Can We Really Become Like God?

Welcome to Day 11 of our 60-Day Challenge! But before we tackle today’s question, let’s take a moment to reflect on the question from Day 10: The word God is a title. It's not the actual name of Christ, and it's not the name of Heavenly Father.

So could others like you and I be called using that same title someday, if we are faithful children of a being with a title of God?

The word “God” is indeed a title, not a personal name. In scripture, “God” is used to describe our Heavenly Father, His Son, Jesus Christ, and occasionally even humans who act in divine authority. For example, in John 10:34-36, Jesus quotes Psalm 82:6, which says, “I said, you are gods,” as He responds to accusations of blasphemy for calling Himself the Son of God. By quoting this scripture, Jesus implies that those who are divinely appointed to represent God and carry out His work can, in a sense, be referred to as “gods.”

The concept that faithful followers might be called by the title “god” one day isn’t about claiming equality with our Creator. Instead, it points to our divine potential and identity as children of God. In Romans 8:16-17, Paul explains that we are “heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ,” indicating that as we grow in faith and become more Christlike, we are invited to share in God’s glory, purpose, and inheritance. This divine inheritance is not about status or position—it’s about our transformation into beings who reflect God’s love, wisdom, and character.

Many early Christian thinkers viewed this title as an expression of humanity’s potential to evolve spiritually and become more like our Heavenly Father. The title “god” is tied to the idea of sharing in God’s divine nature, achieved through humility, grace, and alignment with God’s will.

While we’re not meant to be worshipped or viewed as independent deities, the promise of “godhood” is a symbol of what it means to become fully united with God’s will and character. It’s about embodying His love, power, and wisdom as His eternal children. This perspective invites us to live with purpose, aiming to reflect divine attributes in our daily lives as we strive toward our ultimate, God-given potential.

In essence, to be called by the title “god” is not a claim to divinity, but rather an invitation to become more than we are now—to grow into our identity as children of God, living as co-heirs with Christ, and reaching our full spiritual potential through His grace.

What to Reflect On for Today's Challenge:

Christ tells us to become perfect. God is perfect. Does that mean that we can become like God?

This question takes us deeper into our spiritual purpose and growth. In Matthew 5:48, Jesus’ call to “be perfect” is both a challenge and a promise of who we can become through God’s grace. This is about transformation, and it encourages us to ask, “What steps can we take daily to grow closer to this divine potential?”

For further insights and reflections, I’d love for you to share your thoughts with me on our website. Let’s keep exploring these profound truths together as we dive into God’s word!

Transcription:

 Hi, my name is Joe Cirillo with Gospel First, and thanks once again for your decision to follow me on this exciting journey to find Christ's restored church in our day. But before I give you question number 11, did you get the answer to question 10? The word God is a title. It's not the actual name of Christ, and it's not the name of Heavenly Father.

So could others like you and I be called using that same title someday, if we are faithful children of a being with a title of God? Again, John chapter 10, verses 30 to 31, it says, I and my Father are one. Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. And Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shown you from my Father.

For which of those works do you stone me? The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we do not stone you, but for blasphemy, and because you, being a man, make yourself God. Then Jesus answered them, and he said, Is it not written in your law, I said ye are gods? If He called them gods to whom the Word of God came, and the Scriptures cannot be broken, do you say of Him whom the Father sanctified and sent into the world, you're blaspheming because I said I am the Son of God?

Well, Romans chapter 8 verses 16 to 17 says the Spirit himself bears witness with our spirits that we are children of God. And if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ. If indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified together. So you see, we are children of God. If we are children, then God says that we are also joint heirs with Christ.

And we are also called gods. So here's question number 11. Christ tells us to become perfect. God is perfect. Does that mean that we can become like God? You can find the answer in Matthew chapter 5 verses 48. And of course, I'd love to hear your thoughts.