[Misty Stewart]

Christians believe that Jesus is God based on several important ideas from the Bible. The Bible calls Jesus “the Mighty God,” “the Everlasting Father,” and “Immanuel,” which means “God with us.” Other names for Jesus include “The Lord our Righteousness,” “God,” and “Son of God.” Jesus is described as having qualities that only God has, like being eternal, everywhere, all-knowing, all-powerful, and unchanging. He did things that only God can do, like creating everything, forgiving sins, raising the dead, and judging people. Jesus Himself said He was God, taught His followers to pray in His name, and said He and God the Father were one. He said that knowing Him was the same as knowing God, seeing Him was the same as seeing God, and believing in Him was the same as believing in God. The title “Mighty God” is found in the prophecy of Isaiah about the coming Messiah, which Christians believe is about Jesus. This shows His divine nature and role as both God and Savior. Recognizing Jesus as the “Mighty God” is a key part of Christian beliefs, showing that He is not just a human teacher or prophet but God in human form, with all the power and authority of God. These ideas together support the belief that Jesus is God.