Date: April 5th, 2026 9:10 AM
Author: Pope Leo XXX
Eternal Existence: John 1:1 states, "In the beginning was the Word... and the Word was God," indicating his existence before all time.
Equality with God: In John 8:58, Jesus declares, "Before Abraham was, I AM," using the divine name of God from the Old Testament to assert his eternal divinity.
Fullness of Deity: Colossians 2:9 affirms that "in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily," meaning he is not "part" God, but possesses the entire divine nature.
Divine Titles: He is addressed by Thomas as "My Lord and my God" (John 20:28) without correction, accepting the worship and titles due only to the Creator.
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