In this post I will be citing the New International Reader’s Version (NIRV), citing some of the verses which affirm the Deity of Christ, testifying that he is the uncreated Son of God who became a human being.
ETERNAL CREATOR AND SUSTAINER OF ALL CREATION
“In the beginning, the Word was already there. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. All things were made through him. Nothing that has been made was made without him. Life was in him, and that life was the light for all people… The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. The Word was in the world. And the world was made through him. But the world did not recognize him… The Word became a human being. He made his home with us. We have seen his glory. It is the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father. And the Word was full of grace and truth… No one has ever seen God. But the One and Only is God and is at the Father’s side. The one at the Father’s side has shown us what God is like.” John 1:1-4, 9-10, 18
“But for us there is only one God. He is the Father. All things came from him, and we live for him. And there is only one Lord. He is Jesus Christ. All things came because of him, and we live because of him.” 1 Corinthians 8:6
“He has saved us from the kingdom of darkness. He has brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves. Because of what the Son has done, we have been set free. Because of him, all our sins have been forgiven. The Son is the exact likeness of God, who can’t be seen. The Son is first, and he is over all creation. All things were created in him. He created everything in heaven and on earth. He created everything that can be seen and everything that can’t be seen. He created kings, powers, rulers and authorities. All things have been created by him and for him. Before anything was created, he was already there. He holds everything together. And he is the head of the body, which is the church. He is the beginning. He is the first to be raised from the dead. That happened so that he would be far above everything. God was pleased to have his whole nature living in Christ. God was pleased to bring all things back to himself. That’s because of what Christ has done. These things include everything on earth and in heaven. God made peace through Christ’s blood, by his death on the cross.” Colossians 1:13-20
“In the past, God spoke to our people through the prophets. He spoke at many times. He spoke in different ways. But in these last days, he has spoken to us through his Son. He is the one whom God appointed to receive all things. God also made everything through him. The Son is the shining brightness of God’s glory. He is the exact likeness of God’s being. He uses his powerful word to hold all things together. He provided the way for people to be made pure from sin. Then he sat down at the right hand of the King, the Majesty in heaven… When God brings him into the world, he says, ‘Let all God’s angels worship him.’ (Deuteronomy 32:43)… But here is what he says about the Son. ‘You are God. Your throne will last for ever and ever. Your kingdom will be ruled by justice. You have loved what is right and hated what is evil. So your God has placed you above your companions. He has filled you with joy by pouring the sacred oil on your head.” (Psalm 45:6,7) He also says, ‘Lord, in the beginning you made the earth secure. You placed it on its foundations. The heavens are the work of your hands. They will pass away. But you remain. They will all wear out like a piece of clothing. You will roll them up like a robe. They will be changed as a person changes clothes. But you remain the same. Your years will never end.’” (Psalm 102:25–27) Hebrews 1:1-3, 6, 8-12
GOD INCARNATE
“A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us. He will rule over us. And he will be called Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God. He will also be called Father Who Lives Forever and Prince Who Brings Peace. There will be no limit to how great his authority is. The peace he brings will never end. He will rule on David’s throne and over his kingdom. He will make the kingdom strong and secure. His rule will be based on what is fair and right. It will last forever. The Lord’s great love will make sure that happens. He rules over all.” Isaiah 9:6-7
“‘She is going to have a son. You must give him the name Jesus. That’s because he will save his people from their sins.’ All this took place to bring about what the Lord had said would happen. He had said through the prophet, ‘The virgin is going to have a baby. She will give birth to a son. And he will be called Immanuel.’ (Isaiah 7:14) The name Immanuel means ‘God (ho theos) with us.’” Matthew 1:21-23
“Thomas said to him, ‘My Lord and my God (ho kyrios mou kai ho theos mou)!’” John 20:28
“Keep watch over yourselves. Keep watch over all the believers. The Holy Spirit has made you leaders over them. Be shepherds of God’s church. He bought it with his own blood.” Acts 20:28
“The founders of our nation belong to them. The Messiah comes from their family line. He is God over all. May he always be praised! Amen.” Romans 9:5
“As you deal with one another, you should think and act as Jesus did. In his very nature he was God. Jesus was equal with God. But Jesus didn’t take advantage of that fact. Instead, he made himself nothing. He did this by taking on the nature of a servant. He was made just like human beings. He appeared as a man. He was humble and obeyed God completely. He did this even though it led to his death. Even worse, he died on a cross!” Philippians 2:5-8
“That’s how we should live as we wait for the blessed hope God has given us. We are waiting for Jesus Christ to appear in his glory. He is our great God and Savior (tou megalou theou kai soteros hemon). He gave himself for us. By doing that, he set us free from all evil. He wanted to make us pure. He wanted us to be his very own people. He wanted us to desire to do what is good.” Titus 2:13-14
“I, Simon Peter, am writing this letter. I serve Jesus Christ. I am his apostle. I am sending this letter to you. You are those who have received a faith as valuable as ours. You received it because our God and Savior Jesus Christ (tou theou hemon kai soteros ‘Iesou Christou) does what is right.” 2 Peter 1:1
THE UNCREATED ALPHA AND OMEGA
“‘Look! He is coming with the clouds!’ (Daniel 7:13) ‘Every eye will see him. Even those who pierced him will see him.’ All the nations of the earth ‘will mourn because of him.’ (Zechariah 12:10) This will really happen! Amen. ‘I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,’ says the Lord God. “I am the God who is, and who was, and who will come. I am the Mighty One.’
