🟥 1. Joel 2:32 → Romans 10:13
Yahweh is the One Who Saves — and Jesus is that Lord
“And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls on the name of the LORD [יהוה] shall be saved.”
— Joel 2:32
“For ‘everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’”
— Romans 10:13
In Romans, Paul quotes Joel, but in context, “the Lord” refers to Jesus (cf. Romans 10:9: “confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord…”). Paul is directly applying a Yahweh text to Christ.
🟥 2. Isaiah 45:23 → Philippians 2:10–11
Yahweh receives every knee — now Jesus does
“To Me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear allegiance.”
— Isaiah 45:23 (Yahweh speaking)
“…at the name of Jesus every knee should bow… and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord…”
— Philippians 2:10–11
Paul directly connects Jesus to the divine identity of Yahweh, quoting a verse where Yahweh declares He alone is God (cf. Isa. 45:22). Yet Paul applies it unapologetically to Jesus, and uses “Lord” (κύριος), the LXX translation of Yahweh.
🟥 3. Psalm 102:25–27 → Hebrews 1:10–12
Yahweh is Creator — and Jesus is identified as that Creator
“Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands… You are the same, and your years have no end.”
— Psalm 102:25–27 (speaking of Yahweh)
“You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning…”
— Hebrews 1:10
The author of Hebrews quotes Psalm 102 (clearly about Yahweh) and applies it directly to the Son (Heb. 1:8–10). This is one of the strongest proofs that Jesus is Yahweh, the eternal and unchanging Creator.
🟥 4. Malachi 3:1 → Mark 1:2–3
Yahweh is coming — but Jesus comes
“Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me… and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple.”
— Malachi 3:1 (Yahweh is the one coming)
“Behold, I send my messenger before your face… Prepare the way of the Lord.”
— Mark 1:2–3
Mark quotes Malachi 3:1 and Isaiah 40:3, both of which refer to preparing the way for Yahweh, and identifies Jesus as that Lord. John the Baptist prepares the way not for Yahweh abstractly, but for Jesus — therefore, Jesus is Yahweh come in the flesh.
🟥 5. Isaiah 6:1–10 → John 12:39–41
Isaiah saw Yahweh’s glory — and John says he saw Jesus’ glory
“I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne… Holy, holy, holy is the LORD [יהוה] of hosts…”
— Isaiah 6:1, 3
“Isaiah said these things because he saw his glory and spoke of him [Christ].”
— John 12:41
John interprets Isaiah’s vision of Yahweh’s glory in Isaiah 6 as a vision of Christ. This is a direct, inspired statement identifying Jesus with Yahweh.
🟥 Summary of Key OT–NT Pairs That Identify Jesus as Yahweh:
| Old Testament (Yahweh) | New Testament (Jesus) | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Joel 2:32 | Romans 10:13 | Calls on Yahweh = Calls on Jesus |
| Isaiah 45:23 | Philippians 2:10–11 | Every knee bows to Jesus |
| Psalm 102:25–27 | Hebrews 1:10–12 | Jesus is Creator Yahweh |
| Malachi 3:1; Isaiah 40:3 | Mark 1:2–3 | John prepares way for Jesus = Yahweh |
| Isaiah 6:1–3 | John 12:41 | Isaiah saw Christ = Yahweh |
💡 Theological Significance
These passages do not merely suggest that Jesus is divine — they go further. They show that:
- Jesus is not just a god or like God;
- He is Yahweh Himself, the eternal, covenant-keeping God of Israel.
This is the foundation of Trinitarian theology: One God in three persons, and Jesus is fully God, not a lesser being, but Yahweh enfleshed (cf. John 1:1, 14).
Jesus Is Yahweh: The Undeniable Truth That Modern Christianity Ignores
We live in a time where churches are so afraid of offending people, they won’t even affirm the most basic truths of the Christian faith. One of those truths is this: Jesus Christ is Yahweh. Not “a god.” Not “like God.” Not “just the Son of God” as if that meant something lesser. He is Yahweh. Fully and completely. The same God who parted the Red Sea, who thundered from Sinai, who declared “I AM THAT I AM” to Moses—that is Jesus.
You don’t need a Ph.D. to see this. You just need to read your Bible and believe it.
So let’s walk through five key places in Scripture that make this absolutely plain, using the Bible the way it was meant to be used—cross-referenced, contextually, and with a high view of its authority.
1. Joel 2:32 and Romans 10:13 — Jesus Is the LORD Who Saves
Joel 2:32 says, “And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.” The Hebrew here is Yahweh—the covenant name of God. This isn’t just a generic “lord” or “master.” This is I AM, the eternal God of Israel.
