Is Jesus Christ the Son of God? Is He Divine or GOD? By Andrew Sui In order to know the historical Jesus, the best source of information is His biographies written by His Apostles and Disciples. Archaeologists have conclusively shown that 4 biographies of Christ were written within the lifetime of contemporaries of Jesus Christ. Dr. William F. Albright, world-famous archaeology now retired from Johns Hopkins University, said that there was no reason to believe that any of the Gospels was written later than A.D. 70. Jesus Christ is more than a prophet. This spiritual truth is not taught by angel nor by man but by revelation through Jesus Himself. His birth, ministry on earth, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension to heaven shall authenticate His true identity.  The reliability of the credentials in the Bible should not be doubted as they are either apostles or disciples of Jesus Christ. They were the eye-witnesses who saw and heard what Lord Jesus said and each wrote a biography about Him independantly. The setup for determining the truth is akin to the criteria used in the Court of Law in accordance with Mosaic law of the Torah. At least 3 witnesses are required to establish the matter. Let us examine the scriptural passages about Jesus Christ as why He is more than a prophet from 30 Reasons given below . Jesus was prophesied about 680 years before his coming, as the one who bare the sin of many which only GOD is able. Jesus Christ was born by Virgin Mary through the agency of the Holy Ghost.  Angel Gabriel declares Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus' own confession that "I am the Son of God".  Jesus said " I and my Father are One" which the Jews understood that Jesus' word to mean He is GOD (John 10:33) God the Father declares "Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" when Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist. Apostle Simon Peter testifies that He heard God called Jesus His Son Apostle John testifies that Jesus is the Word, the Son of God. Apostle Paul testifies that Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus is worshipped as God even when he was a young child. Boy Jesus was not taught that God is His Father.  Fallen angels (unclean spirits) declared Jesus is the Son of God  Jesus said "I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father." (John 16:28) and "I am the first and I am the last" Jesus fulfilled 2 signs prophesied by himself Jesus resurrected from the tomb on the third day.  Jesus was with GOD in the beginning. Jesus Christ has power to forgive sins and there is no sin in Him!  Jesus equates Himself to God  Jesus Christ has power over physical disability  Jesus has power over elements of nature.  Jesus has power to raise the dead  Jesus Christ died and rose from dead  Jesus Christ holds the keys of Hades and Death  Jesus Christ will judge the whole world  Jesus Christ was Creator  Jesus' commandments entitle to "Garden of Eden" to eat from the Tree of Life  Jesus is Son of God and the Great High Priest forever  Jesus' name is above all other names  Jesus is higher in authority than angels  Jesus ascended to Heaven and promised to come again. Who can compare with Him?   Jesus was prophesied about 680 years in the Book of Isaiah Chapter 53 before his birth. He is the one who bare the sin of many. Who can bare the sin, only God is able? In Isaiah 53:4-12, the prophecy of prophet Isaiah is as follows: 53:4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. 53:7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. 53:8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken. 53:9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. 53:10 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. 53:11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. 53:12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. In 2 Peter 1:20-21, Apostle Peter says: "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. "... For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" (Revelation 19:10). Prophecy of the scripture is above all for the purpose to testify about Jesus the Son of GOD. Jesus' birth was fulfilled in the New Testament as recorded in the Gospel according to Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. There are many testifying that Jesus Christ is Son of God and Jesus Christ is greater than any other prophets.  TOP Jesus Christ was born by a virgin who was conceived through the Holy Ghost. In Matthew 1:18-25, Apostle Matthew testifies as follows:  1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 1:19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. 1:20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 1:22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. 1:24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 1:25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. As Mary was engaged to Joseph who has no carnal relationship with her until Jesus was born, who should be called His Father?  In Matthew 22:41-46, Apostle Matthew testifies as follows:-  22:41 While the Pharisees (religious leaders) were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 22:42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. 22:43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, 22:44 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? 22:45 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? 22:46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. The above Bible verses show that Jesus' conception is by the power of God and through the agency of His Spirit and not through a carnal relationship with a man. In John 3:6, Jesus said: "That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit." As it was the Spirit of God who begat Jesus, He has a divine source.  Nevertheless, Jesus is known as Son of Man because He was born by Virgin Mary. Is He truly the Son of Joseph or Son of Mary or the Son of GOD? Now the gender of a child is scientifically proven to be determined by the chromosome in the sperm of a man. The woman's ova does not determine the gender of the child. As the conception of Jesus came from the source of the Holy Ghost, God is legally and rightfully the Father of the child.  It is unnatural for a virgin to conceive without a father. Thus by logical explanation, God is the Father of Jesus and He is the Son of God. Who else testify that Jesus is the Son of God? TOP Angel Gabriel declares Jesus is the Son of God. In Luke 1:26-38 & 22:70-71, Dr. Luke testifies as follows: 1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 1:27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 1:28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 1:29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 1:30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 1:31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. 