Never one to simply collapse under pressure or discouragement I took up the challenge to assemble the Biblical evidence as to Jesus’ Divinity. It is remarkably rich and consistent throughout all the New Testament Books as you shall see. In this article I give the scripture citations for the most part but cannot include most of the texts in the article since they are so numerous that they would eclipse the article itself. Perhaps at some point in the future I will publish a version with all the citations spelled out. For now, let these suffice to show forth a glorious Scriptural affirmation of the Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. He is Lord.
1. Clearly this is a dogma of the Faith (de Fide). The divinity and divine Sonship of Jesus is expressed in all the creeds. This is perhaps most clearly stated in the Athanasian Creed (Quicumque):”…we believe and confess that Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is God and man. He is God begotten of the substance of the Father before all ages and man born in time of the substance of His Mother. He is Perfect God and perfect man.”
2. There are many passages in the Old Testament that express the qualities of the coming Messiah, among them are some very exalted titles:
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a prophet – (Dt. 18:15,18)
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a priest – (Psalm 109:4)
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a shepherd – (Ez 34:23ff)
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King and Lord – (Ps 2; Ps 44; Ps 109; Zach 9:9)
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a suffering servant – (Is. 53)
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the Son of God – (Ps 2:7; 109:3)
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God with us (Emmanuel) – (Is 7:14; Is 8:8)
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Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Father of the world to come, Prince of Peace – (Is 9:6)
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Eternal King – (Dan 7:14)
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