Bible Quote by James E. Talmage
““We claim scriptural authority for the assertion that Jesus Christ was and is God the Creator, the God who revealed Himself to Adam, Enoch, and all the antediluvial patriarchs and prophets down to Noah; the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; the God of Israel as a united people, and the God of Ephraim and Judah after the disruption of the Hebrew nation; the God who made Himself known to the prophets from Moses to Malachi; the God of the Old Testament record; and the God of the Nephites. We affirm that Jesus Christ was and is Jehovah, the Eternal One.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Articles of Faith, 1881, Latter‑day Saints scripture
The passage asserts that Jesus Christ is the divine Creator, identified with Jehovah, and the same God revealed throughout biblical and Bookahite history.
In simple terms: Jesus is God, the eternal Creator, known as Jehovah.
Key Takeaway
Recognize Christ’s divine identity.
Themes
theology
Christology
scriptural authority
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
doctrinal
theological
When to use this quote
- Teaching religious classes
- personal study
- interfaith dialogue
- missionary work
Key Concepts
Divine identity
continuity of revelation
LDS belief
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect your understanding of God?
- What implications does it have for interfaith respect?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations differ among denominations regarding the nature of the Trinity.
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