" is Not in the Bible

People will try to throw this in your face, but do not get discouraged.  When they do this ask them if they believe in any of the following: "incarnation," "omnipresence," "omniscience," "omnipotence," "Bible", and "Canon"... If they say that they do then guess what?  Those words are not in the Bible either.  None of these words are ever mentioned in scripture.  Does that mean that those words do not apply?  No.  

So what do these words mean and how can we apply them to God or the Bible?

 

  • Incarnation: a person who embodies in the flesh, a deity, spirit, or abstract quality.  After you read this definition you can see that this can describe God becoming man (Jesus) on Earth.  It does not say the word "incarnation" in the Bible, but this word can without a doubt describe the act of God becoming man.  
  • Omnipresence: God is capable of being everywhere at the same time.  After you read this definition you can see that this describes the fact that God can be everywhere all at the same time.  It does not say the word "omnipresence" in the Bible, but we all know God is everywhere at the same time.
  • Omniscience: the state of knowing everything.  The word "omniscience" is not in the Bible, but we all understand that God is all knowing.  
  • Omnipotence: the quality of having unlimited or very great power.  The word "omnipotence" is not in the Bible, but we all know that God has no limits to what He can do.
  • Bible: the Christian scriptures, consisting of the Old and New Testaments. The word "Bible" is not in the Bible, but that is what Christians call the Holy Book that contains the truth.
  • Canon: a collection or list of sacred books accepted as genuine. The word "canon" is not in the Bible, but we all know that is what is referring to the collection of the books of the Bible.

 

So as you can see there are many words that we use to describe actions, situations, or theories that are not in the Bible, including trinity.  We created the word trinity to explain the relationship between GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE SON, AND GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT.  It is 3 distinct roles in one.  Like how we are made in His image... We have a spirit, we have a body, and we have soul.  We also prove the trinity as we are made in His image.

So what exactly is the Trinity?

The Trinity, a core Christian doctrine, describes God as one being existing in three co-equal, co-eternal persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. These three are distinct, yet share the same divine nature and essence. 

 

Key aspects of the Trinity:

  • One God:Christians believe in one God, not three separate deities. 
  • Three Persons:The Trinity consists of the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit, each a distinct person within the Godhead. 
  • Co-equal and Co-eternal: Each person of the Trinity is fully God, possessing the same divine attributes and existing eternally. 
  • Distinct Functions: While one God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have distinct roles in creation, salvation, and the ongoing work of God. For example, the Father is seen as the initiator, the Son as the redeemer, and the Holy Spirit as the applier of salvation. 
 

Analogies used to explain the Trinity:

  • Water: Water can exist as ice, liquid, or vapor, all being H2O, yet appearing in different forms. 
  • Egg: An egg has a shell, white, and yolk, all part of the same egg. 
  • Sun: The sun has a Vitamin D, light, and heat, all emanating from the same source. 
  • Humans: We have a conciousness, body, and a spirit.  We are made in God's image.  We are also a 3 in 1.
 

Important Considerations:

  • Mystery: The Trinity is considered a mystery that is ultimately incomprehensible to the human mind, as it transcends human logic and experience. 
  • Not a mathematical equation:1 + 1 + 1 does not equal 3 in the context of the Trinity; it's a concept of one divine being existing in three distinct persons. 

The Roles within the Trinity

The Trinity, comprising God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit, has distinct roles in Christian theology. The Father is seen as the ultimate source of creation and the initiator of the plan of salvation. Jesus, the Son, is the one who embodies God's love and sacrifice, redeeming humanity through his life, death, and resurrection. The Holy Spirit is the active presence of God in the world, empowering believers, guiding them, and sanctifying them. 

 

 

Here's a more detailed breakdown of their roles:

  • God the Father:The Father is often depicted as the architect of creation and the one who initiates the plan of salvation for humanity. He is the source of all things and the ultimate authority figure within the Trinity. 
  • God the Son (Jesus Christ):Jesus, the Son, is the embodiment of God's love and the one who carries out the Father's plan of redemption. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross to atone for humanity's sins, and was resurrected, offering salvation and reconciliation with God. 
  • God the Holy Spirit:The Holy Spirit is the active and present manifestation of God in the world, particularly within believers. The Spirit empowers believers, guides them in their faith, and helps them live in accordance with God's will. 

The Nicene Creed

The Nicene Creed is a statement of Christian belief that summarizes core tenets of the faith, including the nature of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. It is widely used by various Christian denominations, including Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and most Protestant churches, as a confession of faith during worship services like the Eucharist. The creed was initially formulated at the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD and later revised at the First Council of Constantinople in 381 AD. 

 

  • Core Beliefs: The Nicene Creed affirms belief in one God, the Father Almighty, and in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is "begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father". It also acknowledges the Holy Spirit as a distinct person within the Trinity. 
  • Trinity: A central aspect of the creed is the affirmation of the Trinity, the concept of God existing as three co-equal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 
  • Jesus' Divinity and Humanity:The creed emphasizes that Jesus is both fully God (God from God, Light from Light) and fully human, born of the Virgin Mary, and also suffered and died for humanity's sins. 
  • Purpose and Use:The Nicene Creed serves as a concise summary of essential Christian beliefs and is used as a declaration of faith during worship, particularly in the Eucharist.
  • Historical Significance: The creed's formulation at the Councils of Nicaea and Constantinople was crucial in clarifying Christian doctrine and resolving theological disputes.

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