The Strongest Biblical Evidence That Jesus Is God?

When the risen Jesus appeared to his gathered disciples on the first Easter evening, the Apostle Thomas was not present (John 20:19-24). The disciples later told him they had seen Jesus. Thomas said he would not believe unless he saw Jesus for himself (v. 25).

One week later the risen Jesus appeared again to his gathered disciples, with Thomas present. Jesus spoke to him, and Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God” (John 20:28).

Most Christians have believed that Thomas then called Jesus “God.” And most New Testament (NT) scholars claim it is the strongest biblical evidence that Jesus is God.

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Author: Kermit Zarley

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Bible reference(s): John 20:28

Source: “Did Thomas Call Jesus ‘My God’ in John 20:28?” The Restitution of Jesus Christ, 2008.

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