Tag Archives: Deity of Christ

Teacher’s Overview of Matthew 12:1-14, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson, “Rejecting Legalism,” for 2/15/26.

Posted on 2026/02/07 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for teachers of Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson of Matthew 12 for February 15, 2026. Includes a sample introduction to the lesson, text outline and highlights, illustrations you can use, discussion questions for your group, and spiritual life … Continue reading →

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“Waiting For Our King” (Psalm 110 sermon)

Posted on 2020/06/15 by Shawn Thomas

When I was growing up I loved the story of Robin Hood — I had an oversized green t-shirt that I would wear, with a brown belt around my waist, as I would take my bow & arrows out into … Continue reading →

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The Personal Confession

Posted on 2017/09/20 by Shawn Thomas

“Thomas answered and said to Him, ‘My Lord and my God!’” (John 20:28) Following his initial doubts about the resurrection of Jesus, when Thomas saw the living Christ, he then made this great confession: “My Lord and my God!”

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged confession, Deity of Christ, faith, Jesus, John 20:28, Lordship | Leave a comment

Two Divine Assertions

Posted on 2017/08/18 by Shawn Thomas

“Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was.” (John 17:5) John 17 must be considered the highest of high prayers, made just before Jesus went to the cross, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Doctrine/Theology, Uncategorized | Tagged C.S. Lewis quote, Christ pre-existence, Deity of Christ, divinity of Christ, equality with God, glory, Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ God, John 17:5, John 1:1, John 1:2, Lord Liar Lunatic, Philippians 2 | Leave a comment

“Show Us The Father”?

Posted on 2017/07/21 by Shawn Thomas

“Philip said to Him, ‘Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.’” (John 14:8) If Jesus had responded to this request with a note of frustration in His voice, it would have been understandable:

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged Colossians 2:9, Deity of Christ, God, Jesus, Jesus Christ, John 14:8, theology | Leave a comment

The Witness of His Words

Posted on 2017/05/10 by Shawn Thomas

“The officers answered, ‘Never has a man spoken the way this man speaks.’” (John 7:46) These officers (basically the Temple police) were no trained theologians, yet they could recognize what is plain to everyone. No one — ever — has … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Christology, Deity of Christ, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ God, Jesus Deity, John 7:46, John 8:11, Lord Liar Lunatic, Luke 23:34, Matthew 22:21, theology | 1 Comment

How Clear Can It Be?

Posted on 2017/04/12 by Shawn Thomas

“So that all will honor the Son even as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.” (John 5:23) How is Jesus to be regarded by us? As a … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Doctrine/Theology, Uncategorized | Tagged Christology, Colossians 2:9, Deity of Christ, Hebrews 1:3, Jesus Christ, John 14:9, John 5:23, theology, worship | Leave a comment

“Unfathomable Treasure: Our Triune God” (Matthew 3:16-17 sermon)

Posted on 2017/03/13 by Shawn Thomas

Do you know that no one really knows WHAT electricity is? Look it up; they don’t. They know theories about how it works; they know how to avoid being killed by it; they know how to harness it to use … Continue reading →

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The Word Was God

Posted on 2017/02/27 by Shawn Thomas

“… and the Word was God.” (John 1:1) Why there is any controversy among supposed Bible-believing people concerning the Deity of Jesus is puzzling. The scripture makes it so clear: “and the Word was God”! The first verses in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Doctrine/Theology, Uncategorized | Tagged Christology, Colossians 2:9, Deity of Christ, Hebrews 1:8, Herschel Hobbs, Jesus Christ, John 1:1, Philippians 2:6 | Leave a comment

“The Servant & The Savior” (Matthew 3:11 sermon)

Posted on 2017/02/14 by Shawn Thomas

Several years ago, one of my sisters was attending a missions banquet, and she heard that the President of our Southern Baptist International Mission Board was going to be in attendance, so she was looking forward to meeting him. She … Continue reading →

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