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Bobby Stafford Was Jesus God?  (Download Audio)   Jesus Christ January 29, 2012 Sunday PM Sermon

Was Jesus God?

Introduction:

     Certain religious groups teach that Jesus is lesser than the Father.  They believe He was not fully divine.  One text they use is John 14:28.  Yet other verses claim that He was fully diving.  (John 17:5)  How can these be reconciled?

Body:

I. Submission Is Not Inferiority

  • “Greater” – in what respect?  (John 14:28)  The President is greater that I am in terms of military authority and executive power.  But he is not superior to me. 
  • While Jesus was on earth, He voluntarily submitted to the Father.   (John 6:38)  This submission was during His incarnate state.                 (I Corinthians 11:3)
  • Jesus chose to temporarily give up certain rights and privileges when He came to earth.  (Philippians 2:5-7)  He had to become human to suffer and die on Calvary.

II. Jesus Is Fully God

  • John 17:5   Jesus is asking the Father to restore Him to His original place of honor and authority.  In the upper room, His disciples were distressed because He told them He was going away.  He is telling them here that they should be glad that He is going back to where all of His honor will be restored.
  • John 8:54-58   One of the most powerful statements in the Scripture is about Jesus’ divinity.  Two things of great importance:  He claimed He existed before Abraham.  He also applied God’s holy name to Himself.  (Exodus 3:13-15)
  • John 6:39-40, 44, 54   He had the power to raise men up at the last day unto eternal life.
  • John 1:1-3, 14   He was in full possession of divine nature.  (Colossians 1:19, Colossians 2:9)  Jesus possessed all qualities and characteristics of God.  (Philippians 2:6, 9)  Jesus, the Word, was all-powerful; all-knowing; eternal.

 Invitation:  Philippians 2:12

 Bobby Stafford

January 29, 2012

 

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