28 Bible Verses about Divinity
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His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness. This is through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue (excellence).
He offered us his precious and exceedingly great promises. Through these you may become partakers of the divine nature. You will escape from the corruption that is in the lust-filled world.
He emptied (humbled) himself by taking the form of a servant. He was made in the likeness of men.
The fullness of divine nature lives in Christ's bodily form. (Greek: theotes: essence and nature of God) (Only the Son of God could have divine attributes, the inherited qualities from the Father)
Being then the offspring of God, we should not think that the divine being is like gold, or silver, or stone, a device made by man's design or skill.
His invisible attributes are clearly seen since the creation of the world. The things made prove His eternal power and divine nature. Mankind has no excuse,
He existed in the form (shape and nature) of God but did not try to be equal with God. He did not even consider it!
He predetermined (ordained) us to adoption, as sons to himself through Jesus Christ, according to the kind intention of his will.
Every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist that you heard was coming and now it is already in the world.
For I am zealous over you with a godly fervor (ardor) (zeal)! For I promised you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
God inspired all Scripture! It is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness. (Greek: theopneustos: God-breathed)
The scripture says to Pharaoh: For this reason I have raised you up, that I might through you, show my power and declare my name in all the earth.
([Psalm of Asaph]) God stands in the congregation of the mighty. He pronounces judgment among the god-like ones: (John 10:35)
If a prophet speaks in Jehovah's name and what he says does not happen or come true, then it did not come from Jehovah. That prophet has spoken on his own authority. Never be afraid of him.'
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments. His ways are beyond human understanding!
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was like God (God-like).
The leaders judge for a bribe, and the priests teach for wages! The prophets predict for money yet they rely on Jehovah when they say: Is not Jehovah in the midst of us? No evil will come upon us.
He said: No, but as captain of the camp of Jehovah I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and bowed down and said: What does my lord say to his servant?
The law of Jehovah is perfect. It gives new life. The testimony of Jehovah is dependable. It makes the simple wise.
Tell the discouraged ones with anxious heart: Be strong and do not be afraid! God is coming to your rescue! He is coming to punish your enemies.
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Christ » Divinity » Example of
Holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus.
Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,
Then Jesus told his disciples: If any man wants to follow me (be mine), let him deny (disown) himself, and take up his stake and follow me (Greek: akoloutheo moi, let him be following me) (accompany me) (be in the same way with me).
Christ » Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Exaltation » Heavenly places
He is in heaven at the right hand of God, ruling over all angels and heavenly authorities and powers.
You have loved righteousness, and hated iniquity. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness more than your companions.
Therefore let all the house of Israel know for sure that God has made that same Jesus, whom you impaled, both Lord and Christ. (Acts 10:36)
After he had spoken to them the Lord Jesus, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.
Christ » Divinity » Kingdom of
They will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome (conquer) them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings. Those who are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
I tell you truly, there are some that stand here who will not experience death till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
Just as you eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
He said: Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom.
Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world! If my kingdom were of this world my servants would fight that I should not be delivered to the Jews. My kingdom is not from this domain.
Christ » Eternal » Divinity » pre-existence
You Bethlehem Ephrathah who are little to be among the thousands of Judah. Out of you one will come to me who is to be ruler in Israel! His origin is from of old, from everlasting (days of antiquity) (ancient times).
Father, I desire that these whom you gave me may be with me where I am. I want them to see the glory you have given me. For you loved me before the creation of the world.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was like God (God-like).
Christ » Divinity » Liberator
The law of the Spirit gives us life through (with) (because of) Christ Jesus. It has set me free from the law of sin and death.
Christ liberated us for freedom (moral liberty). Stand fast therefore, and do not become entangled again in a yoke of bondage.
He cast out a demon from a dumb man. When the demon left the man he spoke and the crowds were astonished.
Divinity » Of Christ » Testimony of the apostles
The secret of godliness is great and it is without controversy. 'He (Jesus Christ) was manifested (revealed) in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, and seen by angels. He preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, and received up in glory.'
He is the image (likeness) (representation) of the invisible God. He is the firstborn (Greek: prototokos: childbirth, offspring) of all creation.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was like God (God-like). The same was in the beginning with God.
He was declared to be the Son of God with power through the Spirit of Holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Divinity » His foreknowledge » His pre-eminence
Jesus has obtained a more excellent ministry. The covenant that he arranged between God and his people is a better one, because it is based on promises of better things.
It said: Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven congregations in Asia: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
I baptize you with water because of your repentance. He that comes after me is mightier than I. He will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. I am not even good enough to carry his sandals.
He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks from an earthly viewpoint. He who comes from heaven is superior.
Divinity » His foreknowledge » His lordship
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Therefore let all the house of Israel know for sure that God has made that same Jesus, whom you impaled, both Lord and Christ. (Acts 10:36)
God exalted him to his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
He continued: The Son of man is lord of the Sabbath.
Divinity » His foreknowledge » Foretells his departure
You heard me say I will go away and I will come again to you. If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I go to the Father. The Father is greater than I!
I am no more in the world but they are in the world. I come to you Holy Father. Keep them in your name, which you have given to me, that they may be one*, even as we are. *(Greek: heis; united in purpose and love)
Little children I am with you for a little while. You will seek me and as I told the Jews now I say to you, where I go, you cannot come.
Divinity » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
He rescued us from the power of darkness, and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of his love (the Son he dearly loves).
Look! My servant whom I have chosen. I am well pleased with him. I will put my Spirit upon him and he will declare judgment to the nations.
While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them. A voice came out of the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.
This is to the praise of the glory of his kindness, with which he freely honored us, the loved ones.
Divinity » Of Christ » His own words
Soon the Son of man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God. They all asked: Are you the Son of God? He said to them: You say that I am.
