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Jesus Christ is God Last Big Edit April 16, 2021 Small Addition August 1, 2022
© 2005-2007, 2021, 2022 by Greg Clements Permission is granted to copy and distribute this document as long as no fee of any kind is charged and this copyright notice is included in the document. Much of the document was edited and written in 2020 and 2021.
I believe that God is a trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This document focuses on the divine nature of Jesus. This document is not a polished essay. It is a collection of New Testament references I found that support the claim that Jesus is God.
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“glc” indicates that the following text is my short summary of the verses.
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Matthew 12:1-8 “”At that time Jesus went through the grain fields on a Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pick heads of wheat and eat them. 2 But when the Pharisees saw this they said to him, “Look, your disciples are doing what is against the law to do on the Sabbath.” 3 He said to them, “Haven’t you read what David did when he and his companions were hungry— 4 how he entered the house of God and ate the sacred bread, which was against the law for him or his companions to eat, but only for the priests? 5 Or have you not read in the law that the priests in the temple desecrate the Sabbath and yet are not guilty? 6 I tell you that something greater than the temple is here. 7 If you had known what this means: ‘I want mercy and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent. 8 For the Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.” (NET)
glc - The Son of Man, Jesus, is the Lord of the Sabbath. Jesus has more importance than the Sabbath, and is rightly in control of the Sabbath.
Matthew 12:40-42 “40 For just as Jonah was in the belly of the huge fish for three days and three nights, so the Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights. 41 The people of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it because they repented when Jonah preached to them—and now, something greater than Jonah is here! 42 The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon—and now, something greater than Solomon is here!”(NET)
glc - Jesus is greater than prophets and kings.
glc - The resurrection of Jesus is a sign of who Jesus is.
Matthew 13:41 “41 The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather from his kingdom everything that causes sin as well as all lawbreakers.”)NET
glc-Jesus commands angels and has a kingdom
Mathew 14:29-33 “29 So he said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong wind he became afraid. And starting to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 When they went up into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”” (NET)
glc-Jesus controlled the weather; the disciples worshiped Jesus
Matthew 16:13-17 “13 When Jesus came to the area of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 They answered, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “You are blessed, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father in heaven! “ (NET)
glc-the disciples testified that Jesus was the Christ and the Son of God
Matthew 17:1-6 “Six days later Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them privately up a high mountain. 2 And he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3 Then Moses and Elijah also appeared before them, talking with him. 4 So Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, I will make three shelters—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5 While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my one dear Son, in whom I take great delight. Listen to him!” 6 When the disciples heard this, they were overwhelmed with fear and threw themselves down with their faces to the ground.”(NET)
glc-Jesus was not just a man. God the Father testified that Jesus was his only son.
Matthew 19:28 “ 28 Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth: In the age when all things are renewed, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on 12 thrones, judging the 12 tribes of Israel. “ (NET)
glc-Jesus will be on a glorious throne, not an ordinary throne in heaven.
Matthew 26:62-64 “62 So the high priest stood up and said to him, “Have you no answer? What is this that they are testifying against you?” 63 But Jesus was silent. The high priest said to him, “I charge you under oath by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.” 64 Jesus said to him, “You have said it yourself. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” “ (NET)
glc- Jesus proclaims how he will be viewed in the future. He will be beside God in heaven.
Matthew 28:9-10 “”8 So they left the tomb quickly, with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 But Jesus met them, saying, “Greetings!” They came to him, held on to his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee. They will see me there.” (NET)
glc-Mary and Mary Magdalene worship the risen Jesus
Matthew 28:16-20 “16 So the 11 disciples went to Galilee to the mountain Jesus had designated. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came up and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”” (NET)
glc-the disciples worshiped Jesus
Mark 1:23-25 “ Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, 24 “Leave us alone, Jesus the Nazarene! Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” 25 But Jesus rebuked him: “Silence! Come out of him!”” (NET)
glc- The unclean spirit (demon) witnessed that Jesus was holy. Only God is truly holy. The unclean spirit could have been an angel who rebelled against God. The spirit would have known Jesus in heaven.
Mark 1:33,34 “The whole town gathered by the door. 34 So he healed many who were sick with various diseases and drove out many demons. But he would not permit the demons to speak because they knew him.” (NET)
glc-Again, the demons would have known Jesus from seeing him in heaven.
Mark 2:5-12 “5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” 6 Now some of the experts in the law were sitting there, turning these things over in their minds: 7 “Why does this man speak this way? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 8 Now immediately, when Jesus realized in his spirit that they were contemplating such thoughts, he said to them, “Why are you thinking such things in your hearts? 9 Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Stand up, take your stretcher, and walk’? 10 But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,”—he said to the paralytic— 11 “I tell you, stand up, take your stretcher, and go home.” 12 And immediately the man stood up, took his stretcher, and went out in front of them all. They were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”” (NET)
glc- God has authority to forgive sins...Jesus, Son of Man, had authority to forgive sins. Jesus confirmed his statement with a miracle of healing.
