- Jesus claimed deity for himself in a way quite clear to his listeners. He said on one occasion, ‘I and the Father are one’ (John 10:30).
- The high priest expressly asked him, ‘Tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.’ Jesus answered, ‘Yes, it is as you say’ (Matthew 26:63–64).
- He announced for all to hear that God was his own Father, making himself equal with God (John 5:18).
- He said he had authority to forgive sins (Mark 2:10).
- He said he would come on the clouds of heaven and sit at the right hand of the Mighty One (Mark 14:62).
- Implying authority to judge men, he said: ‘The Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son’ (John 5:22).
- Several times Jesus asserted that he himself had the authority and power to raise the dead (cf John 6:39–40, 54; 10:17–18).
- He claimed omnipotence (all power) with the bold words: ‘All authority in heaven and earth has been given to me’ (Matthew 28:18).
- In a conversation with some who were against him, Jesus remarked that Abraham rejoiced to see his coming. The Jews were dumbfounded: ‘You are not yet fifty years old… and you have seen Abraham?’ He replied, ‘I tell you the truth, before Abraham was born, I am!’ (John 8:57–58). Of course He existed before Abraham since He was the Creator (who created Abraham!)
- Jesus was able to challenge his enemies with the question, ‘Can any of you prove me guilty of sin?’ (John 8:46).
- Jesus Christ accepted worship due only to God. After his resurrection He commended rather than rebuked doubting Thomas; who fell at his feet and declared with awe, ‘My Lord and my God!’ (John 20:28).
Source: Paul E. Little, Know What You Believe, p.54-66