Reply To: Christology 2024/25 Discussion Board 1

[VictorKachi]

The Bible ascribes many characteristics of deity to Jesus, including being eternal, omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent. Jesus also performed works that only God can do, such as creating, upholding all things, forgiving sin, and raising the dead. 
1) John 3:16
This verse unveils the fact that God’s love was made manifest by sending his son Jesus Christ in order to save mankind from it befallen state.
The Greek term monogenes, interpreted as “his only begotten Son,” signifies something with a similar essence or composition, or “the sole of its type.” Put simply, Jesus, known as the Son of Man, shares the same divine nature as God the Father. This verse is crucial in demonstrating the biblical belief in the Trinity.
Observe clearly in verse 16, Jesus is identified as the Son of God. According to 1 Timothy 3:16, Jesus is portrayed as God in human form. Additionally, Jesus is recognized as the maker, arbiter, and rescuer, tasks that are exclusive to God.

2) John 6:35
This verse represents the first “I am” statement of John’s gospel. In each of these instances, Jesus uses the phrase “I am” in reference to Himself, providing perspective on His mission and His ministry. This echoes the reference used by God Himself when speaking to Moses from the burning bush (Exodus 3:13–14).
The people have come to Jesus looking for another miracle: more free food (John 6:26). Instead, Jesus says they need to be seeking the “true bread from heaven” to obtain eternal life. Jesus has already clarified that this does not mean good works; it means belief in the One sent by God (John 6:29).
Jesus explicitly declares that He, Himself, is the One sent by God. Eternal life is found only through belief in Jesus Christ (John 3:36; 14:6; Acts 4:12).

3) John 14:7~9
A lot of people overlook the importance of this verse as well. Philip didn’t assume that Jesus was claiming to be God the Father, as he requested Jesus to reveal the Father to him. This request was more of a dare for Jesus to provide some tangible proof (show us and it will be enough) to demonstrate God to them. It was clearly stated in verse 9. Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

4) John 10:30
Classical Lutheran theology uses this verse to affirm the Son’s full deity.
In this vers, Jesus’ claim to have equal power as the Father was not blasphemy, but the truth.The suggestion carried in that pair of statements is that Jesus is God. Comments along those lines have enraged Jesus’ critics in the past (John 5:18; 8:56–59).