1:32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 1:33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. 1:34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 1:35 And the Angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. 1:36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible. 1:38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. TOP Jesus' own confession that He is the Son of God. But the Jews accused Him of blasphemy and crucified him. In Luke 22:66-71, Dr. Luke testifies that Jesus admitted that He is the Son of God. 22:66 And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying, 22:67 Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe: 22:68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. 22:69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. 22:70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am. 22:71 And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth. The Gospel of Luke is trustworthy because the author Luke was a physician (Colossians 4:14) and was highly educated. Thus he was a professional and did not simply write the Gospel without any perfect understanding. In Luke 1:26-38, Dr. Luke testifies that he, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, was good for him to write it down in order. 1:1  Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,  1:2  Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;  1:3  It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,  In John 10:34-36, Apostle John testifies that Jesus said "I am the Son of God" as follows: 10:34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?  10:35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; 10:36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God? Jesus' testimony is true in accordance with Mossaic law. His own confession as the Son of GOD is perfectly a valid claim. Whosoever say He is not the Son of GOD is a blasphemer -- distorting the word of the Son of GOD.  8:14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record {testimony} is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. 8:15 Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man. 8:16 And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me. 8:17 It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true. 8:18 I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me. 8:19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also. In John 12:49-50, 14:10-11, 15:14-15, Jesus declares that whatever He speaks is the words of His Father and that His Father dwells in Him. He has made known all things that He heard of His father. 12:49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. 12:50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.     14:10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 14:11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.     15:14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15:15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. TOP The credentials of Jesus back up his claims as God. Gospel of John reveals that Jesus and His Father are One. This perfect union between the Father and Jesus His Son is not allegorical but literal words of Jesus Christ. In John 10:29 "My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand." It is clear that Jesus' Father is greater than all (gods & man). As Jesus and His Father are One (John 10:30), it is concluded that Jesus is also GOD and greater than all!  The Jews understood of Jesus' claim to divinity and accused Him of blasphemy. In John 10:24-38, Apostle John testifies as follows:- 10:24  Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 10:25  Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. 10:26  But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.  10:27  My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 10:28  And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.  10:29  My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.  10:30 I and my Father are one. 10:31  Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.  10:32  Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me 10:33  The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. 10:34  Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods 10:35  If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; 10:36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God 10:37  If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. 10:38  But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him. Now let us further analyze Jesus' statement "I and my Father are One" (John 10:30). To understand what is "One", let us refer to the cross-text in Deutronomy 6:4, Mark 12:29 and Galatians 3:20 (KJV) which clearly shows that GOD is ONE. Deutronomy 6:4  6:4 Moses said: Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is ONE LORD:     Mark 12:29  12:29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is ONE Lord:   Galatians 3:20  3:20 Apostle Paul wrote: Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is ONE.  One is associated with the creator GOD, though it does not symbolise Him. In the sense that GOD is unique and there is none like unto Him, the number one is associated with Him. Being one and only GOD, there can be no other besides Him. So Jesus' statement "I and my Father are One" means that "My Father is GOD and I am GOD".  We heard from the lips of Jesus, He said " I am the Son of God" in John 10:36. The word "Barnabas" means "Son of Consolation". Every surname carries with it information, the biodata or genetic code. To decode the name Barnabas "son of consolation", it means consoler. Son of Man means man. Son of God means GOD. Let us listen to what God the Father says about Jesus. By calling Abba Father (Mark 14:36), Jesus already demonstrates the close relationship that He has with God. Did God the Father acknowledge that Jesus is His SON? This is important to vindicate that the relationship is mutually conclusive and of legal effect. If attested, then this relationship between GOD the Father and His SON should be acknowledged without further question as it is fully recognised even in the Court of Law.  TOP God the Father declares to Jesus when he received the water baptism"Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" -  this is the first occasion. The author of Gospel of Mark is John Mark who was one of the companions of Apostle Paul. John Mark was not an original 12 Apostles but wrote the Gospel by inspiration of the Holy Ghost. Gospel of Mark if not in truth would have been rejected by Believers of his time. In Mark 1:1-11, John Mark testifies as follows:-   1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 1:2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 1:3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 1:4 John {the Baptist} did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 1:5 And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins. 1:6 And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; 1:7 And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. 