#is Jesus the God of the New Testament

[eli-kittim]

Does the New Testament prove the deity of Christ?

Question: Does the New Testament prove the deity of Christ?

Answer: Yes, indeed!

Titus 2:13:

τῆς δόξης τοῦ μεγάλου θεοῦ καὶ σωτῆρος ἡμῶν ⸂Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ.

Translation:

“the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”

2 Peter 1:1:

τοῦ θεοῦ ἡμῶν καὶ σωτῆρος Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ·

“of our God and savior Jesus Christ.”

What about Colossians 1:15:

“our God and Savior Jesus Christ”

John 1:1 says that “the Word was God,” and in verse 1:3 he says that this Word or Logos is the creator of the universe. Then, in verse 14, John adds that the logos became a human being. All bible scholars know that John depicts Jesus as the pre-incarnate God who took on human flesh.

Similarly, Hebrews 1:2-3 says EXPLICITLY that Jesus is the creator of the universe, “sustaining all things through the power of His word.” There is only 1 God. If that God sustains all things, then obviously there’s no other God.

What about Colossians 1:16:

"For by Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible.”

The phrase ἐν αὐτῷ means both *in him* and *by him* in Greek. And all these verses obviously mean that Jesus is God because no one other than God can create and sustain the universe by himself.

Ok. But what about Philippians 2:6? Philippians 2:6 says that even though Jesus is God, he nevertheless became man and temporarily gave up his status in order to save mankind. The phrase μορ��ῇ θεοῦ means he had the form or nature of God:

Philippians 2:6:

“Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage.”

Thus in his great humility, God became a nobody; a man of no reputation for our sake.

What about John 1:3 and Hebrews 1:2? Well, God creates by himself. He doesn’t use secondary sources or intermediaries, otherwise they would be God and the creator. Besides, Hebrews 1:2-3 says EXPLICITLY that Jesus is the creator of the universe, “sustaining all things through the power of His word.” If Jesus creates and sustains the universe, then how is he not God? Moreover, John 1:3 says πάντα δι’ αὐτοῦ ἐγένετο, namely, that all things came into being BY HIM (δι’ αὐτοῦ). And nothing came into being without Christ. And then John goes on to say that Jesus is “Life” itself, which is another way of saying the supreme being or the “ultimate Being” or God. And Hebrews 1:2-3 says EXPLICITLY that Jesus is the creator of the universe, “sustaining all things through the power of His word.” There is only 1 God. If that God sustains all things, then obviously there’s no other God.

What about Colossians 2:9:

ἐν αὐτῷ κατοικεῖ πᾶν τὸ πλήρωμα τῆς θεότητος σωματικῶς.

Translation:

Col. 2:9:

“in him the whole fullness of the godhead dwells bodily.”

This means that even in a human body, Jesus is fully God!

Conclusion

There are simply too many passages which corroborate that Jesus is Yahweh. That’s why the New Testament translated YHWH as “Lord” and attributed it to Jesus Christ. The phrases “alpha and omega” and “first and last” that Jesus attributes to himself are Old Testament phrases that refer to Yahweh. Daniel 7:13-14 also talks about Jesus as if he were Yahweh. And Jude 1:5 says in the original Greek New Testament that it was Jesus (YHWH) who led Israel out of Egypt (Ἰησοῦς λαὸν ἐκγῆς Αἰγύπτου σώσας). That’s why Revelation 1:8 calls Jesus the almighty (παντοκράτωρ) who is coming to earth. Hence why Jesus says “I and the father are one” (John 10:30).

So, when we add up the accumulated New Testament proof texts, the evidence is overwhelming that Jesus is in fact God!

There is also corroborating evidence about the deity of the messiah in the Old Testament as well (see Leviticus 26:12; Zechariah 2:10; 12:10; Micah 5:2; Daniel 7:13-14; Isaiah 9:6; 53:3-5; Psalm 2:12)! But that’s another topic for another day!

[godgivesthegrowth]

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 🤍

~ Matthew 5:8 🕊

[jesusisyahweh]

“Remain in me, and I in you. Just as a branch is unable to produce fruit by itself unless it remains on the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me.”

‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭4‬

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[christian-girlies]

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[dmckinney79]

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Galatians 5:16-18

[sweetrosegirl33]

the most commonly used words in the Bible ♡

[artandthebible]

The Baptism of Christ

Artist: Andrea del Verrocchio and Leonardo da Vinci

Date: 1472–1475

Medium: Oil on Wood

Collection: Uffizi Gallery, Florence

The Baptism of Christ is an oil-on-panel painting finished around 1475 in the studio of the Italian Renaissance painter Andrea del Verrocchio and generally ascribed to him and his pupil Leonardo da Vinci. Some art historians discern the hands of other members of Verrocchio's workshop in the painting as well.

The picture depicts the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist as recorded in the Biblical Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. The angel to the left is recorded as having been painted by the youthful Leonardo, a fact which has excited so much special comment and mythology, that the importance and value of the picture as a whole and within the œuvre of Verrocchio is often overlooked. Modern critics also attribute much of the landscape in the background to Leonardo as well.

The picture depicts the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist on the banks of the Jordan River. There are two kneeling angels, one holding Jesus's garment, and the other with its hands folded, both in front of the symbolization of salvation and life, the palm tree. While barefoot in the river, John the Baptist is clothed in robes with a halo over his head. He is holding a staff with a gold cross at the top as he pours the river water on Jesus's head. Jesus has a halo over his head as he is depicted praying barefoot in the river. He has a small garment covering his genitals with visible pubic hair peeking through scroll by John's left hand contains the two Latin words "ECCE AGNIUS", a reference to a phrase in the description of Jesus' baptism in the Vulgate translation of John 1:29, Ecce agnus Dei, qui tollit peccata mundi ("Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world"). There is also a bright-eyed raptor that swoops down over the head of John and into the trees in the background. God's hands can be seen at the top of the painting coming from heaven as it opens up. A dove and rays of sunlight shine through which symbolize the holy spirit shining above them revealing Jesús's divine nature.

[lovergirlforjesus]

"I am not good enough to untie the strings of his sandals.”

John 1:27

[haniiluvsyou]

Trusting God Through Life's Uncertainties

Life often brings moments when we don't know what's next or how our plans will turn out. We worry about the future and struggle to make decisions.

God, as the creator of all things, holds the blueprint for our lives. When we feel lost and unsure of our path, it is written that "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5-6). This scripture teaches us to surrender to His guidance, promising clarity and direction in return.

The book of Proverbs gives us practical wisdom for life. It teaches us how to live well and make good choices. When we trust God, we find strength and clarity, even in uncertain times.

Despite life's uncertainties and unanswered questions, we are called to trust God in every situation. He didn't promise a life without challenges, but He assured us that He will always be with us, even during difficult times.

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[godgivesthegrowth]

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 🤍🕊

~ Philippians 4:7

[jesusisyahweh]

“‘Again, truly I tell you, if two of you on earth agree about any matter that you pray for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there among them.’”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18‬:‭19‬-‭20‬

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[reformedfaith]

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

James 1:19-21

[dmckinney79]

For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was His plan from before the beginning of time—to show us His grace through Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 1:9 (NLT)