CHRISTIAN ANSWERS: Did Jesus actually claim to be God?

Did Jesus claim to be God? Did he ever say he was God? The Gospels don’t record those exact words, but they do record claims that led some of his listeners to accuse him of blasphemy. Explore what Jesus said about himself, his relationship with the Father, and his authority—and why others responded by worshiping him. What do these passages tell us about who Jesus is? ❓Ask a question Do you have a question from today’s video—or about Christianity or faith in general? Add it in the comments, and I’ll try to respond there or in a future video. ⏱️ Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - What Jesus called himself 3:06 - What Jesus said about his relationship with God 4:44 - What Jesus claimed the power to do 7:06 - How Jesus allowed others to respond to him 📘 Referenced in this video Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis → https://link.amazon/B0hJPiSIO 📚 My go-to reads • The Bible (NIV) → https://amzn.to/3JInHN6 • Basic Christianity, Dr. John Stott → https://amzn.to/43CBV96 • The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel → https://amzn.to/3LEvZWR • Why Trust the Bible, by Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing → https://amzn.to/4ohMtTg • How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth, Dr. Gordon Fee & Dr. Douglas Stuart→ https://amzn.to/3LhDfrI • Seven Days that Divide the World, by Dr. John Lennox → https://amzn.to/47Shqrt • Why the Universe is the Way It Is, by Dr. Hugh Ross → https://amzn.to/4oNtJeo • Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, by Dr. Nabeel Qureshi → https://amzn.to/4qJ8NHi • Serve God, Save the Planet, by Dr. J. Matthew Sleeth → https://amzn.to/4hDRfbt 🐝 Comment rules Let’s make this a positive space for everyone. Questions, disagreements, and debates are welcome, but do so with gentleness and respect. Remember, we’re interacting with real people and we win more bees with honey. Mean comments will be deleted. 💬 Affiliate disclosure Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you choose to buy through them, it helps support the channel at no additional cost to you. Thank you for making this channel possible.