28 Bible Verses about Divinity
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seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue;
by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.
but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.
Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold, or silver, or stone, engraved by art and design of man.
For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made. So they are without excuse.
who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God a thing to be grasped,
having predestined us for adoption as children through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his desire,
and every spirit who does not confess Jesus is not of God; and this is that of the antichrist, of whom you have heard that it comes. Now it is in the world already.
For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy. For I married you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I caused you to be raised up, that I might show in you my power, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."
When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if the thing doesn't follow, nor happen, that is the thing which the LORD has not spoken: the prophet has spoken it presumptuously, you shall not be afraid of him.
Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God. How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Her leaders judge for bribes, and her priests teach for a price, and her prophets of it tell fortunes for money: yet they lean on the LORD, and say, "Isn't the LORD in the midst of us? No disaster will come on us."
And he said to him, "Truly I am the commander of the LORD's army. Now I have come." And Joshua fell facedown to the ground and worshipped, and said to him, "What does my lord say to his servant?"
The LORD's Law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
Tell those who have a fearful heart, "Be strong. Do not be afraid. Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God's retribution. He will come and save you.
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Christ » Divinity » Example of
Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus;
Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Christ » Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Exaltation » Heavenly places
who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.
You have loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows."
"Let all the house of Israel therefore know certainly that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified."
So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.
Christ » Divinity » Kingdom of
These will war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings. They also will overcome who are with him, called and chosen and faithful."
Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste of death, until they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom."
that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel."
And he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom."
Jesus answered, "My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I would not be delivered to the Jewish leaders. But now my Kingdom is not from here."
Christ » Eternal » Divinity » pre-existence
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, being small among the clans of Judah, out of you one will come forth to me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.
Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Christ » Divinity » Liberator
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus made you free from the law of sin and of death.
Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. It happened, when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke; and the crowds marveled.
Divinity » Of Christ » Testimony of the apostles
Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: He was revealed in the flesh, justified by the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.
who is the image of the invisible God, preeminent over all creation.
Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.
who was declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,
Divinity » His foreknowledge » His pre-eminence
But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which on better promises has been given as Law.
saying, "What you see, write on a scroll and send to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and to Laodicea."
I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but the one who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and with fire.
He who comes from above is above all. He who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.
Divinity » His foreknowledge » His lordship
God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
"Let all the house of Israel therefore know certainly that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified."
God exalted him with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.
He said to them, "The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath."
Divinity » His foreknowledge » Foretells his departure
You heard how I told you, 'I am going away, and I will come to you.' If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father; for the Father is greater than I.
I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them through your name which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are.
Little children, I will be with you a little while longer. You will seek me, and as I said to the Jewish leaders, 'Where I am going, you cannot come,' so now I tell you.
Divinity » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and transferred us into the Kingdom of the Son of his love;
"Look, my servant whom I have chosen; my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my Spirit on him. And he will proclaim justice to the nations.
While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them. And suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him."
to the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved One,
Divinity » Of Christ » His own words
From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God." They all said, "Are you then the Son of God?" He said to them, "You say it, because I am."
If I do not do the works of my Father, do not believe me. But if I do them, though you do not believe me, believe the works; that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father."
And he who sees me sees him who sent me.
If you have known me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him." Philip said to him, "Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us." Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you all this time, and still you do not know me, Philip? He who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father?' read more.
Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak from myself; but the Father who lives in me does his works.
Divinity » Of Christ » The father bears witness
While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them. And suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him."
And suddenly a voice out of the heavens said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
It is another who testifies about me. I know that the testimony which he testifies about me is true.
The Father himself, who sent me, has testified about me. You have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his form.
Divinity » Divine names ascribed to Christ » King of kings
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us, and freed us from our sins by his blood;
These will war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings. They also will overcome who are with him, called and chosen and faithful."
which in its own times he will show, who is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
He has on his garment and on his thigh a name written, "King of kings, and Lord of lords."
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Evil spirits confess his divinity
And suddenly they shouted, saying, "What do we have to do with you, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?"
saying, "What do we have to do with you, Jesus, you Nazarene? Have you come to destroy us? I know you who you are: the Holy One of God."
And the unclean spirits, whenever they saw him, fell down before him, and shouted, saying, "You are the Son of God."
Demons also came out from many, crying out, and saying, "You are the Son of God." Rebuking them, he did not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Messiah.
Divinity » For other titles relating to his divinity special marks of divinity » His authority
Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching? For with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him."
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Over nature
And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching? For with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him."
And the men marveled, saying, "What kind of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"
Divinity » Challenged » By the jewish people
For this cause therefore the Jewish leaders sought all the more to kill him, because he not only broke the Sabbath, but also called God his own Father, making himself equal with God.
Are you greater than our father, Abraham, who died? The prophets died. Who do you make yourself out to be?"
The Jewish leaders answered him, "We do not stone you for a good work, but for blasphemy: because you, being a man, make yourself God."
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Eternal
For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
There was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all the peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
Divinity » Challenged » By satan
And the tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread."
and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, 'He will put his angels in charge of you.' and, 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you do not dash your foot against a stone.'"
Divinity » Challenged » On the crossby the rabble
Those who passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads, and saying, "You who destroy the temple, and build it in three days, save yourself. If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross."
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Over the church
He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the church,
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Universal
I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow will be cut off; and he will speak peace to the nations: and his dominion will be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
Divinity » Acknowledged » By peter
Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."
Divinity » Challenged » By the soldiers
The soldiers also mocked him, coming to him and offering him vinegar, and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself."
Divinity » Challenged » By the chief priests
Likewise, also the chief priests mocking among themselves with the scribes said, "He saved others. He cannot save himself. Let the Messiah, the King of Israel, now come down from the cross, that we may see and believe him." Those who were crucified with him insulted him.
Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Over heavenly powers
who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.
Divinity » Challenged » By the scribes and elders
It happened on one of those days, as he was teaching the people in the temple and proclaiming the Good News, that the chief priests and scribes came to him with the elders. They asked him, "Tell us: by what authority do you do these things? Or who is giving you this authority?"
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The holy spirit
"When the Counselor has come, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will testify about me.
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Believers
Divinity » Acknowledged » By martha
She said to him, "Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, he who comes into the world."
Divinity » Acknowledged » By thomas
Divinity » Acknowledged » By the centurion
When the centurion, who stood by opposite him, saw that he died like this and breathed his last, he said, "Truly this man was the Son of God."
Divinity » Challenged » By one of the thieves
One of the criminals who hung there insulted him, saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us."
Divinity » Challenged » By the rulers
The people stood watching. The rulers also scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others. Let him save himself, if this is the Messiah of God, his Chosen One."
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Jesus Christ himself
Jesus answered them, "Even if I testify about myself, my testimony is true, for I know where I came from, and where I am going; but you do not know where I came from, or where I am going.
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The works of Christ
But the testimony which I have is greater than that of John, for the works which the Father gave me to accomplish, the very works that I do, testify about me, that the Father has sent me.
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The old testament
You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » John the baptist
And I have seen and have testified that this is the Chosen One of God."
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The father
The Father himself, who sent me, has testified about me. You have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his form.
Divinity » Acknowledged » By the samaritans
They said to the woman, "Now we believe, not because of your speaking; for we have heard for ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Savior of the world."
Divinity » Acknowledged » By nathanael
Divinity » Challenged » By scribes and pharisees
The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, "Who is this that speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?"
Divinity » Acknowledged » By demons
and crying out with a loud voice, he said, "What have I to do with you, Jesus, you Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me."
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