Mark 2:27,28 “27 Then he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath. 28 For this reason the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath.”” (NET)
glc- Jesus, Son of Man, is lord of the Sabbath. See Matthew 12:8, above.
Mark 3:11,12 “11 And whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, “You are the Son of God.” 12 But he sternly ordered them not to make him known.” (NET)
glc-The unclean spirits, demons, had been with Jesus in heaven before they were cast out. They recognized Jesus and recognized his authority (they fell down before him). The demons gave testimony that Jesus is God’s Son. But we should do better than to need the testimony of demons to recognize that Jesus is God’s Son.
Mark 4:37-41 “”(37 Now a great windstorm developed and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was nearly swamped. 38 But he was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. They woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care that we are about to die?” 39 So he got up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Be quiet! Calm down!” Then the wind stopped, and it was dead calm. 40 And he said to them, “Why are you cowardly? Do you still not have faith?” 41 They were overwhelmed by fear and said to one another, “Who then is this? Even the wind and sea obey him!”(NET)
glc - Jesus, who took part in creation (Read the Gospel of John chapter 1), is still Lord over creation.
Mark 5:6-13a “ 6 When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and bowed down before him. 7 Then he cried out with a loud voice, “Leave me alone, Jesus, Son of the Most High God! I implore you by God—do not torment me!” 8 (For Jesus had said to him, “Come out of that man, you unclean spirit!”) 9 Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “My name is Legion, for we are many.” 10 He begged Jesus repeatedly not to send them out of the region. 11 There on the hillside, a great herd of pigs was feeding. 12 And the demonic spirits begged him, “Send us into the pigs. Let us enter them.” 13 Jesus gave them permission.” (NET)
glc - The demons make the man’s voice speak that Jesus is Son of the Most High God. The demons, fallen angels, had a spiritual recognition of Jesus as the one they knew before they rebelled in heaven. Jesus has authority to direct the demons’ actions.
Mark 5:18-20 “ 18 As he was getting into the boat the man who had been demon-possessed asked if he could go with him. 19 But Jesus did not permit him to do so. Instead, he said to him, “Go to your home and to your people and tell them what the Lord has done for you, that he had mercy on you.” 20 So he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis what Jesus had done for him, and all were amazed.” (NET)
glc-The man freed from the demons recognized Jesus as Lord.
Mark 5:27-34 “27 When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, 28 for she kept saying, “If only I touch his clothes, I will be healed.” 29 At once the bleeding stopped, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. 30 Jesus knew at once that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and said, “Who touched my clothes?” 31 His disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing against you and you say, ‘Who touched me?’” 32 But he looked around to see who had done it. 33 Then the woman, with fear and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before him and told him the whole truth. 34 He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”” (NET)
glc-Jesus has power and authority to heal diseases. Those who have faith in him will be helped. (Although not all are healed … read about Paul’s physical infirmity 2 Corinthians 12:6,7.)
Mark 5:35-42 “ While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue leader’s house saying, “Your daughter has died. Why trouble the teacher any longer?” 36 But Jesus, paying no attention to what was said, told the synagogue leader, “Do not be afraid; just believe.” 37 He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. 38 They came to the house of the synagogue leader where he saw noisy confusion and people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 When he entered he said to them, “Why are you distressed and weeping? The child is not dead but asleep!” 40 And they began making fun of him. But he forced them all outside, and he took the child’s father and mother and his own companions and went into the room where the child was. 41 Then, gently taking the child by the hand, he said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up.” 42 The girl got up at once and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). They were completely astonished at this.” (NET)
glc-Jesus has power over death.
Mark 6:7 “ Jesus called the Twelve and began to send them out two by two. He gave them authority over the unclean spirits. “ (NET)
glc-Jesus has authority over unclean spirits (and all spirits) and can give this authority to people.
Mark 6:48-52 “48 He saw them straining at the oars because the wind was against them. As the night was ending, he came to them walking on the sea, for he wanted to pass by them. 49 When they saw him walking on the water they thought he was a ghost. They cried out, 50 for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them: “Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” 51 Then he went up with them into the boat, and the wind ceased. They were completely astonished, 52 because they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.” (NET)
glc-Jesus is Lord over creation.
Mark 8:27-29 “Then Jesus and his disciples went to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” 28 They said, “John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and still others, one of the prophets.” 29 He asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Christ.”” (NET)
glc-The Christ (Messiah) is the one who is anointed. The Old Testament foretells one who would redeem Israel. Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies … a few are listed here … https://billygraham.org/story/the-glory-of-christ-5-ways-jesus-proved-hes-the-messiah/
Mark 9:2-7 “Six days later Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John and led them alone up a high mountain privately. And he was transfigured before them, 3 and his clothes became radiantly white, more so than any launderer in the world could bleach them. 4 Then Elijah appeared before them along with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. 5 So Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three shelters—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6 (For they were afraid, and he did not know what to say.) 7 Then a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came from the cloud, “This is my one dear Son. Listen to him!”” (NET)
glc-Jesus was transfigured to again have some of his heavenly glory. God spoke to testify that Jesus was his one son. The notes to the NET bible expand on “son” to state that it means the one who is the only one of his or her class, and is loved. Jesus will state in the Gospel of John (chapter 10) that he and the Father are one.
