𝐈𝐬 𝐘𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐚 𝐆-𝐝? 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

The question of whether Yeshua is G-d has sparked debates for centuries. It’s a question that touches the heart of theology and stirs deep reflection. People have wrestled with it through the ages, across cultures and faith traditions, leaving a trail of arguments both for and against. Let’s walk through this question, not as a dry theological exercise, but as an honest journey into a mystery that has shaped history and continues to shape lives.

𝐈𝐬 𝐘𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐚 𝐆-𝐝? 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐭

Many believe Yeshua is G-d, and they draw their arguments from Scripture, tradition, and experience. In the Bible, some words seem to hint at His divine nature. The prophet Isaiah speaks of a child called "Mighty G-d" and "Everlasting Father." In the New Testament, John’s Gospel opens with bold words: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with G-d, and the Word was G-d.” These passages paint a picture of Yeshua as more than a teacher or prophet.

Then there are the councils of the early Church. They worked through the hard questions. Was Yeshua equal with G-d, or was He something less? At Nicaea, the Church declared He was of the same substance as the Father. Later, at Chalcedon, they affirmed that He was fully G-d and fully human, united in one person. These decisions didn’t come easily. They arose from intense debate, prayer, and study.

Philosophers add another layer to the conversation. They ask why a perfect G-d would enter a broken world. Their answer? To redeem it. They point to Yeshua’s life, death, and resurrection as proof. His miracles, they say, show divine power. His resurrection confirms that death could not hold Him.

There’s also the personal side. Countless people across time have claimed to encounter Yeshua in ways they describe as divine. From early martyrs to modern believers, their lives bear witness to a transformative power they say comes only from G-d.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞: 𝐀𝐫𝐠𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭

Others look at these claims and see a different story. They start with the Hebrew Bible. The Shema declares, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our G-d, the Lord is one.” For many, this is a call to strict monotheism. G-d is indivisible, and no human can share His glory. Isaiah adds to this, saying, “I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other.” These verses stand as a barrier for those who can’t accept Yeshua as divine.

Some New Testament passages also raise questions. Yeshua prays to the Father, saying, “Not My will, but Yours be done.” He tells His followers, “The Father is greater than I.” On the cross, He cries out, “My G-d, My G-d, why have You forsaken Me?” Critics see these moments as evidence of separation, not equality.

History adds another layer. In the early days of Christianity, some groups, like the Ebionites, believed Yeshua was a great teacher or prophet but not G-d. They saw Him as a man chosen by G-d, not as G-d Himself. Critics argue that the Church’s later emphasis on His divinity was shaped by Greek philosophy more than Jewish thought.

Philosophers also challenge the idea. They struggle with the concept of G-d becoming human. How can the infinite become finite? How can a being that never changes take on human flesh and suffer? These questions trouble even the most devout thinkers.

𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

This debate is about how we see the world and what we believe about G-d. Those who see Yeshua as G-d find comfort in the idea of a G-d who walks with us, suffers with us, and redeems us. Those who see Him as a man sent by G-d find hope in His teachings and example.

For many, this question is very personal. It shapes how we pray, how we live, and how we understand our place in the world. Perhaps that’s why it has endured for two thousand years. It asks us to wrestle with who G-d is, who Yeshua is, and what it means for us.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤?

Let me ask some questions: Could Yeshua be the messiah but not God? Could Yeshua be God but not the Messiah? Could he be not the Messiah Israel was expecting but a messiah for his day? Could he be the Messiah for Israel but not their God? Could he be one thing for one group of people and something different for another group? What are some other questions we could ask to test everything?

B"H