Is Jesus Christ God?

During a heartfelt dinner with my 11-year-old daughter, she looked at me with curious eyes and asked, “Is Jesus God?” Her question prompted a silent prayer for wisdom as I sought to explain this profound truth in a way she could understand. I asked her, “What are you made of?” after a series of back and forth conversation and asking her what are humans made off.  She replied, “A body, a spirit, and a soul.” I explained to her that God created us in His image and likeness (Genesis 1:26-27), meaning we reflect His nature. Just as a person is made of a body, soul, and spirit and remain one , God exists as a Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, all making God as one. She nodded thoughtfully and sipped her water, processing the information.

So “Is Jesus Christ God?. The Bible affirms that Jesus is indeed God, a truth woven throughout Scripture and fulfilled through His life, death, and resurrection. Let’s explore this truth and understand why Jesus is God and how His divine identity restores humanity’s relationship with God.

God exists outside time, as Scripture declares: “With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day” (2 Peter 3:8). Before creation, Jesus existed as the eternal Word: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). This verse clearly identifies Jesus, the Word, as God Himself, present at creation: “Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made” (John 1:3).

God’s foreknowledge is perfect; nothing surprises Him. As Ecclesiastes 1:9 states, “There is nothing new under the sun.” When Satan, a fallen archangel, rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven (Revelation 12:7-9), God already had a plan to redeem humanity.

Before Jesus was physically revealed in Scripture, Satan had a clear mission, to corrupt humanity and lead us into rebellion against God. Knowing he could never attain God’s throne “How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations. You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon. I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” (Isaiah 14:12–14) or experience the kind of intimate love God has for humankind (John 3:16), Satan set out to destroy what God cherishes most: you and me.

His strategy has always been deception, destruction, and death “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy” (John 10:10). In Eden, he deceived Adam and Eve, causing them to fall and be driven out of God’s presence (Genesis 3:1–24). From that point on, his work has been to lead humanity astray to entice us to sin, rebel against our Creator, and ultimately miss out on God's eternal plan.

Just as Satan fell from heaven due to pride and rebellion (Luke 10:18), his goal is to drag humanity down the same path, out of Eden, away from God's presence, and ultimately away from the promise of eternal life in the new Heaven and Earth (Revelation 21:1–4). In short, when Satan was cast out of heaven, he began targeting everything God loves. And that includes us.

We must remember: Satan did not fall alone, he took a third of the angels with him (Revelation 12:4). These fallen angels, now demons, along with Satan, have influence and operate with powers God originally gave them "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms”. (Ephesians 6:12). If Satan dared to tempt Jesus, not once, but three times in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1–11), it shows the boldness and cunning of his tactics. If he tried to derail the Son of God, how much more will he try to tempt us? And who can then dare take these powers and authority from him?

In Genesis 3, Satan deceived Eve, leading to the fall of humanity and the entrance of sin and death. God immediately announced His redemptive plan: “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel” (Genesis 3:15). This prophecy points to Jesus, the descendant of the woman, who would defeat Satan through His death and resurrection.

Satan, aware of this coming “seed,” aware that he can not multiply/reproduce or create life (Genesis 1; John 1:3; Colossians 1:16), sought to thwart God’s plan by corrupting humanity and targeting the lineage through which the Messiah would come. From the murder of Abel to the attempts to destroy Israel, Satan’s schemes aimed to prevent the birth of the Savior.

God’s covenant with humanity granted us dominion over the earth (Genesis 1:28), and He honors His promises, for “God is not human, that he should lie” (Numbers 23:19). To redeem humanity without violating this covenant, God Himself entered creation as Jesus Christ. As John 1:14 declares, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” Jesus was conceived in the womb of the Virgin Mary by the power of the Holy Spirit, without any human father (Luke 1:35 (NIV). Jesus is fully God and fully man, the perfect mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5).

Throughout the Old Testament, God foreshadowed Jesus’ coming. The animal sacrifices for sin (Leviticus 4) pointed to Jesus, the “Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). The Ark of the Covenant and the Holy of Holies, where only the high priest could enter, prefigured Jesus, our eternal High Priest (Hebrews 9:11-12). Prophecies like Isaiah 7:14 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God with us’)” explicitly affirm Jesus’ divine identity.

When Jesus was born, lived, died, and rose again, He fulfilled God’s promise to crush the serpent’s head. Colossians 2:15 states, “And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” Jesus, as God, had the authority to reclaim the keys of death and Hades (Revelation 1:18), stripping Satan of his power.

Even Satan recognized Jesus’ divine authority during the temptation in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11). Yet, he underestimated God’s plan, not fully grasping how Jesus’ death would redeem humanity. As 1 Corinthians 2:8 reveals, “None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.”

Just as we are created in God’s image, Jesus is the perfect image of God: “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being” (Hebrews 1:3). Through faith in Jesus, we are transformed to reflect His likeness, and the same power that raised Him from the dead lives in us (Romans 8:11). Philippians 2:10-11 proclaims that “at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

So, is Jesus Christ God? Yes, He is. The Bible affirms His deity, His role in creation, His victory over sin and death, and His eternal reign. As I explained to my daughter, just as we are body, soul, and spirit, God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God in three persons. Jesus is the manifestation of God’s love, sent to restore our relationship with Him. As John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Let us live in the truth that Jesus is God, trusting His plan and walking in His love, knowing that one day every knee will bow before Him (Philippians 2:10).