Mark 13:24-27 “ “But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened and the moon will not give its light; 25 the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 Then everyone will see the Son of Man arriving in the clouds with great power and glory. 27 Then he will send angels and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.” (NET)
glc- Jesus has often identified himself as the Son of Man. In this passage he says that he will come again with power and glory. And, he will command angels to gather those who believe in him.
Mark 13:31 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” (NET)
glc - Jesus’ words are eternal, just like him. See the Gospel of John Chapter 1.
Mark 14:61,62 “61 But he was silent and did not answer. Again the high priest questioned him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” 62 “I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.”” (NET)
glc-Jesus tells the religious authorities that he is the Son of God. And, that they would see Jesus sitting beside God.
Mark 15:43-46 “ 43 Joseph of Arimathea, a highly regarded member of the council, who was himself looking forward to the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. 44 Pilate was surprised that he was already dead. He called the centurion and asked him if he had been dead for some time. 45 When Pilate was informed by the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph. 46 After Joseph bought a linen cloth and took down the body, he wrapped it in the linen and placed it in a tomb cut out of the rock. Then he rolled a stone across the entrance of the tomb. “ (NET)
glc-The professional executioner confirmed that Jesus was dead. Jesus’ body was put into the grave and the tomb was sealed.
Mark 16:4-6 “ But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled back. 5 Then as they went into the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. 6 But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has been raised! He is not here. Look, there is the place where they laid him. “ (NET)
glc-Jesus was raised from the dead. This was confirmation that he was not a mere man.
Luke 1:17 “And he will go as forerunner before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers back to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared for him.”” (NET)
glc - John the Baptist came to prepare the way for Jesus.
Luke 1:26-35 “26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, a descendant of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she was greatly troubled by his words and began to wonder about the meaning of this greeting. 30 So the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God! 31 Listen: You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will never end.” 34 Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I have not been intimate with a man?” 35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called the Son of God.” (NET)
glc- Jesus came to Earth by special action by God. Jesus reigns (v33) forever.
Luke 2:8-11 “ Now there were shepherds nearby living out in the field, keeping guard over their flock at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were absolutely terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people: 11 Today your Savior is born in the city of David. He is Christ the Lord. “ (NET)
glc-Angels announced the birth of Jesus as the Christ, as the Lord.
Luke 2:45-49 “ 45 When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And all who heard Jesus were astonished at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him, they were overwhelmed. His mother said to him, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been looking for you anxiously.” 49 But he replied, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”” (NET)
glc-Jesus identifies with God as his Father.
Luke 3:21-22 “ Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. And while he was praying, the heavens opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my one dear Son; in you I take great delight.” “ (NET)
glc - God identified Jesus as his son.
Luke 4:33-34,41 “33 Now in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, 34 “Ha! Leave us alone, Jesus the Nazarene! Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.””
v41 “41 Demons also came out of many, crying out, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak because they knew that he was the Christ.” (NET)
glc- The demons recognized Jesus from when they were in heaven.
Luke 5:20-26 “ 20 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” 21 Then the experts in the law and the Pharisees began to think to themselves, “Who is this man who is uttering blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 22 When Jesus perceived their hostile thoughts, he said to them, “Why are you raising objections within yourselves? 23 Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Stand up and walk’? 24 But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralyzed man—“I tell you, stand up, take your stretcher and go home.” 25 Immediately he stood up before them, picked up the stretcher he had been lying on, and went home, glorifying God. 26 Then astonishment seized them all, and they glorified God. They were filled with awe, saying, “We have seen incredible things today.”” (NET)
glc-Jesus proved he has authority to forgive sins (God’s prerogative) by healing the man.
Luke 6:1-5 “Jesus was going through the grain fields on a Sabbath, and his disciples picked some heads of wheat, rubbed them in their hands, and ate them. 2 But some of the Pharisees said, “Why are you doing what is against the law on the Sabbath?” 3 Jesus answered them, “Haven’t you read what David did when he and his companions were hungry— 4 how he entered the house of God, took and ate the sacred bread, which is not lawful for any to eat but the priests alone, and gave it to his companions?” 5 Then he said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”” (NET)
glc-Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath.
Luke 7:18-23 “John’s disciples informed him about all these things. So John called two of his disciples 19 and sent them to Jesus to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” 20 When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?’” 21 At that very time Jesus cured many people of diseases, sicknesses, and evil spirits, and granted sight to many who were blind. 22 So he answered them, “Go tell John what you have seen and heard: The blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news proclaimed to them. 23 Blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”” (NET)
glc-Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about messiah. see Isaiah 29 and 35.
Luke 7:48-50 “48 Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” 49 But those who were at the table with him began to say among themselves, “Who is this, who even forgives sins?” 50 He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”” (NET)
glc-Jesus (as God) forgives sins.
