John 8:58
8:58 Jesus said to them, “I tell you the solemn truth,
before Abraham came into existence,
I am!”
Romans 1:3-4
1:3 concerning his Son who was a descendant
of David with reference to the flesh,
1:4 who was appointed the Son-of-God-in-power
according to the Holy Spirit
by the resurrection
from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 9:5
9:5 To them belong the patriarchs,
and from them,
by human descent,
came the Christ,
who is God over all, blessed forever!
Amen.
Philippians 2:6-8
2:6 who though he existed in the form of God
did not regard equality with God
as something to be grasped,
2:7 but emptied himself
by taking on the form of a slave,
by looking like other men,
and by sharing in human nature.
2:8 He humbled himself,
by becoming obedient to the point of death
– even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:1
Christian Unity and Christ’s Humility
2:1 Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy,
Philippians 3:16
3:16 Nevertheless, let us live up to the standard
that we have already attained.
Hebrews 2:14
2:14 Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, he likewise shared in
their humanity,
so that through death he could destroy
the one who holds the power of death (that is, the devil),
Revelation 22:16
22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star!”