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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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