the case for the deity of christ "putting jesus in his proper place”

The Case for the Deity of ChristThe Case for the Deity of ChristThe Case for the Deity of ChristThe Case for the Deity of Christ

"Putting Jesus in His Proper Place"Putting Jesus in His Proper Place””"Putting Jesus in His Proper Place"Putting Jesus in His Proper Place””

The doctrine of the deity of Jesus is one of The doctrine of the deity of Jesus is one of the most basic tenets of Christian belief,the most basic tenets of Christian belief,

The doctrine of the deity of Jesus is one of The doctrine of the deity of Jesus is one of the most basic tenets of Christian belief,the most basic tenets of Christian belief,

"Putting Jesus in His Place”


It is essential, therefore, that believers have a It is essential, therefore, that believers have a firm foundation in Scripture relating to this firm foundation in Scripture relating to this

teaching. (2 John 1:7)teaching. (2 John 1:7)

It is essential, therefore, that believers have a It is essential, therefore, that believers have a firm foundation in Scripture relating to this firm foundation in Scripture relating to this

teaching. (2 John 1:7)teaching. (2 John 1:7)

Interpretations of Jesus are Interpretations of Jesus are fraught with bias.fraught with bias.

Gnostics - Deity & flesh are Gnostics - Deity & flesh are incompatible -incompatible -

Unitarianism, Modalism, Unitarianism, Modalism, Arianism - The concept that Arianism - The concept that ““God is one excludes the God is one excludes the possibility of the Son being possibility of the Son being God.God.””

The biblical teaching about Jesus The biblical teaching about Jesus constitutes a powerful constitutes a powerful cumulative case regarding Jesus cumulative case regarding Jesus as our Lord and God. (Titus 2:13)as our Lord and God. (Titus 2:13)

Interpretations of Jesus are Interpretations of Jesus are fraught with bias.fraught with bias.

Gnostics - Deity & flesh are Gnostics - Deity & flesh are incompatible -incompatible -

Unitarianism, Modalism, Unitarianism, Modalism, Arianism - The concept that Arianism - The concept that ““God is one excludes the God is one excludes the possibility of the Son being possibility of the Son being God.God.””

The biblical teaching about Jesus The biblical teaching about Jesus constitutes a powerful constitutes a powerful cumulative case regarding Jesus cumulative case regarding Jesus as our Lord and God. (Titus 2:13)as our Lord and God. (Titus 2:13)



Titus 2:13 (NKJV)Titus 2:13 (NKJV)looking for the blessed looking for the blessed

hope and glorious hope and glorious appearing of our great appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus God and Savior Jesus

Christ,Christ,

Titus 2:13 (NKJV)Titus 2:13 (NKJV)looking for the blessed looking for the blessed


Christ,Christ,



HHonor: onor: Jesus shares the Jesus shares the honors due to God, (Deity). honors due to God, (Deity).

AAttributes:ttributes: Jesus shares Jesus shares the attributes of God. the attributes of God.

NNames:ames: Jesus shares the Jesus shares the names / descriptions of names / descriptions of God. God.

DDeeds:eeds: Jesus shares in the Jesus shares in the deeds that God does. deeds that God does.

SSeat:eat: Jesus shares the seat Jesus shares the seat of God's throne. of God's throne.









"Putting Jesus in His Place”Honor:Honor: Jesus shares the honors due to Jesus shares the honors due to

GodGod Restrictions of the LawRestrictions of the Law - - Ex 20:2-6Ex 20:2-6

Statement of JesusStatement of Jesus - - Mat 4:10Mat 4:10

Reaction of Peter, Reaction of Peter, Barnabas & PaulBarnabas & Paul - - Acts 10:25; 14:8-18Acts 10:25; 14:8-18

Reaction of angelReaction of angel - - Rev 19:10; 22:8,9Rev 19:10; 22:8,9

Restrictions of the LawRestrictions of the Law - - Ex 20:2-6Ex 20:2-6

Statement of JesusStatement of Jesus - - Mat 4:10Mat 4:10

Reaction of Peter, Reaction of Peter, Barnabas & PaulBarnabas & Paul - - Acts 10:25; 14:8-18Acts 10:25; 14:8-18

Reaction of angelReaction of angel - - Rev 19:10; 22:8,9Rev 19:10; 22:8,9

Matthew 4:10 Matthew 4:10 (NKJV) (NKJV)

. . .For it is . . .For it is written, 'You written, 'You

shall worship the shall worship the LORD your God, LORD your God,

and Him only and Him only you shall serve.' you shall serve.'

" "


. . .For it is . . .For it is written, 'You written, 'You

shall worship the shall worship the LORD your God, LORD your God,

and Him only and Him only you shall serve.' you shall serve.'

" "

John 5:22-23 (NKJV) John 5:22-23 (NKJV) 2222 For the Father judges no For the Father judges no one, but has committed all one, but has committed all

judgment to the Son, judgment to the Son, 2323 that that all all should honor the Sonshould honor the Son just as just as

they honor the Father. He who they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does does not honor the Son does

not honor the Father who sent not honor the Father who sent Him. Him.

John 5:22-23 (NKJV) John 5:22-23 (NKJV) 2222 For the Father judges no For the Father judges no one, but has committed all one, but has committed all

judgment to the Son, judgment to the Son, 2323 that that all all should honor the Sonshould honor the Son just as just as

they honor the Father. He who they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does does not honor the Son does

not honor the Father who sent not honor the Father who sent Him. Him.


"Putting Jesus in His Place”Honor:Honor: Jesus shares the honors due to Jesus shares the honors due to

GodGod


"Putting Jesus in His Place”Attributes: Attributes: Jesus shares the attributes Jesus shares the attributes

of God.of God.Pre-ExistencePre-ExistencePre-ExistencePre-Existence

Revelation 22:16 (NKJV)Revelation 22:16 (NKJV) "I, Jesus, have sent My "I, Jesus, have sent My

angel to testify to you these angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am things in the churches. I am the the RootRoot and the Offspringand the Offspring

of David, the Bright and of David, the Bright and Morning Star."Morning Star."

