The New Testament presents contradictory views of Christ's nature and identity, showing an evolution in Christology.

In examining the New Testament, particularly the Pauline epistles, we find a coherent and elevated Christology that does not suggest contradictions but rather a consistent understanding of Jesus' divine nature. For instance, in 1 Thessalonians, Paul refers to Jesus as 'the Lord Jesus Christ' and emphasizes His resurrection, which affirms His divine authority and role in salvation. This portrayal is not isolated but is echoed throughout Paul's letters, where he presents Jesus as both fully human and fully divine, a concept that aligns with early Christian belief rather than an evolutionary development. Furthermore, the timing of Paul's writings, which predate the Gospels, indicates that the understanding of Christ's nature was established early in the Christian community, countering the notion of later contradictions. Therefore, the argument that the New Testament depicts an evolving Christology fails to hold up against the textual evidence found within these early writings.