Editor’s Note: This post isn't for those who twist scripture and mislead others about Jesus' divinity. It's for sincere seekers yearning for answers. I'm not addressing those who cherry-pick verses, ignoring context and the author's intent. These individuals claim to believe scripture is divinely inspired, yet they dismiss the very words and eyewitness accounts that clearly demonstrate Jesus is God. No, this message is for those with open hearts, genuinely pursuing truth. Spiritual maturity grounds us in the truth of Scripture. It keeps us from being “tossed and blown about” by false teachings. It gives us the wisdom and discernment to recognize deceivers, people who try to make the Bible say things it doesn’t say.
For centuries, the identity of Jesus of Nazareth has been a subject of intense discussion, debate, and ultimately, profound faith. Was He merely a good teacher? A prophet? Or was He something much, much more? The resounding answer, illuminated by the very scriptures He inspired, is clear: Jesus is God. There is no doubt about it.
While some may try to diminish His divine nature, the Bible itself overflows with evidence that points unequivocally to Jesus' deity. Let's explore some powerful scriptures that leave little room for misinterpretation:
John 10:25-33 NIV [25] Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, [26] but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. [27] My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. [28] I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. [29] My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. [30] I and the Father are one.” [31] Again his Jewish opponents picked up stones to stone him, [32] but Jesus said to them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone me?”[33] “We are not stoning you for any good work,” they replied, “but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.” (emphasis mine)
This powerful statement from Jesus Himself sent shockwaves through His listeners. They understood exactly what He was claiming – equality with God. Their reaction? They picked up stones to stone Him for blasphemy, because He, "a mere man, claimed to be God" Jesus didn't correct their understanding; instead, He defended His claim based on His works and the witness of the Father.
John 10:34-39 NIV [34] Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I have said you are “gods” ’? [35] If he called them ‘gods,’ to whom the word of God came—and Scripture cannot be set aside— [36] what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, ‘I am God’s Son’? [37] Do not believe me unless I do the works of my Father. [38] But if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father.” [39] Again they tried to seize him, but he escaped their grasp.
The Apostle Paul leaves no room for ambiguity. Jesus is not just like God; He is the very image of the invisible God. He existed before creation, and through Him, all things were brought into being. This speaks to a power and authority that belongs solely to the divine Creator. The phrase "in him all things hold together" further emphasizes His sustaining power, a characteristic of God alone.
Colossians 1:15-17 NIV [15] The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. [16] For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. [17] He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
John's Gospel begins with a profound declaration:
John 1:1 NIV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
This "Word" then became flesh in the person of Jesus. This isn't simply about a divine message; it's about the divine Messenger being God, taking on human form to dwell among us and reveal God's glory.
John 1:14 NIV The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
The disciple Thomas, initially doubtful of Jesus' resurrection, was confronted with the undeniable reality of the risen Christ. His response wasn't a casual exclamation; it was a profound declaration of faith and recognition: "My Lord and my God!" Jesus didn't rebuke Thomas for this statement; instead, He affirmed the blessedness of those who believe without seeing.
John 20:24-29 NIV [24] Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. [25] So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” [26] A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” [27] Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” [28] Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” [29] Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (emphasis mine)
These are just a few glimpses into the wealth of scriptural evidence that affirms Jesus' divine nature. Throughout the Gospels and the New Testament, we see His divine attributes displayed: His power over nature (calming storms, multiplying food),
Calming storms
Matthew 8:23-27 NIV [23] Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. [24] Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. [25] The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” [26] He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. [27] The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” (also Mark 4:35-41 and Luke 8 22-25)
Feeding five thousand men not including women and children.
Luke 9:10-17 NIV [10] When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus what they had done. Then he took them with him and they withdrew by themselves to a town called Bethsaida, [11] but the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing. [12] Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.” [13] He replied, “You give them something to eat.” They answered, “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish—unless we go and buy food for all this crowd.” [14] (About five thousand men were there.) But he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” [15] The disciples did so, and everyone sat down. [16] Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people. [17] They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. (also Mark 6:30-44 Luke 9:10-17 and John 6:1-15)
Feeding four thousand men not including women and children.