Revelation 22:16 (NKJV)Revelation 22:16 (NKJV) "I, Jesus, have sent My "I, Jesus, have sent My

angel to testify to you these angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am things in the churches. I am the the RootRoot and the Offspringand the Offspring

of David, the Bright and of David, the Bright and Morning Star."Morning Star."

John 6:62 John 6:62 (NKJV) (NKJV)

What then if you What then if you should see the should see the

Son of Man Son of Man ascend where He ascend where He

was before? was before?








John 8:56-59 (NKJV) John 8:56-59 (NKJV) 5656 Your father Abraham rejoiced Your father Abraham rejoiced

to see My day, and he saw it and to see My day, and he saw it and was glad." was glad." 5757 Then the Jews said Then the Jews said

to Him, "You are not yet fifty to Him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen years old, and have You seen

Abraham?" Abraham?" 5858 Jesus said to them, Jesus said to them, ""Most assuredly, I say to you, Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AMbefore Abraham was, I AM." ."

John 8:56-59 (NKJV) John 8:56-59 (NKJV) 5656 Your father Abraham rejoiced Your father Abraham rejoiced

to see My day, and he saw it and to see My day, and he saw it and was glad." was glad." 5757 Then the Jews said Then the Jews said

to Him, "You are not yet fifty to Him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen years old, and have You seen

Abraham?" Abraham?" 5858 Jesus said to them, Jesus said to them, ""Most assuredly, I say to you, Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AMbefore Abraham was, I AM." ."












John 17:5 (NKJV) John 17:5 (NKJV) And now, O Father, And now, O Father,

glorify Me together with glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory Yourself, with the glory which I had with You which I had with You

before the world was. before the world was.

John 17:5 (NKJV) John 17:5 (NKJV) And now, O Father, And now, O Father,

glorify Me together with glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory Yourself, with the glory which I had with You which I had with You

before the world was. before the world was.











of God.of God.Eternal / Creator - Eternal / Creator - Eternal / Creator - Eternal / Creator - Revelation 1:8 Revelation 1:8

(NKJV)(NKJV) ””I am the Alpha I am the Alpha

and the Omega, and the Omega, the Beginning the Beginning and the End," and the End," says the Lord, says the Lord,

"who is and who "who is and who was and who is was and who is

to come, the to come, the Almighty." Almighty."

Revelation 1:8 Revelation 1:8 (NKJV)(NKJV) ””

I am the Alpha I am the Alpha and the Omega, and the Omega, the Beginning the Beginning and the End," and the End," says the Lord, says the Lord,

"who is and who "who is and who was and who is was and who is

to come, the to come, the Almighty." Almighty."

Revelation 1:8,11,17; 3:14; Revelation 1:8,11,17; 3:14; 22:13,16 22:13,16

““I am the first and the last - I am the first and the last - 1:8,11,17; 2:8; 21:6; 22:13; Is 1:8,11,17; 2:8; 21:6; 22:13; Is 41:4; 44:6; 48:1241:4; 44:6; 48:12Who is, who was, and who is to Who is, who was, and who is to come - 1:4,8; 2:8; 11:17; 19:15come - 1:4,8; 2:8; 11:17; 19:15the Almighty . . . 1:8; 4:8the Almighty . . . 1:8; 4:8The beginning of the creation of The beginning of the creation of God . . . 3:14God . . . 3:14

Revelation 1:8,11,17; 3:14; Revelation 1:8,11,17; 3:14; 22:13,16 22:13,16

““I am the first and the last - I am the first and the last - 1:8,11,17; 2:8; 21:6; 22:13; Is 1:8,11,17; 2:8; 21:6; 22:13; Is 41:4; 44:6; 48:1241:4; 44:6; 48:12Who is, who was, and who is to Who is, who was, and who is to come - 1:4,8; 2:8; 11:17; 19:15come - 1:4,8; 2:8; 11:17; 19:15the Almighty . . . 1:8; 4:8the Almighty . . . 1:8; 4:8The beginning of the creation of The beginning of the creation of God . . . 3:14God . . . 3:14



of God.of God.Eternal / Creator - Eternal / Creator - Eternal / Creator - Eternal / Creator -

Colossians Colossians 1:16 (NKJV) 1:16 (NKJV) ““For by Him all For by Him all things were things were

created that are created that are in heaven and in heaven and

that are on that are on earth, . . .earth, . . .””

Colossians Colossians 1:16 (NKJV) 1:16 (NKJV) ““For by Him all For by Him all things were things were

created that are created that are in heaven and in heaven and


John 1:1-3John 1:1-3

1 Corinthians 8:61 Corinthians 8:6

Ephesians 3:9 Ephesians 3:9

Colossians 1:15-19; Colossians 1:15-19;

Hebrews 1:2,10-12; Hebrews 1:2,10-12; 3:3-63:3-6

John 1:1-3John 1:1-3

1 Corinthians 8:61 Corinthians 8:6

Ephesians 3:9 Ephesians 3:9

Colossians 1:15-19; Colossians 1:15-19;

Hebrews 1:2,10-12; Hebrews 1:2,10-12; 3:3-63:3-6




Colossians Colossians 1:16 (NKJV) 1:16 (NKJV) ““For by Him all For by Him all

things were things were created that are created that are in heaven and in heaven and





John 1:1-3 (NKJV) John 1:1-3 (NKJV) 11 In the beginning was the Word, In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. the Word was God. 22 He was in He was in the beginning with God. the beginning with God. 33 All All

things were made through Him, things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was and without Him nothing was

made that was made. made that was made.

John 1:1-3 (NKJV) John 1:1-3 (NKJV) 11 In the beginning was the Word, In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. the Word was God. 22 He was in He was in the beginning with God. the beginning with God. 33 All All

things were made through Him, things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was and without Him nothing was

made that was made. made that was made.










