035 The Deity of Jesus Christ

It is vital to establish the doctrine of Christ’s deity as strongly as any truth that can be established.

Welcome to Season 2 of The Kitchen Table Theology Podcast, where we will discuss biblical theology in an understandable way.  You will discover how to apply biblical truth to your life. In the next six episodes, your host Jen Denton and I, Pastor Jeff Cranston, will be discussing the theology or doctrine of Christology, the study of the person of Jesus Christ. 

Let’s dive into this episode as we will dig deeper about the deity of Jesus Christ. 

[00:01 - 04:00] Opening Segment

• Welcome to the new season of The Kitchen Table Theology Podcast
• We talk about a brief introduction of our today’s topic, “The Deity of Jesus Christ.”
• Pastor Jeff talks about understanding the word deity and the deity of Christ 
• Why is our faith called ‘Christianity’ ?

[04:01 - 11:00] The Deity of Jesus Christ 

• Jen reads a quote from CS. Lewis’s book, Mere Christianity, about the deity of Jesus Christ.
• Pastor Jeff talks about how Jesus claimed himself to be God in the Scriptures and all of the divine characteristics He possesses :
  • Eternity, Omnipresence, Omnipotence
  • He talks about all of Christ’s miracles and power based on the New Testament.
• Pastor Jeff talks about the renouncing and proclaiming Christ’s deity by His disciples and followers.

 [11:01 - 14:50] The Question of Ages “Is Jesus God?”

• How we answer the question will determine the destiny of our soul.
• Jesus established that He is God by divine names (Ex. Lord, son of God, the word, etc.)
  • He also established His deity through miracles.
• Pastor Jeff talks about and answers the question, “If Jesus is God, what difference does it make to our lives?”
• If Jesus is not God, we would not have salvation, nor Christianity.

[14:51 - 16:46] Closing Segment

• The real power of Theology is not only knowing it but applying it.
• Final words from Pastor Jeff and Jen

Tweetable Quotes:

“It is really vital to establish the doctrine of Christ’s deity as strongly as any truth that can be established. ” -  Pastor Jeff Cranston

“Christianity is founded upon the Christ to whom we believe.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston

“Jesus established that He is God by the divine names and His deity through the miracles He made.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

Bible Verses Mentioned:

• Acts 11:26
• 1 John 2:23 
• 2 John 1:19

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