In addition to Jesus’ specific claims about Himself, His disciples also acknowledged the deity of Christ. Jesus had the right to forgive sins, something only God can do as it is God who is offended by sin (Acts 5:31; Colossians 3:13; Psalm 130:4; Jeremiah 31:34). Jesus is also said to be the one who will “judge the living and the dead” (2 Timothy 4:1). Thomas cried out to Jesus, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28). Paul points out that before His incarnation Jesus existed in the “form of God” (Philippians 2:5-8). Many examples of Scriptures teach the deity of Christ and they show that Christ was considered to be God by His followers.