1 Corinthians 8:6 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 8:6 (NKJV) 66 yet for us there is one yet for us there is one

God, the Father, of whom God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Him; and one Lord Jesus

Christ, through whom are Christ, through whom are all things, and through all things, and through

whom we live. whom we live.

1 Corinthians 8:6 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 8:6 (NKJV) 66 yet for us there is one yet for us there is one

God, the Father, of whom God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Him; and one Lord Jesus

Christ, through whom are Christ, through whom are all things, and through all things, and through

whom we live. whom we live.










Colossians 1:15-18 (NKJV) Colossians 1:15-18 (NKJV) 1616 For by Him all things were created For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether earth, visible and invisible, whether

thrones or dominions or thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for were created through Him and for Him. Him. 1717 And He is before all things, And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. . . .and in Him all things consist. . . .

Colossians 1:15-18 (NKJV) Colossians 1:15-18 (NKJV) 1616 For by Him all things were created For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether earth, visible and invisible, whether

thrones or dominions or thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for were created through Him and for Him. Him. 1717 And He is before all things, And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. . . .and in Him all things consist. . . .










Hebrews 1:2-3 (ESV)Hebrews 1:2-3 (ESV) 22 but in these last days he but in these last days he

has spoken to us by his has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed Son, whom he appointed

the heir of all things, the heir of all things, through whom also he through whom also he created the world. . . .created the world. . . .

Hebrews 1:2-3 (ESV)Hebrews 1:2-3 (ESV) 22 but in these last days he but in these last days he

has spoken to us by his has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed Son, whom he appointed

the heir of all things, the heir of all things, through whom also he through whom also he created the world. . . .created the world. . . .










Hebrews 1:10-13 (NKJV) Hebrews 1:10-13 (NKJV) 1010 And: "You, LORD, in the And: "You, LORD, in the

beginning laid the foundation beginning laid the foundation of the earth, And the of the earth, And the

heavens are the work of Your heavens are the work of Your hands. hands. 1111 They will perish, but They will perish, but You remain; And they will all You remain; And they will all

grow old like a garment; grow old like a garment;

Hebrews 1:10-13 (NKJV) Hebrews 1:10-13 (NKJV) 1010 And: "You, LORD, in the And: "You, LORD, in the

beginning laid the foundation beginning laid the foundation of the earth, And the of the earth, And the

heavens are the work of Your heavens are the work of Your hands. hands. 1111 They will perish, but They will perish, but You remain; And they will all You remain; And they will all

grow old like a garment; grow old like a garment;



of God.of God.Eternal / UnchangingEternal / UnchangingEternal / UnchangingEternal / Unchanging

Hebrews 13:8 Hebrews 13:8 (NKJV) (NKJV)

Jesus Christ is Jesus Christ is the same the same yesterday, yesterday, today, and today, and forever. forever.


Jesus Christ is Jesus Christ is the same the same yesterday, yesterday, today, and today, and forever. forever.

Hebrews 1:12 - Hebrews 1:12 - ““You are You are the same . . .the same . . .”” Hebrews 13:8 - Hebrews 13:8 - ““same same yesterday, today, and yesterday, today, and forever.forever.”” - (cf. Mal 3:6) - (cf. Mal 3:6)Revelation 1:4,8 - Who is, Revelation 1:4,8 - Who is, who was, and who is to who was, and who is to comecome

Hebrews 1:12 - Hebrews 1:12 - ““You are You are the same . . .the same . . .”” Hebrews 13:8 - Hebrews 13:8 - ““same same yesterday, today, and yesterday, today, and forever.forever.”” - (cf. Mal 3:6) - (cf. Mal 3:6)Revelation 1:4,8 - Who is, Revelation 1:4,8 - Who is, who was, and who is to who was, and who is to comecome


"Putting Jesus in His Place”Names: Names: Jesus shares the names / descriptions Jesus shares the names / descriptions

of God.of God. Descriptions of DeityDescriptions of DeityDescriptions of DeityDescriptions of Deity

The LORD our Righteousness - The LORD our Righteousness - Jeremiah 23:6; 33:16Jeremiah 23:6; 33:16

The Word Who was with God & The Word Who was with God & was God - was God - John 1:1-3; 1 John John 1:1-3; 1 John 1:11:1

The Light of the worldThe Light of the world - John - John 1:4-8; 3:19; 8:12; 9:5; 12:461:4-8; 3:19; 8:12; 9:5; 12:46

Our LifeOur Life - John 1:4; 5:40; - John 1:4; 5:40; 6:27,33,35; 1 John 5:11; etc.6:27,33,35; 1 John 5:11; etc.

The LORD our Righteousness - The LORD our Righteousness - Jeremiah 23:6; 33:16Jeremiah 23:6; 33:16

The Word Who was with God & The Word Who was with God & was God - was God - John 1:1-3; 1 John John 1:1-3; 1 John 1:11:1

The Light of the worldThe Light of the world - John - John 1:4-8; 3:19; 8:12; 9:5; 12:461:4-8; 3:19; 8:12; 9:5; 12:46

Our LifeOur Life - John 1:4; 5:40; - John 1:4; 5:40; 6:27,33,35; 1 John 5:11; etc.6:27,33,35; 1 John 5:11; etc.

Jeremiah 23:6 Jeremiah 23:6 (NKJV) (NKJV)

In His days In His days Judah will be Judah will be saved, And saved, And Israel will Israel will

dwell safely; dwell safely; Now this is His Now this is His

name by name by which He will which He will be called: THE be called: THE

LORD OUR LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNERIGHTEOUSNE

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of God.of God.

