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Biblically Jesus can't be God here's why

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Why Jesus Cannot Be God (Scriptural Reasons)
Jesus distinguishes himself from God Jesus repeatedly refers to the Father as “the only true God” and speaks of himself as the one sent by God (e.g., Gospel of John 17:3).

Jesus prays to God and submits his will In Gethsemane, Jesus prays, “Not my will, but Yours be done.” God does not pray to God, nor submit His will to Himself (Gospel of Luke 22:42).

Jesus admits limited knowledge Jesus explicitly says he does not know the hour of the end—“not even the Son, but only the Father” (Gospel of Mark 13:32). Omniscience is a defining attribute of God.

Jesus acknowledges the Father’s greater authority Jesus states plainly, “The Father is greater than I” (Gospel of John 14:28). God cannot be greater than God.

Jesus is tempted, God cannot be tempted Scripture says God cannot be tempted (Epistle of James 1:13), yet Jesus is tempted in the wilderness.

Jesus dies, God is immortal Jesus suffers and dies, committing his spirit to God. Scripture consistently describes God as immortal and unchanging.

Jesus’ authority is delegated, not inherent Jesus says his teaching is not his own but comes from God who sent him (Gospel of John 7:16). He cannot grant positions of honor without the Father’s approval.

After the resurrection, Jesus still calls God “my God” Jesus tells Mary Magdalene, “I am ascending to my Father and your Father, my God and your God” (Gospel of John 20:17).

“Messiah” never meant God “Messiah” (Hebrew Mashiach) means anointed one, not a divine being. Many people were called messiahs before Jesus (kings, priests, even Cyrus in Isaiah 45:1).

Early Jewish Christians (Nazarenes) did not believe Jesus was God The earliest followers of Jesus possessed the Gospel yet maintained Jewish monotheism, viewing Jesus as Messiah and mediator—not God Himself.

Conclusion
Scripture consistently presents Jesus as God’s Messiah, mediator, and servant, not God incarnate. The idea of Jesus as God arises later through theological development, not from Jesus’ own words or the Hebrew biblical framework.
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@GhostInject I humbly submit my reply. Let us discuss.

Firstly, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. And God said, "Let US make man in OUR image." (Genesis 1:1, 26)

The Bible's account of creation in Genesis 1:26 provides a profound insight into the nature of God, revealing a plurality within the Godhead. When God said, "Let us make mankind in our image, in the form of us," it highlights the unity and cooperation between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the act of creation.

This verse showcases the Trinity in action, demonstrating that it wasn't just one person of the Godhead working alone, but rather the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit working together in perfect harmony, in creating the heavens and the earth. This unity and cooperation underscore the intricate and beautiful nature of God's being, and serve as a powerful reminder of the unified role in creation.



JESUS IS GOD'S MESSIAH??

You said: Scripture consistently presents Jesus as God’s Messiah, mediator, and servant.

Why does Father God need a Messiah, when He is sinless?, the Bible says. He is [b]pure and holy. WITHOUT sin.[/b]

God the Father is inherently holy, righteous, and incapable of sin, as sin is contrary to His very nature, with verses like Habakkuk 1:13 stating His eyes are too pure to approve evil.

The Bible also teaches that Jesus is His sinless Son, who came to bear humanity's sins; who became our righteousness, enabling believers to be made righteous through faith in Him.

However, the verse that directly describes God's character is:

"You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees." (Psalm 119:68)

And,

"God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all." (1 John 1:5)

These verses emphasize God's purity, holiness, and sinlessness.

Habakkuk 1:13 says, "Your eyes are too pure to approve evil."

This highlights God's complete separation from sin.

The Bible verse that directly describes God's sinlessness is:

"God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind."

Deuteronomy 32:4 says, "He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he."

These verses emphasize God's perfection, justice, and lack of sin or wrongdoing.
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You said: "Jesus admits limited knowledge."

Here's the full meaning of omniscient.

adjective

knowing everything.