From the beginning there has been confusion and misunderstanding about the nature and person of God. Satan in the Garden of Eden deceived Adam and Eve telling them that they could be like God through disobedience to him (Genesis 3:5). Soon men were worshiping demons, and men, the creatures of the earth, and the sun, moon, planets and stars–all being called gods (Romans 1:18-23). Yet mankind for the most part had cut himself off from the true God and knew little about him.
When Jesus Christ was sent in human flesh and blood he revealed more than had been previously known about the two personalities in the Godhead (Matthew 11:27, “know,” epiginṓskō fully know; John 1:18). Yet during and after Jesus life on earth there continued to be great confusion among men about God and about Jesus himself. A key question for those living during the lifetime of Jesus on earth was “Is Jesus God?” And it continued to be a key question after his death and resurrection. It’s still a question that comes up often. Some have asked, if Jesus is God, does that mean there are two Gods? Let’s explore what the Bible reveals in answer to this question, “Is Jesus God?”