The Good ShepherdThe Good Shepherd - Jn 10:2, - Jn 10:2, 11,12, 14,16; Heb 13:20; 1 Pt 11,12, 14,16; Heb 13:20; 1 Pt 2:25; 5:4; cf. Ps232:25; 5:4; cf. Ps23

The True VineThe True Vine - John 15:1-8 - John 15:1-8

Redeemer - Job 19:25 (NKJV) Redeemer - Job 19:25 (NKJV) ““For I know that my Redeemer For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last lives, And He shall stand at last on the earthon the earth””

The Savior The Savior - John 3:16,17; 4:42; - John 3:16,17; 4:42; Titus 2:13; Acts 4:12; 1 John Titus 2:13; Acts 4:12; 1 John 4:144:14

The Good ShepherdThe Good Shepherd - Jn 10:2, - Jn 10:2, 11,12, 14,16; Heb 13:20; 1 Pt 11,12, 14,16; Heb 13:20; 1 Pt 2:25; 5:4; cf. Ps232:25; 5:4; cf. Ps23

The True VineThe True Vine - John 15:1-8 - John 15:1-8

Redeemer - Job 19:25 (NKJV) Redeemer - Job 19:25 (NKJV) ““For I know that my Redeemer For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last lives, And He shall stand at last on the earthon the earth””

The Savior The Savior - John 3:16,17; 4:42; - John 3:16,17; 4:42; Titus 2:13; Acts 4:12; 1 John Titus 2:13; Acts 4:12; 1 John 4:144:14

Descriptions of DeityDescriptions of DeityDescriptions of DeityDescriptions of Deity






SS. SS.






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of God.of God. Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV)

For unto us a Child is born, For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And Unto us a Son is given; And

the government will be upon the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name His shoulder. And His name

will be called Wonderful, will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) For unto us a Child is born, For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And Unto us a Son is given; And

the government will be upon the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name His shoulder. And His name

will be called Wonderful, will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Peace.






SS. SS.






SS. SS.



of God.of God. Designations of DeityDesignations of DeityDesignations of DeityDesignations of Deity

"Mighty God.""Mighty God." - Isaiah 9:6 - Isaiah 9:6"Immanuel,""Immanuel," meaning "God with meaning "God with us."us." - Isa 7:14; Mat 1:23 - Isa 7:14; Mat 1:23The AlmightyThe Almighty - Revelation 1:8 - Revelation 1:8The The "I Am.""I Am." - John 8:58 w/ Ex - John 8:58 w/ Ex 3:143:14"My Lord and my God!""My Lord and my God!" - John - John 20:2820:28The "Alpha and Omega"The "Alpha and Omega" - Isaiah - Isaiah 44:6; 48:12; Rev 1:8, 11, 17; 2:8; 44:6; 48:12; Rev 1:8, 11, 17; 2:8; 21:6; 22:1321:6; 22:13““The Son of GodThe Son of God”” - Mat 17:5; - Mat 17:5; Mark 1:1; Luke 1:35; 1 John 4:15Mark 1:1; Luke 1:35; 1 John 4:15

"Mighty God.""Mighty God." - Isaiah 9:6 - Isaiah 9:6"Immanuel,""Immanuel," meaning "God with meaning "God with us."us." - Isa 7:14; Mat 1:23 - Isa 7:14; Mat 1:23The AlmightyThe Almighty - Revelation 1:8 - Revelation 1:8The The "I Am.""I Am." - John 8:58 w/ Ex - John 8:58 w/ Ex 3:143:14"My Lord and my God!""My Lord and my God!" - John - John 20:2820:28The "Alpha and Omega"The "Alpha and Omega" - Isaiah - Isaiah 44:6; 48:12; Rev 1:8, 11, 17; 2:8; 44:6; 48:12; Rev 1:8, 11, 17; 2:8; 21:6; 22:1321:6; 22:13““The Son of GodThe Son of God”” - Mat 17:5; - Mat 17:5; Mark 1:1; Luke 1:35; 1 John 4:15Mark 1:1; Luke 1:35; 1 John 4:15






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of God.of God. The Son of God . . .The Son of God . . .The Son of God . . .The Son of God . . .

Called the Son of God by SatanCalled the Son of God by Satan - - Mat 4:3,6Mat 4:3,6

Called the Son of God by demonsCalled the Son of God by demons - Mat. 8:29; Mark 5:7- Mat. 8:29; Mark 5:7

““By His disciplesBy His disciples”” - Mat 14:33; - Mat 14:33; 16:16; etc16:16; etc

CenturionCenturion - Mat 27:54 - Mat 27:54

The Father referred to Jesus as The Father referred to Jesus as His His ““beloved Sonbeloved Son”” - Mat 17:5 - Mat 17:5

Etc . . . . .Etc . . . . .

Called the Son of God by SatanCalled the Son of God by Satan - - Mat 4:3,6Mat 4:3,6

Called the Son of God by demonsCalled the Son of God by demons - Mat. 8:29; Mark 5:7- Mat. 8:29; Mark 5:7

““By His disciplesBy His disciples”” - Mat 14:33; - Mat 14:33; 16:16; etc16:16; etc

CenturionCenturion - Mat 27:54 - Mat 27:54

The Father referred to Jesus as The Father referred to Jesus as His His ““beloved Sonbeloved Son”” - Mat 17:5 - Mat 17:5

Etc . . . . .Etc . . . . .


. . . a voice . . . a voice came out of came out of the cloud, the cloud,

saying, "This is saying, "This is My beloved My beloved

Son, in whom I Son, in whom I am well am well

pleased. Hear pleased. Hear Him!" Him!"






John 5:18 (NKJV)John 5:18 (NKJV)Therefore the Jews sought Therefore the Jews sought

all the more to kill Him, all the more to kill Him, because He not only broke because He not only broke the Sabbath, but also said the Sabbath, but also said that God was His Father, that God was His Father,

making Himself equal with making Himself equal with God. God.

John 5:18 (NKJV)John 5:18 (NKJV)Therefore the Jews sought Therefore the Jews sought

all the more to kill Him, all the more to kill Him, because He not only broke because He not only broke the Sabbath, but also said the Sabbath, but also said that God was His Father, that God was His Father,

making Himself equal with making Himself equal with God. God.



of God.of God. The Son of God . . .The Son of God . . .The Son of God . . .The Son of God . . .Matthew 17:5 Matthew 17:5

(NKJV) (NKJV) . . . a voice . . . a voice came out of came out of the cloud, the cloud,












John 10:30-33 (NKJV) John 10:30-33 (NKJV) 3030 I and My Father are one." I and My Father are one." 3131 Then the Jews took up stones Then the Jews took up stones again to stone Him. again to stone Him. 3232 Jesus Jesus answered them, "Many good answered them, "Many good

works I have shown you from My works I have shown you from My Father. For which of those works Father. For which of those works

do you stone Me?" do you stone Me?"

