Topical Encyclopedia
Definition and NatureDivinity refers to the state or quality of being divine, encompassing the nature and essence of God. In Christian theology, divinity is attributed to God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit, forming the Holy Trinity. The concept of divinity is central to understanding God's attributes, actions, and relationship with creation.
Biblical FoundationsThe Bible presents God as the ultimate divine being, characterized by omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence. In
Genesis 1:1 , "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth," the divine nature of God is evident in His role as Creator. The divine attributes of God are further elaborated in passages such as
Isaiah 40:28 : "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out."
Divinity of ChristThe divinity of Jesus Christ is a cornerstone of Christian belief. The New Testament affirms His divine nature, as seen in
John 1:1-3 : "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made." This passage identifies Jesus as the Word, co-eternal with God and active in creation.
The divinity of Christ is further confirmed in
Colossians 2:9 : "For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form." This verse emphasizes that Jesus embodies the fullness of divine nature, affirming His equality with God.
Divinity of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is also recognized as divine, participating in the work of God throughout the Bible. In
Acts 5:3-4 , Peter confronts Ananias, saying, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit... You have not lied to men, but to God." This passage equates lying to the Holy Spirit with lying to God, underscoring the Spirit's divine status.
Attributes of DivinityThe divine attributes of God include holiness, love, justice, mercy, and truth. These characteristics are consistently revealed throughout Scripture. For instance, 1
John 4:8 states, "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." This highlights love as an essential aspect of God's divine nature.
Human Interaction with DivinityHuman beings are called to recognize and respond to God's divinity through worship, obedience, and relationship.
Romans 1:20 declares, "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse." This verse suggests that the divine nature of God is evident in creation, inviting humanity to acknowledge and honor Him.
ConclusionThe concept of divinity is integral to understanding the nature of God as revealed in the Bible. Through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the divine essence is manifested, inviting believers to engage with the divine through faith and devotion.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) The nature or essence of God; deity; godhead.
2. (n.) The Deity; the Supreme Being; God.
3. (n.) A pretended deity of pagans; a false god.
4. (n.) A celestial being, inferior to the supreme God, but superior to man.
5. (a.) Something divine or superhuman; supernatural power or virtue; something which inspires awe.
6. (n.) The science of divine things; the science which treats of God, his laws and moral government, and the way of salvation; theology.
Greek
2305. theiotes --divinity, divine nature...divinity, divine nature. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: theiotes
Phonetic Spelling: (thi-ot'-ace) Short Definition:
divinity Definition
...2316. theos -- God, a god
... godly (2), godly* (1), gods (8), Lord (1). the supremeDivinity, God, godly.
Of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ho...
828. Augoustos -- Augustus, the name of a Roman emperor
... tos) Short Definition: Augustus Definition: Augustus, a title conferred on the first
Roman Emperor, C. Iulius Octauianus, denoting sanctity (almostdivinity)....
3172. megalosune -- greatness, majesty
... majesty. From megas; greatness, ie (figuratively)divinity (often God himself) --
majesty. see GREEK megas. (megalosune) -- 1 Occurrence....
2320. theotes -- deity
... Word Origin from theos Definition deity NASB Word Usage Deity (1). godhead, deity.
From theos;divinity (abstractly) -- godhead. see GREEK theos....
2304. theios -- divine
... godlike, divine, godhead. From theos; godlike (neuter as noun,divinity): - divine,
godhead. see GREEK theos. (theias) -- 2 Occurrences. 2303, 2304....
Library
A Body ofDivinity
A Body ofDivinity. <. A Body ofDivinity Thomas Watson. Table
of Contents. Title Page. Brief Memoir Of Thomas Watson....
TheDivinity of Scripture
... 1. THEDIVINITY OF SCRIPTURE. Let scripture itself come forward, and perform
the chief part in asserting its ownDivinity. Let us...
TheDivinity of the Son of God.
... FIFTH PART THEDIVINITY OF THE SON OF GOD. Concerning thedivinity of the
Son of God, I have taught, and still teach, that the Father...
Proof that theDivinity of the Saviour is Impassible.
... Book V. Proof that theDivinity of the Saviour is Impassible. 1. Alike
by the divine Scripture and by the holy Fathers assembled...
TheDivinity of the Son of God
... VIII. THEDIVINITY OF THE SON OF GOD. With regard to theDivinity of the
Son of God and the word autoqeov both of which have been...
Divinity of virginity.
... The First Epistle of the Blessed Clement, the Disciple of Peter the Apostle.
Chapter VI."Divinity of Virginity. The womb of a...
How in Christ theDivinity, Majesty, Might and Power have Existed...
... Book II. Chapter VII. How in Christ theDivinity, Majesty, Might and Power
have existed in perfection from eternity, and will continue....
How this Participation inDivinity which the Pelagians and...
... Book V. Chapter III. How this participation inDivinity which the Pelagians
and Nestorians attribute to Christ, is common to all holy men....
TheDivinity of the Holy Spirit is Supported by a Passage of St. ....
... Book III. Chapter X. TheDivinity of the Holy Spirit is supported by a passage of
St.? TheDivinity of the Holy Spirit is supported by a passage of St. John....
Concerning the Fact that theDivinity of the Word Remained...
... Chapter XXVII."Concerning the fact that thedivinity of the Word remained inseparable
from the soul and the body, even at our Lord's death, and that His...
Thesaurus
Divinity (1 Occurrence)... salvation; theology. Multi-Version Concordance
Divinity (1 Occurrence). Romans
1:20 For the invisible things of him since the creation
...Godhead (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) Godship; deity;divinity; divine nature or
essence; godhood.... 3. (n.) A god or goddess; adivinity. Int....
Ashtoreth (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. (n.) The principal femaledivinity of the Phoenicians,
as Baal was the principal maledivinity. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia....
Molech (16 Occurrences)
... The Worship in the Prophets 4. Nature of the Worship 5. Origin and Extent of the
Worship LITERATURE 1. The Name: The name of a heathendivinity whose worship...
Ebionites
... In the following chapter he mentions some that denied thedivinity of our Lord,
but these were Gentiles (hemeterougenous) "of our race." III....
Ebionism
... In the following chapter he mentions some that denied thedivinity of our Lord,
but these were Gentiles (hemeterougenous) "of our race." III....
Deity (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The collection of attributes which make up the nature of a god;divinity;
godhead; as, the deity of the Supreme Being is seen in his works....
Divine (39 Occurrences)
... Sir J. Davies. 6. (a.) Presageful; foreboding; prescient. 7. (a.) Relating todivinity
or theology. 8. (a.) One skilled indivinity; a theologian....
Sacrifice (300 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Anything consecrated and offered to God, or to adivinity; an immolated
victim, or an offering of any kind, laid upon an altar, or otherwise presented...
Moloch (2 Occurrences)
... The Worship in the Prophets 4. Nature of the Worship 5. Origin and Extent of the
Worship LITERATURE 1. The Name: The name of a heathendivinity whose worship...
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