Christ's divinity is confirmed through His resurrection and His dual role as fully God and fully man.
The divinity of Christ is affirmed through several key doctrines in Scripture, notably in Colossians 1:15-17, which states that Christ is 'the image of the invisible God' and that 'by him were all things created.' This assertion highlights His role in creation and His preeminence over all that exists. Moreover, the resurrection of Christ serves as divine validation of His claims; He is the firstborn from the dead, denoting not just a chronological ranking but a position of authority and significance in God’s redemptive plan.
Furthermore, in John 14:9, Jesus rebukes Philip for asking to see the Father by stating, 'He that hath seen me hath seen the Father.' This declaration confirms that Christ embodies the fullness of God in human form, and His existence as both fully divine and fully man is foundational for understanding His work in salvation. The New Testament consistently affirms this dual nature, solidifying the belief in His divinity, which is central to sovereign grace theology.
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