Send us a text “Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your law, ‘I said, You are gods’”? (John 10:31-39) I’m not a betting man, but if I were, I’d bet you’ve never heard a sermon on this text. I know I never have and I’ve never preached one. And yet Jesus used this very text from Psalm 82 as a proof text for His astounding declaration that He is the Son of God. He uses it to justify His claim that He is in fact the Son of God. That in itself makes this text important, maybe one of the most important things He ever said. What would you think if I said you are gods? What would you think if GOD said you are gods? He does! We need to say about ourselves what God says about us, because what God says about us is true of us. Say out loud, “I am a god.” I’m not saying that; God is saying that. I’m just telling you what God says… about you! You are gods. God says I am a god. Say, “I am a god!” You need to hear yourself say, “I am a son of God.” 1 John 3:2 says, “Beloved, now we are children of God.” You are not THE God, maker of heaven and earth, but you were made in the likeness of the God who did, and when He made you He gave you dominion over the earth. Strangely enough, Psalm 82 uses the Hebrew word Elohim (another name for God, Gen.1:1) and translates it gods. Then in John 10 the Greek New Testament uses the word Theos for God and for gods! These don’t mean we are The God, but it comes pretty close, giving us the same name and title that the Bible uses for The God. We were made in the likeness of God; that’s why the Bible calls us gods. We are His children. When you’re sitting in church you’re sitting in the company of gods. Superhuman beings, right? Actually, no. To say superhuman is redundant; it’s like saying tooth dentist. Humans are super because they were created as gods. Humans are supernatural beings, created to be “like God.” Humans are the only creatures God made to be like Him. Not animals, not angels, not outer space aliens, as far as we know… When it says Jesus was made a little lower than the angels it simply means He became flesh, human flesh. Angels don’t have bodies made of dirt. It doesn’t mean man is lower than the angels in purpose and power. Man was given power and authority over all the earth, both in the natural and spiritual realm. Stay Connected with Grace Church! Dive deeper into sermon notes and see how Christ is moving in our community by visiting our website: https://sites.google.com/view/gracehouseclinton/sermons If you feel led to support our ministry, you can give securely here: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=674824c2-5d42-11ee-90fc-1260ab546d11 Thank you for being part of our ministry! #GraceChurch #FaithInAction #terrysimpson #terry #simpson #clintonar #sermons #pastor #ministry #discipleship