Luke 8:1,2 “After Jesus called the twelve together, he gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.” (NET)
glc-Jesus (God) has authority and gives authority to people.
Luke 8:22-25 “22 One day Jesus got into a boat with his disciples and said to them, “Let’s go across to the other side of the lake.” So they set out, 23 and as they sailed he fell asleep. Now a violent windstorm came down on the lake, and the boat started filling up with water, and they were in danger. 24 They came and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we are about to die!” So he got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves; they died down, and it was calm. 25 Then he said to them, “Where is your faith?” But they were afraid and amazed, saying to one another, “Who then is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him!”” (NET)
glc-Jesus (God) controls the world.
Luke 8:26-29 “So they sailed over to the region of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 As Jesus stepped ashore, a certain man from the town met him who was possessed by demons. For a long time this man had worn no clothes and had not lived in a house, but among the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out, fell down before him, and shouted with a loud voice, “Leave me alone, Jesus, Son of the Most High God! I beg you, do not torment me!”” (NET)
glc-Again, the demons testify Jesus is the Son of God.
Luke 9:18-22 “Once when Jesus was praying by himself and his disciples were nearby, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 They answered, “John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others that one of the prophets of long ago has risen.” 20 Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.” 21 But he forcefully commanded them not to tell this to anyone, 22 saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and experts in the law, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.”” (NET)
glc- The disciples testified (just Peter is recorded here) that Jesus is the Christ of God.
Luke 9:25-27 “For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but loses or forfeits himself? 26 For whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. 27 But I tell you most certainly, there are some standing here who will not experience death before they see the kingdom of God.”” (NET)
glc-Jesus will return in the glory of God.
Luke 9:28-35 “ Now about eight days after these sayings, Jesus took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up the mountain to pray. 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face was transformed, and his clothes became very bright, a brilliant white. 30 Then two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with him. 31 They appeared in glorious splendor and spoke about his departure that he was about to carry out at Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and those with him were quite sleepy, but as they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. 33 Then as the men were starting to leave, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three shelters, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he was saying. 34 As he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 Then a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him!” “ (NET)
glc-Jesus was revealed as God to Peter, John, and James. God the Father testified that Jesus is his son.
Luke 10:21,22 “21 On that same occasion Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your gracious will. 22 All things have been given to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son decides to reveal him.”” (NET)
glc-Because Jesus and the Father are one (John 1:1-3; John 10:30 and others) Jesus knows the Father as no person has ever known him.
Luke 11:29-32 “29 As the crowds were increasing, Jesus began to say, “This generation is a wicked generation; it looks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. 30 For just as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so the Son of Man will be a sign to this generation. 31 The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with the people of this generation and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon—and now, something greater than Solomon is here! 32 The people of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented when Jonah preached to them—and now, something greater than Jonah is here!” (NET)
glc-Jesus was not just a wise man and not just a prophet.
Luke 12:8,9 “8 “I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before God’s angels. 9 But the one who denies me before men will be denied before God’s angels. “ (NET)
glc-Jesus has authority to tell angels who belongs to God and who does not belong to God. (See Revelations chapters 21 and 22; 2 Corinthians 5:10; John 3:16-19; Romans 3:21-26 and other passages.)
Luke 19:36-44 “ As he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road. 37 As he approached the road leading down from the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen: 38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 But some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if they keep silent, the very stones will cry out!” 41 Now when Jesus approached and saw the city, he wept over it, 42 saying, “If you had only known on this day, even you, the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. 43 For the days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and surround you and close in on you from every side. 44 They will demolish you—you and your children within your walls—and they will not leave within you one stone on top of another because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.” (NET)
glc-The disciples testified Jesus was King and sent by God. People did not recognize how God was among them.
Luke 21:25-28 :”25 “And there will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth nations will be in distress, anxious over the roaring of the sea and the surging waves. 26 People will be fainting from fear and from the expectation of what is coming on the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 Then they will see the Son of Man arriving in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 But when these things begin to happen, stand up and raise your heads because your redemption is drawing near.”” (NET)
glc-Jesus will return with power and great glory .
Luke 22:66-71 “66 When day came, the council of the elders of the people gathered together, both the chief priests and the experts in the law. Then they led Jesus away to their council 67 and said, “If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe, 68 and if I ask you, you will not answer. 69 But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” 70 So they all said, “Are you the Son of God, then?” He answered them, “You say that I am.” 71 Then they said, “Why do we need further testimony? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips!”” (NET)
glc-Jesus proclaims that his place is with God the Father. Jesus gives them a response that lets stand the statement that he is the Son of God.
Luke 23:1-3 “Then the whole group of them rose up and brought Jesus before Pilate. 2 They began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding us to pay the tribute tax to Caesar and claiming that he himself is Christ, a king.” 3 So Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He replied, “You say so.” “ (NET)
glc-Again, Jesus gives a response that he is a King and the Christ.
Luke 23:42,43 “42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom.” 43 And Jesus said to him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” “ (NET)
glc-One of the others on a cross acknowledged Jesus as King. Jesus granted that he would be in heaven with Jesus.