What is your intention?

Have you ever pondered how God transitions you from one season of life to another? Are you prepared when He calls you to move, and are your heart and actions aligned with His purpose? The key lies in your intentions at every moment. As Proverbs 16:2 reminds us, “All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.” Your intentions, whether in your work, relationships, or daily walk, shape the path God has set before you.

Think about the roles you hold, whether at work, in your community, or within your relationships. What drives your actions? Are your intentions rooted in love, integrity, and service, or are they tainted by envy, scheming, or a desire for personal gain? The Bible warns against impure motives in James 4:3: “When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.” God sees the heart behind every decision, and He honors those who act with sincerity.

You may have experienced moments when things unexpectedly fall into place, opportunities arise, relationships flourish, or success comes effortlessly. Some call it luck or coincidence, but we know that there’s no such thing as coincidence with God. Psalm 37:5 assures us, “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.” Reflect on those moments: Was your heart aligned with God’s will? Were you committed to His purpose? Your pure intentions create fertile ground for God’s blessings to manifest.

Yes, It’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others. You may see someone else prosper, perhaps through methods you wouldn’t consider righteous and wonder why your efforts don’t yield the same results. Maybe you’ve tried to replicate their approach, only to face setbacks, guilt, or conviction. Why does this happen? Proverbs 14:12 offers insight: “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” The paths of others are not yours to follow. Their methods may not align with God’s unique plan for you, and their end is known only to Him.

Comparison is indeed a thief of joy. It distracts you from the work God has called you to do in the present moment. Instead of envying others, focus on cultivating pure intentions in your current season. Galatians 6:9 encourages us, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Trust that your “Canaan” moment, your season of fulfillment will arrive when you remain faithful.

Wherever you are right now, consider it your Eden, a place God has entrusted to you. In Genesis 2:15, God instructs Adam to “work [the Garden of Eden] and take care of it.” Similarly, you are called to tend and keep the “garden” of your life, your responsibilities, relationships, and opportunities. Be fruitful, multiply, subdue the earth, and have dominion, as God commanded in Genesis 1:28. But there’s one restriction: do not eat the “forbidden fruit.” In other words, guard your heart against corruption, envy, or shortcuts that compromise your integrity.

The world may tempt you to adopt others’ formulas for success, but stay true to the path God has laid out for you. As 1 Corinthians 15:58 urges, “Stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” Protect your intentions from distractions and discouragement, and trust that God is working through your faithfulness.

Walking with pure intentions requires resilience. The world will test you with challenges, pressure, and criticism, demanding that you develop a “thick skin.” Yet, through it all, the Holy Spirit is your guide and strength. John 16:33 reminds us of Jesus’ words: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Your endurance, coupled with godly intentions, will bear fruit in due time.

Keep the faith, knowing that you are not alone. The Holy Spirit is with you, guiding your steps and refining your heart. As you walk with pure intentions, trust that God is preparing you for the next season. Your commitment to His purpose will lead to a harvest of blessings, as promised in Matthew 5:8 : “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”

Keep going. Your intentions matter, and God is faithful to complete the work He began in you (Philippians 1:6). Tend your Eden, stay steadfast, and let your heart reflect His glory.

Life

What is life? At some point, we all ponder this question. What is its purpose? Are we merely born to pay bills and die? I believe life is a tapestry of endless possibilities, woven together by God’s divine purpose.

Every person is born at the precise moment God intended. The Bible affirms this in Ecclesiastes 3:1-2: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die.” This suggests that our existence is not random but part of a divine plan, where God, existing outside of time, has already seen the entirety of creation. Psalm 139:16 reinforces this: “Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Just because we cannot see tomorrow, it does not mean it does not exist in God’s creation.

Life can be pictured to a house with many rooms. Each door we open, each choice we make, leads to new opportunities, whether to a kitchen where things heat up, bedroom, or living room  full of comfort. Choosing one path does not erase the existence of others, much like how God’s sovereignty ensures all possibilities remain within His plan.

God’s ultimate desire is for us to live in harmony with Him, both in this life and the afterlife, reminiscent of the Garden of Eden. John 6:40 states, “For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.” Yet, we have free will, allowing us to choose our own paths. Deuteronomy 30:19 says, “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.” Our choices carry consequences, but God’s intervention can guide us toward His purpose.

So how do we discern God’s will? Through prayer and fasting, we align our desires with His. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Prayers are not conformed to being lengthy; they can be as simple as a brief moment of gratitude or a silent reflection during your daily commute. Starting and ending your day with prayer opens your heart to God’s vision, enabling you to see, hear, and act according to His guidance. By seeking God’s wisdom, we gain both knowledge and understanding, as James 1:5 promises: “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

To know God’s will, we must immerse ourselves in His Word. The Bible is our guide, revealing Christ and inviting the Holy Spirit to lead us. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 declares, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Through Scripture, we encounter Christ, who sends the Holy Spirit to guide us (John 16:13).

In conclusion, life is a journey of endless possibilities, but its true purpose is found in aligning with God’s will. By prayer, fasting, and reading the Bible, we open the right doors and trusting God to lead us to our divine destination. Let us choose life, as God intends, and walk in His purpose.