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Introduction

Jesus Christ, central to Christian theology, is recognized as the divine Son of God and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. His divinity is a cornerstone of Christian belief, affirming His identity as Jehovah Our Righteousness. This entry explores the scriptural basis for Jesus' divinity, His role as the Messiah, and His eternal nature.

Old Testament Prophecies and Fulfillment

The Old Testament contains numerous prophecies pointing to the coming of a Messiah, a Savior who would embody divine righteousness. Jeremiah 23:5-6 prophesies, "Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness."

This prophecy is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is recognized as the righteous Branch from the line of David. His life and ministry reflect the justice and righteousness foretold by the prophets.

Divine Nature and Titles

The New Testament affirms Jesus' divine nature through various titles and declarations. John 1:1-3 states, "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 as the eternal Word, coexistent with God and active in creation.

In John 8:58, Jesus declares, "Truly, truly, I tell you, before Abraham was born, I am!" This statement echoes God's self-identification in Exodus 3:14, where God reveals Himself to Moses as "I AM." By using this divine name, Jesus asserts His preexistence and oneness with God.

Incarnation and Mission

The incarnation of Jesus is a profound mystery, where the divine took on human form. Philippians 2:6-7 describes this, "Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness." Jesus' incarnation was essential for His mission to redeem humanity through His sacrificial death and resurrection.

Role as Savior and Mediator

Jesus' divinity is crucial to His role as Savior and Mediator between God and humanity. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 states, "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony given in its proper time." His divine nature enables Him to bridge the gap between a holy God and sinful humanity, offering salvation through His atoning sacrifice.

Resurrection and Eternal Reign

The resurrection of Jesus is a testament to His divine power and authority. Romans 1:4 declares, "and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord." His victory over death affirms His identity as the Son of God and guarantees eternal life for believers.

Revelation 19:16 proclaims His eternal reign, "On His robe and on His thigh He has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS." Jesus' divine kingship is eternal, and His righteous rule will be fully realized in the eschatological fulfillment of God's kingdom.

Conclusion

The divinity of Jesus Christ is foundational to understanding His identity and mission. As Jehovah Our Righteousness, He fulfills the prophecies of the Old Testament, embodies divine attributes, and accomplishes the work of salvation. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus reveals the fullness of God's love and righteousness, offering redemption and eternal life to all who believe.

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Jeremiah 23:5,6
Behold, the days come, said the LORD, that I will raise to David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
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1 Corinthians 1:30
But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made to us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
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Library

Jehovah Tsidkenu: the Lord Our Righteousness
... Jesus Christ is the Lord our righteousness ... clearly perceive that the Messias of the
Jews, Jesus of Nazareth ... him to open shame by denying his divinity, read you ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/jehovah tsidkenu the lord our.htm

The Lord Our Righteousness
... text in the Bible to prove the divinity of Christ ... the word Lord may properly belong
to Jesus Christ, he must ... the word Lord is in the original Jehovah, which is ...
/.../whitefield/selected sermons of george whitefield/the lord our righteousness.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

Jesus, Son of God.
... to doubt the Divine nature of Christ, or prompt ... need of instruction, does He definitely
announce His Divinity. ... address him, as Thomas addressed Jesus, "My Lord ...
/.../dods/the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol i/xxii jesus son of god.htm

Faith and Life
... Christ at all, if he does not receive his divinity. ... I have not received Jesus Christ
at all, but I am ... him, unless I have received him as Jehovah Tsidkenu, the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 10 1864/faith and life.htm

Bands of Love; Or, Union to Christ. "I Drew them with Cords of a ...
... regarded with complacency by the just Jehovah, for He ... the manhood was not transformed
into divinity, and so ... 5. Christ Jesus is also joined unto His people in a ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/till he come/bands of love or union.htm

The Absent Present Christ
... unity of the Godhead and the divinity of the ... of the great Old Testament name 'Jehovah.'
The depth ... which has drawn spiritual life from Jesus Christ here upon ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/the absent present christ.htm

Faith in Christ
... a strong inference with regard to the divinity of Christ ... into the place filled by
the Jehovah of the ... selected this one thing, believing in Jesus Christ, as the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/faith in christ.htm

Evans -- the Fall and Recovery of Man
... grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded ... for salvation; the pagan,
attributing divinity to the ... the earth beneath is iron; for Jehovah is pouring ...
/.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 3/evans the fall and.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