John 10:30-33 (NKJV) John 10:30-33 (NKJV) 3030 I and My Father are one." I and My Father are one." 3131 Then the Jews took up stones Then the Jews took up stones again to stone Him. again to stone Him. 3232 Jesus Jesus answered them, "Many good answered them, "Many good

works I have shown you from My works I have shown you from My Father. For which of those works Father. For which of those works

do you stone Me?" do you stone Me?"

Matthew 17:5 Matthew 17:5 (NKJV)(NKJV)





Matthew 17:5 Matthew 17:5 (NKJV)(NKJV)








"I am the Good Shepherd""I am the Good Shepherd" - John - John 10:1110:11

"As the Father knows Me, even "As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father,"so I know the Father," - John - John 10:1510:15

““I give them eternal lifeI give them eternal life”” - John - John 10:2810:28

"I and My Father are one""I and My Father are one" - John - John 10:30The Jews picked up stones 10:30The Jews picked up stones to stone Him because they said to stone Him because they said He blasphemed - He blasphemed - ““You being a You being a man make yourself Godman make yourself God”” - John - John 10:3310:33

"I am the Good Shepherd""I am the Good Shepherd" - John - John 10:1110:11

"As the Father knows Me, even "As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father,"so I know the Father," - John - John 10:1510:15

““I give them eternal lifeI give them eternal life”” - John - John 10:2810:28

"I and My Father are one""I and My Father are one" - John - John 10:30The Jews picked up stones 10:30The Jews picked up stones to stone Him because they said to stone Him because they said He blasphemed - He blasphemed - ““You being a You being a man make yourself Godman make yourself God”” - John - John 10:3310:33














Jesus exposes their hypocrisy by Jesus exposes their hypocrisy by quoting Psalm 82:6 - John 10:34quoting Psalm 82:6 - John 10:34

How could they deny that the How could they deny that the scripture refers to human judges scripture refers to human judges as as ““gods?gods?”” - Therefore, how could - Therefore, how could they justify their actions seeing they justify their actions seeing that the works of Christ that the works of Christ ‘‘backed backed upup’’ His claim to be the Son of His claim to be the Son of God? - John 10:35-38God? - John 10:35-38

““The Father is in Me and I in HiThe Father is in Me and I in Himm ”” - John 10:38 - John 10:38

Jesus exposes their hypocrisy by Jesus exposes their hypocrisy by quoting Psalm 82:6 - John 10:34quoting Psalm 82:6 - John 10:34

How could they deny that the How could they deny that the scripture refers to human judges scripture refers to human judges as as ““gods?gods?”” - Therefore, how could - Therefore, how could they justify their actions seeing they justify their actions seeing that the works of Christ that the works of Christ ‘‘backed backed upup’’ His claim to be the Son of His claim to be the Son of God? - John 10:35-38God? - John 10:35-38

““The Father is in Me and I in HiThe Father is in Me and I in Himm ”” - John 10:38 - John 10:38














The phrase The phrase ““The Son of ManThe Son of Man”” - - identified Jesus as an equal identified Jesus as an equal partaker of humanity! - (Mat partaker of humanity! - (Mat 8:20 [29 times])8:20 [29 times])

The phrase The phrase ““The Son of GodThe Son of God”” identified Jesus as an equal identified Jesus as an equal partaker of Deity - (Phili 2:6; Heb partaker of Deity - (Phili 2:6; Heb 1:3; Col 1:15)1:3; Col 1:15)

Neither phrase has reference to Neither phrase has reference to JesusJesus’’ age, birth or genesis - but age, birth or genesis - but rather the extent of the rather the extent of the relationship He had with both relationship He had with both humanity & Deity - cf. John 8:44humanity & Deity - cf. John 8:44

The phrase The phrase ““The Son of ManThe Son of Man”” - - identified Jesus as an equal identified Jesus as an equal partaker of humanity! - (Mat partaker of humanity! - (Mat 8:20 [29 times])8:20 [29 times])

The phrase The phrase ““The Son of GodThe Son of God”” identified Jesus as an equal identified Jesus as an equal partaker of Deity - (Phili 2:6; Heb partaker of Deity - (Phili 2:6; Heb 1:3; Col 1:15)1:3; Col 1:15)

Neither phrase has reference to Neither phrase has reference to JesusJesus’’ age, birth or genesis - but age, birth or genesis - but rather the extent of the rather the extent of the relationship He had with both relationship He had with both humanity & Deity - cf. John 8:44humanity & Deity - cf. John 8:44











John 19:7 (NKJV)John 19:7 (NKJV)77 The Jews answered The Jews answered

him, him, ““We have a law, and We have a law, and according to our law He according to our law He

ought to die, because He ought to die, because He made Himself the Son of made Himself the Son of

God.God.””

John 19:7 (NKJV)John 19:7 (NKJV)77 The Jews answered The Jews answered

him, him, ““We have a law, and We have a law, and according to our law He according to our law He

ought to die, because He ought to die, because He made Himself the Son of made Himself the Son of

God.God.””



of God.of God. The Son of God . . .The Son of God . . .The Son of God . . .The Son of God . . .Matthew 17:5 Matthew 17:5

(NKJV) (NKJV) . . . a voice . . . a voice came out of came out of the cloud, the cloud,











of God.of God. Hebrews 1:10 Hebrews 1:10

(NKJV) (NKJV) And: "You, And: "You,

LORD, in the LORD, in the beginning laid beginning laid the foundation the foundation of the earth, of the earth,

And the And the heavens are heavens are the work of the work of

Your hands. Your hands.


