H - Honors
The Honors that are only for God
Worship
The Old Testament states that worship is for God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus receives worship from humanity, angels, and all creation.
NT: Matt 2:11; Matt 8:2; Matt 14:33; Matt 28:9; Matt 28:17; Luke 24:52; John 9:38; John 20:28; Phil 2:10; Heb 1:6; Rev 5:8, 13-14.
Prayer
The Old Testament states that prayer is for God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus receives prayer from the early church, who called upon His name for salvation, guidance, and deliverance.
NT: John 14:13-14; Acts 1:24; Acts 7:59; Rom 10:13; 1 Cor 1:2; 2 Cor 12:8-9; 1 John 5:14.
A - Attributes
The Attributes that are only for God
Eternality
The Old Testament states that eternality is for God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus possesses eternality as the One who is before all things.
NT: John 1:1; John 8:58; Col 1:17; Heb 7:3; Rev 22:13.
Omnipotence
The Old Testament states that omnipotence is for God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus demonstrates omnipotence by upholding all things by the word of His power.
NT: Matt 28:18; Phil 3:21; Heb 1:3; Rev 1:8.
Omniscience
The Old Testament states that omniscience is for God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus demonstrates omniscience by knowing the hearts of all people.
NT: John 2:24-25; John 16:30; John 21:17; Col 2:3; Rev 2:23.
Omnipresence
The Old Testament states that omnipresence is for God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus promises omnipresence by being in the midst of His people everywhere.
NT: Matt 18:20; Matt 28:20; Eph 1:23; Eph 4:10.
Immutability
The Old Testament states that immutability is for God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus possesses immutability as the One who is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
NT: Heb 1:11-12; Heb 13:8; James 1:17.
Sovereignty
The Old Testament states that sovereignty is for God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus exercises sovereignty as the King of kings and Lord of lords.
NT: Eph 1:20-22; 1 Tim 6:15; Rev 19:16.
Holiness
The Old Testament states that holiness is for God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus is revealed in absolute holiness as the Holy One of God.
NT: Luke 1:35; Acts 3:14; Heb 7:26; Rev 3:7.
N - Names
The Names that are only for God
God (Theos)
The Old Testament states that the title God (Elohim) is for the Creator alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus is explicitly called God (Theos) by the apostles and the Father.
NT: John 1:1; John 20:28; Rom 9:5; Titus 2:13; Heb 1:8; 2 Pet 1:1; 1 John 5:20.
Lord (Kyrios)
The Old Testament uses Lord (Adonai) as the equivalent of the divine name Yahweh, yet in the New Testament Jesus is confessed as Lord (Kyrios) of all.
NT: Luke 2:11; Acts 2:36; Rom 10:13; 1 Cor 12:3; Phil 2:11.
I AM
The Old Testament reveals I AM as God’s unique covenant name, yet in the New Testament Jesus identifies Himself as the I AM (Ego Eimi).
NT: John 8:24; John 8:58; John 13:19; John 18:5-6.
First & Last
The Old Testament states that First and Last is a title for God's eternality, yet in the New Testament Jesus claims to be the First and Last.
NT: Rev 1:17; Rev 2:8; Rev 22:13.
Savior
The Old Testament states that Savior is a role for God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus is revealed as the Savior of the world.
NT: Luke 2:11; John 4:42; Acts 4:12; Titus 2:13; 2 Pet 1:1.
King of Kings
The Old Testament states that King of Kings is a title for God's supreme rule, yet in the New Testament Jesus is the King of Kings.
NT: 1 Tim 6:15; Rev 17:14; Rev 19:16.
D - Deeds
The Deeds that are only for God
Creation & Sustenance
The Old Testament states that creation is an act of God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus is revealed as the agent through whom God created and sustains all things.
NT: John 1:3; Col 1:16-17; Heb 1:2-3.
Command over Nature
The Old Testament states that the command over nature is a power of God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus exercises command over nature with a word.
NT: Matt 8:26-27; Mark 4:39-41; Luke 8:24-25.
Forgiveness of Sins
The Old Testament states that forgiveness of sins is a prerogative of God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus exercises the authority to forgive sins.
NT: Mark 2:5-11; Luke 5:20-24; Acts 5:31; Col 3:13.
Giving of Life
The Old Testament states that the giving of life is a power of God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus demonstrates the power of giving of life to whom He wishes.
NT: John 1:4; John 5:21; John 10:28; John 11:25-26.
Final Judgment
The Old Testament states that the final judgment is the role of God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus is the One explicitly entrusted with the final judgment of all mankind.
NT: John 5:22, 27; Acts 17:31; 2 Cor 5:10; 2 Tim 4:1.
S - Seat
The Seat that is only for God
The Divine Throne
The Old Testament states that the throne (Kisse) of glory belongs to God alone, yet in the New Testament Jesus is seated upon the throne of the Majesty in the heavens.
NT: Matt 25:31; Heb 1:8; Rev 4:2.
A Shared Seat
The Old Testament states that the right hand (Yamin) is the place of unique divine power, yet in the New Testament Jesus is seated at the right hand of God.
NT: Mark 16:19; Acts 7:56; Rom 8:34; Heb 1:3; Heb 12:2.
Shared Dominion
The Old Testament states that dominion over all creation belongs to God, yet in the New Testament Jesus exercises this dominion from His seat of authority.
NT: Eph 1:20-22; Col 3:1; 1 Pet 3:22.
Throne of the Lamb
Revelation presents the vision of a single throne, identified as the throne 'of God and of the Lamb,' uniting the Old Testament Creator with the Savior.
NT: Rev 3:21; Rev 5:6; Rev 7:17; Rev 22:1-3.
Application: A Case Study
Matthew 14:22-36
In this account, divine Honors, Attributes, Names, and Deeds converge, demonstrating that Jesus is God.
Honors
The Old Testament states that worship and prayer are for God alone, yet here Jesus receives prayer from Peter, who calls upon Him as Lord, and worship from the disciples, who recognize Him as the Son of God.
Worship: v. 33
Attributes
The Old Testament states that omnipotence and omniscience belong to God alone, yet Jesus demonstrates omnipotence by walking on water and omniscience by knowing their inner state of doubt.
Omnipotence: v. 29
Names
The Old Testament states that titles like Lord and I AM belong to God alone, yet in this account Jesus identifies Himself as the I AM (Ego Eimi) and is addressed by the disciples as Lord and Son of God.
Lord: v. 28, 30
Son of God: v. 33
Deeds
The Old Testament states that command over nature and healing are works of God alone, yet Jesus performs the divine deeds of stilling the storm and healing all who touch His cloak.
Healing: v. 36
Sovereignty
The Old Testament states that sovereignty over the cosmic elements belongs to God alone, yet Jesus exercises this sovereignty over the winds and waves, proving He shares the divine seat.
Summary of Biblical Support
Some stats related to some of the verses related to Jesus' divinity.