Luke 24:1-7 “ Now on the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women went to the tomb, taking the aromatic spices they had prepared. 2 They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men stood beside them in dazzling attire. 5 The women were terribly frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but has been raised! Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.” “(NET)
glc-The resurrection is the proof that Jesus is God.
Luke 24:25-27 “25 So he said to them, “You foolish people—how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Wasn’t it necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and enter into his glory?” 27 Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things written about himself in all the scriptures.” (NET)
glc-Jesus talks with two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Jesus identifies himself as the Christ and states that he has a proper glory. (I believe this is more than just saying he will be in heaven. Jesus has a glory, and a position in heaven as God.)
Luke 24:30-35 “30 When he had taken his place at the table with them, he took the bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. 31 At this point their eyes were opened and they recognized him. Then he vanished out of their sight. 32 They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us while he was speaking with us on the road, while he was explaining the scriptures to us?” 33 So they got up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem. They found the eleven and those with them gathered together 34 and saying, “The Lord has really risen and has appeared to Simon!” 35 Then they told what had happened on the road, and how they recognized him when he broke the bread.” (NET)
glc-Jesus resurrection is not a myth. Many witnesses saw Jesus, talked with him, ate with him, after the resurrection. Read on to Luke 24:36-43. (See also 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 … more than 500 witnessed Jesus alive after the resurrection.)
Luke 24:44-48 “44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures, 46 and said to them, “Thus it stands written that the Christ would suffer and would rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And look, I am sending you what my Father promised. But stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”” (NET)
glc-Jesus fulfilled OT. As God, Jesus can provide forgiveness of sins as people believe he is the Son of God and accept that he paid the price for sin on the cross. (See some of my other Bible studies for more on this.)
Luke 24:50-53 “50 Then Jesus led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he blessed them. 51 Now during the blessing he departed and was taken up into heaven. 52 So they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 53 and were continually in the temple courts blessing God.” (NET)
glc-The disciples worshipped Jesus. Only God is to be worshipped.
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glc-The many healings recorded in the gospels testify that Jesus is God.
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John 1:1-3 “ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God. 2 The Word was with God in the beginning. 3 All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.” (NET)
John 1:14 “14 Now the Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We saw his glory—the glory of the one and only, full of grace and truth, who came from the Father.” (NET)
glc- The Word (Jesus) was God in the beginning.
John 1:15-18 “ John testified about him and shouted out, “This one was the one about whom I said, ‘He who comes after me is greater than I am, because he existed before me.’” 16 For we have all received from his fullness one gracious gift after another. 17 For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came about through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God. The only one, himself God, who is in closest fellowship with the Father, has made God known.” (NET)
glc - John the Baptist-earthly birth before Jesus’ birth, but Jesus existed before John’s birth-v18 Jesus is God
John 1:48-51 “Nathanael asked him, “How do you know me?” Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” 49 Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the king of Israel!” 50 Jesus said to him, “Because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” 51 He continued, “I tell all of you the solemn truth—you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”” (NET)
glc-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 “So then the Jewish leaders responded, “What sign can you show us, since you are doing these things?” 19 Jesus replied, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up again.” 20 Then the Jewish leaders said to him, “This temple has been under construction for 46 years, and are you going to raise it up in three days?” 21 But Jesus was speaking about the temple of his body. 22 So after he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed the scripture and the saying that Jesus had spoken.” (NET)
glc-The resurrection of Jesus is the sign that he is God.
John 5:17,18 “ 17 So he told them, “My Father is working until now, and I too am working.” 18 For this reason the Jewish leaders were trying even harder to kill him because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was also calling God his own Father, thus making himself equal with God.” (NET)
glc- The Jews understood that Jesus was claiming to be equal with God.
John 5:22,23 “ Furthermore, the Father does not judge anyone, but has assigned all judgment to the Son, 23 so that all people will honor the Son just as they honor the Father. The one who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him.” (NET)
glc- honor the Son just as the Father is honored
John 6:66-69 “After this many of his disciples quit following him and did not accompany him any longer. 67 So Jesus said to the Twelve, “You don’t want to go away too, do you?” 68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God!”” (NET)
glc-Peter testifies that Jesus is the Holy One of God ...than Jesus is God.
John 7:39 “ (Now he said this about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were going to receive, for the Spirit had not yet been given because Jesus was not yet glorified.)” (NET)
glc- Jesus was later glorified
John 8:15-18 “ 15 You people judge by outward appearances; I do not judge anyone. 16 But if I judge, my evaluation is accurate because I am not alone when I judge, but I and the Father who sent me do so together. 17 It is written in your law that the testimony of two men is true. 18 I testify about myself and the Father who sent me testifies about me.”” (NET)
glc-Jesus and the Father judge in unison.
John 8:23,24 “23 Jesus replied, “You people are from below; I am from above. You people are from this world; I am not from this world. 24 Thus I told you that you will die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am he, you will die in your sins.”” (NET)
glc-Jesus is from heaven. He was not just a person with an earthly history.