1:8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. 1:9 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. 1:10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: 1:11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Apostle Matthew recorded the similar account when Jesus received the water baptism, the voice from heaven declaring " This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." Apostle Matthew remembered the event clearly because the Holy Ghost would bring all things to his remembrance. (John 14:26) But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 3:16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Is there any other ocassion that God spoke from heaven, "you are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."? Let us listen to what Apostle Simon Peter have to say. TOP   Apostle Simon Peter testifies that he heard the Father in heaven called Jesus His beloved Son when he was on Holy Mountain - this is the second occasion. In Epistle of 2 Peter 1:1-2 & 16-21, Apostle Simon Peter says:- 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 1:16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 1:17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 1:18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. Apostle Matthew also recorded the transfiguration on holy mountain when the Spirit of God declared to Jesus that "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased", in Matthew 17:1-6. 17:1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, 17:2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. 17:3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. 17:4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. 17:6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. In Matthew 16:16-17, it says: And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ (Messiah in Hebrew), the Son of the living GOD. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.    There was a third occasion shortly before the crucifixion of Jesus where the voice came out of heaven as witness for the disciples and people there so that they will not mistaken his true identity - the Son of God. In John 12-27-30, Jesus said: 12:27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. 12:28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. 12:29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him. 12:30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall {Satan} the prince of this world be cast out. 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. 12:33 This he said, signifying what death he should die.   TOP  Jesus was incarnated Word of God and dwell among us. In John 1: 1-3 & 14, 1:29-34, Apostle John testifies that Jesus is the Son of God: 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 1:2 The same was in the beginning with God. 1:3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. 1:29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. 1:30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. 1:31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. 1:32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. 1:33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is He which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. 1:34 And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. TOP Apostle Paul testifies that Jesus is the Son of God. In Acts 9:1-20, Apostle Paul (formerly known as Saul) testifies as follows: 9:1 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 9:2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. 9:3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: 9:4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 9:5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 9:6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. 9:7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. 9:8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. 9:9 And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. 9:10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 9:11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, 9:12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. 9:13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: 9:14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name. 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 9:16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. 9:17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. 9:18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. 9:19 And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. 9:20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. TOP The prerogative of God is to deserve worship. Jesus is worshipped as God even when he was a young child. In Matthew 2:1-11, Apostle Matthew testifies that wise men (not fools) came to search for Baby Jesus and worship Him 2:1  Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 2:3  When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.  2:4  And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.  2:5  And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,  2:6  And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.  2:7  Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.  2:8  And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.  2:9  When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.  2:10  When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.  2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.  In Matthew 14:25-33, Apostle Matthew testifies that Jesus' disciples worship Him. 14:25  And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.  14:26  And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.  14:27  But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.  14:28  And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.  14:29  And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.  14:30  But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.  14:31  And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?  14:32  And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.  14:33  Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. A man born blind received sight and worshipped Jesus. In John 9:32-38, Apostle John testifies as follows: 9:32  Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. 9:33  If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.  9:34  They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.  9:35  Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? 