The Deity Of Jesus Christ
Part of Discipleship 101
July 20, 2022

The Deity Of Jesus Christ

Text: John 10:30; John 1:1, 14

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

1. His Titles Proclaim His Deity

1) The

of God (Mt. 16:16-17)

2) The Alpha and Omega (Rev. 1:8, 17-18)

3) The

(Acts 3:14)

4) The Lord of All (Acts 10:36)

5) The Lord. (Acts 9:17)

6) The Lord of

(1 Cor. 2:8)

7) The Word of God (John 1:1, 14)

8) The Son of

(Mt. 26:63-65; Rev. 1:12-13; Dan. 7:13-14)

2. His Divine Works Proclaim His Deity

1) Jesus

the universe (John 1:1-3, 14; cf. Col. 1:15-17)

2) Jesus preserves and upholds all things

3) Jesus

sins (Mk. 2:5-12)

4) Jesus will judge the quick and the dead (2 Tim. 4:1)

5) Jesus

eternal life (John 17:2)

3. His Equality With God Proclaims His Deity (Mt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14)

1) Equality in

(Phil. 2:5-8)

2) Equality in authority (

)

3) Equality in

(2 Cor. 13:14)

4. His Proclaims His Deity

  • Jesus lived a perfect life. He was sinless. (cf. Mt. 26:59; Heb. 4:15; 1 Pet. 2:22)
  • The enemies of Jesus couldn’t charge him with one legitimate sin. The Bible says that Jesus was tempted in all points just like we are yet He was without sin (Hebrews 4:15). When Jesus was reviled, He reviled not. He committed no sin neither was guile found in His mouth. (1 Peter 2:22).

5. His Miracles Proclaim His Deity (John 5:36; 10:38; 21:25)

  • Jesus referred to his miracles as signs. These signs pointed to Jesus’ divinity.

6. His Prophecies Proclaim His Deity

  • There are numerous prophecies in regard to the life and death of the Messiah in his earthly ministry.
  • The of these prophecies is proof of the deity of Jesus Christ.

7. His Assertions Proclaim His Deity (John 8:58)

  • Jesus said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.” (John 8:58 KJV)
  • Either that was true … or it was false. Was He a liar, a lunatic, or something more?

  • If Jesus’ claim to be God is false, then he is either a liar or lunatic.

  • Is there an option for Jesus beyond liar or lunatic? LORD, King, .

8. The Application Of The Truth Of His Deity

  • The belief in the Deity of Jesus Christ will have an impact on your behavior.
  • Believing what I believe, what impact should that have on my behavior?

    1) Receive Jesus as my

    (Titus 2:13; Titus 1:4; cf. Mk. 2:5, 7; Eph. 1:7; John 14:6)

    2) Submit to Jesus as

    (Mal. 1:6-8; Eph. 6:7; Col. 2:23; 1 Cor. 10:31)

    • If Jesus is deity (God) then Jesus is Lord.
    • We not only need to call on Him to save us, but we should surrender our lives to Him.

    3) Follow Jesus as my

    • Jesus is the example of servanthood. (Phil. 2:5-8)
    • Jesus is the example of suffering. (1 Pet. 2:21)

    4) Find in Jesus my

    (1 Tim. 1:1; Titus 2:13)