John 8:57-58 “ Then the Judeans replied, “You are not yet fifty years old! Have you seen Abraham?” 58 Jesus said to them, “I tell you the solemn truth, before Abraham came into existence, I am!”” (NET)
glc-God identified himself as I AM to Abraham. Jesus identifies himself as I AM, he is God.
John 9:35-38 “ Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, so he found the man and said to him, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” 36 The man replied, “And who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?” 37 Jesus told him, “You have seen him; he is the one speaking with you.” [ 38 He said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him.” (NET)
glc- The man whose sight was restored worshipped Jesus (Son of Man). Only God is to be worshipped.
John 10:25-30 “Jesus replied, “I told you and you do not believe. The deeds I do in my Father’s name testify about me. 26 But you refuse to believe because you are not my sheep. 27 My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; no one will snatch them from my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them from my Father’s hand. 30 The Father and I are one.”” (NET)
glc- “ I and the Father are one.” Jesus states that he is God.
John 10:31-33 “ The Jewish leaders picked up rocks again to stone him to death. 32 Jesus said to them, “I have shown you many good deeds from the Father. For which one of them are you going to stone me?” 33 The Jewish leaders replied, “We are not going to stone you for a good deed but for blasphemy because you, a man, are claiming to be God.” “ (NET)
glc-The Jewish leaders understood that Jesus claimed to be God. We should understand that also.
John 10:36-38 “36 do you say about the one whom the Father set apart and sent into the world, ‘You are blaspheming,’ because I said, ‘I am the Son of God’? 37 If I do not perform the deeds of my Father, do not believe me. 38 But if I do them, even if you do not believe me, believe the deeds, so that you may come to know and understand that I am in the Father and the Father is in me.”” (NET)
glc-Jesus states that he is in God and God is in him. Jesus is God.
John 11:27 “27 She replied, “Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God who comes into the world.”” (NET)
glc-Martha testifies that Jesus is the Son of God.
John 12:44,45 “ But Jesus shouted out, “The one who believes in me does not believe in me, but in the one who sent me, 45 and the one who sees me sees the one who sent me.” (NET)
glc- When you see Jesus you see God. Jesus is God.
John 13:13 “13 You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and do so correctly, for that is what I am.” (NET)
glc- it is right to call him Lord
John 13:19,20 “I am telling you this now, before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe that I am he. 20 I tell you the solemn truth, whoever accepts the one I send accepts me, and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.”” (NET)
glc- Jesus repeats that he is Lord (v13). accepting Jesus means accepting God.
John 14:7 “If you have known me, you will know my Father too. And from now on you do know him and have seen him.”” (NET)
glc- To know and see Jesus is to know and see God.
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 16:12-15 “12 “I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. For he will not speak on his own authority, but will speak whatever he hears and will tell you what is to come. 14 He will glorify me because he will receive from me what is mine and will tell it to you. 15 Everything that the Father has is mine; that is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what is mine and will tell it to you.” (NET)
glc-Jesus has all that the Father has. Jesus is one with the Father. There is teaching about the Trinity concept in John chapter 16.
John 16:27,28 “ For the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. 28 I came from the Father and entered into the world, but in turn, I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”” (NET)
glc- Jesus came from the Father and went back to the Father
John 17:1-5 “When Jesus had finished saying these things, he looked upward to heaven and said, “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, so that your Son may glorify you— 2 just as you have given him authority over all humanity, so that he may give eternal life to everyone you have given him. 3 Now this is eternal life—that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent. 4 I glorified you on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me at your side with the glory I had with you before the world was created.” (NET)
glc- Jesus knew that he would be restored to the glory he had before the world was created. Read John Chapter 1.
John 17:10 “10 Everything I have belongs to you, and everything you have belongs to me, and I have been glorified by them.” (NET)
glc- Jesus is praying to God and proclaiming that God has all that Jesus has and that Jesus has all that God has.
John 17:11 “I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them safe in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one.” (NET)
glc-Jesus says he is one with the Father.
John 17:20,21 “20 “I am not praying only on their behalf, but also on behalf of those who believe in me through their testimony, 21 that they will all be one, just as you, Father, are in me and I am in you….” (NET)
glc-Jesus says the Father is in him and he is in the Father.
John 17:24 “ “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, so that they can see my glory that you gave me because you loved me before the creation of the world.” (NET)
glc- Jesus had glory before the creation of the world.
John 18:36 “ Jesus replied, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my servants would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish authorities. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.” “(NET)
glc-Jesus says he has a kingdom that is not on Earth. Jesus has a spiritual kingdom in line with his position as God.
John 19:7 “ The Jewish leaders replied, “We have a law, and according to our law he ought to die because he claimed to be the Son of God!”” (NET)
glc- The Jews recognized that Jesus claimed to be the Son of God (equality with God)
John 20:19-22 “ On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the disciples had gathered together and locked the doors of the place because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21 So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. Just as the Father has sent me, I also send you.” 22 And after he said this, he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (NET)
glc-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 “Eight days later the disciples were again together in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and examine my hands. Extend your hand and put it into my side. Do not continue in your unbelief, but believe.” 28 Thomas replied to him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are the people who have not seen and yet have believed.”” (NET)
glc-Jesus was alive after the crucifixion.