Matthew 15:32-38 NIV [32] Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way.” [33] His disciples answered, “Where could we get enough bread in this remote place to feed such a crowd?” [34] “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.” [35] He told the crowd to sit down on the ground. [36] Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people. [37] They all ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. [38] The number of those who ate was four thousand men, besides women and children. (also Mark 8-1:9)
For centuries, the identity of Jesus of Nazareth has been a subject of intense discussion, debate, and ultimately, profound faith. Was He merely a good teacher? A prophet? Or was He something much, much more? The resounding answer, illuminated by the very scriptures He inspired, is clear: Jesus is God. There is no doubt about it.
While some may try to diminish His divine nature, the Bible itself overflows with evidence that points unequivocally to Jesus' deity. Let's explore some powerful scriptures that leave little room for misinterpretation:
John 10:25-33 NIV [25] Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, [26] but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. [27] My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. [28] I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. [29] My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. [30] I and the Father are one.” [31] Again his Jewish opponents picked up stones to stone him, [32] but Jesus said to them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone me?”[33] “We are not stoning you for any good work,” they replied, “but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.” (emphasis mine)
This powerful statement from Jesus Himself sent shockwaves through His listeners. They understood exactly what He was claiming – equality with God. Their reaction? They picked up stones to stone Him for blasphemy, because He, "a mere man, claimed to be God" Jesus didn't correct their understanding; instead, He defended His claim based on His works and the witness of the Father.
John 10:34-39 NIV [34] Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I have said you are “gods” ’? [35] If he called them ‘gods,’ to whom the word of God came—and Scripture cannot be set aside— [36] what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, ‘I am God’s Son’? [37] Do not believe me unless I do the works of my Father. [38] But if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father.” [39] Again they tried to seize him, but he escaped their grasp.
The Apostle Paul leaves no room for ambiguity. Jesus is not just like God; He is the very image of the invisible God. He existed before creation, and through Him, all things were brought into being. This speaks to a power and authority that belongs solely to the divine Creator. The phrase "in him all things hold together" further emphasizes His sustaining power, a characteristic of God alone.
Colossians 1:15-17 NIV [15] The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. [16] For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. [17] He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
John's Gospel begins with a profound declaration:
John 1:1 NIV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
This "Word" then became flesh in the person of Jesus. This isn't simply about a divine message; it's about the divine Messenger being God, taking on human form to dwell among us and reveal God's glory.
John 1:14 NIV The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
The disciple Thomas, initially doubtful of Jesus' resurrection, was confronted with the undeniable reality of the risen Christ. His response wasn't a casual exclamation; it was a profound declaration of faith and recognition: "My Lord and my God!" Jesus didn't rebuke Thomas for this statement; instead, He affirmed the blessedness of those who believe without seeing.
John 20:24-29 NIV [24] Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. [25] So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” [26] A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” [27] Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” [28] Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” [29] Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (emphasis mine)
These are just a few glimpses into the wealth of scriptural evidence that affirms Jesus' divine nature. Throughout the Gospels and the New Testament, we see His divine attributes displayed: His power over nature (calming storms, multiplying food),
Calming storms
Matthew 8:23-27 NIV [23] Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. [24] Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. [25] The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” [26] He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. [27] The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” (also Mark 4:35-41 and Luke 8 22-25)
Feeding five thousand men not including women and children.
Luke 9:10-17 NIV [10] When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus what they had done. Then he took them with him and they withdrew by themselves to a town called Bethsaida, [11] but the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing. [12] Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.” [13] He replied, “You give them something to eat.” They answered, “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish—unless we go and buy food for all this crowd.” [14] (About five thousand men were there.) But he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” [15] The disciples did so, and everyone sat down. [16] Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people. [17] They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. (also Mark 6:30-44 Luke 9:10-17 and John 6:1-15)
Feeding four thousand men not including women and children.
Matthew 15:32-38 NIV [32] Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way.” [33] His disciples answered, “Where could we get enough bread in this remote place to feed such a crowd?” [34] “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.” [35] He told the crowd to sit down on the ground. [36] Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people. [37] They all ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. [38] The number of those who ate was four thousand men, besides women and children. (also Mark 8-1:9)
His authority to forgive sins (a prerogative of God alone).
