Today, I am going to explain this topic in a way that ensures you truly understand, because if I were to ask you now, you might explain it in different ways. Muslims often say that Jesus is not God. So, today we will understand what God is and who God is.
The Definition of God
According to the Oxford Dictionary, God means the Creator and Ruler of the universe, the source of all moral authority, and a Supreme Being. It also defines God as a superhuman being or Spirit worshiped as having power over nature or human fortunes—essentially, a deity.
Therefore, going by this definition, if God is a Supreme Being, then Jesus is God. Jesus is not a normal human being; He is a Supreme Being.
Why Jesus is God:
He has Authority: In Matthew 28:18, Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” Since He holds the source of moral authority, He is God.
He was in the Beginning: John 1:1-3 tells us that Jesus was in the beginning, and all things were created through Him. Jesus told the people, “Before Abraham was, I am.” He was present during creation. The scripture says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Jesus is the Word; therefore, He is God. Don’t forget that Prophets of the Old Testament prophesied about His coming: Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 9:6. Even the Muslim Qur’an states that “Jesus is Allah’s word which he cast into Mary, and a ‘spirit’ from him” (Sura 4:171). Muslims, wake up from slumber and embrace Jesus for he alone is the savior.
He has Power over Nature: Jesus casts out demons, heals the sick, and performs miracles. He has power over nature and human fortunes.
His miracles include Turning water into wine (John 2:1-11), healing the nobleman’s son (John 4:46-54), healing the paralytic at Bethesda (John 5:1-15), feeding the 5,000 (John 6:5-14), walking on water (Matthew 14:22-33), healing the man born blind (John 9:1-7), raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11:1-44).
Spiritual and Human Analogies
To understand this spiritually, we acknowledge the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. They share one Spirit and one purpose. It is like marriage; the Bible says a man shall leave his father and mother and cling to his wife, and they become one. You share everything, even the same name. Let us bring this down to human philosophy so you can understand it better.
The “Small god” Concept: Do you know that you are a god? You are a “small god.” We use terms like “Godfather”—why call him that if there is no “god” in it? We call a landlord “Lord” because he owns the compound. Jesus quoted from Psalm 82:6 in John 10:34, “Ye are gods.” You are a creator in your own right; if you did not have a father, you would not exist. Your father created you because he is a small god. Humans are worshiped in a sense—people greet you, honor you, and thank you. If you are a god by being created in God’s image, then Jesus, who is the Supreme God the Son, is certainly God.
Idols: We also have idols, shrines, and deities (Juju) which are considered gods. In Exodus 20:3, God says, “You shall have no other gods beside me,” acknowledging that other “gods” exist in the minds of men.
Biblical Insights
We have looked at the dictionary and human philosophy; now let us look at the Biblical insights.
Jesus is Lord: “Lord” means owner. God says in the Old Testament, “I am the Lord your God,” meaning He is your Owner and Creator. While you can create something without owning it, God owns us. Exodus 20:2 says, “I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt.” In the New Testament (John 13:13), Jesus says, “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am.” Since God is the only one worthy of worship, and Jesus is Lord, Jesus is God.
Jesus is the Savior: Only God can save. In Isaiah 43:11, God says, “I am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior.” Yet, in the New Testament (John 4:42), the people confirmed, “We know that this man really is the Savior of the world.” If only God can save, and Jesus is the Savior, then Jesus is God.
Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God: Messiah means the “Anointed One” or “Chosen One.” In Matthew 16:15-17, when Jesus asked Peter who He was, Peter replied, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus confirmed this was a revelation from the Father. Furthermore, in John 5:23, Jesus explains that whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father. With this, Jesus is God.
Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life: In John 14:6, Jesus says, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” This means before, we prayed to God directly and offered sacrifices of bulls and rams for the forgiveness of sins, but now, Jesus shed His blood and became the Mediator. God no longer hears you if you don’t accept His Son Jesus Christ because it is only the blood of Jesus that can cleanse your sins.
Jesus and the Father are One: In John 10:30, Jesus declares, “I and the Father are one.” Consider an analogy: If a wealthy father named Patrick puts his son, Juwon Patrick, in charge of his company, the son has full authority. If you go to the company asking for the owner, the son can say, “I am in charge.” Even if you see the father, he will direct you to the son because he has given the son all authority. If you need money, the son gives it. When you thank the son, the son gives glory to the father. This is how Jesus operates. When you pray in the name of Jesus, God answers.
Jesus is “I AM”: In Exodus 3:14, God told Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” In John 8:24, Jesus repeats the same thing, warning, “You will die in your sins if you do not believe that I Am [who I Am].”
Jesus is the Word of God: As mentioned, John 1 confirms the Word was God, and the Word became flesh. Jesus is the gospel of truth and salvation.
Jesus has Ultimate Authority: In Matthew 28:18, Jesus confirms all authority in heaven and earth is His. No human or angel has this; only God does.
Jesus Rose from the Dead: Only God can defeat death. Other religions may claim Jesus was just a messenger or that He didn’t die, but that is like reading a biography of a president written 6,000 years before your birth and claiming he was never president. It doesn’t make sense. Muhammad came much later and wrote about Jesus, but Jesus existed before him. We see humans worshiping fellow humans, like the man called “Olumba” in Calabar, who is worshiped despite being a regular human. If people can worship men and idols, surely, we must worship the One who resurrected. Even some scientists claim God does not exist after reaching the sky or visiting the moon, but they cannot reach the foundation of the earth or get to the end of the universe. Don’t be deceived.
Jesus Confirms He is God: In John 10:34-36, when accused of blasphemy, Jesus argued: If the law calls humans “gods” (to whom the word of God came), how much more appropriate is it for the One whom the Father set apart and sent into the world to call Himself the Son of God? He is not just a “small god” like us; He is the One sent from God.
Understanding the Divine Plan
God created you in His image to have dominion, just as He has dominion. You are a god to your children or your household. In the same way, Jesus is the Supreme God over us. When Satan tempted Jesus in Matthew 4:7, asking Him to throw Himself down, Jesus replied, “Do not put the Lord your God to the test.” Jesus affirmed He is the Lord God. Satan did not understand God’s plan for the crucifixion and resurrection. He thought killing Jesus would end it, but it only fulfilled the plan.
Answering Critics
I watched a debate where a Muslim cleric challenged a Christian to show him where Jesus said, “I am God.” It takes the Holy Spirit to understand the scriptures. Even some Islamic scholars admit that Jesus is coming back to judge the world—a role reserved for God. If you are a human and scripture calls you a “god,” how much more is He who came from Heaven?
Personal Prayer: “Father, I thank You for the revelation of who Jesus is. I ask that You grant me the spirit of wisdom and understanding, that I may fully grasp the depth of Your divinity. Lord, help me to not just read the Word, but to know the Word. Silence every doubt in my heart and give me the boldness to declare Your sovereignty to the world. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”
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