Is Jesus God or the son of God?

Question

I am studying comparative religion now, and this question in christianity has been confusing me... what do christians believe in?

and PLS don't tell me "both" coz logically it is impossible, and for a religion to be true it has to be simple and easily understood, not sophisticated in such way!

Answer 1

In my opinion...

-Jesus is God "I and the Father are one" (John 10:30)
-Jesus' title as the Son is to exemplify our relationship with God.

In the words of CS Lewis..."God became man to turn creatures into sons: not simply to produce better men of the old kind but to produce a new kind of man." ("Mere Christianity" pg. 216)

So, Jesus came to teach us how to be children of God, to have faith like children, to want to please the Father, etc. Also, the nature of this metaphorical title has implications about who God is. He is like a Father to us because he loves His children, but also disciplines them. A good father would not let their children go without discipline because he loves them too much and does not want to see them get hurt. Although, sometimes a child does learn best when he or she touches that hot stove...

In response to " for a religion to be true it has to be simple and easily understood, not sophisticated in such way!"

The gospel is a simple and easily understood concept, but because of the nature of God, He is not so easily understood. As such, He always leaves us yearning to know more about Him and in awe when we experience His true self.

Answer 2

It is really great that you are searching for the truth.

I would like to share a scripture with you that emphasizes what you mentioned about religion being simple and easy to understand. It is found at Matthew 11:25. Notice what Jesus said:" At that time Jesus said in response: “I publicly praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intellectual ones and have revealed them to babes."

It is wise of you to find out what Jesus Christ himself said about this subject. You are correct in saying that it is not logical for Jesus to be God. I have listed some scriptures that I hope you will take the time to read, because I think they will help you.

Jesus Christ himself said, “The Father is greater than I am” and referred to the Father as his God, “the only true God.” (John 14:28; 17:3; 20:17; Mark 15:34; Revelation 1:1; 3:12) On numerous occasions Jesus expressed his inferiority and subordination to his Father. (Matthew 4:9, 10; 20:23; Luke 22:41, 42; John 5:19; 8:42; 13:16) Even after Jesus’ ascension into heaven his apostles continued to present the same picture.—1Corintians 11:3; 15:20, 24-28; 1Peter 1:3; 1John 2:1; 4:9, 10.

For more information, I encourage you to go to the following site:
http://www.watchtower.org

Answer 3

Jesus is the Son of God and yet He is God. He is one part of the three Person Trinity: The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. If you have access to a bible look in the book of Acts chatper 1 verses 4 and 5. Also you might want to look at the book of Romans chapter 5 verses 5 and 6. Logically thinking it can be impossible but when dealing with God you deal with the impossible. When you think humanly it is hard to grasp but if you step out of the box and think Christ-like you can grasp it. Study the scriptures carefully and pray for God to give you understanding and revelation and surely you will be enlightened. A few more scriptures to add to that list would be Mark 1:10,11. Matthew 28:19 . I hope this helps because it is a rather complex subject. God Bless You

Answer 4

The bible describes God as being a collective term in which the name God actually refers to three beings: the Son, Father and Holy Ghost also called the Godhead or Holy Trinity. Think of it this way, the universe is ruled by a Partnership or Board made up of three similar beings who think/reason alike, act like and judge alike. But they have been given different names to indicate some difference in function

Answer 5

both. God is three people but one God. Jesus is the Son of God(The Son part of God). Or at least that is how I understand it. Either way Jesus is God, the Father is God, and the Holy Spirit is God. God is the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit is the same as Holy Ghost.

Answer 6

He IS both, though. He is the God of our world and his Father, Elohim, our Heavenly Father, is the God of us - our spirits...
If you read in the Bible, there are MANY times when Christ refers to his father such as "my father" and "the one who sent me" or "oh Father".
It's very logically possible! We are our Heavenly Father's children, and so is Christ. He is esentially our brother! Christ is the Only Begotten, meaning God is his spiritual father as well as physical father. Think about it, we were all born from a father here on earth that had a body of flesh, blood, and bones. God is a resurrected man, who was exalted to godhood and we are his spirit children who chose to come to earth to gain a body, be resurrected and become like Him. Christ had to be born part God so He could make the sacrifice.

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Answer 7

Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost are three separate beings, united in purpose and holiness. Jesus Christ is the literal son of our Heavenly Father. He was the son in the beginning before worlds were created. He was during his mortal ministry. He is now as our resurrected Savior. Jesus Christ is referred to as the Father at times in the Bible because he is the father of our salvation. Salvation comes through Christ only. He is a God, because he is Son of God. But they are three!

Answer 8

Im sorry, but it is both. He is a form of God, but he is also His Son. Its like you are a form of your parents, because you come from them, not to say that Jesus was concieved by a heavenly being, but bear with me(lol). But he has the authority of God as well. If you have any more questions about christianity, email me.

Answer 9

Bad question. I am muslim and really don't answer these type of questions because don't want to hurt Christians religious beliefs and due to respect.

You are studying comparative religions and you want the common Christians answer your question who really don't have much knowledge about Gospel. Strange.

Yes Beloved Islam I already give him advise because I know that too.

Answer 10

I like to use the metaphor that Jesus, as well as many other religious figures, have a nasty habit of hiding themselves behind mirrors. All who look upon them will only find a rather dashing image of theirself.

Ultimately what I'm saying is that people can use 'Theology' to argue just about anything. There are as many answers to that question, and others like it, as there are Christians.