9:36  He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him? 9:37  And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee. 9:38  And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped Him. In Hebrew 1:5-8, Apostle Paul who knows Brother Timothy (Hebrew 13:23) testifies as follows: 1:5  For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? 1:6  And again, when he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. 1:7  And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.  1:8  But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Even Angels do not deserve to be worshipped but God alone. Why Allah command angels to bow down to Adam (Sura 2:34) and not to Himself? What God has verily said about this issue in John 22:8-9? (Allah is not God of the Bible, we shall discuss it further in the next page.) 22:8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things. 22:9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship GOD. TOP   Boy Jesus has an unique relationship with God. He addressed God as His Father as young as 12 years old. He was not taught by his parents that God is His Father. In Luke 2:41-50, Dr. Luke testifies on this spiritual truth.  2:41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 2:42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 2:43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. 2:44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 2:45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 2:46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 2:47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 2:48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 2:49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? 2:50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. God is the Father of Jesus Christ. By law of logic, as His Father is God, so He is Son of God. In John 20:17, Apostle John testifies Jesus' Father is GOD:  20:17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. The similitute in words of Jesus "my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God" clearly means Jesus' Father is GOD and your Father in heaven is GOD. Are there any other passages to affirm that the Father of Lord Jesus is GOD? In Matthew 10:32-33, Lord Jesus also said His Father is in heaven. Who is He? 10:32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 10:33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 16:15-17 16:15 He{Jesus} saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. Lord Jesus from His own words in John 8:42 & 54, tells us beyond reasonable doubt that His Father is GOD and He came from GOD 8:42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. 8:54 Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:   TOP Unclean Spirits (demons) knew Jesus is the Son of God. Satan too knew Jesus is the Son of God and tempted Him to sin so as to satisfy his hunger (of the flesh) which Adam & Eve failed and sinned against God. The failure of man is documented in Genesis 3:6, Moses testifies: 3:6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. In Mark 3:11, Mark testifies: And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.  Jesus is the Son of God and worthy of insult otherwise Satan will not bother to tempt Him with the very word "if thou be the Son of God '. Jesus is worthy to be tempted because He is the one who reclaimed the three areas where Eve failed when tempted by Satan in the Garden of Eden. The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life which Jesus won by quoting the written scripture against Satan (Matthew 4:3-11). Apostle John in 1 John 2:16 says "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world." In Matthew 4:3, Apostle Matthew testifies: 4:3  And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. Jesus the Son of God did not fall into the temptation because He obey the will of God the Father and not Satan.   TOP Jesus said "I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father." (John 16:28) In John 8:42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.  In John 8:58, "Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I Am." How old was Jesus when he said before Abraham was, I am {existed}? In John 16:27 Jesus said: "For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God." Jesus was not speaking the figure of speech. He further affirms that He was with God before the world exists.  In John 17:5, Jesus said: And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.  No doubt, Jesus is the incarnation of God. Before Jesus came to the world He already spoke through Prophet Isaiah and identified Himself as "I am the first and I am the last". Prophet Isaiah prophesied in Isaiah 44:6 that the LORD the King of Israel and His redeemer {Jesus Christ } the LORD of hosts said beside Me {singular} there is no God.  44:6 Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God. It is sure that Jesus Christ was speaking through the prophets as confirmed in 1 Peter 1:10-11:  1:10 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: 1:11 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. After Jesus' ascension to Heaven, He again identified Himself as " I am the first and I am the last" as recorded in the Book of Revelation 1:8 & 2:8: 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. 2:8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; TOP   Jesus fulfilled 2 signs prophesied by him before the occurence of the events. Isn't He GOD as only God holds and knows future events with perfect accuracy. Jesus said he would raise the temple in 3 days. In John 2:18-22, we read that Jesus' body as temple of GOD will be raised up in 3 days. 2:18 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? 2:19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. 2:20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? 2:21 But he spake of the temple of his body.  2:22 When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.    Jesus, the Son of GOD said he would be in the heart of earth {Hell} for 3 days and 3 nights. In Matthew 12:38-41, Apostle John testifies: 12:38 Then certain of the Scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. 12:39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: 12:40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. 12:41 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. Foremost, what is the definition for "heart of the earth"? Heart of the earth is the core of the earth in the physical realm. In spiritual realm, it is the lower parts of the earth, commonly known as "Hell". The "lower parts of the earth" describes the abode of the dead according to Psalm 63:9 -- "But those who seek my life, to destroy it, Shall go into the lower parts of the earth."  