Reply To: Christology 2025/2026 Discussion Board 1

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Thank you, Mdm Grace, for your clear and Scripture-based explanation on the deity of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John. Your use of John 20:27–29 is very strong. When Thomas said, “My Lord and my God,” Jesus did not rebuke him. Instead, He accepted it and spoke on believing. This shows that Jesus is truly God and is worthy of faith and worship, as it is also written that only God is to be worshipped.

Your explanation of John 17:1–2 is also well stated. Jesus speaks of the Father and calls Himself the Son, and also says that He has power to give eternal life. The giving of eternal life is the work of God alone. This shows that the Son shares in the same divine power and authority as the Father.

In John 10:17–18, your point is clear and rooted in Scripture. Jesus said He has power to lay down His life and take it again. As seen in Deuteronomy 32:39 and 1 Samuel 2:6, it is God who gives life and takes life. This shows that Jesus is not separate from God but is one with Him in power.

Also, in John 8:58, Jesus said, “I AM.” This is the name God used in Exodus 3:14. By this, Jesus showed that He is eternal and is God.

Your submission clearly shows from Scripture that Jesus Christ is God.