Jesus Christ's relationship with the Father reveals a profound dynamic of unity and distinction. Jesus, as the Mediator between the Father, whom we refer to as the Absolute Deity, and mankind, holds a unique position, being of the God-kind yet subordinate to the Father. He Himself declared that He has a God, identifying this God as His Father, both during His time in the flesh and after His resurrection when transformed into spirit. Even as God in the flesh and now as God in spirit, He remains submissive to the Father, who is greater in function and responsibility. The Father is the supreme Head, the Source, while Jesus is the means through whom the Father reveals Himself. Jesus instructed us to pray to His Father, acknowledging the Father's supremacy, though we may also pray to Him. They are two distinct Personalities with clear differences in operation and rank, yet both are of the God-kind and worthy of worship. Jesus' glory lies not in being the Head, but in His perfect submission to the Father, carrying out the Father's will in every assignment, from preaching the gospel to dying for the sins of the world. This relationship is further illustrated by Jesus as the perfect Complement of the Father, filling up and completing the revelation of the Father to mankind. He is not the Absolute Deity but represents and expresses the Father's nature fully, as seen in His life and actions. Jesus distinguished Himself from the Father by stating that the Father is greater than He, that the Father sent Him, and that seeing Him is seeing the Father, affirming Their distinct identities. Through His loving obedience, Jesus exemplifies the unity of mind with the Father, setting an example for us to follow in submission to the Father's will.

Jesus Christ's relationship with the Father reveals a profound and distinct dynamic within the divine purpose. The Father is the Source of all things, the origin and the ultimate Object toward which all creation moves. Jesus Christ, the Son, serves as the Channel through whom the Father carries out His purpose, acting as the Conduit through which all is worked out. This distinction is consistently shown, with the Father as the Fountain of everything and the Son executing His commands in perfect agreement. There are two distinct Beings, both rightly called God, yet They are not co-equal. Jesus Himself testifies that the Father is greater than He, establishing a clear hierarchy despite Their unity in character, purpose, and plan. The Father never deals with humanity except through the Son, ensuring that all physical and spiritual creation—beginning with the Father—is carried out through Jesus Christ. Redemption and mediation continue this pattern, with the Son revealing the Father to those chosen, as the only means by which humanity may come to know Him. Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible Father, reflecting His glory and stamped with His character. While no one has seen the Father at any time, the Son manifests His nature, love, wisdom, power, mercy, and grace. Through seeing and understanding Jesus, humanity grasps the essence of the Father, who remains hidden to direct focus on the Son. This relationship underscores that the Father is the absolute Deity, the only wise God, eternal, immortal, and invisible, while Jesus, though God, holds a distinct and subordinate position by His own testimony. The unity between the Father and the Son does not imply equality but a shared purpose and mind, with Jesus praying that believers become one with Them in the same manner. This oneness reflects a harmony of purpose and character, not co-equality, as believers will also be distinct beings, yet one with the Father through the Son. Ultimately, Jesus turns everything over to the Father, completing the divine plan that begins and ends with Him, affirming the Father's supreme authority and role as the Source and Object of all creation.

Jesus Christ's relationship with the Father reveals a distinct dynamic of greater and lesser roles. The Father is consistently shown as the Source of all things, the only true God, and the Supreme God, while Jesus, as the Son, is the Image of that One God, reflecting His character, attitude, purpose, and virtues such as wisdom, mercy, and kindness. Jesus Himself declares that the Father is greater, establishing a hierarchy where They are not co-equal. As the Channel through whom all is being worked out, Jesus serves as the Revelator of the Father, the means by which the Father is known, and to know Him is eternal life. The Father provides Jesus with what He needs to fulfill His role, including the disciples and the words to share, further illustrating the Father's authority as the Source. Jesus, as the Expression or Word, continually points toward the Father, guiding others to Him through word and example, not merely by association or nearness. Throughout history, Jesus has been the Mediator between the Father and mankind, manifesting in various forms to suit the Father's purpose, yet always submitting to Him. Even in His highest and lowest manifestations, from the form of God to the form of a slave, Jesus carries out His responsibilities perfectly, reflecting the Father's heart and nature while remaining distinct from the Absolute Deity. The Father exalts Jesus above all except Himself, maintaining His supreme authority over the Son.