Now jump forward to Romans 10:13. Paul quotes Joel, verbatim: “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” But here’s the kicker: go back a few verses—Romans 10:9—“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord…”
So which Lord is Paul talking about? Joel’s Yahweh. Paul applies that directly to Jesus. That’s not clever theology—it’s biblical fact. Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, identifies Jesus as Yahweh.
2. Isaiah 45:23 and Philippians 2:10–11 — Jesus Receives the Worship Due to Yahweh
Isaiah 45:23 is Yahweh speaking: “To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear allegiance.” And just before that in verse 22: “I am God, and there is no other.” That’s pretty clear. God doesn’t share His glory.
Now read Philippians 2:10–11: “…at the name of Jesus every knee should bow… and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” Paul is quoting Isaiah and applying it to Jesus.
God explicitly says that only He will receive this kind of universal homage—and then Paul turns around and applies that exact passage to Jesus. The only way this isn’t blasphemy is if Jesus is Yahweh.
3. Psalm 102:25–27 and Hebrews 1:10–12 — Jesus Is the Eternal Creator
Psalm 102 is a prayer to Yahweh. Verses 25–27: “Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands… you are the same, and your years have no end.” Clearly about Yahweh, the eternal and unchanging Creator.
Now go to Hebrews 1. The author is making the case that Jesus is superior to the angels. And what does he do? He quotes Psalm 102—about Yahweh—and applies it directly to the Son (Hebrews 1:10–12).
That’s not ambiguous. The Son is the One who laid the foundations of the earth. He is the same, and His years will never end. In other words, Jesus is eternal, immutable, and Creator—Yahweh Himself.
4. Malachi 3:1 and Mark 1:2–3 — Jesus Is the LORD Who Comes to His Temple
Malachi 3:1 says, “Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple.” Who is speaking here? Yahweh. He says the messenger (John the Baptist) will prepare the way before Him.
Now look at Mark 1:2–3. Mark quotes both Malachi 3:1 and Isaiah 40:3 to describe John the Baptist as the one preparing the way for Jesus.
So who comes to the temple? Jesus. But Yahweh said He would be the one to come. So unless Jesus is Yahweh, the entire gospel of Mark begins with a massive theological error. Of course, it’s not an error—it’s a revelation: Jesus is Yahweh come in the flesh.
5. Isaiah 6:1–10 and John 12:41 — Jesus Is the Glory of Yahweh That Isaiah Saw
Isaiah 6 records Isaiah’s vision of the LORD: “I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne… Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts.” It’s a scene of pure majesty. And in verse 5, Isaiah says: “My eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!”
Now read John 12:41. After quoting Isaiah 6, John writes: “Isaiah said these things because he saw his glory and spoke of him.” Who’s “him”? Jesus.
Let that sink in. John says that Isaiah, in that throne-room vision of Yahweh, was looking at Jesus Christ.
Why This Matters
Now maybe you’re thinking, “Okay, but why is this important?” It’s important because if Jesus isn’t Yahweh, you’re not saved.
You see, salvation is of the LORD. Only Yahweh can save. If Jesus were not Yahweh, He couldn’t save anyone. He’d be a created being at best—a fraud at worst. But Scripture won’t let you take that route.
Modern liberalism wants to give Jesus the title “Son of God” while gutting it of its biblical meaning. They treat Him like a moral teacher, a prophet, or a divine messenger. But if He’s not Yahweh, He’s not worthy of your worship.
But He is Yahweh. The apostles believed it. The prophets saw it. The Scriptures proclaim it.
Conclusion: Worship Jesus or Reject Yahweh
So let’s not pretend we’re being “reasonable” or “nuanced” by downplaying who Jesus is. The biblical authors made it crystal clear. They quoted Yahweh-texts from the Old Testament and said, “This is Jesus.”
You can’t have Yahweh without Jesus, and you can’t have Jesus without recognizing Him as Yahweh. The Trinity is not a theological optional. It’s the very identity of God revealed in Scripture.
And if you’re calling on anyone other than Jesus as Yahweh for salvation, you’re lost.
So bow the knee. Confess Him as Lord. Not just “Master,” but Yahweh. The eternal I AM. The Creator. The Redeemer. The King.
And don’t let any seminary professor, woke theologian, or trendy YouTube apologist tell you otherwise. The Bible doesn’t whisper about this. It shouts it.
Jesus Christ is Lord—Jesus Christ is Yahweh. Amen.
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