Is Jesus God or a Prophet?

The Bible clearly shows that Jesus is both God and a Prophet. This might seem confusing at first, but consider this analogy: A country’s leader can be the President to the people, but to his family, he is a father or mother. One person can have multiple roles depending on the context. Similarly, Jesus holds multiple divine roles.

Jesus as God:
When Christ is in heaven, He is fully God eternal, sovereign, and divine. Scripture declares this in many places, affirming His deity. For example,

Titus 2:13 (NIV) says:
“while we wait for the blessed hope the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.”

This verse directly calls Jesus “our great God and Savior,” affirming His divine nature.

John 1:1 (NIV) also states:

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

The “Word” here refers to Jesus, showing His eternal existence and deity.

Jesus as Prophet:
On earth, Jesus was the promised Prophet foretold in the Old Testament.

Deuteronomy 18:15 (NIV) says:

“The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you must listen to him.”

Jesus fulfilled this prophecy by teaching God’s truth, performing miracles, and revealing God’s will.

Luke 24:19 (NIV) records:

“The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people.”

Jesus as Son of God:
Jesus also revealed Himself as the Son of God, the unique and eternal Son who shares the Father’s divine nature.

In Matthew 16:15-17 (NIV), Jesus asks His disciples:

“Who do you say I am?”
Simon Peter answers,
“You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”

Jesus blesses Peter for this revelation, showing that this truth was revealed by God the Father.

Jesus as Savior and the Only Way to Heaven:
Jesus is not only God and Prophet but also our Savior. He came to save humanity from sin and death.

John 14:6 (NIV) says:

“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”

This confirms that salvation and access to God are possible only through Jesus.Jesus is fully God, fully man, the Prophet who reveals God’s word, the Son of God who reveals God’s nature, and the Savior who provides the only path to eternal life. No one can reach heaven except through faith in Him.

Have you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior? If not, why wait?

May God bless you richly

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