Introduction: This article demonstrates how the inspired Apostle Peter, using language and theology rooted in the Hebrew Scriptures, identifies Jesus Christ as Jehovah God in the flesh. Drawing exclusively from the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (2013 Revision), we will explore how Peter attributes to Christ the titles, functions, glory, and righteousness that belong to Jehovah alone.

Reverencing Jehovah Jesus

Peter writes to spiritual newborns who have tasted the kindness of the Lord and recognize Him as the living Stone rejected by men:

“As newborn infants, form a longing for the unadulterated milk of the word, so that by means of it you may grow to salvation, provided you have tasted that the Lord is kind. As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen, precious to God… and ‘a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.’ They are stumbling because they are disobedient to the word. To this very end they were appointed.” —1 Peter 2:2–4, 8

Peter exhorts believers to sanctify Christ as Lord in their hearts:

“But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are happy. However, do not fear what they fear, nor be disturbed. But sanctify the Christ as Lord in your hearts, always ready to make a defense before everyone who demands of you a reason for the hope you have, but doing so with a mild temper and deep respect.” —1 Peter 3:14–15

This language mirrors Psalm 34:8 and Isaiah 8:12–14, which refer to Jehovah as the one whose goodness is tasted and who is the Stone and Rock of stumbling. Peter clearly identifies Jesus as this very Jehovah.

Magnifying Jehovah Jesus

Peter concludes his second epistle with a doxology directed to Christ:

“…grow in the undeserved kindness and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” —2 Peter 3:18

In the Hebrew Bible, doxologies are reserved for Jehovah alone. Yet similar praise is given to Jesus in 2 Timothy 4:1–18 and Revelation 1:5–6, affirming His divine status.

Equal Worship in Heaven

Revelation presents scenes of heavenly worship directed to both Jehovah and the Lamb:

“The Lamb who was slaughtered is worthy to receive the power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing.” —Revelation 5:12

“You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things…” —Revelation 4:11

“To the One sitting on the throne and to the Lamb be the blessing and the honor and the glory and the might forever and ever.” —Revelation 5:13

These passages show that the Lamb receives the same worship as Jehovah, from every creature, for all eternity—affirming His divinity.

Slaving for Jehovah Jesus

Peter refers to himself as a slave of Jesus Christ, and repeatedly emphasizes that grace and peace come from both God and Christ:

“Simon Peter, a slave and an apostle of Jesus Christ… May undeserved kindness and peace be increased to you by an accurate knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” —2 Peter 1:1–2

Psalm 123:1–3 teaches that favor comes from Jehovah alone. Peter’s attribution of favor to both God and Christ reveals his belief in their coequal divinity.

Slaves of One Divine Lordship

Jesus taught that no one can serve two masters (Matthew 6:24). Yet the apostles call themselves slaves of both God and Christ:

“Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus… May you have undeserved kindness and peace from God our Father AND the Lord Jesus Christ.” —Romans 1:1–7
“James, a slave of God AND of the Lord Jesus Christ…” —James 1:1
“Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ…” —Jude 1:1

Such language only makes sense if the apostles believed that God and His Son are equal in essence and glory.

The Justice of Jehovah Alone

Isaiah 45:21–25 declares that Jehovah alone is the righteous God and Savior. Yet Peter writes:

“…to those who have acquired a faith as precious as ours through the righteousness of our God AND the Savior Jesus Christ.” —2 Peter 1:1

Even if Peter distinguishes between God and Christ here, he still attributes divine righteousness to both—affirming Christ’s deity.

The Name Above Every Name

Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, boldly declares that salvation is found in no other name but Jesus:

“…there is no salvation in anyone else, for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must get saved.” —Acts 4:12

Given that salvation belongs to Jehovah alone (Isaiah 45:22), Peter’s statement is a direct proclamation that Jesus is Jehovah incarnate.

Conclusion

Peter’s inspired writings, along with the testimony of the prophets and apostles, leave no room for doubt: Jesus Christ is Jehovah God in the flesh. He shares in the divine attributes of righteousness, glory, power, and salvation. The worship He receives, the titles He bears, and the blessings He bestows all affirm His full divinity. These truths are not theological innovations—they are the God-breathed declarations of Scripture itself.