Jesus Said He Was God
Jesus boldly testified to His divinity, affirming His equality with the Father and His role as the express image of God.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the divinity of Jesus Christ, asserting that through His teachings and bold declarations, He clearly identified Himself as God, despite critics who claim otherwise. Tozer highlights that Jesus frequently referred to Himself as the 'Son of Man,' yet He also proclaimed His equality with the Father and His divine origin. This fundamental truth of Christ's deity unites Bible-believing Christians, regardless of differing views on other theological matters. Tozer calls for a careful and vigorous defense of this doctrine, affirming that Jesus is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being.
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The more we study the words of our Lord Jesus Christ when He lived on earth among us, the more certain we are about who He is. Some critics have scoffed: "Jesus did not claim to be God. He only said He was the Son of Man." It is true that Jesus used the term, "Son of Man" frequently. But He testified boldly, even among those who were His sworn enemies, that He was God. He said with great forcefulness that He had come from the Father in heaven and that He was equal with the Father. Bible-believing Christians stand together on this. They may differ about the mode of baptism, church policy or the return of the Lord. But they agree on the deity of the eternal Son.
Jesus Christ is of one substance with the Father-begotten, not created (Nicene Creed).
In our defense of this truth we must be very careful and old-belligerent, if need be! Christ is the brightness of God's glory, and the express image of God's Person!
Sermon Outline
- Jesus' Claim to Deity
- Jesus' Equality with the Father
- The Importance of the Deity of Christ
- Bible-believing Christians agree on this truth
- Christ is of one substance with the Father
Key Quotes
“Jesus Christ is of one substance with the Father-begotten, not created (Nicene Creed).” — A.W. Tozer
“Christ is the brightness of God's glory, and the express image of God's Person!” — A.W. Tozer
“He testified boldly, even among those who were His sworn enemies, that He was God.” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We must be careful and bold in our defense of the deity of Christ.
- Understanding Christ's divinity is essential to understanding His role as Savior and Lord.
- Bible-believing Christians stand together on the truth of Christ's divinity.