Christology 2025/2026 Discussion Board 1

[pastorhelen]

The gospel of John in particular is rife with several references about Jesus’ deity. Apart from the verses referred to in your lesson under the heading “His Deity as the Son of God”, find four sample scriptures in the gospel of John that show the deity of Christ Jesus and explain what you understand from the respective verses. 

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[GraceO]

Sample Scriptures in the gospel of John that show the deity of Christ Jesus
By: Grace Arnold-Obomanu.

1. John 20:27-29, NKJV
“Then He said to Thomas, “Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into My side. Do not be unbelieving but believing.” And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
In verse 28 of John chapter 20, Thomas referred to Jesus as ‘My Lord and God’, and Jesus did not refute being addressed by this title. Instead, He emphasizes to Thomas that it is better to operate by faith than by physical evidence or sight. By not rejecting or correcting Thomas’ acknowledgement of Him as ‘Lord and God’, Jesus accepts this recognition from Thomas. Meaning that He was comfortable being referred to as God, thus confirming His deity.

2. John 17:1-2, NKJV
“Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him.”
In John 17 verse 1, speaking to God the Father, Jesus identifies Himself as ‘Your Son’. This means that He equates Himself as having same substance and nature as God (John 5:18). This claim situates Him in the Godhead, making Him part of deity.

3. John 10:17-18
“Therefore, My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father.”
In John10:17, Jesus refers to God as His Father, therefore equating Himself with God, and situating Himself as deity.
In John 10:18, Jesus claims to have power to end His life and retrieve it.
But in Deuteronomy 32:39, God categorically states that He is the one who has powers give and end life.
“Now see that I, even I, am He, and there is no God besides Me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; nor is there any who can deliver from My hand.” Deuteronomy 32:39, NKJV.
We also see a similar assertion in First Samuel 2:6, where Hannah acknowledges that God has the power give and end live.
“The Lord kills and makes alive; He brings down to the grave and brings up.” I Samuel 2:6, NKJV.
So, by claiming that He can both give up and retrieve His life, Jesus was claiming also to be God and therefore deity. It is no surprise then that His claims caused division among the Jews whom He addressed. While some of the Jews aligned with His claims citing His previous miracles as confirmatory of His divine powers, others thought He was mentally unwell. This division was in response to their understanding that Jesus’ claims to give and take life, makes Him God.

4. John 8:58, NKJV
“Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.”
In this verse Jesus claims the title; ‘I AM’.
Even though He said it to communicate to His audience that His existence backdates Abraham’s, the title ‘I AM’ was exclusively used by God to introduce Himself to Moses in Exodus 3:14.
“And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.” Exodus 3:14, NKJV
So, by ascribing this title to Himself, Jesus was claiming to be God and therefore, deity

[engremejnr]

Mam grace once again You’ve done a commendable job in presenting these scriptures with clarity and thoughtful explanation. I appreciate how you carefully linked each passage to Jesus’ deity and provided Old Testament references to strengthen your argument. Your effort to show both the theological and practical implications of Jesus’ claims is evident and well-articulated.

Your use of John 20:27–29 effectively highlights how Jesus accepted Thomas’ confession of Him as “My Lord and my God,” teaching us the importance of faith even without physical proof. This encourages believers today to trust in Jesus’ divine authority and salvation.

In John 17:1–2, your reflection shows that Jesus’ relationship with the Father is unique, reminding us to approach God in the intimacy and authority granted through Christ. Practically, this encourages prayer, reliance on Jesus’ intercession, and recognition of His divine authority in our lives.

Your insights from John 10:17–18 demonstrate Jesus’ authority over life and death, showing that His power is absolute. This reassures believers that ultimate control over life, death, and salvation rests with God.

Finally, John 8:58 reminds us of Christ’s eternal nature. Recognizing Him as the eternal “I AM” encourages trust in His promises and guidance, knowing He transcends time and circumstances.

Overall, these scriptures reinforce faith, reliance, and worship.

[GraceO]

Thank you for your feedback and the insights !

[sirjoshuarh]

Evidence for the Deity of Christ in the Gospel of John

The Gospel of John is replete with references to the deity of Jesus. John begins his book by tracing the origin of Jesus back to when He was the “Word” before He was made flesh and dwelt among men. In John 1:18, the author explicitly states that no one has seen God at any time, noting that only the begotten Son (Jesus) has declared Him. This verse clearly shows that Jesus came to make God known in a physical form and to explain to humanity who God truly is.

One of the most profound declarations of deity occurred when Jesus used the same divine name as God, which was very shocking to the people at that time. In John 8:58, Jesus states, “…Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.” The phrase “I AM” was a name reserved solely for God, the same name given to Moses prior to his encounter with Pharaoh. Consequently, the people understood this as a claim of equality with God; they viewed it as blasphemy and picked up stones to execute Him.

Jesus also revealed in John 10:30 that “I and My Father are one.” This implies that if you have seen Jesus, you have also seen the Father. Jesus reiterated this point to Philip in John 14:9 when Philip asked Him to show them the Father. Jesus explained that if the Father were to come to earth, He would look exactly like Jesus; therefore, there was no need to ask to see the Father. Philip’s misconception was that because Jesus prayed to and spoke about His Father, they were unrelated, separate beings. However, Jesus made it clear that He and the Father are of the same essence.

After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to the disciples, but Thomas was not among them. When Thomas was told about the appearance, he doubted and refused to believe unless he saw Jesus for himself. In John 20:26–28, Jesus visited them again, and Thomas said to Him, “…My Lord and my God.” This passage bears witness to the divinity of Jesus, as He is explicitly called both Lord and God.
From the outlined scriptures, it is clear that Jesus conveyed His divinity in various forms. He made it known that He was not merely a man or a prophet, but the Son of God and the Word made flesh.

[Emaidoaniefiok]

The Gospel of John gives one of the clearest biblical testimonies to the deity of Jesus Christ. Although Jesus is often called the Son of God, several passages in John strongly affirm that He is fully divine. Four key examples are John 1:1–3, John 8:58, John 10:30–33, and John 20:28.
John 1:1–3 declares, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” This introduction echoes Genesis 1:1 and places Jesus, the Word, before creation itself. By stating that “all things were made through Him,” the passage identifies Jesus as the Creator. Since only God creates all things, this clearly affirms His divine nature and eternal existence.
In John 8:58, Jesus says, “Before Abraham was, I am.” Instead of saying “I was,” He uses “I am,” directly connecting Himself to the divine name revealed in Exodus 3:14. The Jews attempted to stone Him because they understood this as a claim to equality with God.
John 10:30–33 records Jesus saying, “I and the Father are one.” The religious leaders accused Him of blasphemy because He made Himself equal with God. Finally, in John 20:28, Thomas calls the risen Christ, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus accepts this confession, confirming His divine identity. Together, these passages affirm that Jesus is fully God and worthy of worship.

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