17/08/2026
JESUSU IS NOT GOD FROM BIBLE CHRISTIAN WAKEUP BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.
When theologians and debaters cite passages indicating a clear distinction between Jesus and God, one passage in particular—John 17:3—is widely considered the most explicit.
The Primary Passage: John 17:3
> "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent."
> — John 17:3 (NIV)
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Key Points of Distinction
In John 17, Jesus is speaking in prayer to the Father. Unitarian Christian groups, Islamic scholars, and non-Trinitarian theologians frequently point to this verse for three primary reasons:
* Explicit Identity: Jesus addresses the Father as "the only true God" (monon alēthinon Theon).
* Clear Separation: He distinguishes himself as a separate entity: "and Jesus Christ..."
* Delegated Authority: He refers to himself as the one "whom you have sent," implying an authority higher than himself sent him.
Other Frequently Cited Verses
Beyond John 17:3, several other key Biblical verses highlight distinctions in knowledge, power, and hierarchy between Jesus and God:
1. Distinction in Knowledge: Mark 13:32
> "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."
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* Argument: If Jesus were fully omniscient God, he would possess the same knowledge as the Father regarding the timing of the end times.
2. Distinction in Authority & Status: John 14:28
> "You heard me say, 'I am going away and I am coming back to you.' If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I."
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* Argument: Jesus directly states that the Father holds a position greater than his own.
3. Distinction in Ultimate Subordination: 1 Corinthians 15:27–28
> "For he 'has put everything under his feet.' ... When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all."
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* Argument: Paul describes a final order where Jesus himself becomes subject to God the Father.
How Mainstream Trinitarians View These Passages
Trinitarian Christians interpret these verses through two main frameworks:
* The Incarnation / Kenosis (Philippians 2:5–8): They argue that Jesus voluntarily limited his divine attributes and authority while taking on human form on Earth.
* Functional Subordination: They view God as a Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)—co-equal in essence, but fulfilling different roles, with the Son yielding to the Father's operational leadership.
