Defining Statements of Who Jesus Is (Two-Witness Rule, NRSV, Codices Verified) Jesus is the eternal Word, with God and God Himself, existing from the beginning. John 1:1-2 (NRSV, John speaking as narrator, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.” Hebrews 1:1-2 (NRSV, Paul speaking as narrator, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “Long ago God spoke… by a Son… through whom he also created the worlds.” Supported by OT: Micah 5:2 (NRSV, Micah speaking, MT): “But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah… from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days.” Jesus is the creator through whom all things were made. John 1:3 (NRSV, John speaking as narrator, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being.” Colossians 1:16 (NRSV, Paul speaking as narrator, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “For in him all things in heaven and on earth were created…” Supported by OT: Proverbs 8:22, 27, 30 (NRSV, Wisdom personified speaking, MT): “The Lord created me at the beginning of his work… When he established the heavens, I was there… then I was beside him, like a master worker.” Jesus is the Son of God, divine and equal with the Father. Matthew 16:16 (NRSV, Peter speaking, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” John 10:36 (NRSV, Jesus speaking, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “Can you say that the one whom the Father has sanctified and sent into the world is blaspheming because I said, ‘I am God’s Son’?” Supported by OT: Psalm 2:7 (NRSV, David speaking, MT): “I will tell of the decree of the Lord: He said to me, ‘You are my son; today I have begotten you.’” Jesus is one with the Father, sharing His divine nature. John 10:30 (NRSV, Jesus speaking, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “The Father and I are one.” Matthew 26:63-64 (NRSV, Jesus speaking, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power…” Supported by OT: Isaiah 9:6 (NRSV, Isaiah speaking, MT): “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us… and he is named… Mighty God, Everlasting Father…” Jesus has authority to forgive sins, a divine prerogative. Matthew 9:2, 6 (NRSV, Jesus speaking, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven… the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” John 5:17-18 (NRSV, Jesus speaking, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “My Father is still working, and I also am working… making himself equal to God.” Supported by OT: Psalm 130:4 (NRSV, Psalmist speaking, MT): “But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered.” Jesus is the Messiah, with divine authority. Matthew 16:16 (NRSV, Peter speaking, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” John 20:31 (NRSV, John speaking as narrator, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God…” Supported by OT: Isaiah 11:1-2 (NRSV, Isaiah speaking, MT): “A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse… The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him…” Jesus is the judge of all, seated at God’s right hand. Matthew 25:31-32 (NRSV, Jesus speaking, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “When the Son of Man comes in his glory… he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him…” John 5:22 (NRSV, John speaking as narrator, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “The Father judges no one but has given all judgment to the Son.” Supported by OT: Isaiah 11:3-4 (NRSV, Isaiah speaking, MT): “His delight shall be in the fear of the Lord. He shall not judge by what his eyes see… but with righteousness he shall judge the poor…” Jesus is the source of eternal life, a divine attribute. Matthew 25:46 (NRSV, Jesus speaking, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” John 10:28 (NRSV, Jesus speaking, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish…” Supported by OT: Daniel 12:2 (NRSV, Daniel speaking, MT): “Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life…” Jesus is worshiped as divine, a privilege reserved for God. Matthew 28:9 (NRSV, Matthew speaking as narrator, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “Suddenly Jesus met them… and they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.” John 20:28 (NRSV, Thomas speaking, Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus): “Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!’” Supported by OT: Psalm 45:6-7 (NRSV, Psalmist speaking, MT): “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever… therefore God, your God, has anointed you…” Made with Grok

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