And: "You, And: "You, LORD, in the LORD, in the

beginning laid beginning laid the foundation the foundation of the earth, of the earth,



Designations of DeityDesignations of DeityDesignations of DeityDesignations of Deity

Titus 2:13 (NKJV) Titus 2:13 (NKJV) looking for the blessed looking for the blessed


Christ, Christ,

Titus 2:13 (NKJV) Titus 2:13 (NKJV) looking for the blessed looking for the blessed


Christ, Christ,


"Putting Jesus in His Place”Titus 2:13 - Titus 2:13 - ““We have Granville SharpWe have Granville Sharp’’s rule here, s rule here,

which says that when there are two nouns in the which says that when there are two nouns in the same case connected by kai (και) (and), the first same case connected by kai (και) (and), the first

noun having the article, the second noun not having noun having the article, the second noun not having the article, the second noun refers to the same thing the article, the second noun refers to the same thing the first noun does and is a further description of it. . the first noun does and is a further description of it. . . . . . ““the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.”” Both Both expressions refer to the same individual. The deity expressions refer to the same individual. The deity of the Lord Jesus is brought out here by a rule of of the Lord Jesus is brought out here by a rule of

Greek syntax. The pronoun Greek syntax. The pronoun ““ourour”” is polemic. . . . the is polemic. . . . the ChristianChristian’’s God and Saviour is Jesus Christ. s God and Saviour is Jesus Christ.

Wuest, K. S. (1997). - Wuest's word studies from the Greek New Testament: For Wuest, K. S. (1997). - Wuest's word studies from the Greek New Testament: For the English reader. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans.the English reader. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans.

Titus 2:13 - Titus 2:13 - ““We have Granville SharpWe have Granville Sharp’’s rule here, s rule here, which says that when there are two nouns in the which says that when there are two nouns in the same case connected by kai (και) (and), the first same case connected by kai (και) (and), the first

noun having the article, the second noun not having noun having the article, the second noun not having the article, the second noun refers to the same thing the article, the second noun refers to the same thing the first noun does and is a further description of it. . the first noun does and is a further description of it. . . . . . ““the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.”” Both Both expressions refer to the same individual. The deity expressions refer to the same individual. The deity of the Lord Jesus is brought out here by a rule of of the Lord Jesus is brought out here by a rule of

Greek syntax. The pronoun Greek syntax. The pronoun ““ourour”” is polemic. . . . the is polemic. . . . the ChristianChristian’’s God and Saviour is Jesus Christ. s God and Saviour is Jesus Christ.

Wuest, K. S. (1997). - Wuest's word studies from the Greek New Testament: For Wuest, K. S. (1997). - Wuest's word studies from the Greek New Testament: For the English reader. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans.the English reader. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans.



““The great God and our Saviour JesusThe great God and our Saviour Jesus””—There is but —There is but one Greek article to one Greek article to ““GodGod”” and and ““Saviour,Saviour,”” which which

shows that both are predicated of one and the same shows that both are predicated of one and the same Being. Being. ““Of Him who is at once the great God and our Of Him who is at once the great God and our Saviour.Saviour.”” Also (2) Also (2) ““appearingappearing”” (epiphaneia) is never (epiphaneia) is never by Paul predicated of God the Father (Jn 1:18; 1Ti by Paul predicated of God the Father (Jn 1:18; 1Ti

6:16), or even of 6:16), or even of ““His gloryHis glory”” (as Alford explains it): . . (as Alford explains it): . . . the expression . the expression ““great God,great God,”” as applied to Christ, . . . as applied to Christ, . . .

just as just as ““the true Godthe true God”” is predicated of Christ, 1Jn is predicated of Christ, 1Jn 5:20. . . .5:20. . . .

Jamieson, R., Fausset, A. R., & Brown, D. (1997). Commentary Critical and Jamieson, R., Fausset, A. R., & Brown, D. (1997). Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.

““The great God and our Saviour JesusThe great God and our Saviour Jesus””—There is but —There is but one Greek article to one Greek article to ““GodGod”” and and ““Saviour,Saviour,”” which which

shows that both are predicated of one and the same shows that both are predicated of one and the same Being. Being. ““Of Him who is at once the great God and our Of Him who is at once the great God and our Saviour.Saviour.”” Also (2) Also (2) ““appearingappearing”” (epiphaneia) is never (epiphaneia) is never by Paul predicated of God the Father (Jn 1:18; 1Ti by Paul predicated of God the Father (Jn 1:18; 1Ti

6:16), or even of 6:16), or even of ““His gloryHis glory”” (as Alford explains it): . . (as Alford explains it): . . . the expression . the expression ““great God,great God,”” as applied to Christ, . . . as applied to Christ, . . .

just as just as ““the true Godthe true God”” is predicated of Christ, 1Jn is predicated of Christ, 1Jn 5:20. . . .5:20. . . .

Jamieson, R., Fausset, A. R., & Brown, D. (1997). Commentary Critical and Jamieson, R., Fausset, A. R., & Brown, D. (1997). Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.














1 John 5:20 (NKJV) 1 John 5:20 (NKJV) And we know that the Son of And we know that the Son of

God has come and has given us God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. true God and eternal life.

1 John 5:20 (NKJV) 1 John 5:20 (NKJV) And we know that the Son of And we know that the Son of

God has come and has given us God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. true God and eternal life.













Designations of DeityDesignations of DeityDesignations of DeityDesignations of Deity John 1:22–23 (NKJV)John 1:22–23 (NKJV)

2222 Then they said to him, Then they said to him, ““Who Who are you, that we may give an are you, that we may give an answer to those who sent us? answer to those who sent us?

What do you say about yourselWhat do you say about yourself?f?”” 2323 He said: He said: ““I am I am ‘‘The voice of The voice of one crying in the wilderness: one crying in the wilderness: ““Make straight the way of the Make straight the way of the Lord,Lord,”” ’’ as the prophet Isaiah as the prophet Isaiah

saidsaid..””

