The Unshakable Deity of Jesus Christ

Introduction.

You cannot ignore Him. History can’t erase Him. Philosophy can’t explain Him. Religions try to reshape Him. But the Scriptures declare Him without apology: Jesus Christ is God.

He is not one among many, nor a teacher among prophets. He is not an idea, a symbol, or a spiritual force. He is God incarnate—100% God and 100% Man. This truth is the cornerstone of Christianity, and to deny it is to lose the Gospel itself.

Jesus walked among us, but He was no ordinary man. He ate, slept, wept, and bled. He was born of a woman. He grew in wisdom and stature. He was tempted in every way, yet without sin.

Yet, this same Jesus also stilled storms with a word, forgave sins as only God could, raised the dead, and received worship. He did not just point to the Father—He said, "I and the Father are one." (John 10:30)

When Thomas saw the risen Christ, he didn’t call Him “teacher” or “prophet.” He fell at His feet and declared, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28)

And Jesus didn’t correct him. He received it because it was true.

The Word Became Flesh

The apostle John opens his Gospel not with a manger, but with a thunderclap:

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1) Then he adds the miracle that changed the world: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” (John 1:14)

Here lies the mystery of the Incarnation: God didn’t send an angel. He came Himself. Not as an illusion or apparition, but in real flesh and blood.

He was fully divine, yet fully human. Not 50/50. Not part God, part man. He was the God-Man, the bridge between heaven and earth. He became what we are, without ceasing to be who He is.

Why the Deity of Christ Matters?

This is not a theological footnote. This is everything.

1. Only God can save. A good man could not carry our sins. A prophet could not bear divine wrath. Only a sinless, infinite God could atone for sin that is against an infinite God. Jesus is that God. “Salvation belongs to the Lord.” (Psalm 3:8)

2. Only God deserves worship. Throughout the New Testament, Jesus is worshiped. Angels worship Him. Demons tremble before Him. The Church prays in His Name.

3. Only God is eternal. Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I AM.” (John 8:58) He didn’t say “I was.” He said “I AM.” That’s the sacred Name revealed to Moses. Jesus used it for Himself. Not as a metaphor—but as a claim of divine, eternal existence.

He Is Not Just “Like God” — He IS God

False religions will say, “He was a prophet,” or “a good man,” or “divine but not God.” But Jesus left no room for such safe labels.

He claimed to forgive sin—which only God can do. He accepted worship—which only God deserves. He spoke with divine authority—not as a messenger, but as the Author. He declared, “Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father.” (John 14:9)

To say He was a good teacher but not God is intellectually dishonest.

The claim of Christ cuts through every heart: “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15)

This question changes everything. It forces a decision. It awakens a longing.

For if He truly is God, then He’s not far off. He is near. He is knowable. He is worthy of everything.

When you see Jesus not just as Savior, but as the Sovereign Lord of all, not just as Redeemer, but as Creator, not just as risen, but as enthroned, then everything changes. He is not part of the Gospel. He IS the Gospel.

He is the Alpha and the Omega. The image of the invisible God. The radiance of His glory. The exact imprint of His nature. Upholding the universe by the word of His power. He died. He rose. He reigns. This is Jesus. This is God.