Works are Done by Christ Which Only God Can Do.

This study is adapted from Dr. Alva McClain’s notes, revised by Dr. John Whitcomb and Ivan French, and used by permission of Grace Theological Seminary, Winona Lake, Indiana.  This is one of the finest studies ever produced on the deity of Christ, and every student of the Scriptures should master this material.

A. Christ created all things.

• John 1:3
• John 1:10
• Ephesians 3:9
• Colossians 1:16
• Hebrews 1:2

B. Christ upholds and preserves all things.

• Colossians 1:17
• Hebrews 1:3

C. Christ guides and directs the stream of history.

1. 1 Corinthians 10:4,9,11 The One who preserved and provided for the children of Israel was the Lord Jesus.
2. Hebrews 1:2 Through Christ the ages were made.
3. Isaiah 9:6 Christ is the everlasting Father (Father of the ages).

D. Christ forgives the sins of man and gives eternal life.

• Mark 2:5-12 with Isaiah 43:25 (compare Psalm 51:4)
• John 10:28
• Colossians 3:13

E. CHRIST BUILDS THE CHURCH AND MAINTAINS ITS CORPORATE EXISTENCE

• Matthew 16:18
• Ephesians 4:7-16
• Philippians 1:2
• Philippians 4:23

F. Christ receives and answers prayer.

• John 14:14
• Acts 7:59
• 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

G. Christ will raise the dead in the resurrection.

• John 5:21
• John 5:28-29
• John 11:24-25
• Compare Philippians 3:20-21

H. Christ is the Final Judge of the world.

• Matthew 25:31-46
• John 5:22
• Acts 10:42
• Acts 17:31
• 2 Corinthians 5:10

CONCLUSION – WORKS
 

1. The above "works" are not to be classed as miracles which might be done through delegated agents such as prophets and apostles.
    

2. Such "works" in the Old Testament were not only attributed to God, but they were the marks of the one true God. The New Testament writers knew this, yet they did not hesitate to attribute them to Jesus Christ.

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