John 21:13,14 “ 13 Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. 14 This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.” (NET)
glc-Jesus was alive after the crucifixion.
Acts 1:1-3 “I wrote the former account, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after he had given orders by the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 To the same apostles also, after his suffering, he presented himself alive with many convincing proofs. He was seen by them over a forty-day period and spoke about matters concerning the kingdom of God.” (NET)
glc- 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 “After he had said this, while they were watching, he was lifted up and a cloud hid him from their sight. 10 As they were still staring into the sky while he was going, suddenly two men in white clothing stood near them 11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking up into the sky? This same Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will come back in the same way you saw him go into heaven.”” (NET)
glc-Jesus did not just slip away and go to some foreign country to die. The eyewitnesses saw him ascend to heaven.
Acts 2:36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know beyond a doubt that God has made this Jesus whom you crucified both Lord and Christ.”” (NET)
glc-God restored Jesus to his rightful position in heaven.
Acts 7:55-56 “55 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently toward heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56 “Look!” he said. “I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” “ (NET)
glc-As Stephen was confronted by the Jewish leaders he told them he saw Jesus, Son of Man, standing with God.
Acts 22:1-8 “ “Brothers and fathers, listen to my defense that I now make to you.” 2 (When they heard that he was addressing them in Aramaic, they became even quieter.) Then Paul said, 3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated with strictness under Gamaliel according to the law of our ancestors, and was zealous for God just as all of you are today. 4 I persecuted this Way even to the point of death, tying up both men and women and putting them in prison, 5 as both the high priest and the whole council of elders can testify about me. From them I also received letters to the brothers in Damascus, and I was on my way to make arrests there and bring the prisoners to Jerusalem to be punished. 6 As I was en route and near Damascus, about noon a very bright light from heaven suddenly flashed around me. 7 Then I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ 8 I answered, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ He said to me, ‘I am Jesus the Nazarene, whom you are persecuting.’” (NET)
glc-Paul, a highly educated Jew, here gives testimony that he received a message from Jesus as he traveled to Damascus to further persecute those who believed in Jesus. This further confirms that Jesus rose from the grave after the crucifixion. As God, Jesus was able to speak to Paul in a voice audible to Paul, even though Jesus was not beside Paul in bodily form.
Romans 8:3,4 “For God achieved what the law could not do because it was weakened through the flesh. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and concerning sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, 4 so that the righteous requirement of the law may be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.” (NET)
glc-Jesus was not just a man. God the Father sent Jesus to be born and live as a human.
Romans 9:5 “To them belong the patriarchs, and from them, by human descent, came the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever! Amen.” (NET)
(glc) Jesus Christ is God.
1 Corinthians 15:46,47 “ However, the spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and then the spiritual. 47 The first man is from the earth, made of dust; the second man is from heaven. “
glc-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 “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (NET)
glc-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 “5 You should have the same attitude toward one another that Christ Jesus had, 6 who, though he existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature.” (NET)
glc- 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 “He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross! 9 As a result God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow
—in heaven and on earth and under the earth— 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.” (NET)
glc- Jesus is worshiped
Philippians 3:8 Christ my Lord
Philippians 3:20,21 “ But our citizenship is in heaven—and we also eagerly await a savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform these humble bodies of ours into the likeness of his glorious body by means of that power by which he is able to subject all things to himself.” (NET)
glc- Jesus is from heaven. Jesus has power over all things.
Colossians 1:15-19 “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation,
16 for all things in heaven and on earth were created in him—all things, whether visible or invisible, whether thrones or dominions, whether principalities or powers—all things were created through him and for him. 17 He himself is before all things, and all things are held together in him. 18 He is the head of the body, the church, as well as the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he himself may become first in all things.
19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in the Son“ (NET)
glc-We can’t see God in heaven at this time. But Jesus was God’s image on Earth. Jesus had a part in creating this universe.
Colossians 2:9 “For in him all the fullness of deity lives in bodily form, “ (NET)
glc-Jesus is God.
Hebrews 1:3 “ The Son is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, and he sustains all things by his powerful word, and so when he had accomplished cleansing for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.”
glc-Jesus has God’s glory and is now beside God the Father in Heaven.
Hebrews 1:5,6 “ For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my son! Today I have fathered you”? And in another place he says, “I will be his father and he will be my son.” 6 But when he again brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all the angels of God worship him!” “ (NET)
glc-Jesus (God) is worshipped by angels.
Hebrews 3:5,6 “Now Moses was faithful in all God’s house as a servant, to testify to the things that would be spoken. 6 But Christ is faithful as a son over God’s house. “ (NET)
glc-Moses was a servant, Christ is a Son
Hebrews 4:15 “15 For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin. “ (NET)
glc-Jesus was tempted but did not sin. Only God has no sin.
