My Lord and My God
The confession of the apostle Thomas in the locked room, "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:28), is perhaps the most significant Christological declaration in the New Testament. It is a moment where the physical reality of the Resurrection collided with the eternal truth of the Godhead. To understand the weight of this confession, we must look beyond that single room in Jerusalem and see how it connects to the self-revelation of the LORD in the Old Testament and the exaltation of Christ in the New Testament. Calling Jesus "Lord" is not a mere title of respect, but an acknowledgment of His absolute divinity and sovereign authority. The Great "I AM": The Foundation of the Name (Exodus 3:13-18) The authority of the name of God begins at the burning bush. When Moses asked for God’s name to validate his mission, the Lord replied, "I AM WHO I AM" (v.14). This name signifies God’s self-existence and immutability. He is the source of all things and is not de...
