where in the bible does jesus?

Question

declare himself to be a god?

Answer 1

He doesn't. 300 years after his death, at the Council of Nicea (sp?), various leaders decided to declare him divine. The Bible was then complied of writings that emphasized his supposed divinity.

Answer 2

This conviction goes all the way back to Jesus' first disciples, who believed that He wasn't just another man but He was God in human flesh. Thomas, for example, didn't believe Jesus had come back from the dead, but once he saw the risen Christ, he immediately exclaimed, "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:28)—thus affirming Jesus' divine nature.

Why did they believe Jesus was God and not just a man? One reason is because this is what Jesus repeatedly taught about Himself. On one occasion, He declared, "I and the Father are one" (John 10:30). Another time, He stated, "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father" (John 14:9). Even some of his enemies understood that this was His claim, since "he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God" (John 5:18).

Those first disciples also believed Jesus was divine because of what He did. They witnessed His miracles, and they saw Him exercise authority over the forces of nature. Most of all, they were witnesses to the greatest miracle: His resurrection from the dead, which confirmed His claims.

Why is this important? For one reason: Only a divine Savior could save us from our sins. We cannot save ourselves, nor can anyone else save us. But Christ can—and He did, through His death on the cross for us. Open your heart to Him today, for He alone is "the way and the truth and the life" (John 14:6).

Answer 3

the clearest statement was John 8:58 "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am" Jesus was speaking as one Jew to other Jews and they all knew Exodus 3:13 Moses said to God, "Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you,' and they ask me, 'What is his name?' Then what shall I tell them?"14 God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: 'I AM has sent me to you.'" (remember the movie and the burning bush.) Those in the crowd who were against Jesus and knew what he meant... "59 At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds." i.e. they tried to execute him for blasphemy. P.S. he did not try to explain his way out of the situation saying he meant something else.

ps. reverenceofme quoting the fiction of the Dan Brown club is a bad idea. Track down evidence that demands a verdict by Josh McDowell if you want to know what the facts (and not the popular mythology) really are.

Answer 4

John 10:30 I and my Father are one.
31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?
33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.

The Jews of the first century understood that Jesus was calling Himself God when He said that He was one with God.

Answer 5

I have answered this same question on here a number of times. It is in one of the Gospels that one of the apostles asked Jesus what God looked like, and Jesus answered, If you have seen me, you have seen the Father.

Answer 6

Jesus is not a does not claim himself to be God....he is God's son!!!

Answer 7

John 1:1
John 14:6 - 11

At this rush moment, this is the best answer I can give you.

Answer 8

he doesnt. he declares himself to be GOD'S SON.

Answer 9

Go to this question and read the answers to the almost exact same question. I did some serious research and posted my answer on second page of answers.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ah0mVXa.FstMFRWyAj4YuJXsy6IX?qid=20060819012343AAUXDJE

Answer 10

he is Gods son