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Jesus Christ is God Verses are listed with a brief comment by Greg Clements
Last Edit: August 1, 2022
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I believe that God is a trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This document focuses on the divine nature of Jesus. It is a collection of New Testament references I found that support the claim that Jesus is God.
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Matthew 12:8 The Son of Man is the Lord of the Sabbath
Matthew 12:0-,42 glc-Jesus is greater than prophets and kings, he is not just a prophet
Matthew 13:41 glc-Jesus commands angels and has a kingdom
Matthew 14:29-33 glc-Jesus controlled the weather; the disciples worshiped Jesus
Matthew 16:13-17 glc-the disciples testified that Jesus was the Christ and the Son of God
Matthew 17:1-6 glc-Jesus was not just a man. God the Father testified that Jesus was his only son.
Matthew 19:28 glc-Jesus will be on a glorious throne, not an ordinary throne in heaven.
Matthew 26:62-64 Jesus proclaims how he will be viewed in the future. He will be beside God in heaven.
Matthew 28:8-10 Mary and Mary Magdalene worship the risen Jesus
Matthew 28:16-20 the disciples worshiped Jesus
Mark 1:23-25 demons witnessed that Jesus was holy
Mark 1:33,34 demons recognized Jesus
Mark 2:5-12 Jesus had authority to forgive sins
Mark 2:27,28 Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath
Mark 3:11,12 demons recognized Jesus and submitted to his authority
Mark 4:37-41 Jesus is Lord over creation
Mark 5:6-13a demons spoke that Jesus is Son of the Most High God
Mark 5:18-20 the man freed from demons recognized Jesus as Lord
Mark 5:27-34 Jesus has power and authority to heal diseases
Mark 5:35-42 Jesus has power over death
Mark 6:7 Jesus has authority over unclean spirits
Mark 6:48-52 Jesus is Lord over creation
Mark 8:27-29 Jesus is Christ (Messiah of OT)
Mark 9:2-7 Jesus was transfigured before James, John, Peter; God spoke approval
Mark 13:24-27 Jesus is Son of Man and will return in power and glory
Mark 13:31 Jesus’ words are eternal
Mark 15:43-46 Jesus rose after a professional executioner declared he was dead
Mark 16:4-6 Jesus was raised from the dead
Luke 1:17 John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus
Luke 1:26-35 Jesus was sent by God and he reigns forever
Luke 2:8-11 Angels announced the birth of Jesus as the Christ, as the Lord
Luke 2:45-49 Jesus identifies with God as his father
Luke 3:21-22 God identified Jesus as his Son
Luke 4:33-34,41 demons recognized Jesus from when they were in heaven
Luke 5:20-26 Jesus has authority (as God) to forgive sins
Luke 6:1-5 Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath
Luke 7:18-23 Jesus fulfilled OT prophecies about Messiah Isaiah 29 and 35
Luke 8:1,2 Jesus (God) has authority and gives authority to people
Luke 8:22-25 Jesus, God, controls the world
Luke 8:26-29 demons testify that Jesus is the Son of God
Luke 9:18-22 Peter testifies that Jesus is the Christ of God
Luke 9:25-27 Jesus will return in the glory of God
Luke 9:28-35 Jesus was revealed as God to Peter, John, James. God the Father testified that Jesus is his Son
Luke 10:21,22 Jesus knows the Father as no person has known God and the Father knows Jesus
Luke 11:29-32 Jesus was not just a wise man and not just a prophet
Luke 12:8,9 Jesus has authority to tell angels who belongs to God
Luke 19:36-44 disciples testified Jesus was King and sent by God
Luke 21:25-28 Jesus will return with power and great glory
Luke 22:66-71 Jesus proclaims his place is with God the father, he lets stand the statement that he is the Son of God
Luke 23:1-3 Jesus gives a response that he is a King and the Christ
Luke 23:42,43 Jesus grants to one thief that he will be in heaven with Jesus
Luke 24:1-7 The resurrection is proof that Jesus is God
Luke 24:25-27 Jesus identifies himself as the Christ and states he has a proper glory
Luke 24:30-35 many witnesses saw the resurrected Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:3-8)
Luke 24:44-48 Jesus fulfilled OT and provides forgiveness of sins
Luke 24:50-53 The disciples worshipped Jesus. Only God is to be worshipped.
John 1:1-3, 14 The Word (Jesus) was God in the beginning.
John 1:15-18 John the Baptist-earthly birth before Jesus’ birth, but Jesus existed before John’s birth-v18 Jesus is God
John 1:48-51 Nathanael testifies that Jesus is the Son of God, King of Israel. Jesus identifies himself as “Son of Man.” Read Daniel 7:13-14. Jesus has a heavenly origin and divine authority (NET notes on V51).
John 2:18-22 The resurrection of Jesus is the sign that he is God.
John 5:17,18 The Jews understood that Jesus was claiming to be equal with God.
John 5:22,23 honor the Son just as the Father is honored
John 7:39 Jesus was later glorified
John 8:15-18 Jesus and the Father judge in unison.
John 8:23,24 Jesus is from heaven. He was not just a person with an earthly history.
