The case for the deity of Christ
Jesus replied, "Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad." "You are not yet fifty years old," the Jews said to him, "and you have seen Abraham!" "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I AM!" At this, they picked up stones to stone him. (John 8:55-59 NIV) [This is a repost from 2009, giving the outline and quotes shared by Dr. David Kingston from his October 4 sermon that year. He stated that much of the outline came from John Stott's excellent little book, Basic Christianity (Eerdmans, 1999).] 1. The Importance of the Doctrine A. It is central to Christian faith. B. The fact that Jesus Christ is God distinguishes Christianity from other major religions C. If Jesus was not God, then His death had no special significance, and we are still the objects of God’s wrath. D. If Jesus was not God, then He is not coming back again to establish His kingdom. The Nicene Cree...