The question of whether the Bible teaches that Jesus was God is of utmost importance when

considering the central tenets (principle or belief) of Christian theology. While there have been
cult groups throughout history that affirm the humanity of Christ but deny His Deity, a careful
examination of the biblical text reveals a compelling case for the divinity of Jesus. This
conclusion is supported by numerous passages that not only affirm Jesus' deity but also
demonstrate His divine attributes, His divine prerogatives, and the divine worship that is
ascribed (due) to Him. To begin, it is essential to explore the biblical passages that explicitly
affirm the deity of Jesus. One such passage is found in the Gospel of John, where Jesus states
in John 10:29-30, 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". This statement highlights the
essential unity and equality between Jesus and God the Father. Additionally, the Apostle
Thomas, upon seeing the resurrected Jesus, exclaims, "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:28).
This confession of Thomas unequivocally identifies Jesus as divine. Thomas' exclamation is a
powerful acknowledgment of Jesus divinity. Furthermore, in the book of Colossians, the Apostle
Paul describes Jesus as "the image of the invisible God" and states that "in him all the fullness
of God was pleased to dwell" (Colossians 1:15, 19). These verses establish Jesus' divine nature
as the visible representation of the invisible God. In addition to explicit statements, the Bible
presents evidence of Jesus' divine attributes. The Gospel of John begins with the statement, "In
the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1).
Here, Jesus is referred to as the Word, emphasizing His eternal existence and divine nature.
Furthermore, the New Testament repeatedly ascribes divine attributes to Jesus. For example,
Jesus is described as “eternal” John 1:2 He was with God in the beginning, omniscient John
16:30, Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; this is
why we believe that you came from God, omnipotent Matthew 28:18, "Then Jesus came to
them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.'" and unchanging
Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." These qualities are
traditionally understood as exclusive to God, supporting the idea that Jesus is indeed God.
Moreover, the biblical text portrays Jesus exercising divine prerogatives. In the Gospel of Mark,
Jesus forgives a paralytic of his sins, prompting the religious leaders to question in Mark 2:7
"Who can forgive sins but God alone?". Jesus’s ability to forgive sins demonstrates His authority
over matters reserved for God alone. Additionally, Jesus receives worship from His disciples
and others throughout the New Testament. In Matthew 14:33, after Jesus calms a storm, His
disciples worship Him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." Similarly, in Revelation 5:13-14,
all creation offers worship to both God the Father and the Lamb, who is Jesus. The act of
worship, reserved for God alone, further underscores Jesus’s divinity. Furthermore, the biblical
narrative consistently presents Jesus as fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and embodying the
attributes of God. For instance, Isaiah 9:6 prophesies the birth of a child who will be called
"Mighty God" and "Everlasting Father." The Gospel of Matthew identifies Jesus as the fulfillment
of this prophecy (Matthew 1:22-23). Additionally, Jesus declares Himself to be the "I AM," a title
associated with God in the Old Testament (John 8:58). By claiming this title, Jesus not only
identifies Himself with the God of the Hebrew Scriptures but also asserts His eternal existence.
In conclusion, a comprehensive examination of the biblical text reveals a clear affirmation of the
deity of Jesus. The Bible contains explicit statements, descriptions of divine attributes, examples
of divine prerogatives exercised by Jesus, and evidence of divine worship ascribed to Him. The
cult groups that deny Jesus' deity do so by selectively interpreting the Scriptures and
disregarding the wealth of evidence that points to His divine nature. By carefully considering the
biblical passages and their context, one can arrive at a well-supported conclusion: the Bible
does teach that Jesus was God. This understanding is foundational to Christian theology and
has been upheld by the church throughout history.