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The Claims of Christ — Direct and Indirect Assertions of Deity

THE DEITY OF CHRIST — LECTURE 7

Introduction: What Did Jesus Say About Himself?

Up to this point, we have established:

  • The Messiah is declared as God in prophecy
  • The Word is God (John 1:1)
  • The Word was made flesh (John 1:14)

Now we turn to a decisive question:

What did Jesus Himself claim?

Because ultimately:

  • It is not enough that others call Him God
  • We must examine His own words

And when we do, one thing becomes clear:

Jesus did not speak as a mere man—He spoke with divine authority and identity

 

I. John 8:58 — “Before Abraham Was, I AM”

“Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.”

This statement is direct and unmistakable.

A. The Contrast in Tense

  • “Abraham was” → past existence
  • “I am” → present, continuous existence

Jesus does not say:

  • “I was”

He says:

“I AM”

 

B. The Meaning of “I AM” (ἐγώ εἰμι)

This expression connects directly to:

Exodus 3:14 — “I AM THAT I AM”

This is the divine name revealed by God Himself

 

C. The Reaction of the Jews

“Then took they up stones to cast at him…” (John 8:59)

Why?

Because they understood:

  • This was not a simple statement
  • This was a claim to divine identity

 

II. John 10:30 — “I and My Father Are One”

“I and my Father are one.”

This statement must be understood in context.

 

A. The Meaning of “One”

The word “one” here is:

  • Not one person
  • But unity in essence and nature

 

B. The Reaction Again

“Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.” (John 10:31)

And they explain why:

“…because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.” (John 10:33)

The audience clearly understood:

Jesus was claiming to be God

 

III. Authority to Forgive Sins — Mark 2:5–7

“…Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.”

The scribes respond:

“Who can forgive sins but God only?”

This is a correct theological statement:

Only God can forgive sins

Yet Jesus does it.

Therefore:

He exercises divine authority

 

IV. Acceptance of Worship

Throughout the Gospels:

Matthew 14:33 — “they… worshipped him”

John 9:38 — “he worshipped him”

Unlike angels:

Revelation 22:8–9 — angels refuse worship

Jesus does not refuse worship

Therefore:

He accepts what belongs to God alone

 

V. Claims of Divine Authority

Jesus repeatedly speaks with authority that belongs only to God:

  • Authority over life and death (John 5:21)
  • Authority to judge all (John 5:22–23)
  • Authority over the Law (Matthew 5 — “But I say unto you”)

No prophet speaks this way

This is not delegated authority—it is inherent authority

 

VI. CENI — Establishing the Doctrine

Command (Direct Statements)

  • John 8:58 — “I AM”
  • John 10:30 — unity with the Father

Example

  • Forgives sins
  • Accepts worship

Necessary Inference

  • Only God:
    • Bears the divine name
    • Forgives sins
    • Receives worship

Jesus does all these

Therefore:

Jesus is God

 

VII. Apologetic — Answering Common Objections

❌ “ Jesus never said ‘I am God’ directly”

This fails because:

  • He used the divine name (“I AM”)
  • His audience understood the claim
  • Their reaction confirms the meaning

 

❌ “ He only meant unity in purpose”

This fails because:

  • The Jews charged Him with blasphemy
  • They did not interpret it as mere agreement

 

❌ “ He was misunderstood”

This fails because:

  • Jesus did not correct them
  • Instead, He affirmed His authority

 

VIII. Polemic — Refuting False Interpretations

❌ “ Jesus is only a teacher”

False because:

  • Teachers do not claim eternal existence

 

❌ “ Jesus is only a prophet”

False because:

  • Prophets say “Thus saith the LORD”
  • Jesus says “I say unto you”

 

❌ “ Jesus is a lesser being”

False because:

  • He bears divine identity
  • He receives divine honor

 

IX. The Weight of His Words

Jesus did not speak carelessly.

Every claim:

  • Was understood by His audience
  • Provoked strong reaction
  • Carried eternal implications

He was not misunderstood

He was rejected because He spoke the truth

 

X. Spiritual Application — Responding to Christ’s Claims

The question is no longer:

“What do others say about Jesus?”

