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How do we know Jesus is God based on the name 'I AM'?

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Jesus declares 'I AM' in John 8:58, affirming His divinity and eternal existence.

In John 8:58, Jesus makes the profound declaration, 'Before Abraham was, I am,' using the same title that God employed in Exodus 3:14. This statement directly affirms His pre-existence and equality with God, proclaiming His eternal nature without beginning or end. The Jewish audience clearly understood this claim as blasphemous because He was equating Himself with the divine name. His use of 'I AM' not only asserts His eternal existence but also confirms His deity, as He takes on the very identity that signifies God's essence.
Scripture References: John 8:58, Exodus 3:14

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The Great I AM
Bill McDaniel · Jan 1, 2012
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Joshua

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