Understanding the divine nature of God, as revealed through the term Elohim, is central to grasping the foundational essence of worship and life direction. Elohim, a plural term used in the Bible over 2,570 times in the Old Testament, signifies more than one divine being, indicating a family or assembly of powerful ones. From the very beginning, in Genesis 1, Elohim is presented as plural, with the statement "Let Us make man in Our image," showing a collective divine action and identity. The Bible consistently portrays Elohim as a unified institution, acting in singular harmony despite comprising multiple beings. This unity is reflected in the grammatical structure where a plural noun, Elohim, is paired with a singular verb, akin to how "United States" is plural yet treated as singular in usage. This illustrates a profound oneness in purpose and action within the God family. Scripture identifies at least two distinct beings within Elohim, referred to as the Father and the Son, as seen in the teachings of Jesus Christ. In John 5, Jesus asserts His place within Elohim, affirming His unity with the Father. Further, the New Testament expands this family concept, indicating that believers are also drawn into this divine family, becoming children of Elohim and part of the expanding Kingdom of God, as highlighted in Ephesians 3 and I John 3. The divine nature of Elohim is not a static or limited concept but one of growth and inclusion. God is increasing the number within the God family, encompassing both heavenly and earthly members, all united in mind and spirit. Jesus emphasizes this unity in John 17, praying for His disciples and future believers to be one with the Father and the Son, reflecting a shared purpose and agreement. Elohim, therefore, is a family, an institution of divine beings in perfect harmony, acting as one while consisting of many. This understanding shapes the worshipper's life, motivating them to emulate and reflect the image of God, aligning their actions, thoughts, and desires with the divine nature of Elohim.

Jesus Christ, the anointed Savior, stands as a unique Mediator between the Absolute Deity, the Father, and mankind. He is of the God-kind, sharing a divine nature with the Father, as He emptied Himself to take on the form of a slave, though He had equality with God in kind. This divine nature does not imply that He is the Absolute Deity, for Christ Himself declared that He has a God, His Father, who is greater than He, both when He was in the flesh and after His transformation into spirit. The Father is the Source, supreme over all, while Christ, though of the same divine nature, is subordinate and submissive to the Head. Both are worthy of worship, yet they are distinct in operation and rank, with the Father as the sole Head. The divine nature, as expressed in Scripture, relates to or proceeds directly from God. Christ perfectly embodies this nature, not resembling gold, silver, or stone, but reflecting the Father in His person and conduct. He is the perfect complement of the Father, filling up and completing the revelation of the Absolute Deity, whom no one has seen or heard. Christ's divine nature is evident in His actions and words as a man, expressing the Deity fully, and in His role as the One sent by the Father to reveal Him. Through His loving obedience and submission, Christ mirrors the Father's will, showing that divine nature is not about being the Head, but about fulfilling the Father's purpose perfectly.

The divine nature of Jesus Christ raises profound questions about His identity as both man and God. Like all men, Jesus died, yet God cannot die because He has life inherent and inhabits eternity. He has no beginning of days nor end of life. If Jesus was fully God, how could He then die? That Jesus is God is without dispute, as one of His names is Immanuel, meaning God with us. The Word was God, and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus Himself declares, before Abraham was, I AM. He was God absolutely, but was He fully God? No scripture makes that explicit claim, though some assert it on His behalf. Scriptures, along with logic and common sense, suggest a need for a more accurate description of His divinity. In His prayer, Jesus requests the Father to glorify Him with the glory He had before the world was. This glory, whatever it may be, is something He did not possess as a human but had when He was fully divine. His request implies He had it before His birth, lacked it during His physical life, and had it restored upon His resurrection and ascension. Glory, in this sense, encompasses anything that brings honor and praise, potentially including works, attitude, manner of living, skill, strength, wisdom, power, appearance, or status. Though the specific meaning remains unclear, it was evidently absent during His human existence.