The question is:

What will you do with what Jesus said about Himself?

Because:

  • If His claims are true → He is Lord
  • If rejected → the consequence is eternal

As He said:

“If ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.” (John 8:24)

 

Conclusion: The Claims That Cannot Be Ignored

Jesus Christ:

  • Declared “I AM”
  • Claimed unity with the Father
  • Forgave sins
  • Accepted worship
  • Exercised divine authority

These are not the words of a mere man

These are the claims of God revealed in the flesh

Therefore:

Jesus Christ knowingly and clearly asserted His divine identity—and the Scriptures confirm it without contradiction.

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Ang Mga Pahayag ni Cristo — Direkta at Hindi Direktang Pag-aangkin ng Pagka-Dios

ANG PAGKA-DIYOS NI CRISTO — ARALIN 7

Panimula: Ano ang Sinabi ni Jesus Tungkol sa Kaniyang Sarili?

Sa mga naunang aral, malinaw na:

  • Ang Mesiyas ay Dios ayon sa propesiya
  • Ang Verbo ay Dios (Juan 1:1)
  • Ang Verbo ay nagkatawang-tao (Juan 1:14)

Ngayon, haharap tayo sa isang napakahalagang tanong:

Ano mismo ang sinabi ni Jesus tungkol sa Kaniyang sarili?

Dahil:

  • Hindi sapat na tawagin Siya ng iba na Dios
  • Kailangan makita natin ang sarili Niyang pahayag

At kapag sinuri natin, malinaw ito:

Hindi Siya nagsalita bilang simpleng tao—kundi may kapangyarihan at pagkakakilanlan ng Dios

 

I. Juan 8:58 — “Bago Ipinanganak si Abraham, Ako Nga”

“Sinabi sa kanila ni Jesus, Katotohanan, katotohanang sinasabi ko sa inyo, Bago ipinanganak si Abraham, ay ako nga.”

Pansinin:

  • “Bago ipinanganak si Abraham,” → bago ang panahon ni Abraham
  • “Ako nga” → kasalukuyang pag-iral

Hindi Niya sinabi:

  • “Ako noon”

Ang sinabi Niya:

“Ako nga” (I AM)

 

A. Kahulugan ng “Ako Nga” (ἐγώ εἰμι)

Ito ay direktang konektado sa:

Exodo 3:14 — “AKO NGA YAONG AKO NGA”

Ito ang pangalan ng Dios

 

B. Reaksyon ng mga Judio

“Nagsipamulot nga sila ng mga bato upang ibato sa kaniya…” (Juan 8:59)

Bakit?

Dahil naintindihan nila:

Inaangkin Niya ang pagka-Dios

 

II. Juan 10:30 — “Ako at ang Ama ay Iisa”

“Ako at ang Ama ay iisa.”

 

A. Ano ang ibig sabihin ng “iisa”?

Hindi ibig sabihin:

  • iisang persona

Kundi:

iisa sa esensya at kalikasan bilang Dios

 

B. Reaksyon muli

“Muling nagsipamulot ng mga bato ang mga Judio…” (Juan 10:31)

At sinabi nila:

“…sapagka’t ikaw, bagaman ikaw ay tao, ay nagpapakunwaring Dios.” (Juan 10:33)

Maliwanag:

Naintindihan nila ang sinasabi ni Jesus

Para sa kanila:

Ito ay pag-aangkin ng pagka-Dios

 

III. Kapangyarihang Magpatawad ng Kasalanan — Marcos 2:5–7

“…Anak, ipinatatawad ang iyong mga kasalanan.”

Sabi ng mga eskriba:

“sino ang makapagpapatawad ng mga kasalanan kundi isa, ang Dios lamang?”

Tama ang kanilang sinabi:

Dios lamang ang nagpapatawad ng kasalanan

Pero ginawa ito ni Jesus.

