Bible Question:
I keep being told that Jesus says directly that He is God. However, I cannot seem to find any verse that states it that emphatically. All I find are vague passages that could be possibly interpretted as Jesus saying so, but not that actual statement. Jesus seems to let listeners/readers THINK what they want rather than answer the question directly. Where can I find this famous verse??? |
Bible Answer: Sometimes actions speak louder than words. To me, the following historical facts (or actions by God) clarify and confirm all the verses in which He describes Himself, which you suggest are lacking absolute certainty: All the "types" of Christ in the OT that foreshadow His Incarnation. His miraculous birth. His sinless life. His sacrificial, undeserved death. His resurrection. His ascension. His glorification. The Holy Spirit, as per Jesus' promise. and finally, I expect His return in glory will be the loudest, clearest statement He will ever make. You said "Jesus seems to let listeners/readers THINK what they want". I agree, that's why He asks "Who do YOU say I am?" -- Matthew 16:15 |