Is Jesus God?
The New Testament presents Jesus as fully God and fully man — the eternal Son who became human, not merely a great teacher or prophet.
John’s Gospel opens by calling Jesus “the Word,” who “was God” and “became flesh” (John 1:1, 14). Jesus accepted worship, forgave sins, and claimed oneness with the Father (John 10:30); after the resurrection, Thomas addressed him as “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28).
Paul writes that “in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form” (Colossians 2:9). At the same time, the Bible affirms Jesus was truly human — he grew tired, wept, and died a real death.
Historic Christianity holds both together: Jesus is one person with two natures, fully divine and fully human. This is precisely why his death can save and his resurrection can give life.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.