From the parable of the rich man and beggar Lazarus, it tells us that the soul of the dead either goes to Hell or Abraham's bosom (Paradise). In Luke 16:22-23, Jesus said: 16:22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 16:23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. In Luke 23:42-43, it is the record of the conversation of Jesus with one of the malefactors crucified with Him and Luke 23:46, his last few words on the Cross. 23:42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise. 23:46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost {soul}. Now, comparing the words of Jesus in Matthew 12:40, Luke 16:23, and Luke 23:43, the conclusion is that the soul of the dead will descend to the lower parts of the earth which may be called Hell or another place called Paradise and that the soul lives beyond the grave. Apostle Paul in Ephesians 4:7-10 revealed that Jesus descended to lower parts of the earth and that he "might fill all things", i.e., supremacy over all things. With His descent to the lower parts of the earth {Hades} during his death, He is able to claim supremacy over all things.  4:7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.  4:8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.  4:9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?  4:10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)  Lord Jesus Christ did descend into Hell to demonstrate His supremacy over all things in heaven and in earth. Colossians 1:19 says "For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;" In Revelation 1:18, the sequence of Jesus' words is: I am He who lives, was dead, alive forever, and I have the keys of Hades and Death. It was during his death for 3 days, He descended to Hades. His soul was not buried (Luke 16:23) in the tomb for 3 days and then resurrected. Jesus would not say I have the keys of Hades and Death if He was not dead or did not even descend to Hades at all. The order of Jesus' words has great implication. This is what Jesus said: “I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and Death.” (Revelation 1:18)  Jesus knew in advance that He will be crucified, died and raised again. Who know the future? Only God knows. 20:17 And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them, 20:18 Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, 20:19 And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again. TOP Jesus resurrected from the tomb on the third day as foretold by Him. Jesus' supreme credential to authenticate His claim to divinity was His resurrection from the dead. Who else can be resurrected when dead for 3 days? Lazarus was raised after dead for 4 days but he was not resurrected because his body was perishable (2 Corinthians 15:42). Only GOD is able. In John 20:1-9, Apostle John testifies: 20:1 The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. 20:2 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. 20:3 Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. 20:4 So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. 20:5 And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. 20:6 Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, 20:7 And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. 20:8 Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. 20:9 For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. The 11 disciples of Jesus saw Jesus alive after his resurrection. In Matthew 28:16-17, Apostle Matthew testifies: 28:16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 28:17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. Apostle Thomas touched the resurrected Jesus and then he believed with exclamation "My Lord and my GOD". In John 20:26-31, Apostle John testifies: 20:26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 20:27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 20:28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My LORD and my God. 20:29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. 20:30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. Apostle Paul says after Jesus ascension to Heaven, He still keep contact with apostles {and believers}  through the Holy Ghost and fulfil His promise in Matthew 28:20 (...  lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.").  In Acts 1:2-3, Apostle Paul through divine revelation by Jesus, testifies: 1:2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 1:3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: Apostle John prostrated before Jesus and heard Him saying who He is. In Revelation 1:17-18, Apostle John testifies: 1:17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: 1:18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. In Acts 10:39-43, Apostle Peter testifies: 10:39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: 10:40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; 10:41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. 10:42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. 10:43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 2:21-24 testifies: 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:  2:22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 2:23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:  2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.  Did Jesus hang on a tree or crucified on a cross? Hanged on a tree is a term known by the time of the 1st century an idiom for crucifixion. In Deutronomy 21:22-23, Moses says:   21:22 And if a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be to be put to death, and thou hang him on a tree: 21:23 His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.  TOP Jesus was in the beginning with GOD. He is known as the Son of God on earth and as the WORD {OF GOD} in heaven (1 John 5:7). Jesus is not GOD the Father but He is the Son of GOD who came out from the only true GOD.  The famous passage from John 1:1-3 says, In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In Revelation 19:13, Jesus Christ is also called " The Word of God".  Hence, John 1:1-3 can be re-phrased to read as follows:- In the beginning was Jesus Christ (the Word), and Jesus Christ (the Word) was with God, and Jesus Christ (the Word) was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. (Cross-reference to John 17:5 & Colossians 1:15-17) Jesus testified that He is greater than Abraham and exists before Abraham. In John 8:52-58, Apostle John testifies that He heard Jesus debated with Jews as follows:-   8:52  Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.  8:53  Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself? 8:54  Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God: 8:55  Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying. 8:56  Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.  8:57  Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham? 8:58  Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was,