If I am not doing the works of my Father, do not believe me. But if I do them and you do not believe me, believe the works! That way you may know and understand that the Father is with me, and I am with the Father.
He that sees me sees (perceives) (discerns) (experiences) the one who sent me.
If you had known me, you would have perceived my Father also. From now on you understand him and have experienced him. Philip said: Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us. Jesus responded: Have I been with you so long a time and you do not know me Philip? He who has seen me has discerned (experienced) (perceived) the Father. And you say, show us the Father? read more.
Do you not believe that I am with the Father and that the Father is with me? The words I say to you are not from me, but the Father dwells with me and does his works.
Divinity » Of Christ » The father bears witness
While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them. A voice came out of the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.
The Father who sent me testifies about me. You have not heard his voice nor seen him at any time.
Divinity » Divine names ascribed to Christ » King of kings
And from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness, and the firstborn from the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and released us from our sins by his blood.
They will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome (conquer) them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings. Those who are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
The blessed and only Potentate (Sovereign) (Authority) will make him appear in his own appointed time. For he is the King of kings and Lord of lords.
He has on his garment and on his thigh a name written, King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Evil spirits confess his divinity
They screamed at him, saying: What have we to do with you, Son of God? Have you come to torment us before the time?
What do you want with us Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are. You are the Holy One of God!
The unclean spirits fell down before him and cried: You are the Son of God.
Demons came out from many. They cried out: You are the Son of God! He rebuked them and charged them not to speak for they knew he was the Christ.
The evil spirit answered and said to them: Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?
Divinity » For other titles relating to his divinity special marks of divinity » His authority
Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying: All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
The people were all amazed and questioned. What is this? What new doctrine is this? He has authority over the unclean spirits, and they obey him.
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Over nature
The people were all amazed and questioned. What is this? What new doctrine is this? He has authority over the unclean spirits, and they obey him.
The disciples were in awe. They asked: What kind of man is this, for even the winds and the sea obey him?
Divinity » Challenged » By the jewish people
The Jews intensified their efforts to kill him for these reasons: he broke the Sabbath and he also called God his own Father, making himself equal with God.
Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died! The prophets also died. Who do you make yourself out to be?
The Jews answered him: We do not stone you for good work but for blasphemy. You are a man and you make yourself like God. (John 1:1)
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Eternal
For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of Jehovah of Hosts will accomplish this.
He was given legal power and a kingdom. Out of his glory all the peoples, nations, and languages will serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away. His kingdom will not be destroyed. (Revelation 11:15) (Daniel 2:44) (Psalm 45:6)
Divinity » Challenged » By satan
Satan, the Tempter, said to him: If (since) you are the Son of God order these stones to turn into bread.
If (since) you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. The Scriptures say: 'God will give orders to his angels about you and they will hold you with their hands, so that not even your feet will strike the ground.'
Divinity » Challenged » On the crossby the rabble
People passing by spoke evil abuse to him. They wagged their heads and said, You who would destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself. If you are the Son of God come down from the stake.
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Over the church
He (God) put all things in subjection under his feet, and made him head over all things to the congregation,
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Universal
I will destroy the war chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem. The battle bow will be dismantled. He will speak peace to the nations! His dominion will be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
Divinity » Acknowledged » By peter
Divinity » Challenged » By the soldiers
The soldiers mocked him and offered him vinegar, saying: If you are the King of the Jews save yourself.
Divinity » Challenged » By the chief priests
Likewise, also the chief priests mocked among themselves with the scribes said, He saved others. He cannot save himself. Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down from the stake that we may see and believe him. Those who were impaled with him also mocked him.
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Over heavenly powers
He is in heaven at the right hand of God, ruling over all angels and heavenly authorities and powers.
Divinity » Challenged » By the scribes and elders
One day when he was teaching the people in the temple, and preaching the good news he saw the chief priests, scribes and elders. They said to him: Tell us by what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The holy spirit
I will send the helper from the Father, the Spirit of truth, which proceeds from the Father to bear witness of me.
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Believers
Divinity » Acknowledged » By martha
She said: Yes Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God who is to come into the world.
Divinity » Acknowledged » By thomas
Divinity » Acknowledged » By the centurion
The centurion who stood nearby heard him cry out his last breath. Then he said: Truly this man was the Son of God!
Divinity » Challenged » By one of the thieves
One of the criminals who were hanged complained bitterly to him saying: Are you the Christ? Save yourself and us.
Divinity » Challenged » By the rulers
The people stood watching while the rulers scoffed at him, saying: He saved others let him save himself if this is his chosen, the Christ of God.
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Jesus Christ himself
Jesus answered them: Even if I bear witness about myself, my testimony is true! I know where I came from and I know where I am going. You do not know where I came from or where I am going.
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The works of Christ
The testimony I have is greater than that of John. The works I do are the works the Father gave me to accomplish. They testify that the Father has sent me.
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The old testament
You search (investigate) (study) the Scriptures because you think that in them you have everlasting life. These Scriptures testify about me.
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » John the baptist
I have seen, and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The father
The Father who sent me testifies about me. You have not heard his voice nor seen him at any time.
Divinity » Acknowledged » By the samaritans
They told the woman: We believe because of what you said and we heard him ourselves. We know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world!
Divinity » Acknowledged » By nathanael
Divinity » Challenged » By scribes and pharisees
The scribes and the Pharisees reasoned saying: Who is this that speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?
Divinity » Acknowledged » By demons
Crying out with a loud voice, he said: What have I to do with you, Jesus, Son of the highest God? In God's name do not torment me!
Topics on Divinity
Divinity Of Christ
Luke 22:69Soon the Son of man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.
The Divinity Of The Holy Spirit
Psalm 139:7-8Where can I go from your Spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?