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Introduction
One of the most radical claims of the Bible is its declaration that Jesus is God. Shocking and challenging, claims of Christ have confronted and confounded many for centuries. The testimony of Jesus’s deity (John 10:30 [KJV]), while maintaining His humanity (Luke 2:7), is fundamental to Christian beliefs. Diligent investigation of the Bible reveals distinct teachings and descriptions of the divinity and humanity of Christ.
Humanity and Deity of Jesus
Throughout the New Testament, human attributes of Jesus are plainly visible. From fleshly incarnation (1 John 4:2) and virgin birth (Matt. 1:23), Scripture declares He was man and lived among men (John 1:14). Jesus hungered (Mark 11:12), ate (Matt. 9:9-11), was tired (John 4:6), slept (Mark 4:38), was compassionate (Luke 10:33) and wept (John 11:35). Paul explains in Philippians 2:6-7 that Christ voluntarily limited Himself to human nature. Through confirmation of witnesses (Luke 2:52) and proclamation of angels (Luke 1:31), Scripture leaves no question of Jesus’s humanity.
Biblical acknowledgement establishes Jesus’s divinity within numerous verses. In eight passages, Jesus identifies Himself as God including receiving worship and forgiving sins. Statements by others include John’s declaration of God becoming flesh (John 1:1-14) and Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Son of God (Matt. 16:16). Scripture illustrates god-like characteristics including eternality (Heb. 13:8), triune nature (Matt. 28:19), heavenly origin (Heb. 7:3) and creative power (John 1:3). Additional actions involve casting out demons (Matt. 17:15-21), walking on water (Mark 6:47-51), raising the dead (John 11:38-45) and recognition by spiritual beings (Mark 5:7).
The term Hypostatic Unio...

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..., simultaneously, in the same person. Fundamental teaching and close scriptural examination sheds light on the truth of the dual nature of Jesus. Christ offers the ultimate example to humanity and the way to God through Him, in a perfect plan to provide the only acceptable offering for man’s sin (1 John 3:6). Scripture is complete as it clearly identifies that Christ possesses both divine and human attributes.

Works Cited

Elwell, Walter A., ed. Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. 2nd ed. Baker Reference Library. Grand Rapids, MI.: Baker Academic, 2001.
King James Reference Bible: Giant Print, Bonded Leather, Burgundy, Personal-Size. Zondervan, 2004.
Towns, Elmer L. Theology for Today. 3rd ed. Mason, OH: Cengage Learning, 2008.
Zacharias, Ravi K., and Jeyachandran, L. T.. Beyond Opinion: Living the Faith That We Defend. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2010, 2007.

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