Jesus Christ is proclaimed as God in the flesh, born of the virgin Mary in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth. He declared Himself to be the God of the Old Testament, a claim duly reported in the Bible. His assertion of divine origin, stating that He came down from heaven, sets Him apart from all other religious teachers, giving unparalleled weight to His words. He is unique in His journey, having come from heaven and returned there, a path no other human has followed. His firsthand knowledge of heavenly things, derived from being in God's presence during the formation of divine plans, establishes Him as the sole source of true spiritual knowledge for mankind. The Bible affirms that He inhabits eternity, having no beginning or end of days, thus confirming His uncreated nature alongside the Father. As the Word, He existed before the creation, becoming flesh to dwell among men, revealing God's purpose and plan. He emptied Himself of divine privileges and immortality to become mortal, yet remained God, subject to death like those He created. His preeminence as Creator, Redeemer, and Instructor is emphasized, with all things made by Him, further solidifying His eternal existence and divine authority over all creation. The Living Word and the written word both confirm that our Savior is uncreated God, whose immense sacrifice underscores the value He places on humanity.

Jesus Christ, in the account of His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, demonstrates His divine authority and identity as God manifested in flesh. He was in complete control of the situation, delaying in the Garden as the arresting party approached and voluntarily surrendering by going forth to meet them. At the moment of arrest, He displayed power over the soldiers, grace towards His disciples, and mercy to His enemies. When He spoke the words "I Am," echoing the divine name Yahweh revealed to Moses, the arresting party drew back and fell to the ground, rendered helpless before Him, signifying His divine glory and authority even at the point of capture. This revelation of Jesus Christ's power and glory at His arrest highlights the paradox of the incarnation. Though appearing as a man, subject to human weakness, He consistently manifested divine power—seen in His birth announced by angels, His baptism accompanied by a heavenly voice declaring Him as God's beloved Son, His calming of the storm on Galilee, His raising of Lazarus from the dead, and His agonizing prayer in the Garden followed by overpowering His enemies with His presence. This blending of seeming opposites underscores that He was more than man; He was God in flesh, declaring at His capture that He must be both man to die and God for that death to suffice as a ransom for sin. Jesus Christ's actions during His arrest further reveal His voluntary submission to death. If He had been unwilling to die, no amount of troops or weapons could have forced Him, as He could have walked away as on previous occasions. His display of power over His enemies shows that His death was not coerced but a deliberate choice. Additionally, He made it clear to those arresting Him that they were without excuse, as they could not plead ignorance of His divine glory after witnessing His supernatural authority, choosing to continue in their actions despite the truth before them.

Jesus Christ stands as the Head of the church, the divine Giver of every gift and grace bestowed upon each member. He Himself distributes these gifts according to the measure of His own bounty, ensuring a unity that embraces variety within the body of the church. As the One who ascended on high, He led captivity captive, triumphing over enemies such as sin and death, and showers His blessings upon His people. This authority and position to give are rooted in His identity as YHWH, the One who was with the children of Israel and is now revealed as the Son of God, mediating between the Father and the church. Through Him, all gifts are both received and given, manifesting the Father's will and purpose for unity. His role as the dispenser of spiritual endowments guarantees that while each member retains individuality, all are bound together in one body under His headship.