6/14/2009 am The Deity Of Christ
Two Unscriptural Views Jesus left His divine attributes in heaven and came to earth as man. Jesus was a created being; He did not exist as God before the creation of the world.
Attributes of Deity Everlasting – Micah 5:1-2; Isaiah 9:6; Revelation 1:17-18 Omnipresent – Matthew 18:20; 28:19-20 He is everywhere. Omniscient – John 2:24-25; Heb. 4:12-13 He knows the hearts of men. Omnipotent – John 5:19, 26 He could do what the Father could.
Declared to be God by… God the Father – Hebrews 1:8 His own claims – John 8:58 “I AM” God the Father – Hebrews 1:8 Thomas’ declaration – John 20:26-28 Role in creation – Genesis 1:26; Colossians 1:16-17
Declared to be God by… His own name – Matthew 1:23 Acceptance of worship – Luke 4:8; Matthew 8:2-3 His works – Luke 5:18-26 He could forgive sins! Fullness of the Godhead dwells – Colossians 2:9
How does this reconcile? Deuteronomy 29:29 – Some things we will never know. 1 Timothy 3:16 – Many things are a mystery. Hebrews 4:15; Luke 24:39 – He was human at the same time. We cannot understand the way we would like! But we know for sure He is God!