Jesus Declared to be Fully God

Verses that show that from the earliest writings of the New Testament, Jesus was worshiped, honored, and declared to be fully God:

• John 1:1, 14 (ESV) - Jesus (the "Word") is declared as eternal and divine, becoming human to dwell among us. This clearly presents Jesus as God in human form.

• John 20:28 (ESV) - After witnessing the resurrected Jesus, Thomas directly calls Him "God," affirming His divine identity. Jesus accepts this declaration without correction.

• Colossians 2:9 (ESV) - Paul emphasizes that the full nature of God resides in Jesus, affirming His complete divinity in human form.

• Hebrews 1:8 (ESV) - God the Father refers to the Son (Jesus) as "God," confirming His eternal reign and divine status.

• Titus 2:13 (ESV) - Paul identifies Jesus as both "God" and "Savior," highlighting the belief in His divine nature and role in salvation.

• Philippians 2:6 (ESV) - This verse emphasizes that Jesus existed in the very nature of God, yet chose humility by taking human form.

• 2 Peter 1:1 (ESV) - Peter explicitly refers to Jesus as "God and Savior," affirming the early Christian belief in His divinity.

• Revelation 1:8 (ESV) - Though attributed to God, later verses (like Revelation 22:13) use the same title for Jesus, connecting Him directly to divine attributes.