The God of Our Lord Jesus Christ

The phrase “the God of our Lord Jesus Christ” appears in the New Testament, most clearly in Ephesians 1:17. It invites readers to reflect on how Jesus himself spoke about God and what that reveals about his relationship with the Father.

How Jesus addressed God

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus most often called God “Father.” In prayer he said, “Our Father in heaven,” and in his final moments he entrusted his spirit to the Father. This language shows a unique relationship marked by love, obedience, and intimacy.

Jesus also used the expression “My God.” On the cross he cried, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?”—“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” This echoes Psalm 22 and expresses both deep suffering and unwavering faith.

Why Paul says “the God of our Lord Jesus Christ”

In Ephesians, Paul prays that believers may know “the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory.” The emphasis is not on creating distance between Jesus and God, but on highlighting the Father as the source of wisdom, glory, and salvation revealed through Christ.

A message for believers

Whether Jesus says “Father,” “My God,” or “Abba,” the message is consistent: God is worthy of trust, worship, and wholehearted devotion. Jesus points his followers to the Father and invites them into that same relationship.

Conclusion

The title “the God of our Lord Jesus Christ” reminds us that the God Jesus worshiped, prayed to, and revealed is the Father—the One whom believers are invited to know through Christ. It is a phrase rich with reverence, humility, and hope.