John 8:58 “I AM” (before Abraham)
John 9:35-38 the man with sight restored worships Jesus (Son of Man)
John 10:30 I and the Father are one
John 10:38 understand that I am in the Father and the Father is in me (one with him)
John 12:45 whoever sees me sees him who sent me
John 13:13 it is right to call him Lord
John 13:19 I am the Messiah
John 14:7 if you really knew me you would know my Father
John 14:9 anyone who has seen me has seen the Father
John 14:10 it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work
John 16:12-16 Everything that the Father has is mine
John 16:27-28 Jesus came from the Father and went back to the Father
John 17:5 Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began
John 17:10 (Jesus praying to God) all I have is yours, and all you have is mine
John 17:11 ...just as we are one
John 17:21 ...just as you, Father, are in me and I am in you.
John 17:24 so that they can see my glory that you gave me...before the creation of the world.
John 18:36 ...my kingdom is not from this world...
John 19:7 the Jews recognized that Jesus claimed to be the Son of God (equality with God)
John 20:19-22 The resurrection is proof that Jesus is God. The disciples were willing to be killed by the authorities rather than deny the resurrection.
John 20:26-29 Jesus was alive after the crucifixion.
John 21:13,14 Jesus was alive after the crucifixion.
Acts 1:1-3 The resurrection of Jesus is real. Eyewitnesses told Luke Jesus was with them for 40 days after the resurrection. Many of these eyewitnesses were killed because they would not give up their belief in Jesus and the resurrection.
Acts 1:9-11 Jesus did not just slip away and go to some foreign country to die. The eyewitnesses saw him ascend to heaven.
Acts 2:36 God restored Jesus to his rightful position in heaven
Acts 7:55,56 As Stephen was confronted by the Jewish leaders he told them he saw Jesus, Son of Man, standing with God.
Acts 22:1-8 Paul, a highly educated Jew, here gives testimony that he received a message from Jesus after the crucifixion and resurrection.
Romans 8:3,4 Jesus was not just a man. God the Father sent Jesus to be born and live as a human.
Romans 9:5 Jesus Christ is God.
1 Corinthians 15:46,47 Jesus is discussed in this chapter of 1 Corinthians. Jesus was not just a man. Jesus is God and came from heaven to Earth to provide salvation by his sacrifice.
2 Corinthians 13:13 Jesus, son of God, is a member of the Trinity- Father, Son, Holy Spirit. God is one but God has three members or personalities. The Father, Son, Holy Spirit always act in unison.
Philippians 2:5-7 Christ existed in the form of God (Bible notes I have state that the Greek construction indicates that Christ was God)
Philippians 2:8-11 Jesus is worshiped
Philippians 3:8 Christ my Lord
Philippians 3:8 Jesus is from heaven. Jesus has power over all things
Colossians 1:15-19 We can’t see God in heaven at this time. But Jesus was God’s image on Earth.
Colossians 2:9 Jesus is God
Hebrews 1:3 Jesus has God’s glory and is now beside God the Father in Heaven.
Hebrews 1:5,6 Jesus (God) is worshipped by angels.
Hebrews 3:5,6 Moses was a servant, Christ is a Son
Hebrews 4:15 Jesus was tempted but did not sin. Only God has no sin.
1 Peter 3:21,22 Jesus has authority over angels, rulers, and powers.
2 Peter 1:1 Jesus Christ … our God and Savior
2 Peter 1:16-18 Peter and others were eyewitnesses of God confirming that Jesus is his son.
1 John 1:1-3 Eyewitnesses to Jesus proclaim that Jesus was with God the Father and that Jesus is eternal. Jesus is the Son of God.
1 John 2:13 who has been from the beginning
1 John 5:19-20 Jesus is the true God and eternal life.
Jude 4 master and Lord, Jesus
Jude 5,6 The Greek text clearly names Jesus as responsible for helping Israel leave Egypt. And v6 states that Jesus has put angels into hell awaiting judgment. Jesus is God.
Jude 24,25 Jesus has made it possible to stand before God without sin because our sin has been forgiven on the basis of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Jesus is Lord.
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Alpha and Omega description of Jesus:
Revelation 1:8 I am the alpha and omega says the Lord God
Revelation 21:5,6 The one seated on the throne said… I am the Alpha and the Omega … the one who gives the water of life...see John 4:14
Revelation 22:13 Jesus is speaking … he is coming back to Earth...Alpha and Omega
Other passages giving meaning to alpha and omega;
• John 1:3 Jesus was at the beginning of creation
• 2 Peter 3:2,5,10 Jesus will be there at the end of the world
• Isaiah 41:4 and 44:6 and 48:12 first and last
• Hebrews 12:2 author and finisher of our faith
Passages that state Jesus has the authority of God and the ability or right to do the actions of God: Revelation 2:7, 2:10, 2:17, 2:26, 3:5, 3:12, 3:21.
Revelation 5:6-9 -The elders worship the Lamb. Only god is to be worshipped.
Revelation 5:11-14 The angels and elders worship Jesus. They give him praise, honor, and glory forever.
Revelation 7:10 God on the throne and the Lamb are praised together
Revelation 7:17 the Lamb in the middle of the throne
Revelation 15:3,4 the song of the Lamb: … Lord God, the all powerful … all nations will come and worship before you …
Revelation 17:14 the Lamb…he is Lord of Lords and King of Kings
Revelation 20:6 .. priests of God and of Christ
Revelation 21-27 Jesus is the Alpha and Omega. See John 4:1-26 for Jesus’ statement that he gives the water of life.
Revelation 21:22 the Lord God, the All-Powerful, and the Lamb are its temple
Revelation 21:23 … the glory of God lights it up, and its lamp is the Lamb
Revelation 22:1-4 God the Father and Jesus are together on the throne. Those in heaven will worship God the Father and the Lamb. God is one. God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are three aspects of the one God.
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