The Deity of Christ
Overview
Long ago, Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” It’s a question everyone must answer, and we need Scripture to tell us how.
The Deity of Christ is a biblical defense of Jesus’ divinity—the cornerstone of Christian doctrine. From over a dozen New Testament texts, pastor and theologian John MacArthur explores how Jesus is God, and why it matters. This study will deepen your knowledge of Christ, and thus your love for him, fortifying your will and increasing your worship.
No man in history is more perplexing or compelling than Jesus Christ—because no other man is also God. Let this book from bestselling author John MacArthur guide you deep into the profound truths of Christ.
Key Features
- Discusses the divinity of Christ and his word
- Explores the doctrine of Christ through the New Testament
Contents
- Part 1: The Divine Glory of Christ
- Part 2: The Divine Authority of Christ
- Part 3: The Divine Claims of Christ
- Appendix: Apostolic Affirmations of the Deity of Christ
Top Highlights
“The truth of Jesus Christ’s deity and full equality with the Father is a nonnegotiable element of the Christian faith.” (Page 21)
“‘the Word was God.’ That simple statement, only four words in both English and Greek (theos ~en ho logos), is perhaps the clearest and most direct declaration of the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ to be found anywhere in Scripture.” (Pages 19–20)
“No question is more important than ‘Who is Jesus Christ?’ It is of ultimate significance because how people respond to the Lord Jesus determines their eternal destiny (John 3:36; cf. John 14:6; Acts 4:12). Those who wrongly answer that question will face divine judgment (cf. John 3:18; 1 Cor. 16:22; 1 John 4:3).” (Page 9)
“That Jesus is the Creator also verifies His deity, because God is portrayed throughout the Bible as the Creator (Gen. 1:1; Ps. 102:25; Isa. 40:28; 42:5; 45:18; Mark 13:19; Rom. 1:25; Eph. 3:9; Rev. 4:11).” (Page 23)
“The Gnostics embraced the philosophical dualism common to Greek philosophy that held that spirit was good and matter was evil. They argued that since matter was evil, the good God could not have created the physical universe. Instead, a series of spirit beings emanated from Him until finally one of those descending emanations was evil and foolish enough to create the physical universe. But John rejected that heretical view, strongly affirming that Jesus Christ was the Father’s agent in creating everything.” (Page 23)
Product Details
- Title: The Deity of Christ
- Author: John MacArthur
- Series: The John MacArthur Study Series
- Publisher: Moody
- Publication Date: 2016
- Pages: 217
- Christian Group: Baptist
- Resource Type: Topical
- Topic: Doctrine of Christ
John MacArthur (b. 1939) is a Calvinist theologian, author, editor, and teacher. He is a popular conference speaker and the president of both The Master's College and The Master's Seminary. He has also served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. Best known for his expository exegesis of the Bible, Logos has collected more than 3,000 of his sermons in the John MacArthur Sermon Archive and offers the complete MacArthur New Testament Commentary.
MacArthur’s pulpit ministry extends around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and CDs by John MacArthur. He has written hundreds of books and study guides, including the bestselling John MacArthur Essential Bible Study Library and the MacArthur Study Bible. He is also the author of notable titles like Different by Design and Twelve Ordinary Men.
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