- YESHUA IS THE FIRSTBORN OF ALL CREATION
Colossians 1:15 (KJV)
“Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature.”
This shows Yeshua preeminent over creation, not created as humans are, but begotten before time, as the firstborn heir.
The Greek word for “firstborn” is prototokos—meaning “preeminent one,” but also literally the first one born.
2. YESHUA IS THE SON OF GOD, NOT GOD THE FATHER
John 10:36 (KJV)
“Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?”
Yeshua clearly distinguishes Himself from the Father by saying He was sent and sanctified by the Father.
Matthew 3:17 (KJV)
“And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
The Father is speaking audibly, clearly distinguishing Himself from the Son.
Luke 1:35 (KJV)
“The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee… therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.”
He is called Son because He was born — not eternal Father but begotten Son.
3. EVEN GOD THE FATHER CALLS YESHUA HIS SON
Psalm 2:7 (KJV)
“I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.”
The Father declares a begetting. This is prophetic, referenced in the New Testament as applying to Yeshua.
Hebrews 1:5 (KJV)
“For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee?”
Reinforces that Yeshua is begotten, not one and the same with the Father. He is unique.
4. YESHUA HIMSELF DENIES BEING THE FATHER
John 14:28 (KJV)
“My Father is greater than I.”
John 20:17 (KJV)
“I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.”
Yeshua calls the Father His God, making a clear distinction between Himself and the Most High.
5. THE FIRSTBORN ROLE & INHERITANCE
Romans 8:29 (KJV)
“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”
Yeshua is the firstborn so that we might follow after. He has brothers—He is not the Father.
Yeshua is the Son of God, not the Father.
The Father says, “You are My Son, today I have begotten you.”
Yeshua is begotten, meaning born, not self-existent as the Father is.
He is the firstborn of all creation, the image of God, and the heir of all things.
Yeshua does not claim to be the Father, but sent from the Father to fulfill His will.