Jesus Christ is God

The Bible reveals that Jesus is God and that Jesus send His Holy Spirit to the earth, so all are God. But how can we know for sure?

The bond between Jesus, God and the Holy Spirit is so strong that at times they seem interchangeable in the Bible. While there are passages where they clearly appear as separate beings, like in Psalms 2 and 110, many verses highlight their inseparable nature. For instance, Isaiah 42:1-9 shows the Father commissioning His Son as a light to the Gentiles.

Key verses: Isaiah 48:16-17

In Isaiah 48:16 Jesus talks about who sent Him: The Lord God and His Spirit.

Come you near unto me, hear you this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord God, and his Spirit has sent me.

The the next verse Jesus is still talking, this time about Himself: Thus sais the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the Lord your God which teaches you to profit, which leads you by the way that you should go.

The above verses clearly state that Jesus is God and this was already present in the Old Testament!

Key verses: Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-16; Hebrews 1:10

To understand how Jesus has a Godly nature, we should let the Bible speak for itself. It actually start with Genesis 1:1:

Genesis 1:1 - "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."

This fist verse summarizes the story of Creation, where God’s powerful Word brings the universe to life. Throughout Genesis 1, the phrase "God said..." illustrates the power that is in His Word. Now John explains who actually is this Word:

John 1:1-3 - "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him, nothing was made that was made."

So the Word seems to be a person! The Aramaic English New Testament (AENT) reveals that the original term for "Word" is "Miltha" (מֶלתָא), which means more than just "Word"; it implies "Manifestation" or "Substance." As we shall see, Jesus is this divine substance, the power of God in creation. The apostle Paul mention this truth as he is talking about Jesus in his letter to the Colossians and his letter to the Hebrews:

Colossians 1:15-16 - "He [that is Jesus] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him."

Hebrews 1:10 - "And, You, Lord, in the beginning have laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of Your hands:"

Now with this knowledge combined we have evidence to state:

Jesus is one of Elohim (אֱלוֹהִים), “God,” the plural form of Elo’ah (אֱלוֹהּ), which means “God.” Jesus is the Word of God. Jesus is the Creator of the heaven and earth; all things, that are visible and invisible.

Key verses: Hebrews 1:8; Hebrews 1:4; Hebrews 2:7; Genesis 3:21; John 3:16

Jesus holds a place of high authority, seated at the right hand of God. His authority is even far above the honor of angels (Hebrews 1:8, 1:4). Yet, in a sobering way of humility and love, He chose to become temporarily lesser than the angels (Hebrews 2:7), as a human being. Why? To carry the heavy load of the punishment which we deserve for our corrupted character, resulting in a sinful life. When we listen to the impulses of our corrupted nature, we enter a state of unrest. The Bible consistently teaches that this can only be addressed by the offering of innocent blood, which provides a covering for sin’s. Now Jesus as God in the Flesh has never sinned, so therefore He was and is the only one that can take our sins. This is our only way to life and by this He will grant us His rest. This principle was demonstrated early in the Bible when God made garments of animal skins for Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:21, showing that blood is needed to cover their sins.

However, as this animal blood wasn't pure, sacrifices of innocent animals were required on a regular basis. The sacrifices were later performed in the temple, unto the moment that Jesus came and took all these sacrifices away for once and for all. Jesus came to earth to become the ultimate, perfect sacrifice, dying for His people. His mission is summarized in John 3:16, promising eternal life to all who believe in Him.

John 3:16b: "...that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

We invite you to come to Jesus now. Accept His perfect, innocent blood as the covering for your sins. In doing so, you can restore perfect harmony with God and Jesus. Embrace this gift of reconciliation and experience the peace that comes from being in right relationship with your Creator.