Christophany
Moodle: False that it is Christ as God in visible bodily form after the incarnation (as graded).
Lesson 7 · Course 65
Logical Proofs That Jesus Is God
Jesus’ claims, worship, messianic fulfillment, and the virgin birth — proofs of deity that do not make a claim true merely by being spoken.
At a glance
Summary
A claim to be God is not true merely because it is claimed. Jesus claimed to forgive sins; NT authors ascribe creation to Him; worship given to and accepted by Him demonstrates deity. He saw Himself as OT Messiah fulfillment; He fills the offices of prophet, priest, and king; the virgin birth demonstrates deity (Matthew calls Mary a virgin; Luke also identifies virgin birth). A Christophany is not defined as a post-incarnation bodily manifestation of Christ as God.
Quiz 7: 10/10 (100%), cmid 1185 / attempt 101991. Essays Complete/Not graded. Certificate restricted (cmid 2164). DOCX workbooks.
Big ideas
What to teach and remember
- Claiming to be God does not by itself make the claim true.
- Jesus claimed to forgive sins.
- NT authors ascribe creation to Jesus.
- Worship given to and accepted by Jesus demonstrates His deity.
- Jesus believed Himself the fulfillment of OT Messiah prophecies.
- Christophany is NOT “manifestation of Christ as God in visible bodily form after the incarnation” (Moodle False).
- Christ fulfilled prophet, priest, and king.
- Virgin birth demonstrates His deity; Matthew calls Mary a virgin; Luke is not the Gospel that fails to identify virgin birth.
Key terms
People, places, and words that matter
Threefold office
Prophet, priest, and king — fulfilled by Christ.
Virgin birth
Demonstrates deity; Matthew calls Mary a virgin; Luke also identifies virgin birth.
Worship of Jesus
Given to and accepted by Him — demonstrates deity.
Structure
Outline / timeline
- Claims and why a claim alone is not enough
- Forgiveness, creation, and worship
- Messiah fulfillment and threefold office
- Christophany (correct the False definition)
- Virgin birth in Matthew and Luke
Must remember
Facts to keep straight
| Quiz 7 | 100% (10/10), cmid 1185 |
|---|---|
| Claim alone | Does not make deity true |
| Threefold office | Prophet, priest, king |
| Christophany item | False as worded on Moodle |
| Virgin birth | Matthew yes; Luke also identifies (not the exception) |
Compare
Side-by-side contrasts
Claim vs demonstration
- Mere claim to be God ≠ automatic truth
- Forgiveness, creation, worship, messianic fulfillment, virgin birth demonstrate deity
For the pulpit
Sermon hooks
- Preach Jesus’ deity from what He does and receives — forgiveness, creation, worship — not from volume of claims alone.
- Hold prophet, priest, and king together in one Christ.
- Teach the virgin birth as Matthew and Luke both identify it.
Quiz drill
Quiz drill / review · open to practice · 10 items
Quiz score: 100% · 1 attempt
1. Because Jesus claimed to be God makes His claim true.
FalseA claim alone does not make it true.
2. Jesus claimed to forgive sins.
TrueHe claimed to forgive sins.
3. The New Testament authors ascribed the work of creation to Jesus.
TrueCreation ascribed to Jesus.
4. The fact that worship was given to and accepted by Jesus demonstrates His Deity.
TrueWorship accepted demonstrates deity.
5. Jesus clearly believed Himself to be the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah.
TrueMessiah fulfillment.
6. A Christophany is the manifestation of Christ as God in visible and bodily form after the incarnation.
FalseFalse as worded on Moodle.
7. Christ fulfilled the threefold offices of prophet, priest, and king.
TrueProphet, priest, king.
8. The virgin birth of Christ demonstrates His Deity.
TrueVirgin birth demonstrates deity.
9. Matthew called Mary a virgin.
TrueMatthew calls Mary a virgin.
10. Luke is the one Gospel not identifying Jesus as virgin born.
FalseLuke also identifies virgin birth.
Essay themes
If you preach or review
Give nine reasons why we can believe in the Deity of Jesus Christ.
1. Jesus openly claimed deity, using the divine “I AM” language and saying, “I and my Father are one.”
2. The Old and New Testament Scriptures testify that Jesus is God—the Word was God, Isaiah called Him Mighty God, and Paul called Him great God and Savior.
3. The triune nature of God places the Son fully within the one divine life of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
4. Jesus’ heavenly origin and eternal preexistence show that He did not begin at Bethlehem; He came down from heaven.
5. Scripture gives Jesus the work of creation: all things were made by Him.
6. The New Testament ascribes divine attributes to Him, including sustaining creation, eternal life, and authority beyond ordinary human limits.
7. Jesus received and accepted worship, something appropriate for God alone.
8. Scripture gives Him divine titles such as Jehovah, Son of God, Son of man, Word, and Christ/Messiah.
9. His virgin birth and sinless life demonstrate a unique, holy divine-human identity, while His prophetic, priestly, and kingly offices fulfill God’s redemptive work.
Discuss Jesus’ own claims to be Deity.
Jesus did not leave His deity as an abstract claim; He spoke and acted in ways that put the claim plainly before His hearers. He used the divine “I AM” language, including “I am the way,” “I am the resurrection,” and “I am the door.” He said, “I and my Father are one,” and called God “my Father,” which His opponents understood as making Himself equal with God. He claimed authority to forgive sins, an authority they recognized belongs to God. He identified Himself with the Old Testament Lord and Messiah, claimed a unique oneness with the Father, and spoke of heavenly origin and authority. He also accepted worship rather than refusing it. Taken together—His words, His works, His holiness, His authority over sin, and His acceptance of worship—show that Jesus understood Himself to be the divine Son, not merely a teacher or prophet.
What five titles given to Christ in Scripture demonstrate His Deity?
Five titles that point to Christ’s deity are:
1. Jehovah—the Lord of the Old Testament, identifying Jesus with the divine Lord.
2. Son of God—the title expressing His divine nature and unique relationship with the Father.
3. Son of Man—the Daniel 7 title of the heavenly figure who receives everlasting dominion.
4. The Word—the eternal Word who was with God and was God, and through whom God revealed Himself.
5. Christ or Messiah—the Anointed One who fulfills the divine offices of Prophet, Priest, and King.