Deity of Christ
If God made Jesus Lord at his ascension, then he cannot have always been Lord as Christians claim.
Quick answer
The context of Acts 2:36 shows that while God made Jesus Lord, it does not negate his pre-existing divine status. The Gospel of Luke affirms that Jesus was already recognized as God's Son and Lord at his conception and birth.
Full argument
In Acts 2:36, Peter proclaims that God made Jesus both Lord and Christ, which some interpret to mean that Jesus was not always Lord. However, this understanding overlooks the broader Christological context provided by Luke. In the Gospel of Luke, it is explicitly stated that Jesus was already the Son of the Most High and recognized as Lord even before his birth. The angel's announcement to Mary and the proclamation at Jesus' birth affirm his divine identity from the very beginning. Therefore, Peter's statement in Acts does not contradict the belief that Jesus has always held a divine status; rather, it highlights his exaltation after the resurrection, which is consistent with the Christian understanding of the Trinity.
Key verses
Luke 1:32bible
He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High...
Luke 1:35bible
Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.
Luke 2:11bible
For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
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