I personally believe that the answer to this question is so powerful that it will change your whole outlook on the Gospel to the point where you have a thankfulness that was never possible before.
I'd like to allow you to read the Scriptures that mention truths about Jesus and decide for yourself. I encourage you to look up these verses in your own Bible and contemplate what they mean so that you may know for sure what you believe. If you see any reference text in bold, that is me emphasizing those words.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list--only enough to get the point across.
Verses proclaiming something about Jesus
Isaiah 9:6 (NLT)
6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Colossians 2:9 (NLT)
9 For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body.
9 For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body.
John 14:6-7 (NLT)
6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
7 If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!”
6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
7 If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!”
John 1:1-5 (NLT)
1 In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 He existed in the beginning with God.
3 God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him.
4 The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone.
5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
1 In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 He existed in the beginning with God.
3 God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him.
4 The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone.
5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
John 1:14 (NLT)
14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
What does Jesus say about worship?
Matthew 4:10 (NLT)
10 “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the LORD your God and serve only him.’”
10 “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the LORD your God and serve only him.’”
Luke 4:8 (NLT)
8 Jesus replied, “The Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the LORD your God and serve only him.’”
8 Jesus replied, “The Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the LORD your God and serve only him.’”
Jesus Receiving Worship
Matthew 2:11 (NLT)
11
They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary,
and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests
and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Matthew 14:33 (NLT)
33 Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed.
33 Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed.
Matthew 15:25 (NLT)
25 But she came and worshiped him, pleading again, “Lord, help me!”
25 But she came and worshiped him, pleading again, “Lord, help me!”
Matthew 28:9 (NLT)
9 And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to him, grasped his feet, and worshiped him.
9 And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to him, grasped his feet, and worshiped him.
16 Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.
17 When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted!
Luke 24:52 (NLT)
52 So they worshiped him and then returned to Jerusalem filled with great joy.
52 So they worshiped him and then returned to Jerusalem filled with great joy.
John 9:38 (NLT)
38 “Yes, Lord, I believe!” the man said. And he worshiped Jesus.
38 “Yes, Lord, I believe!” the man said. And he worshiped Jesus.
Hebrews 1:6 (NLT)
6 And when he brought his firstborn Son into the world, God said, “Let all of God’s angels worship him.”
6 And when he brought his firstborn Son into the world, God said, “Let all of God’s angels worship him.”
1 Peter 3:15 (NLT)
15 Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it.
15 Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it.
Revelation 5:14 (NLT)
14 And the four living beings said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped the Lamb.
14 And the four living beings said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped the Lamb.
Revelation 15:4 (NLT)
4 Who will not fear you, Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous deeds have been revealed.”
4 Who will not fear you, Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous deeds have been revealed.”
Revelation 22:3 (NLT)
3 No longer will there be a curse upon anything. For the throne of God and of the Lamb will be there, and his servants will worship him.
3 No longer will there be a curse upon anything. For the throne of God and of the Lamb will be there, and his servants will worship him.
Misc.
John 10:33 (NLT)
33 They replied, “We’re stoning you not for any good work, but for blasphemy! You, a mere man, claim to be God.”
Here's a neat way to see all of these verses listed out on biblegateway.com where you can change the version, do a parallel study, and all of the excellent features that site offers.
Thank you for taking the time to consider the evidence! May your life be ever more blessed as a result!
Peace and Grace from Jesus Christ, the Lord!
33 They replied, “We’re stoning you not for any good work, but for blasphemy! You, a mere man, claim to be God.”
Conclusion
Now, before I end it here, I want to make sure that you don't think that the Bible is claiming that Jesus is God the Father. Neither do I want you to take away that there are thee gods. There's a whole bunch of other Scripture that handles each of those questions, but they are for other posts. :)Here's a neat way to see all of these verses listed out on biblegateway.com where you can change the version, do a parallel study, and all of the excellent features that site offers.
How does this affect you?
Now that you've looked over these verses, meditate on them.
What do they mean?
Now I encourage you to consider how this impacts your life and service to God.
- How does this encourage you?
- How do you feel about Jesus, knowing what you do about Him now, that He came down from Heaven and died for you, specifically, so that you can be with Him for all eternity?
- What practical ways can this play out in your daily life and to your worship to God?
Thank you for taking the time to consider the evidence! May your life be ever more blessed as a result!
Peace and Grace from Jesus Christ, the Lord!
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