Ray, perhaps this will make the Diety of God and Jesus less confusing to you.
The Deity of Christ
Or
Is Jesus Christ Really God?
1." The Bible says that there is only one true God (Isaiah 43:10, 44:8, 45:21-22). Yet the Bible says that Jesus is God (Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:23, John 1:1, 20:28, Acts 7:59, Hebrews 1:8, I John 5:20).
2. The Bible says that God only is to be worshipped (Exodus 20:2-5, 34:14, Deuteronomy 5:6-9, Matthew 4:10). Yet the Bible says that Jesus is worshipped (Matthew 2:2, 11, 14:33, 15:25, 8:2, 28:9, Luke 24:52, John 5:23, Hebrews 1:6).
3. The Bible says that God only is to receive glory (Isaiah 42:8, 48:11, Jeremiah 13:16, Matthew 5:16). Yet the Bible says that Jesus is given glory (John 1:14, 17:5, 1 Corinthians 2:8, Hebrews 1:3, I Peter 1:21, 5:10-11, II Peter 3:18, James 2:1, Revelation 1:5-6, 21:23).
4. The Bible says that God is the creator of the universe (Genesis 1:1, Psalm 8:1-3, 102:24-25, Isaiah 44:24). Yet the Bible says that Jesus is the creator (John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:16).
5. The Bible says that the Bible is inspired by God (II Timothy 3:16, I Peter 1:21). Yet the Bible says that Jesus' Spirit did the work of inspiration (I Peter 1:10-11).
6. The Bible says that God is the only Savior (Isaiah 43:3, 11, 45:21, Luke 1:46-47, Titus 1:3, 3:4, Jude 25). Yet the Bible says that Jesus is the Savior (Luke 2:11, Titus 1:4, II Peter 1:1, 2:20).
7. The Bible says that God only can forgive sins (Isaiah 1:18, 43:25). Yet the Bible says that Jesus can forgive sins (Matthew 9:2-6, Mark 2:5-7, Ephesians 1:7, I John 1:7-9).
8. The Bible says that God is redeemer (Job 19:25, Psalm 19:14, Isaiah 49:26, 60:16). Yet the Bible says that Jesus is redeemer (Romans 3:24, I Corinthians 1:30, Galatians 3:13, Hebrews 9:12).
9. The Bible says that God purchased us with His own blood (Acts 20:28). Yet the Bible says that Jesus is the One who shed His blood (Revelation 1:5).
10. The Bible says that God was pierced (Zechariah 12:4, 10). Yet the Bible says that Jesus was the One pierced (John 19:37).
11. The Bible says that the Jews tempted God in the wilderness (Exodus 17:2). Yet the Bible says that Jesus was the One tempted in the wilderness (I Corinthians 10:9).
12. The Bible says that God is the Rock (Deuteronomy 32:3-4, 18, II Samuel 22:32, Psalm 18:31, Isaiah 17:10). Yet the Bible says that Jesus is the Rock (I Corinthians 10:4).
13. The Bible says that God raised Jesus Christ from the dead (Acts 2:24, 3:15, 4:10, 13:30, Romans 6:4, Colossians 2:12, I Thessalonians 1:9-10, Hebrews 13:20, I Peter 1:21). Yet the Bible says that Jesus raised Himself from the dead (John 2:19, 10:17-18).
14. The Bible says that god is the First and the Last (Isaiah 41:4, 44:6). Yet the Bible says that Jesus is the First and the Last (Revelation 2:8, 22:13).
15. The Bible says that Jesus has the Names and Attributes of God.
a. Emmanuel - Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23.
b. I AM - Exodus 3:14, John 8:58.
c. Almighty - Genesis 17:1, Revelation 1:8.
d. Everlasting Father - Isaiah 9:6
e. Immutable - Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8.
f. Omniscient - Isaiah 40:28, Job 37:16, John 1:48, 6:64, 16:30, 21:17, Colossians 2:3.
g. Omnipresent - Jeremiah 23:23-24, Matthew 18:20, 28:20.
h. Omnipotent - Job 42:2, Matthew 28:18, Hebrews 2:8."
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