Mark 2:1-7 NIV [1] A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. [2] They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. [3] Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. [4] Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on. [5] When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” [6] Now some teachers of the law were sitting there, thinking to themselves, [7] “Why does this fellow talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” (emphasis mine)
Luke 7:44-50 NIV [44] Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. [45] You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. [46] You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. [47] Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” [48] Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” [49] The other guests began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” [50] Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (emphasis mine)
His claim to pre-existence.
John 8:58-59 NIV [58] “Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!” [59] At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds. (emphasis mine)
The phrase "I am" is significant as it repeats the name God revealed to Moses.
Exodus 3:14-15 NIV [14] God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’ ” [15] God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’ “This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation.
By using this divine title in connection with his existence before Abraham (who lived thousands of years before Jesus), Jesus is clearly claiming pre-existence and, implicitly, divinity. This statement was so shocking to his listeners that they tried to stone him for blasphemy.
Plus the worship He received and accepted.
Matthew 2:9-11 NIV [9] After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. [10] When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. [11] On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. (emphasis mine)
Matthew 14:32-33 NIV And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. [33] Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” (emphasis mine)
Matthew 28:16-20 NIV [16] Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. [17] When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. [18] Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (emphasis mine)
John 9:35-39 NIV [35] Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” [36] “Who is he, sir?” the man asked. “Tell me so that I may believe in him.” [37] Jesus said, “You have now seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.” [38] Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him. [39] Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.” (emphasis mine)
In each of these instances, Jesus receives the act of worship and his response or the context indicates his acceptance. He doesn't redirect the worship to the Father, which would have been expected of a if he were not divine himself.
Understanding that Jesus is God is not just an academic exercise; it's the very foundation of Christian faith. It means that in Jesus, we see God revealed in His fullness – His love, His mercy, His power, and His desire for relationship with humanity. It means that the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross was not just the death of a man, but the ultimate act of love by God Himself to reconcile the world to Himself.
Let us hold fast to this truth, allowing it to shape our understanding of God, our relationship with Him, and the hope we have in Jesus Christ, our Lord and our God. The scriptures speak clearly: there is no doubt about it.
Mark 2:1-7 NIV [1] A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. [2] They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. [3] Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. [4] Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on. [5] When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” [6] Now some teachers of the law were sitting there, thinking to themselves, [7] “Why does this fellow talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” (emphasis mine)
Luke 7:44-50 NIV [44] Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. [45] You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. [46] You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. [47] Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” [48] Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” [49] The other guests began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” [50] Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (emphasis mine)
His claim to pre-existence.
John 8:58-59 NIV [58] “Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!” [59] At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds. (emphasis mine)
The phrase "I am" is significant as it repeats the name God revealed to Moses.
Exodus 3:14-15 NIV [14] God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’ ” [15] God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’ “This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation.
By using this divine title in connection with his existence before Abraham (who lived thousands of years before Jesus), Jesus is clearly claiming pre-existence and, implicitly, divinity. This statement was so shocking to his listeners that they tried to stone him for blasphemy.
Plus the worship He received and accepted.
Matthew 2:9-11 NIV [9] After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. [10] When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. [11] On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. (emphasis mine)
Matthew 14:32-33 NIV And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. [33] Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” (emphasis mine)
Matthew 28:16-20 NIV [16] Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. [17] When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. [18] Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (emphasis mine)
John 9:35-39 NIV [35] Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” [36] “Who is he, sir?” the man asked. “Tell me so that I may believe in him.” [37] Jesus said, “You have now seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.” [38] Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him. [39] Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.” (emphasis mine)
In each of these instances, Jesus receives the act of worship and his response or the context indicates his acceptance. He doesn't redirect the worship to the Father, which would have been expected of a if he were not divine himself.
Understanding that Jesus is God is not just an academic exercise; it's the very foundation of Christian faith. It means that in Jesus, we see God revealed in His fullness – His love, His mercy, His power, and His desire for relationship with humanity. It means that the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross was not just the death of a man, but the ultimate act of love by God Himself to reconcile the world to Himself.
Let us hold fast to this truth, allowing it to shape our understanding of God, our relationship with Him, and the hope we have in Jesus Christ, our Lord and our God. The scriptures speak clearly: there is no doubt about it.
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