The Deity of Christ
Over the centuries, many men (and women) have set themselves up to be as gods, but only one man can correctly accept this accolade – Christ, the man who was also truly God. This is evidenced in the Scriptures by:
• Several important phrases:
The Word was God … the Word became flesh (John 1:1,14)
God manifest in the flesh (1 Timothy 3:16)
In Him dwells the fulness of the Godhead bodily (Colossians 2:8,9)
Immanuel - God with us (Matthew 1:23 & Isaiah 7:14)
“My Lord and My God” (Thomas) (John 20:28)
God has purchased the church with His own blood (Acts 20:28)
• Stated equality with God:
With whom shall I be equal? (Isaiah 40:25)
Christ equal with God (Philipians 2:6; John 5:18)
• Paul’s statements that:
every knee will bow to Christ (Philippians 2:10)
in all things Christ should have pre-eminence (Colossians 1:18)
• Attributes of Christ in the NT being the same as those of “God only” in the OT:
Creator
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. (Genesis 1:1)
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him (Colossians 1:16)
Judge
But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. (Psalm 75:7)
For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son (John 5:22)
Saviour
I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour. (Isaiah 43:11)
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (Titus 2:13)
Light
The LORD is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27:1)
I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (John 8:12)
Shepherd
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1)
I am the good shepherd (John 10:11)
King of Israel
Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel… (Isaiah 44:6)
Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. (John 1:49)
• Several important phrases:
The Word was God … the Word became flesh (John 1:1,14)
God manifest in the flesh (1 Timothy 3:16)
In Him dwells the fulness of the Godhead bodily (Colossians 2:8,9)
Immanuel - God with us (Matthew 1:23 & Isaiah 7:14)
“My Lord and My God” (Thomas) (John 20:28)
God has purchased the church with His own blood (Acts 20:28)
• Stated equality with God:
With whom shall I be equal? (Isaiah 40:25)
Christ equal with God (Philipians 2:6; John 5:18)
• Paul’s statements that:
every knee will bow to Christ (Philippians 2:10)
in all things Christ should have pre-eminence (Colossians 1:18)
• Attributes of Christ in the NT being the same as those of “God only” in the OT:
Creator
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. (Genesis 1:1)
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him (Colossians 1:16)
Judge
But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. (Psalm 75:7)
For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son (John 5:22)
Saviour
I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour. (Isaiah 43:11)
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (Titus 2:13)
Light
The LORD is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27:1)
I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (John 8:12)
Shepherd
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1)
I am the good shepherd (John 10:11)
King of Israel
Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel… (Isaiah 44:6)
Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. (John 1:49)