1 Peter 3:21,22 “And this prefigured baptism, which now saves you—not the washing off of physical dirt but the pledge of a good conscience to God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who went into heaven and is at the right hand of God with angels and authorities and powers subject to him.” (NET)
glc-Jesus has authority over angels, rulers, and powers.
2 Peter 1:1 “ From Simeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, have been granted a faith just as precious as ours. “ (NET)
glc- Jesus Christ … our God and Savior
2 Peter 1:16-18 “For we did not follow cleverly concocted fables when we made known to you the power and return of our Lord Jesus Christ; no, we were eyewitnesses of his grandeur. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father, when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory: “This is my dear Son, in whom I am delighted.” 18 When this voice was conveyed from heaven, we ourselves heard it, for we were with him on the holy mountain.”(NET)
glc-Peter and others were eyewitnesses of God confirming that Jesus is his son.
1 John 1:1-3 “ This is what we proclaim to you: what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and our hands have touched (concerning the word of life— 2 and the life was revealed, and we have seen and testify and announce to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us). 3 What we have seen and heard we announce to you too, so that you may have fellowship with us (and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ). “ (NET)
glc-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 “19 We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us insight to know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This one is the true God and eternal life. “ (NET) glc Jesus is the true God and eternal life.
Jude 4 master and Lord, Jesus
Jude 5,6 “ Now I desire to remind you (even though you have been fully informed of these facts once for all) that Jesus, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, later destroyed those who did not believe. 6 You also know that the angels who did not keep within their proper domain but abandoned their own place of residence, he has kept in eternal chains in utter darkness, locked up for the judgment of the great Day. “ (NET)
glc-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 “ Now to the one who is able to keep you from falling, and to cause you to stand, rejoicing, without blemish before his glorious presence, 25 to the only God our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, power, and authority, before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.” (NET)
glc- 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 8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God—the one who is, and who was, and who is still to come—the All-Powerful! (NET)
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 “Then I saw standing in the middle of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the middle of the elders, a Lamb that appeared to have been killed. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. 7 Then he came and took the scroll from the right hand of the one who was seated on the throne, 8 and when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders threw themselves to the ground before the Lamb. Each of them had a harp and golden bowls full of incense (which are the prayers of the saints). 9 They were singing a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals because you were killed, and at the cost of your own blood you have purchased for God persons from every tribe, language, people, and nation. “ (NET)
glc-The elders worship the Lamb. Only god is to be worshipped.
Revelation 5:11-14 “Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels in a circle around the throne, as well as the living creatures and the elders. Their number was ten thousand times ten thousand—thousands times thousands— 12 all of whom were singing in a loud voice: “Worthy is the lamb who was killed to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and praise!” 13 Then I heard every creature—in heaven, on earth, under the earth, in the sea, and all that is in them—singing: “To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be praise, honor, glory, and ruling power forever and ever!”
14 And the four living creatures were saying “Amen,” and the elders threw themselves to the ground and worshiped. “ (NET)
glc-The angels and elders worship Jesus. They give him praise, honor, and glory forever.
Revelation 7:10 “ They were shouting out in a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God, to the one seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!” “ (NET)
glc- God on the throne and the Lamb are praised together
Revelation 7:17 “7:17 because the Lamb in the middle of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (NET)
glc- the Lamb in the middle of the throne
Revelation 15:3,4 “15:3 They sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb: “Great and astounding are your deeds, Lord God, the All-Powerful! Just and true are your ways, King over the nations! 15:4 Who will not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name, because you alone are holy? All nations will come and worship before you for your righteous acts have been revealed.” “ (NET)
glc- the song of the Lamb: … Lord God, the all powerful … all nations will come and worship before you …
Revelation 17:14 “They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful.” “ (NET)
glc- the Lamb…he is Lord of Lords and King of Kings
Revelation 20:6 Blessed and holy is the one who takes part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for a thousand years.” (NET)
glc-They are priests of God the Father and of Jesus. They are priests of God.
Revelation 21:5-7 “21:5 And the one seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new!” Then he said to me, “Write it down, because these words are reliable and true.” 21:6 He also said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the one who is thirsty I will give water free of charge from the spring of the water of life. 21:7 The one who conquers will inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be my son. “ (NET)
glc-Jesus is the Alpha and Omega. See John 4:1-26 for Jesus’ statement that he gives the water of life.
Revelation 21:22,23 “21:22 Now I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God – the All-Powerful – and the Lamb are its temple. 21:23 The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God lights it up, and its lamp is the Lamb. “ (NET)
glc- the Lord God, the All-Powerful, and the Lamb are its temple. God the Father and Jesus are worshipped. God the Father and Jesus light up heaven.
Revelation 22:1-4 “Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life – water as clear as crystal – pouring out from the throne of God and of the Lamb, 22:2 flowing down the middle of the city’s main street. On each side of the river is the tree of life producing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month of the year. Its leaves are for the healing of the nations. 22:3 And there will no longer be any curse, and the throne of God and the Lamb will be in the city. His servants will worship him, 22:4 and they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. “ (NET)
glc- 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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