“Jesus said over and over that God was His Father. Yeah, so why do we still refer to Him as God?” Perhaps, at some time, you’ve had this question fleet across your mind about the person of Jesus. Well, the truth is, Jesus never said He wasn’t God, but He did say that He had a Father! He talked about His heavenly Father all the time (John 14:28 and 16:10). It’s also very important that you understand the mystery and unity of the Trinity: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Bible shows that, “In the beginning, was the Word; and the Word was with God; and the Word was God” (John 1:1 JMNT). Jesus Christ—the Word spoken by God the Father—is Himself God!
When you see Jesus, you wouldn’t need to look out for the Holy Spirit or the Father; He’s the complete package of Deity. When Philip asked Him “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us” (John 14:8 NIV), Jesus’ response was clear: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, “Show us the Father”?” (John 14:9 NIV). In other words, if you were to see Father God or the Holy Spirit, they’ll appear as Jesus!
If you were to peer into Heaven today, you would see Jesus on the great throne of God (Revelation 3:21). So, “Why then does He call “God” His Father?” The reason is Jesus is the Father’s Word made flesh. You can’t separate God from His Word, which is why Jesus said, “I and My Father are one” (John 10:30), showing His oneness with His Father. It’s a mystery to the ordinary mind, but it’s clear to those with spiritual understanding.
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Dear Lord Jesus, I worship you, for in you dwells all the divine fullness-the sum total of the divine perfection, powers and attributes of divinity. You’re the king eternal, gracious, loving, and kind! I love you with all my heart! Blessed be your Name forever!