ii) To see him was to see God ( John 12:45, 14:9). 
 

12:45	And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.
14:19	Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.

iii) To believe in him was to to believe in God (John 12:44, 14:1). 
 

12:44	Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.
14:1	Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

iv) To receive him was to receive God (Mark 9:37).
 

9:37	Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.

v) To hate him was to hate God (John 15:23)
 

15:23

He that hateth me hateth my Father also.

vi) And to honor him was to honour God (John 5:23)
 

5:23	That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.

1) "My Father is greater than I" (John 14:28) When did He say it and what did He really mean? Let us examine the whole verse of John 14:28 in order to understand what Jesus really mean.
 

14:28

Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. (KJV)

When, where, what, why and whom was Jesus talking to? Jesus was talking to His disciples during the last hours before His crucifixion in the vicinity of Mount of Olives in Jerusalem - a historical place where Jesus once preached and was crucified. As He was telling His disciples and gave the reason for His departure, He was making reference of himself as a Son of Man to His Father who is greater than Him. The reason given "for my Father is greater than I" justifies His return to His Father otherwise there is no need for him to go back to His Father. That explained why He have to return to His Father. Having said that, is His Father greater than Him in heaven? His disciples understood what He was saying. Let us examine further to the cross-text of what Jesus said to His disciples in John 16:27-30.
 

16:27	For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
16:28	I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
16:29	His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.
16:30	Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

Is Jesus lower than His Father when He incarnated or came to the world? Let us hear from Jesus’ own lips in John 10:17-18. Jesus left His glory in the throne of GOD and lower His position for a while to incarnate into the world. Thus it explained why Jesus said "for my Father is greater than I". Jesus needs to return to His Father in order to restore to His former Glory which He had with His Father before the world was (John 17:5).
 

10:17	Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
10:18	No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
17:5	And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

2) " My Father... is greater than ALL." (John 10:29). Similarly, we examine what Jesus really said in John 10:29. Does it mean God the Father is greater than Jesus?
 

10:29

My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.

In this particular context, Jesus said His Father is greater than all. Did Jesus say ALL is inclusive of Him? The presumption is proven false by what Jesus said in the subsequent verses in John 10:30-36 which equate Himself as GOD. In other words, God the Father and Jesus are One, is greater than ALL {Muhammad, Buddha, Gandhi and so on}. The Jews understood what Jesus was saying.
 

10:30	I and my Father are One.
10:31	Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
10:32	Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?
10:33	The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
10:34	Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
10:35	If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
10:36	Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?

3) " I can of mine own self do NOTHING: ... I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. (John 5:30)." This particular verse is in fact self-explanatory. Jesus is obedient to do the will of the Father and set the highest example for every man to emulate. He performs many miracles which only God can do.
 

5:30	I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

Let us refer to the cross-text of what Jesus said in John 6:38-40 in respect of His Father's will. Thus Jesus did NOTHING of his own self by His own will. Men cannot fulfil the will of the Father in total obedience. This proves Jesus is Son of God as only GOD can be perfect to fulfil the will. 
 

6:38	For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.
6:39	And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
6:40	And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

4) "... neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. (John 13:16)." Let us read the verse John 13:16 attentively and listen to what Jesus really mean. The quotation given is in fact an incomplete statement made by Jesus.
 

13:16

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.

In John 13:16, Jesus was emphazing that servant is not greater than his master and in fact not making any comparison between Himself and His Father. As Jesus is called Lord (John 13:13), He is greater than whoever is called servant. In order to understand its context better, let us refer to the verses from John 13:13-17 and then refer to cross-text in John 15:20.on what Jesus really said. He means that as the Master is persecuted while on earth, his disciples who are no greater than his Master will also suffer persecution and the persecutors are sinful because whoever hates Jesus also hates his Father. Nevertheless, CHRISTians who are believer of Jesus Christ suffer much persecution today in countries ruled by unbelievers. This prophecy of Jesus came true. 
 

13:13	Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
13:14	If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
13:15	For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
13:16	Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
13:17	If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
15:20	Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
15:21	But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.
15:22	If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin.
15:23	He that hateth me hateth my Father also.

Why the SON does not know that day and that hour {end times}?  He has different functions in the Trinity and speak whatsoever that the Father said to him and not of his own. The Son incarnated and came in the flesh to preach the Kingdom of God but the Father is Spirit remains on the throne in Heaven while Holy Ghost is sent by Jesus to the world after his ascension, to reprove the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment: Let us refer to what Jesus said about his words in John 12:49-50 and 16:7-8: the SON does not know that day and that hour {end times}?  He has different functions in the Trinity and speak whatsoever that the Father said to him and not of his own. The Son incarnated and came in the flesh to preach the Kingdom of God but the Father is Spirit remains on the throne in Heaven while Holy Ghost is sent by Jesus to the world after his ascension, to reprove the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment: Let us refer to what Jesus said about his words in John 12:49-50 and 16:7-8: the SON does not know that day and that hour {end times}?  He has different functions in the Trinity and speak whatsoever that the Father said to him and not of his own. The Son incarnated and came in the flesh to preach the Kingdom of God but the Father is Spirit remains on the throne in Heaven while Holy Ghost is sent by Jesus to the world after his ascension, to reprove the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment: Let us refer to what Jesus said about his words in John 12:49-50 and 16:7-8:
 

