#STRask Why Is It Necessary to Believe Jesus Is God?
Feb 19, 2026
A lively discussion about why Jesus' deity matters for salvation and how New Testament texts link divine lordship to being saved. They examine Jesus' “I Am” claims, Johannine language, and apostolic confessions. The conversation contrasts true Christology with counterfeit views and explains why correct beliefs about God shape worship and atonement.
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Jesus' Deity Tied To Salvation
- Greg Koukl argues the New Testament ties confessing Jesus as Lord to salvation, making his deity essential.
- Denying Jesus' deity risks believing in a different, non-saving Jesus and corrupts the gospel.
Trinity Is A Clear Biblical Concept
- Amy Hall says Trinitarian elements are conceptually simple: one God, three distinct persons.
- Rejecting those biblical revelations means worshiping a different God and refusing God's self-revelation.
Get Christology Right
- Greg Koukl advises Christians to get the identity of God right because doctrinal details matter.
- He warns that a low Christology makes the atonement and God's love incoherent.
