Thematic Bible: Divinity of


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[And it also says, Isa. 8:14, that He would be], "A stone that people would stumble over and a rock over which they would trip and fall." The way they stumble is by disobeying the Gospel message. They were destined [though not forced] to do this. Verse ConceptsLibertinismPredestined PlansStumblingAbuse, Of Christian FreedomProphecies Concerning ChristStumbling Over ChristPeople StumblingChrist The RockRoyal Priesthood


Isaiah had said these things because he saw the [coming] glory of Jesus, and [so] was speaking about Him. Verse ConceptsGlory, Revelation OfGod, Unity OfTheophanyGod's Glory In Jesus ChristChrist's Own GloryGlory of Christ







In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge [both] those still alive and those who have already died, and in view of His appearing [i.e., at His second coming] and His kingdom [i.e., when it is revealed in its eternal splendor], I solemnly urge you: Verse ConceptsGospel, Essence OfSolemn ChargesJudgesLast JudgmentThe Judgement InvolvesSecond Coming Of Christ, The PurposeEternal JudgmentChrist AppearingChrist JudgingLife And Deathepiphany






If you have come to know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know Him, and have seen Him." Philip said to Him, "Lord, show us the Father and it [will] be enough for us." Jesus replied to him, "Have I been with you men all this time, and [still] you do not know me, Philip? The person who has seen me, has [also] seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? read more.
Do you not believe that I am in [fellowship with] the Father, and the Father is in [fellowship with] me? The words which I say to you do not originate with me, but it is the Father, who lives in me, who does His work [in me].

And everything I have belongs to you, and what you have belongs to me; and I am honored through these men. Verse ConceptsequalityPeople Belong To GodSharing In Christegobelongingeverything



None of the rulers of this age knew about this [divine] wisdom, for if they had [known it], they would not have crucified the glorious Lord [i.e., Jesus]. Verse ConceptsRevelation, Responses ToSuffering, Of Jesus ChristNames And Titles For ChristChrist Was KilledChrist's Own GloryNot Understanding God's ThingsCloud of gloryAgeprincipalitiescrucifixion

My brothers, do not hold [views regarding] the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ [i.e., as tenets of Christianity] which show favoritism toward [certain] persons. Verse ConceptsequalityChristiansBelieversDeficient FaithChrist's Own GlorygaysRespectTreating OthersBeing GayRespecting AuthorityChristians Being Called Brothers


And [Psa. 102:25-27 says], "Lord, in the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hand. They will be destroyed, but you will remain. And they [i.e., the heavens and earth] will all wear out like an article of clothing. And you will fold them up like a robe, and they will be changed like an article of clothing. But you will stay the same and your years will never end."

But God says [this] about the Son [Psa. 97:7], "Your throne [i.e. kingdom], O God [Note: This term here is applied to Jesus], will last forever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter [i.e., the standard for ruling] of your kingdom. Verse ConceptsGod, Sovereignty OfKingship, DivineSceptreJesus Christ, Deity OfThrone, Examples OfNames And Titles For ChristChrist Reigning ForeverJesus Christ, Son Of GodRighteousness Of Christ









[It is also] from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness [to the truth], the Firstborn from the dead [i.e., the first One raised never to die again], the Ruler of the kings of the world. May there be honor and power forever and ever to Christ, who loved us and released us from our sins by His blood [Note: Some manuscripts say "washed us" since the two words are spelled almost alike]. Verse ConceptsGod, Faithfulness OfFreedom, Through Jesus ChristFreedom, Abuse Of ChristianFirstbornExpiationAtonement, Remission Of Sins ByJesus As King Of KingsRulersSalvation, Nature OfWitnessing, Importance OfJesus Christ, Love OfJesus Christ, ResurrectionLibertyNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForChrist The FirstbornThe Witness Of ChristChrist AtoningChrist Is RisenChrist's LoveWitnesses



For all things were created by Him; things in heaven and on earth; things visible and invisible, whether they are thrones [i.e., reigning beings], or lords, or rulers or authorities. [Note: "Authorities" here may refer to angelic beings]. All things were created by Him and for Him. Verse ConceptsExistenceCompletionDemons, Christ's AuthorityChrist's Role In CreationGod, The CreatorGod, Uniqueness OfGod, Unity OfPower, HumanThe Existence Of ThingsJesus Christ, CreatorPower Of Christ, ShownAngels, DescriptionVisibilityInvisible ThingsChrist And HeavenPrincipalities And PowersRanks Of AngelsJesus Role In SalvationCreationGod's Creationeverythingprincipalities




"What do you think about the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one]? Whose son do you think He is?" They replied, "[He is] the son of David." He said to them, "How is it [then] that David, by [inspiration of] the Holy Spirit, calls Him Lord, saying, [Psa. 110:1] 'The Lord [i.e., God] said to my [i.e., David's] Lord [i.e., Jesus], sit at my right side until I put your enemies [in full subjection] beneath your feet.' read more.
If David then could call Him [i.e., Jesus] Lord, how could He be his son?"





Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep [i.e., the church], through the blood of the never ending Agreement [i.e., Christ's blood], Verse ConceptsBlood, of Jesus ChristCovenant, the newGod our ShepherdSheepPerfectionChrist, The ShepherdSpiritual PeaceChrist, Names ForThe New CovenantThe Eternal CovenantGod Raising ChristBlood Of The CovenantGod Of PeaceShepherdsThe Blood Of Jesus


For all things were created by Him; things in heaven and on earth; things visible and invisible, whether they are thrones [i.e., reigning beings], or lords, or rulers or authorities. [Note: "Authorities" here may refer to angelic beings]. All things were created by Him and for Him. Verse ConceptsExistenceCompletionDemons, Christ's AuthorityChrist's Role In CreationGod, The CreatorGod, Uniqueness OfGod, Unity OfPower, HumanThe Existence Of ThingsJesus Christ, CreatorPower Of Christ, ShownAngels, DescriptionVisibilityInvisible ThingsChrist And HeavenPrincipalities And PowersRanks Of AngelsJesus Role In SalvationCreationGod's Creationeverythingprincipalities


The One who comes from above [i.e., Jesus] ranks over all [others]; but the one who is out of the earth [i.e., of human origin] is [merely] an earthly [being] and he speaks in earthly [ways]. [But] the One who comes from heaven [i.e., Jesus] ranks over all [others]. Verse ConceptsPreeminence Of ChristChrist And HeavenAll Authority Has Been Given To JesusHeaven Better Than EarthSchoolThe EarthGoing To HeavenThe WorldPerspective







And he was led by the Holy Spirit into the Temple, and when Joseph and Mary brought the baby Jesus in, so they could do to Him what was customary under the law of Moses, Verse ConceptsCustomChrist, Names ForEntering The TempleFulfilling The LawLed By The SpiritDevout mothers



But you denied the Holy and Righteous One [His rightful freedom] and asked for a murderer to be released to you [instead]. Verse ConceptsBarabbasGod, Unity OfJesus Christ, Holiness OfChrist, Names ForDenying ChristJudged As MurderersRighteousness Of Christdenial



For the Scripture says [Isa. 28:16], "Whoever believes in Him [i.e., Christ] will not be put to shame." [i.e., he will never have unforgiven sin brought up against him] For there is no distinction [with God] between Jews and Greeks [i.e., Gentiles], for all have the same Lord, who is generous to all who appeal to Him [for help]. For [Joel 2:32 says], "Every person who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." [i.e., whoever appeals to God through obedient faith in Christ]


For this is the man who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, who said, [Isa. 40:3], "[It is] the voice of a man who speaks out in the desert, [urging people to] make the road for the Lord ready [for Him to travel]; to make a straight pathway for Him [to walk on]." Verse ConceptsDesertsJohn The BaptistWildernessMessiahStraight PathsIndividuals ShoutingMaking RoadsIn Order Of RankScriptures FulfilledNamed Prophets Of The LordPaths


For the Son of man is lord [i.e., has authority] over the Sabbath day." Verse ConceptsThe Sabbath And Christ




He existed in the form of God [i.e., He shared God's very nature], but did not consider [remaining] equal with God something [to continue] to hold onto. Verse ConceptsequalityHeadshipImage Of GodLikenessEquality With GodRevelation, In NtGod's Glory In Jesus ChristGraspingDivineDivinityGodheadSelf WorthSelf EsteemBeing YourselfBeing DifferentSelf ImageBeing Uniqueautonomy

But Jesus did not say anything. So, the head priest said to Him, "I command you [to swear] by the living God, [and] to tell us if you are the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one], the Son of God!" Jesus replied to him, "You have said so; nevertheless I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of man sitting at the right side of Power [i.e., God Himself], and coming on the clouds of the sky." Then the head priest tore at his clothing [i.e., as an expression of frustration], saying, "He has spoken against God [i.e., by claiming Deity for Himself]. What additional need do we have for witnesses? Look, you [yourselves] have now heard him speaking against God. read more.
What do you people think [i.e., about such statements]?" They answered, "He deserves to die." Then they spit in His face and hit Him [with their fists], while others slapped Him [in the face],

The first man [i.e., Adam] came from the dust of the ground [See Gen. 2:7]; the second man [i.e., Christ] came from heaven. Verse ConceptsAdam and Jesus ChristDust, Literal UseThanksgiving, OfferedCreatures From DustFirst OnesSecond BeingChrist And HeavenThe EarthGoing To HeavenGodly Mandustman



They are descended from our forefathers; they are the ones from whom Christ was born physically. He is God over everything [Note: Or this may be "God is over everything"] and should be praised forever! May it be so. Verse ConceptsAmenFlesh, Description OfAncestorsDepravity Of ManDivinity Of ChristPatriarchsJesus Christ, Deity OfNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForEternal PraiseChrist's OriginLife In A Material WorldBless The Lord!Race