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Introduction

Jesus Christ, central to Christian theology, is recognized as the divine Son of God and the second person of the Holy Trinity. His divinity is a cornerstone of Christian belief, affirming that He is both fully God and fully man. This entry explores the scriptural basis for the divinity of Jesus, the Christ, as Jehovah of Hosts, drawing from the Berean Standard Bible .

Old Testament Foreshadowing

The Old Testament contains numerous prophecies and typologies that point to the divinity of the coming Messiah. Isaiah 9:6 proclaims, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." This passage attributes divine titles to the anticipated Messiah, indicating His divine nature.

In Micah 5:2, the prophecy of the Messiah's birthplace in Bethlehem is coupled with His eternal existence: "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me one to be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from the days of eternity." This eternal origin underscores the divine nature of the Messiah.

New Testament Affirmation

The New Testament provides explicit affirmations of Jesus' divinity. John 1:1-3 declares, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made." This passage identifies Jesus (the Word) as God, co-eternal with the Father, and active in creation.

In John 8:58, Jesus Himself asserts His divine identity by stating, "Truly, truly, I tell you, before Abraham was born, I am!" This declaration echoes the divine name revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14, where God identifies Himself as "I AM." Jesus' use of this name signifies His eternal existence and oneness with Jehovah.

The Apostle Paul further affirms Jesus' divinity in Colossians 2:9, "For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form." This statement emphasizes that Jesus embodies the complete nature of God, fully divine in His incarnation.

Divine Attributes and Works

Jesus' divine attributes and works further testify to His identity as Jehovah of Hosts. He possesses omniscience, as demonstrated in John 2:24-25, where He knows the hearts of men. His omnipotence is evident in His miracles, such as calming the storm (Mark 4:39) and raising the dead (John 11:43-44).

Moreover, Jesus exercises divine authority in forgiving sins, as seen in Mark 2:5-7, where He declares a paralytic's sins forgiven, prompting the scribes to question, "Who can forgive sins but God alone?" This act of forgiveness underscores His divine prerogative.

Worship and Acknowledgment

The worship of Jesus by His followers and heavenly beings further affirms His divinity. In Matthew 14:33, after Jesus walks on water, the disciples worship Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God." In Revelation 5:12-13, the heavenly hosts proclaim, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!" Such worship is reserved for God alone, underscoring Jesus' divine status.

Conclusion

The divinity of Jesus, the Christ, as Jehovah of Hosts is a foundational doctrine supported by both Old and New Testament scriptures. His eternal existence, divine attributes, and the worship He receives affirm His identity as God incarnate, central to the Christian faith.

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Isaiah 6:1-3
In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the LORD sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.
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John 12:41
These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spoke of him.
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Isaiah 8:13,14
Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.
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1 Peter 2:8
And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
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Hallowing Christ
... right to say that the same Person who was revealed as 'Jehovah' is now ... who may be
hesitating about that Christian fact of the true divinity of Jesus Christ. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/hallowing christ.htm

Jehovah Tsidkenu: the Lord Our Righteousness
... Thou art you""Jehovah, the Lord our righteousness ... as a matter of profession, that
Jesus Christ is "the ... Brethren, your divinity must be experimental or it will ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/jehovah tsidkenu the lord our.htm

Israel and Britain. A Note of Warning
... feet to attend about the throne of Jehovah Jesus our Lord. ... many of the avowed ministers
of Christ are no ... by divines, questioned by doctors of divinity, and at ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 31 1885/israel and britain a note.htm

The People's Christ
... I leave our survey of the reasons for the election of Christ Jesus. ... was exaltation
enough for the body of Christ to be exalted into union with the divinity. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/the peoples christ.htm

The Condescension of Christ
... of us who believe his glories and trust in his divinity, it is ... The heart of Jehovah,
the first person of the Sacred Trinity ... The Lord Jesus Christ, then, was rich ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/the condescension of christ.htm

In Joseph's Tomb
... the hopes of the disciples convinced Joseph and Nicodemus of the divinity of Jesus. ...
Never had Christ attracted the attention of the multitude as now that He ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 80 in josephs tomb.htm

On the Offices of Our Lord Jesus Christ
... which it is possible to establish the divinity of any ... of iron" (ii, 9.) "The Spirit
of Jehovah shall rest ... May God grant, through his Son, Jesus Christ, in the ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/disputation 14 on the offices.htm

Confession of the Free-Will Baptists. AD 1834, 1868.
... Jesus Christ, the Son of God, possesses all divine perfections ... His divinity is proved
from his titles, his ... His titles."The Bible ascribes to Christ the titles ...
/.../confession of the free-will baptists.htm

By Evidence Gathered from Scripture the Unity of Father and Son is ...
... unless they believe, once for all, unity of the same Divinity. ... we by Him." [1723]
For just as, in calling Jesus Christ "Lord," he ... [1712] or "Jehovah in Jehovah ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter iii by evidence gathered.htm

The Temptation
... He would not parley with temptation. Jesus met Satan with the words of Scripture. ...
Satan demanded of Christ a miracle as a sign of His divinity. ...
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