Jesus did not claim to be God - here's why!

If Jesus had been God, one would have expected him to tell us. However, Jesus did not claim to be God – ever.

Trinitarians attempt to find the doctrine of the Trinity in the New Testament, but the truth is that there is no place in the Bible where the Trinity is definitively explained. If Jesus had been God, there are many places where one would have expected him to say so, but he never makes any claim to deity.

According to most Trinitarians, the idea that Jesus is God is the most important element of their beliefs. If this is the case, one would expect the Bible to explain the fact. Yet it is clear that Jesus did not claim to be God. For example, in Matthew 16:15-17 Jesus asks who the disciples say that Jesus is. Peter replies that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. He does not enlarge on this; he does not claim to be God, and yet if he had been God one would have expected him to have done so at this point. After the resurrection Jesus tells his disciples that authority has been delegated to him by God (Matthew 28:18).

Not only that, but when Jesus is accused of making himself equal to God, he denies it. In John 5:18 the Jerusalem authorities accuse Jesus of making himself equal with God; in verses 19-50 Jesus tells them that he is not equal to God, but that he acts as God’s agent, and will continue to do so event to the Judgement. In a similar encounter recorded in John 10, the Judean authorities accuse Jesus of making himself God (v33). Jesus counters this with the explanation that other people are called gods in the Bible, and that he only claims to be the Son of God.
Summary
The video explores whether Jesus claimed to be God during his ministry, examining various titles attributed to him in the Bible and comparing them to those outside of it. It delves into the significance of these titles, such as "Son of God" and "Son of Man," and their origins in Old Testament prophecies. The analysis suggests that while Jesus never explicitly claimed to be God, he claimed to fulfil the roles prophesied for the Messiah. It also discusses interpretations of passages where Jesus uses the phrase "I am," drawing parallels with Old Testament references. Ultimately, it concludes that Jesus' close relationship with God did not make him divine but rather emphasised his role as the Son of God, fulfilling his father's promises.
Q: Did Jesus explicitly claim to be God according to the video?
A: No, Jesus never explicitly claimed to be God according to the video. Instead, he repeatedly referred to himself as the Son of God and the Son of Man, aligning with the titles given to him in over 40 instances in the Bible.
Q: How did Jesus describe himself in the Bible?
A: Jesus described himself using various titles, including Son of God and Son of Man, which are mentioned over 40 and 80 times respectively in the Bible. He also claimed titles such as Messiah and Christ, which have origins in Old Testament prophecies.
Q: What is the significance of the title "Christ" as discussed in the video?
A: In the video, the title "Christ" is explained to be derived from the Greek word "Christos," which translates to "Messiah" in English. This title, appearing over 500 times in the New Testament, refers back to Old Testament prophecies about the anointed one who would fulfil various roles assigned by God, such as being a ruler, protector, and leader.
Q: How does the video interpret Jesus' use of the phrase "I am" in the Gospel of John?
A: The video suggests that while Jesus uses the phrase "I am" in the Gospel of John, it is not necessarily an explicit claim to divinity. Instead, it is interpreted as an implicit claim, drawing parallels to God's statement in Exodus 3:14 to Moses. This interpretation is based on Jesus' repeated use of the present tense of "to be," which others, including non-divine figures like centurions and family members, also use.
Highlights
📜 Jesus is referred to as the "Son of God" over 40 times in the Bible, with additional titles like "Son of Man" used over 80 times, alluding to Old Testament prophecies.
📜 Despite claims outside the Bible, Jesus is never explicitly described or claims the title "God the son" or "I am God" in Scripture.
📜 Jesus' titles have roots in Old Testament prophecies, with over 300 Messianic prophecies outlining the roles the Messiah would fulfil.
📜 Some interpretations suggest Jesus' use of "I am" parallels Old Testament references, implying a connection to God, but caution is advised in interpreting this.
📜 While Jesus acknowledged his close relationship with God, he never explicitly claimed to be divine, consistently attributing his power to God.
📜 Jesus' enemies understood him to claim being the Son of God rather than divine, rejecting the notion of his divinity.
📜 The video encourages viewers to engage with the perspective presented and raise any questions or issues for further discussion.

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