The 3 main reasons Christians believe Jesus is God
Christians believe that Jesus Christ is God mainly for three key reasons found in the New Testament.
1. Jesus Made Statements That Imply Divinity
Christians believe Jesus said things that only God could say.
For example, in the Gospel of John he says:
- “I and the Father are one.” (John 10:30)
- “Before Abraham was, I am.” (John 8:58)
The phrase “I am” connects to the name God used for himself in the Old Testament, which many Christians see as Jesus claiming divine identity.
2. Jesus Accepted Worship
In the Bible, people worship Jesus and he does not reject it, which is significant because worship is normally meant only for God.
Examples appear in:
- Gospel of Matthew
- Gospel of John
After the resurrection, the disciple Thomas the Apostle calls Jesus “My Lord and my God.” (John 20:28), and Jesus accepts this declaration.
3. The Resurrection
Christians believe the strongest evidence is the:
- Resurrection of Jesus
According to the New Testament, Jesus rose from the dead after being crucified.
Early Christians believed this proved that:
- Jesus had authority over death
- God confirmed Jesus’ identity as divine
This event became the foundation of Christian faith and is celebrated on:
- Easter.
✅ In simple terms:
Christians believe Jesus is God because:
He rose from the dead.
He made claims connected to God.
He accepted worship from people.