- Who Is Jesus?
- Who Is Lucifer?
- The Origin of the ‘Brothers’ Belief
- Why Traditional Christianity Rejects This Idea
- Conclusion
The notion that Jesus and Lucifer were brothers is not found in the Bible; instead, this idea originates from certain religious traditions, mostly within Mormon theology. This concept has generated some confusion, but classic Christianity provides a different answer when discussing Jesus and Lucifer.
Who Is Jesus?
According to traditional Christian teaching, Jesus is the eternal Son of God and part of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit). Jesus is referred to as “the Word” in John 1:1-3, who was with God and was also God from the beginning. Jesus is a creator, not a creature, as He created all things, including angels.
Colossians 1:15-17 says, “By Him, all things were created… things in heaven and on earth.” This means that Jesus has always existed and He is the Creator of all, signifying His unity with God. He is not a brother to any creature, including Lucifer, let alone one who sacrificed everything for that same God.
Who Is Lucifer?
Lucifer, who became known as Satan due to his rebellion, was an angel God created with great power. Lucifer was banished from heaven because of his prideful rebellion against God (Ezekiel 28:12-17; Isaiah 14:12-15). While Jesus is the giver of life, Lucifer opposed God and is therefore a created being.
Revelation 12:7-9 describes, “And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth.”
The Origin of the ‘Brothers’ Belief
The idea that Jesus and Lucifer are brothers primarily stems from Mormon theology, which posits that all beings—including Jesus and Satan—are spirit children begotten by the Heavenly Father. In this view, they were “spirit siblings.” However, this notion goes against mainstream Christianity, which holds that Jesus is eternal and part of the Godhead.
Why Traditional Christianity Rejects This Idea
- Different Nature: Jesus is eternal and divine; He is part of the Holy Trinity. Lucifer, on the other hand, is a created angel.
- Distinct Roles: Jesus is the Redeeming Savior, while Lucifer, after his fall, is known as Satan, the adversary and deceiver.
- Biblical Evidence: Holy Scripture consistently portrays Jesus as God and Lucifer as a created being, making it clear they are not brothers.
Conclusion
The idea that Jesus and Lucifer are brothers is not biblical; it is an unbiblical concept. Mainstream Christianity teaches that Jesus is God and Creator, while Lucifer is a created angel who rebelled. This belief stems from teachings outside of core Christian doctrine, particularly from Mormon interpretations, and is thus a misunderstanding.
The Bible distinguishes Jesus as divine and eternal, separate from Lucifer, who is a fallen angel. They are not brothers; their natures, roles, and destinies are vastly different. This knowledge serves to affirm the Christian faith that Christ has won lordship over all as the divine Son of God, the conqueror of sin.
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