Kaya malinaw:

May kapangyarihan Siyang gaya ng Dios

 

IV. Pagtanggap ng Pagsamba

Sa maraming pagkakataon:

Mateo 14:33 — “…siya’y sinamba nila…”

Juan 9:38 — “…siya’y sinamba niya…”

Samantalang:

Apocalipsis 22:8–9 — tumatanggi ang anghel sa pagsamba

Si Jesus:

  • Hindi tumanggi
  • Tinanggap ang pagsamba

Kaya malinaw:

Tinanggap Niya ang para lamang sa Dios

 

V. Kapangyarihang Tanging sa Dios

Ipinakita ni Jesus:

  • Kapangyarihan sa buhay at kamatayan (Juan 5:21)
  • Kapangyarihan sa paghuhukom (Juan 5:22–23)
  • Kapangyarihan sa kautusan (Mateo 5 — “Nguni’t sinasabi ko sa inyo…”)

Hindi ito ginagawa ng propeta

Ito ay kapangyarihang likas

 

VI. CENI — Pagtatatag ng Katotohanan

Utos (Direct Statements)

  • Juan 8:58 — “Ako nga”
  • Juan 10:30 — “iisa”

Halimbawa

  • Nagpatawad ng kasalanan
  • Tumanggap ng pagsamba

Kinakailangang Konklusyon

  • Ang Dios lamang:
    • May banal na pangalan
    • Nagpapatawad ng kasalanan
    • Tumatanggap ng pagsamba

Ginawa ito ni Jesus

Kaya:

Si Jesus ay Dios

 

VII. Apologetics — Pagsagot sa mga Pagtutol

❌ “ Hindi naman Niya sinabi na Siya ay Dios”

Mali ito dahil:

  • Ginamit Niya ang “Ako Nga”
  • Naintindihan ito ng mga nakarinig
  • Ang reaksyon nila ay patunay

 

❌ “ Iisa lang sila sa layunin”

Mali ito dahil:

  • Inakusahan Siya ng pamumusong
  • Hindi nila inintindi bilang simpleng pagkakaisa

 

❌ “ Hindi Siya naintindihan”

Mali ito dahil:

  • Hindi Niya itinama ang kanilang pagkaunawa
  • Sa halip, pinagtibay pa Niya ang Kaniyang awtoridad

 

VIII. Polemics — Pagtutuwid sa Maling Aral

❌ “ Guro lamang si Jesus”

Hindi sapat dahil:

  • Hindi inaangkin ng guro ang walang hanggang pag-iral

 

❌ “ Propeta lamang si Jesus”

Hindi tama dahil:

  • Ang propeta ay nagsasabi: “Ganito ang sabi ng Panginoon”
  • Si Jesus ay nagsabi: “Sinasabi ko sa inyo”

 

❌ “ Mas mababang nilalang si Jesus”

Hindi tama dahil:

  • Tinanggap Niya ang pagsamba
  • May kapangyarihan Siyang gaya ng Dios

 

IX. Bigat ng Kaniyang mga Salita

Hindi basta-basta nagsalita si Jesus.

Ang bawat sinabi Niya:

  • Naiintindihan ng nakarinig
  • Nagdulot ng matinding reaksyon
  • May epekto sa walang hanggan

Hindi Siya na-misunderstand

Siya ay tinanggihan dahil sa katotohanan

 

X. Praktikal na Aplikasyon — Paano Ka Tutugon?

Hindi na tanong ngayon:

“Ano ang sinasabi ng iba tungkol kay Jesus?”

Ang tanong ay:

Ano ang gagawin mo sa sinabi ni Jesus tungkol sa Kaniyang sarili?

Dahil:

“Kung hindi kayo magsisampalataya na ako nga, kayo’y mangamamatay sa inyong mga kasalanan.” (Juan 8:24)

 

Pangwakas: Mga Pahayag na Hindi Pwedeng Iwasan

Si Jesucristo:

  • Nagsabi: “Ako Nga”
  • Sinabi: “Ako at ang Ama ay iisa”
  • Nagpatawad ng kasalanan
  • Tumanggap ng pagsamba
  • Nagpakita ng kapangyarihan ng Dios

Hindi ito salita ng tao lamang

Ito ay pahayag ng Dios na nahayag sa laman

 

Kaya ang konklusyon:

Si Jesucristo ay malinaw at sadyang nagpahayag ng Kaniyang pagka-Dios—at ito ay pinagtibay ng Kasulatan.

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