The 7 I AM Statements of Jesus Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” – John 8:58 Throughout his ministry, Jesus did many miraculous works (in fact, you can see all thirty-six of His miracles here), and taught with authority (Mark 1:27). He willingly died on the cross, and rose again – but some think Jesus never claimed to God, that perhaps this was an invention by early Christians or misreading Paul. Not only were the Jews mortified when Jesus said He was self-existing before Abraham (as God told Moses “I Am” from the burning bush), but John’s gospel has seven distinct moments where Jesus claims to be something that no human could possibly be, with language that no devout Jew would possibly use for fear of committing blasphemy. Collected below are the seven I AM statements of John, in which we hear the truth of Jesus’ identity. Read more at jesus-loves-you.org/the-7-i-am-statements-of-jesus/#e0cjpqkGqGDLo0rK.99
Posted on: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 15:13:45 +0000
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