The Gospel according to Matthew reports this Old Testament prophecy, saying: «“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel,” which being interpreted is...»
«Savior of men.»
«The Great Prince.»
«Son of God.»
«God with us.»
From the very first verse of his Gospel, the apostle John affirms that the Word is . The following verses clearly show that John was speaking of , since he writes, «The Word was made and dwelled among us.»
Isaiah too testifies to the divinity of Jesus through this prophecy: «For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be on His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty , Everlasting , Prince of Peace.»
The book of Zechariah demonstrates the divinity of Jesus by applying two prophecies both to the Lord and to Jesus Christ. What are these two prophecies?
The healing of multitudes, and the miracle of the loaves and fishes.
The betrayal for thirty pieces of silver, and the crucifixion.
The clothes divided by casting lots, and sour wine given to drink.
The resurrection from among the dead, and the ascension.
The Epistle of Paul to the Colossians teaches, concerning Jesus, that « things were created by Him and for Him.» This proves His divinity, since the prophet Isaiah reports God’s words as follows: «I am the Lord, that makes things, that stretches forth the heavens , that spreads abroad the earth by .»
We know that Jesus Christ is our Savior, our Redeemer. Now, two books of the Old Testament demonstrate that the titles «Savior» and «Redeemer» are strictly reserved to God alone, which proves, once again, the divinity of Jesus. What are these two books?
Isaiah and Hosea .
Genesis and Exodus .
Jeremiah and Daniel .
Psalms and Ecclesiastes .
The Scriptures clearly establish that we must worship God, and God alone. Now, does the Bible present situations in which Jesus is worshiped?
Yes.
No.
The Jews tried to stone Jesus, because He was claiming the name by which God had made Himself known to Moses, in the burning bush. What is this divine name?
«The Lord.»
«King of kings.»
«I am.»
«Creator.»
In the book of Revelation, Jesus claims another title reserved to God alone: «I am the and the . I am He that lives, and was dead; and behold, I am alive for ever more.»
Is it really important to believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ? In the Gospel according to John, Jesus Himself tells us: «If you believe not that I am He, you shall in your .»