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How do we know that Jesus claimed to be God?

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Jesus' teachings directly affirm his divinity, notably when he asserts that his doctrine comes from God and that he is sent by Him (John 7:16-18).

In John 7:16-18, Jesus makes it clear that his doctrine is not his own but that of the One who sent him, claiming a divine authority that implies his identity as God. Furthermore, he challenges the religious authorities by asserting, 'You both know me, and you know whence I am' (John 7:28), emphasizing that he is not just a man, but one sent from God. This claim was understood by those around him as blasphemy, leading them to seek to kill him (John 7:30). The consistency across the Gospels reinforces this claim, as Jesus frequently spoke with the authority of God, which aligns with the doctrine of the Trinity in historic Reformed theology.
Scripture References: John 7:16-18, John 7:28-30, John 8:58, John 10:30, Exodus 3:14

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