12:49	For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
12:50	And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.
16:7	Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter {Holy Ghost} will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
16:8	And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

After understanding on whose authority Jesus was preaching, the eternal Father and the Holy Ghost who come after him, let us refer to the cross-text in Acts 1:7 spoken by Jesus:
 

1:7	And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

Jesus is equal to GOD but not greater than the eternal Father and the times or dates that the eternal Father has set in His own power, is not permitted to be revealed.

Apostle Paul knew a man in Christ, was caught up to third heaven and heard things too sacred to be put in words, things a person is not permitted to speak. Likewise, the SON is not permitted to reveal the times or the seasons. In 2 Corinthians 12:3-4, Apostle Paul testifies:
 

12:3	And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)
12:4	How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

Every thing and every word Jesus did and said is for a specific purpose that you may know Him who was sent and came from GOD. Jesus did not find any fruit on fig tree because it was not season for figs. We have to understand that Jesus is total MAN and total GOD because of his divine origin. Jesus was hungry just like you and me - a human being. GOD never gets hungry, does He? We have to look at the whole picture of GOD and not selectively from a single verse taken out of context. In Mark 11:12-14 & 20-22, let us refer to its context for better understanding whether Jesus really did not know the fruiting season for figs or for the primary objective to demonstrate to his disciples about the authority of his spoken word which ultimately God is glorified. 
 

11:12	And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:
11:13	And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.
11:14	And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter forever. And his disciples heard it.
11:20	And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.
11:21	And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
11:22	And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

Jesus' words "Have faith in GOD" have an implication to have faith in Him, Son of God. On the contrary, He knew the person of Nathanel even before meeting him. Does it proves Jesus is the Son of GOD? Let us read what the believer Nathanel declares about Jesus in John 1:47-51.
 

1:47	Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
1:48	Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.
1:49	Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.

Whosoever confess that Jesus Christ is NOT the Son of God has the spirit of antichrist and spirit of error. In 1 John 4:1-6 & 15-16, Apostle John warns that:
 

4:1	Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
4:2	Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
4:3	And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
4:4	Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
4:5	They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.
4:6	We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
4:15	Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
4:16	And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

In 2 Corinthians 11:4, 13-14, Apostle Paul warns that: 
 

11:4	For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
11:13	For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
11:14	And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

 In Matthew 7:15-20, Jesus warns that:
 

7:15	Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
7:16	Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
7:17	Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
7:18	A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
7:19	Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
7:20	Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

The true Gospel of Jesus' life and ministry on earth were recorded by His eye-witnesses and apostles namely John, Peter and Matthew. We have the testimonies of Angel Gabriel, Apostle John, Apostle Peter, Apostle Matthew, Apostle Paul and Jesus Himself all declaring that He is the Son of God. Furthermore God the Father, the Word and Holy Ghost are three that bear record in Heaven testifying of His Son Jesus. In 1 John 5:7-10, Apostle John testifies as follows:
 

5:7	For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
5:8	And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
5:9	If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which He hath testified of his Son.
5:10	He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made Him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.

In 1 John 5:8, the meaning is this: there are three {ocassions} that bear witness while Jesus was on earth; the first ocassion is when he was baptised in the water by John the Baptist , he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him and the voice from heaven saying "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:16-17), the second ocassion is when Jesus was on the Holy Mount and the voice came out of the cloud saying " This is my beloved Son, hear him" (Luke 9:28, 34-35) and the third occasion is when he was about to suffer death on the Cross and shed the blood for humanity, the voice from heaven saying "I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again."(John 12:28-30). These three are in one accord.

According to Mosaic law of the Torah, the testimony of 3 witnesses shall establish the matter. Jesus says, “But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. “-- (Matthew 18:16). As we have at least 8 witnesses namely GOD the Father, Jesus the Son, Holy Ghost, Angel Gabriel, Apostle John, Apostle Simon Peter, Apostle Paul and Satan, the matter is hereby established that Jesus Christ is the Son of God according to the Scriptures. It is not what men or an Angel revealed about Jesus Christ that authenticates His true identity. Messiah Jesus is more than a prophet. The testimony of Jesus Christ himself bears greater weight than any other prophets. 

