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The doctrine of Christ's divinity is a cornerstone of Christian theology, affirming that Jesus Christ is not merely a historical figure or a prophet, but the eternal God and Creator. This belief is rooted in numerous scriptural passages that reveal His divine nature and creative authority.

Eternal Existence

The eternal nature of Christ is affirmed in the opening verses of the Gospel of John. 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 preexistent and co-eternal with God, underscoring His divine nature.

Further, in John 8:58 , Jesus Himself proclaims His eternal existence, 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," thus equating Jesus with the eternal God of Israel.

Creator of All Things

The New Testament consistently attributes the work of creation to Christ, affirming His role as Creator. Colossians 1:16-17 states, "For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together." This passage not only credits Christ with the creation of all things but also emphasizes His sustaining power over the universe.

Similarly, Hebrews 1:2-3 describes the Son as the one "through whom He made the universe" and "the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word." These verses highlight Christ's divine authority and His active role in both the creation and maintenance of the cosmos.

Divine Attributes and Worship

The divine attributes of Christ further affirm His identity as God. In Revelation 1:8 , Jesus is described as "the Alpha and the Omega, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty." This title, traditionally reserved for God, is applied to Christ, indicating His omnipotence and eternal nature.

Moreover, the worship of Christ in the New Testament underscores His divinity. In Philippians 2:9-11 , it is written, "Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." The universal worship and confession of Christ as Lord reflect His divine status and authority.

Conclusion

The scriptural testimony to Christ as the eternal God and Creator is foundational to understanding His divine nature and role within the Godhead. Through His eternal existence, creative power, divine attributes, and the worship He receives, the Bible presents a compelling portrait of Jesus Christ as fully God, worthy of honor and reverence.

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Psalm 102:24-27
I said, O my God, take me not away in the middle of my days: your years are throughout all generations.
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Hebrews 1:8,10-12
But to the Son he said, Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom.
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Of the Miracle which God Performed when St Anthony Being at Rimini ...
... nourishment of the eternal King, Jesus Christ, before and ... of the fish towards their
Creator, rejoiced greatly ... loud voice: "Blessed be the eternal God; for the ...
/.../the little flowers of st francis of assisi/chapter xl of the miracle.htm

Christ the Son of God.
... his work, is not doing the work that God would have ... We can not honor Christ without
honoring His teaching, and ... it from those inquiring the way of eternal life. ...
/.../iv christ the son of god.htm

Christ Thanks the Father for Revealing to Babes what He had ...
... such as is at the Creator's disposal, that he inquired and Christ answered, and
not about the eternal life, which is at the disposal of Marcion's god, how is ...
/.../the five books against marcion/chapter xxv christ thanks the father.htm

"God with Us"
... Through Christ's redeeming work the government of God stands justified. ... One is made
known as the God of love. ... Through eternal ages all are secure from apostasy ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 1 god with us.htm

God in Christ
... and to whom he shall return, as many as have eternal life, in the day when Christ
the Lord ... enemies under his feet, and given up the kingdom to God, even the ...
/.../kingsley/the gospel of the pentateuch/sermon i god in christ.htm

With How Great Reverence Christ must be Received
... But here in the Sacrament of the Altar, Thou art present altogether, My God, the
Man Christ Jesus; where also abundant fruit of eternal life is given ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/kempis/imitation of christ/chapter i with how great.htm

The Lateness of the Revelation of Marcion's God the Question of ...
... an unbegotten object, an unmade with an unmade, and an eternal with an eternal;
so here ... [2519] Namely, (1) the supreme and good God; (2) His Christ; (3) the ...
/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter xv the lateness of the.htm

Of a Spiritual Meeting of God and Ourselves
... in this meeting, he shall receive through the mercy of God a sure hope of eternal
bliss and the ... of faith, and lay hold of all the works of Christ, and all ...
/.../john/the adornment of the spritual marriage/chapter xxv of a spiritual.htm

The Eternal Home in Heaven Beautiful Exposition by Tertullian of ...
... when he says that "we have an eternal home in ... this substance enters not the kingdom
of God [5768] ); when ... the church as a chaste virgin to Christ," [5769] a ...
/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter xii the eternal home in.htm

What it is to Know God, --Tendency of this Knowledge.
... and afterwards as a Redeemer in Christ,"a twofold ... store up punishment for the one,
and eternal life for ... Loving and revering God as his father, honouring and ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 2 what it is.htm