Jack Hibbs Refutes Misconceptions About Jesus Christ

In a world where theological debates continue to simmer, Pastor Jack Hibbs has addressed one of Christianity’s most enduring controversies: the divinity of Jesus Christ. During a recent teaching, Hibbs confronted the resurgent claim that Jesus is not God, a position he says is far from novel.

“It’s nothing new when people say Jesus is not God,” Hibbs stated, emphasizing that such challenges have persisted since Christ’s birth. Rather than treating this as a modern theological innovation, Hibbs positioned it within a long history of similar challenges to Christian orthodoxy.

Grounding his argument firmly in biblical text, Hibbs directed attention to specific scriptural passages that affirm Christ’s divinity. “The fact of the matter is, the Bible does teach that Jesus Christ is God,” he said, pointing to a consistent thread of evidence throughout both Old and New Testaments.

One key reference came from Micah 5:2, which prophesies the Messiah’s birth in Bethlehem while simultaneously declaring His eternal nature. “It’s talking about the birth of the Messiah, the Anointed One, in the town of Bethlehem, who is eternal,” Hibbs explained, highlighting how the passage describes the coming Messiah as one “whose goings forth have been from of old, even everlasting.”

Hibbs also referenced Christ’s self-identification in the Gospel of John, where Jesus declared, “Before Abraham ever was, I existed.” This statement, Hibbs noted, prompted a hostile reaction from religious authorities who recognized it as a claim to divinity. “They said, ‘We don’t want to kill You because of the miracles. We want to kill You because You have declared Yourself to be God,'” Hibbs recounted.

The Gospel of John’s prologue provides perhaps the most explicit textual evidence, according to Hibbs. The declaration that “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God,” followed by “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” creates what Hibbs describes as an inescapable conclusion about Christ’s divine nature.

For Hibbs, this theological point transcends academic debate—it strikes at the heart of Christian salvation. “There is no salvation without believing that,” he stated, underscoring the centrality of Christ’s divinity to Christian faith and practice.

The pastor suggested that misunderstandings about Christ’s identity often stem from fragmented approaches to Scripture. “All of this talk comes from people not reading the Bible from cover to cover,” Hibbs remarked, encouraging believers to engage with the full biblical narrative rather than isolated passages.

His prescription for theological clarity was straightforward: “You want to know the truth and be kept safe from lies? Read the Bible all the way through. Do that, and you’ll do well.”

Hibbs’ teaching comes at a time when religious identity and authority continue to face challenges from secular and alternative spiritual perspectives. According to recent Pew Research data, while Christianity remains the world’s largest religion, traditional Christian doctrines increasingly compete with more individualized spiritual frameworks in Western societies.

The discussion also reflects ongoing tensions within Christianity itself, where denominations and scholars continue to debate interpretations of foundational texts and doctrines. Historical controversies about Christ’s nature, which prompted early church councils at Nicaea (325 CE) and Chalcedon (451 CE), find modern echoes in these contemporary discussions.

For mainstream Christian denominations—including Catholic, Orthodox, and most Protestant traditions—the divinity of Christ remains a non-negotiable tenet. However, various religious movements throughout history, from ancient Arianism to modern Unitarian traditions, have challenged this orthodoxy.

Hibbs’ message ultimately offers reassurance to those who may feel uncertain amid competing theological claims. For believers concerned about challenges to traditional Christian doctrine, his approach suggests that Scripture itself provides sufficient clarity when read comprehensively and contextually.