Having said that Jesus is the Son of God, He is also Son of Man. He has flesh and blood in human form. This means that Jesus' divinity and his humanity co-exists as one. While on earth He speaks both as the Son of Man and as the Son of God. By his works on earth we are convinced that He came from God and is sent by His Father to do his Father's will and not his own will. After his ascension to his Father, He is restored to His former Glory. 

In John 16:28, Jesus said: "I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father." John 14:28 bears witness that Father is greater than Jesus so it is justified for his ascension to God and ask the Advocates to come in His name. While Jesus was on earth, He did not boast that He is greater than his Father but He equates himself to God.  Jesus' meaning of "my Father is greater than I" is because He had lay down his seat of glory in the throne of heaven for a while and came down to earth for His mission (Refer John 10:18). 

Nevertheless, the Apostles of Jesus did not misunderstand Him just from the above passages and declares him as a liar. Those disbelieve that He is the Son of God does not change the truth. Nay, they are deceived or rather misunderstood. Now every miracle Jesus performed is to demonstrate his supremacy over it. Jesus' works on earth is considered "all-powerful" in relation to any other prophets known on earth. Why people do not believe Jesus is the Son of God is because they are blinded by {Satan} god of this world from the truth (2 Corinthians 4:4) and deceived by the spirit of anti-christ (1 John 2:22-23, 1 John 4:1-3, 1 Corinthians 12:3 & 2 Corinthians 11:4).

Many believe that Jesus was a great moral teacher but deny him as the Son of God. However, they fail to realize those 2 statements are a contradiction. Jesus could hardly be a great moral teacher if, on the most crucial point of His teaching, i.e., his identity, he was a deliberate liar. 

The Biblical record is accurate. Who on earth is more powerful than Lord Jesus Christ. There is none equal to Lord Jesus Christ. He is alive and sitteth at the right hand side of God the Almighty. There is only one true God who co-exists as 3 distinct divine persons known as the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost and that Jesus Christ is the Son of the onlytrue God.

Based on the principle taught by Jesus Christ, by the fruits (works) of a prophet, we shall know whether the prophet is serving the true God or not. As prophet is the spokesman of God, his works will bear witness whom he serves. Looking at the life history of Jesus Christ and his ministry on earth, he spoke the truth and killed none but save many. He is sinless, not a liar, nor a murderer, nor blasphemer, nor adulterer and nor advocater of polygamy.  He came not to be served but to serve. He was crucified, died and buried but his body did not decay in the tomb and rose again on the third day. He is alive! 

After GOD sent His Son who is far greater than any prophets, to proclaim the salvation plan to the world, He accomplished the redemptive works on earth. GOD does not need any more prophets because what need to be revealed to mankind has been made known by the only begotten Son of God. The best has been given to mankind and what is required for eternal life is to believed in the Son of God and the only true God. Believe that there is only one God is inadequate because devils also believe there is one God and tremble (James 2:19). What a big deal? Does Satan and devils get spared from eternal lake of burning fire since they believe there is one God? 

This article is written with clear conscience and by inspiration of the Anointing as in 1 John 2:27: 
 

2:27	But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

Misinterpretation of the Scripture will only distort the mind but does not change the truth. In conclusion, Lord Jesus is the Son of God, the most Holy One and the all-powerful GOD.

Bible scholars have a slight different opinion than the archeologist Dr. William F. Albright and believed that the Gospel of John was written by Apostle John around AD 85-90.  Apostle John saw and heard what Lord Jesus Christ did and said during His earthly ministry. Apostle John also wrote the Book of Revelation around AD 95. He was an old man but not dead yet when the Gospel of John was circulated. The reliability of this Gospel of John should never be questioned. The Jews during the contemporaries of Apostle John would have destroy it if it was merely a heresy or fable. For a mere fabrication story about Jesus Christ's incarnation, crucifixion and resurrection, in the form of the Gospel, to have gained the circulation and to have had impact it had, without shred of basis in fact, is incredible. 

"This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true." (John 21:24) KJV The Book on the Gospel of John can be read online from the link below.  

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. JOHN