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NASB | Colossians 2:9 For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Colossians 2:9 For in Him all the fullness of Deity (the Godhead) dwells in bodily form [completely expressing the divine essence of God]. |
Bible Question: How can I explain to a new believer the diety of Christ and his devine equality as the second person of the trinity and be able to back it up with scripture? |
Bible Answer: Welcome to the forum, J Arthur, it is very important to understand the diety of Christ -He had no begining (John 1:1,14) and is eternal ( Rev 1:17, 2:8, 22:13), like said of God (Isa 41:4, 44:6, 48:12) -He created all things (John 1:3, Col 1:16-17). God is the Creator (Gen 1-2, Isaiah 40:28) -He is the "I am" (John 8:58) which is a name of God (Exo 3:14) -He gives eternal life (John 10:28) -He is equal with the Father (John 10:30, Phil 2:5-8) -He was called God (John 20:28; Heb 1:8) He knows all things (John 21:17) -He is prayed to (Acts 7:59) ... and only God can be all this. Study and search the Word yourself, for this is just the beginning. Searcher |