Church of the Nazarene
Baptist (Southern Baptist Convention)
Affirms

Christ addressed as 'God'; affirms full divinity and worship of Christ

The EFCA affirms Hebrews 1:8 as clear scriptural evidence that Christ is fully divine and worthy of worship as God. The explicit address 'Thy throne, O God' is understood as divine address to the Son, affirming that Christ shares fully in the divine nature and attributes. This verse is cited frequently in EFCA teaching and preaching as support for high Christology.

The EFCA's affirmation of Christ's divinity is non-negotiable. Christ is understood as eternally God, as the creator of all things, as worthy of worship alongside the Father and Holy Spirit. The incarnation does not diminish but rather demonstrates the condescension of divine love.

Hebrews 1:8 is particularly valued in EFCA theology as it comes from the epistle to the Hebrews, which itself presents an elevated view of Christ as superior to angels, prophets, and the Levitical priesthood. The verse is understood as a capstone affirming Christ's absolute deity.

Key Distinctions

Christ divinity:
Christ's divinity is full, eternal, and absolute
Psalm application:
Worship status:
Christ receives worship as God

Scripture References

Sources

  • EFCA Statement of Faith
  • EFCA Doctrinal Teaching