“I, John, am a believer like you. I am a friend who suffers like you. As members of Jesus’ royal family, we can put up with anything that happens to us. I was on the island of Patmos because I taught God’s word and what Jesus said. The Holy Spirit gave me a vision on the Lord’s Day. I heard a loud voice behind me that sounded like a trumpet. The voice said, ‘Write on a scroll what you see. Send it to the seven churches in Asia Minor. They are Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea.’
“I turned around to see who was speaking to me. When I turned, I saw seven golden lampstands. In the middle of them was someone who looked ‘like a son of man.’ (Daniel 7:13) He was dressed in a long robe with a gold strip of cloth around his chest. The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow. His eyes were like a blazing fire. His feet were like bronze metal glowing in a furnace. His voice sounded like rushing waters. He held seven stars in his right hand. Coming out of his mouth was a sharp sword with two edges. His face was like the sun shining in all its brightness. When I saw him, I fell at his feet as if I were dead. Then he put his right hand on me and said, ‘Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One. I was dead. But now look! I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys to Death and Hell.’” Revelation 1:7-18
“Here is what I command you to write to the church in Smyrna. Here are the words of Jesus, who is the First and the Last. He is the one who died and came to life again. He says,” Revelation 2:8
“Look! I am coming soon! I bring my rewards with me. I will reward each person for what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega. I am the First and the Last. I am the Beginning and the End… I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this witness for the churches. I am the Root and the Son of David. I am the bright Morning Star.’… Jesus is a witness about these things. He says, ‘Yes. I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” Revelation 22:12-13, 16, 20
SOVEREIGN LORD OF ALL CREATION
“You know the message God sent to the people of Israel. It is the good news of peace through Jesus Christ. He is Lord of all.” Acts 10:36
“If we live, we live to honor the Lord. If we die, we die to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Christ died and came back to life. He did this to become the Lord of both the dead and the living.” Romans 14:8-9
“I, James, am writing this letter. I serve God AND the Lord Jesus Christ. I am sending this letter to you, the 12 tribes scattered among the nations. Greetings.” James 1:1
“My brothers and sisters, you are believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. So treat everyone the same.” James 2:1
“You will receive a rich welcome into the kingdom that lasts forever. It is the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (tou kyriou hemon kai soteros ‘Iesou Christou).” 2 Peter 1:11
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (tou kyriou hemon kai soteros ‘Iesou Christou). Glory belongs to him both now and forever. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18
“Certain people have secretly slipped in among you. Long ago it was written that they would be judged. They are ungodly people. They misuse the grace of our God as an excuse for sexual sins. They say no to Jesus Christ, our only Lord and King (ton monon despoten kai kyrion hemon ‘Iesoun Christon).” Jude 1:4
“May grace and peace come to you from Jesus Christ. He is the faithful witness, so what he has shown can be trusted. He was the first to rise from the dead. He rules over the kings of the earth. Glory and power belong to Jesus Christ who loves us! He has set us free from our sins by pouring out his blood for us. He has made us members of his royal family. He has made us priests who serve his God and Father. Glory and power belong to Jesus Christ for ever and ever! Amen.” Revelation 1:5-6
“They will make war against the Lamb. But the Lamb will have victory over them. That’s because he is the most powerful Lord of all and the greatest King of all. His appointed, chosen and faithful followers will be with him.” Revelation 17:14
ALL CREATION GLORIFIES HIM
“So God lifted him up to the highest place. God gave him the name that is above every name. When the name of Jesus is spoken, everyone will kneel down to worship him. Everyone in heaven and on earth and under the earth will kneel down to worship him. Everyone’s mouth will say that Jesus Christ is Lord. And God the Father will receive the glory.” Philippians 2:9-11
“Then the four living creatures and the 24 elders fell down in front of the Lamb. Each one had a harp. They were holding golden bowls full of incense. They stand for the prayers of God’s people. Here is the new song they sang. ‘You are worthy to take the scroll and break open its seals. You are worthy because you were put to death. With your blood you bought people for God. They come from every tribe, people and nation, no matter what language they speak. You have made them members of a royal family. You have made them priests to serve our God. They will rule on the earth.’ Then I looked and heard the voice of millions and millions of angels. They surrounded the throne. They surrounded the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they were saying, ‘The Lamb, who was put to death, is worthy! He is worthy to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength! He is worthy to receive honor and glory and praise!’ ALL CREATURES in heaven, on earth, under the earth, and on the sea were speaking. THE WHOLE CREATION was speaking. I heard all of them say, ‘Praise and honor belong to the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb! Glory and power belong to God for ever and ever!’ The four living creatures said, ‘Amen.’ And the elders fell down and worshiped.” Revelation 5:8-14
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