Claim 3 of 9 · Case 11 · Mormonism
The New Testament describes Jesus as the one through whom all things were created and applies to him language the Old Testament used for God alone.
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This is a claim about the content of the New Testament, which a New Testament scholar can check. Certain passages place Jesus on the Creator’s side of the line and even reuse Old Testament words about God when speaking of him. Here’s the disagreement: Latter-day Saints also affirm that Jesus is divine and central. The difference is whether he is the uncreated Creator or the highest of beings who share in a kind of divine life. Reading the texts plainly is how both sides can see where the real difference lies.
The full case is made in The Trinity, claim 5 (the New Testament credits Jesus with creating everything); this claim keeps only what is specific to this audience.
Backed by 2 pieces of evidence
Colossians 1:16-17, New American Standard Bible
This puts Jesus on the Creator’s side of the line, and it’s a checkable text you can read for yourself.
Philippians 2:9-11, New American Standard Bible
The New Testament applies God-only language to Jesus here. Reusing an Isaiah text about the LORD is the specific, checkable detail that makes this stronger than a general statement that Jesus is honored.