John 1:22–23 (NKJV)John 1:22–23 (NKJV)2222 Then they said to him, Then they said to him, ““Who Who are you, that we may give an are you, that we may give an answer to those who sent us? answer to those who sent us?

What do you say about yourselWhat do you say about yourself?f?”” 2323 He said: He said: ““I am I am ‘‘The voice of The voice of one crying in the wilderness: one crying in the wilderness: ““Make straight the way of the Make straight the way of the Lord,Lord,”” ’’ as the prophet Isaiah as the prophet Isaiah

saidsaid..””













Designations of DeityDesignations of DeityDesignations of DeityDesignations of DeityHebrews 1:8-10 (NKJV) Hebrews 1:8-10 (NKJV)

88 But to the Son He says: "Your But to the Son He says: "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your Kingdom. scepter of Your Kingdom. 99 You You have loved righteousness and have loved righteousness and

hated lawlessness; Therefore God, hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With Your God, has anointed You With

the oil of gladness more than Your the oil of gladness more than Your companions." companions." [quoting Ps 45:6.7][quoting Ps 45:6.7]

Hebrews 1:8-10 (NKJV) Hebrews 1:8-10 (NKJV) 88 But to the Son He says: "Your But to the Son He says: "Your

throne, O God, is forever and ever; throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your Kingdom. scepter of Your Kingdom. 99 You You have loved righteousness and have loved righteousness and

hated lawlessness; Therefore God, hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With Your God, has anointed You With

the oil of gladness more than Your the oil of gladness more than Your companions." companions." [quoting Ps 45:6.7][quoting Ps 45:6.7]



of God.of God.

““Thou in the Thou in the beginning, O beginning, O Lord,Lord,”” which which throws the throws the ““LordLord”” into into emphasis. emphasis. ““Christ is Christ is

preached even preached even in passages in passages where many where many

might contend might contend that the Father that the Father was principally was principally

intendedintended”” [Bengel].[Bengel].

““Thou in the Thou in the beginning, O beginning, O Lord,Lord,”” which which throws the throws the ““LordLord”” into into emphasis. emphasis. ““Christ is Christ is

preached even preached even in passages in passages where many where many

might contend might contend that the Father that the Father was principally was principally

intendedintended”” [Bengel].[Bengel].

Designations of DeityDesignations of DeityDesignations of DeityDesignations of DeityHebrews 1:8-10 (NKJV) Hebrews 1:8-10 (NKJV)

1010 And: "You, LORD, in And: "You, LORD, in the beginning laid the the beginning laid the

foundation of the earth, foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the And the heavens are the

work of Your hands. work of Your hands. [[quote from Psalm 102:25-27quote from Psalm 102:25-27]]

Hebrews 1:8-10 (NKJV) Hebrews 1:8-10 (NKJV) 1010 And: "You, LORD, in And: "You, LORD, in the beginning laid the the beginning laid the

foundation of the earth, foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the And the heavens are the

work of Your hands. work of Your hands. [[quote from Psalm 102:25-27quote from Psalm 102:25-27]]



of God.of God. Hebrews 1:10 Hebrews 1:10 (NKJV) (NKJV) And: And:

"You, LORD, in "You, LORD, in the beginning the beginning

laid the laid the foundation of foundation of the earth, And the earth, And the heavens the heavens are the work are the work

of Your hands. of Your hands.

Hebrews 1:10 Hebrews 1:10 (NKJV) (NKJV) And: And:

"You, LORD, in "You, LORD, in the beginning the beginning

laid the laid the foundation of foundation of the earth, And the earth, And the heavens the heavens are the work are the work

of Your hands. of Your hands.


Acts 2:21 (NKJV) Acts 2:21 (NKJV) 21 And it shall come to 21 And it shall come to

pass That whoever calls on pass That whoever calls on the name of the the name of the LORDLORD

yhwh[yhwh '.Shall be saved '.Shall be saved]יהוהיהוה]]]]quote from Joel 2:32quote from Joel 2:32[[

cf Acts 22:16; Rom) cf Acts 22:16; Rom) (Cor. 1:2 1 ;10:12,13 (Cor. 1:2 1 ;10:12,13

Acts 2:21 (NKJV) Acts 2:21 (NKJV) 21 And it shall come to 21 And it shall come to

pass That whoever calls on pass That whoever calls on the name of the the name of the LORDLORD

'.Shall be saved.' Shall be saved [yhwh[yhwhיהוהיהוה]][[quote from Joel 2:32quote from Joel 2:32]](cf Acts 22:16; Rom (cf Acts 22:16; Rom

10:12,13; 1 Cor. 1:2) 10:12,13; 1 Cor. 1:2)

If Jesus Is Not DeityIf Jesus Is Not Deity

No real atonement -No real atonement -

Jesus could not be the Jesus could not be the one and only mediator - one and only mediator -

Jesus is not the only way Jesus is not the only way to the Father -to the Father -

If Jesus Is Not DeityIf Jesus Is Not Deity

No real atonement -No real atonement -

Jesus could not be the Jesus could not be the one and only mediator - one and only mediator -

Jesus is not the only way Jesus is not the only way to the Father -to the Father -



If Jesus Is DeityIf Jesus Is DeityReal atonement / Real atonement / A sacrifice A sacrifice demonstrating both the demonstrating both the love & justice of God - A love & justice of God - A sacrifice worthy of taking sacrifice worthy of taking

away the sins of the world - away the sins of the world - Rom 5:8-10; 1 John 2:1,2Rom 5:8-10; 1 John 2:1,2

Jesus is qualified to be our one and Jesus is qualified to be our one and

only mediator / only mediator / capable of capable of equally representing both equally representing both

parties - 1 Tim 2:5; Heb 8:6; parties - 1 Tim 2:5; Heb 8:6; 9:15; 12:249:15; 12:24

Jesus is the only way to the Father - Jesus is the only way to the Father -

““Except you believe that I Except you believe that I am He you will die in your am He you will die in your

sinssins”” - John 14:6; 8:24; - John 14:6; 8:24; 10:9; Acts 4:1210:9; Acts 4:12

If Jesus Is DeityIf Jesus Is DeityReal atonement / Real atonement / A sacrifice A sacrifice demonstrating both the demonstrating both the love & justice of God - A love & justice of God - A sacrifice worthy of taking sacrifice worthy of taking

away the sins of the world - away the sins of the world - Rom 5:8-10; 1 John 2:1,2Rom 5:8-10; 1 John 2:1,2

Jesus is qualified to be our one and Jesus is qualified to be our one and

only mediator / only mediator / capable of capable of equally representing both equally representing both

parties - 1 Tim 2:5; Heb 8:6; parties - 1 Tim 2:5; Heb 8:6; 9:15; 12:249:15; 12:24

Jesus is the only way to the Father - Jesus is the only way to the Father -

““Except you believe that I Except you believe that I am He you will die in your am He you will die in your

sinssins”” - John 14:6; 8:24; - John 14:6; 8:24; 10:9; Acts 4:1210:9; Acts 4:12



Do you believe that Jesus is the Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God?Christ, the Son of the living God?

Are you willing to confess that faith Are you willing to confess that faith just as Peter & Thomas did?just as Peter & Thomas did?

Will you turn from your sins and Will you turn from your sins and yield your heart and life to the yield your heart and life to the

teaching of Jesus and honor Him?teaching of Jesus and honor Him?

Will you call upon the name of the Will you call upon the name of the LORD by being buried with Him in LORD by being buried with Him in

baptism?baptism?

Do you believe that Jesus is the Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God?Christ, the Son of the living God?

Are you willing to confess that faith Are you willing to confess that faith just as Peter & Thomas did?just as Peter & Thomas did?

Will you turn from your sins and Will you turn from your sins and yield your heart and life to the yield your heart and life to the

teaching of Jesus and honor Him?teaching of Jesus and honor Him?

Will you call upon the name of the Will you call upon the name of the LORD by being buried with Him in LORD by being buried with Him in

baptism?baptism?



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The Case for the Deity of ChristThe Case for the Deity of ChristThe Case for the Deity of ChristThe Case for the Deity of Christ•"Putting Jesus in His Proper Plac"Putting Jesus in His Proper Plac

ee ””•"Putting Jesus in His Proper Plac"Putting Jesus in His Proper Plac

ee ””

Revelation 5:8–14 (NKJV)Revelation 5:8–14 (NKJV)88 Now when He had taken the scroll, the Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the incense, which are the prayers of the

saints. saints. 99 And they sang a new song, saying: And they sang a new song, saying: ““You are worthy to take the scroll, And You are worthy to take the scroll, And

to open its seals; to open its seals; For You were slain, For You were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your And have redeemed us to God by Your

blood blood Out of every tribe and tongue and Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, people and nation, 1010 And have made us And have made us

kings and priests to our God; kings and priests to our God; And we shall And we shall reign on the earth.reign on the earth.””

Revelation 5:8–14 (NKJV)Revelation 5:8–14 (NKJV)88 Now when He had taken the scroll, the Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the incense, which are the prayers of the

saints. saints. 99 And they sang a new song, saying: And they sang a new song, saying: ““You are worthy to take the scroll, And You are worthy to take the scroll, And

to open its seals; to open its seals; For You were slain, For You were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your And have redeemed us to God by Your

blood blood Out of every tribe and tongue and Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, people and nation, 1010 And have made us And have made us

kings and priests to our God; kings and priests to our God; And we shall And we shall reign on the earth.reign on the earth.””

Revelation 5:8–14 (NKJV)Revelation 5:8–14 (NKJV)1111 Then I looked, and I heard the Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the voice of many angels around the

throne, the living creatures, and the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was elders; and the number of them was

ten thousand times ten thousand, ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, and thousands of thousands, 1212

saying with a loud voice: saying with a loud voice: ““Worthy is Worthy is the Lamb who was slain the Lamb who was slain To receive To receive power and riches and wisdom, power and riches and wisdom, And And

strength and honor and glory and strength and honor and glory and blessing!blessing!””

Revelation 5:8–14 (NKJV)Revelation 5:8–14 (NKJV)1111 Then I looked, and I heard the Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the voice of many angels around the

throne, the living creatures, and the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was elders; and the number of them was

ten thousand times ten thousand, ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, and thousands of thousands, 1212

saying with a loud voice: saying with a loud voice: ““Worthy is Worthy is the Lamb who was slain the Lamb who was slain To receive To receive power and riches and wisdom, power and riches and wisdom, And And

strength and honor and glory and strength and honor and glory and blessing!blessing!””

Revelation 5:8–14 (NKJV)Revelation 5:8–14 (NKJV)1313 And every creature which is in And every creature which is in

heaven and on the earth and under the heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and earth and such as are in the sea, and

all that are in them, I heard saying: all that are in them, I heard saying: ““Blessing and honor and glory and Blessing and honor and glory and power power BeBe to Him who sits on the to Him who sits on the

throne, throne, And to the Lamb, forever And to the Lamb, forever and ever!and ever!”” 1414 Then the four living Then the four living creatures said, creatures said, ““Amen!Amen!”” And the And the twenty-four elders fell down and twenty-four elders fell down and

worshiped Him who lives forever and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever.ever.

Revelation 5:8–14 (NKJV)Revelation 5:8–14 (NKJV)1313 And every creature which is in And every creature which is in

heaven and on the earth and under the heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and earth and such as are in the sea, and

all that are in them, I heard saying: all that are in them, I heard saying: ““Blessing and honor and glory and Blessing and honor and glory and power power BeBe to Him who sits on the to Him who sits on the

throne, throne, And to the Lamb, forever And to the Lamb, forever and ever!and ever!”” 1414 Then the four living Then the four living creatures said, creatures said, ““Amen!Amen!”” And the And the twenty-four elders fell down and twenty-four elders fell down and

worshiped Him who lives forever and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever.ever.

the case for the deity of christ "putting jesus in his proper place”

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