Jesus Was Called God by His Followers

 Jesus Was Called God by His Followers

By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute

King James Bible, John 20:28

“And Thomas answered and said unto Jesus, My Lord and my God.”

This verse clearly affirms from His followers that Jesus is God. Notice that Jesus did not rebuke Thomas for calling Him “God.”

Thomas, one of the disciples of Jesus, declared about Him, “My Lord and my God” (John 20:28). Jesus did not correct or deny this statement, showing His acceptance of divine identity. Likewise, Titus 2:13 encourages believers to wait for “the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.” The same truth is echoed in 2 Peter 1:1, which refers to “our God and Savior Jesus Christ.”

In Hebrews 1:8, God the Father Himself speaks about the Son, saying:

“But unto the Son He saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom.”

These passages collectively affirm the deity of Jesus Christ, as recognized both by His disciples and by God the Father Himself. Jesus is not merely a teacher or prophet—He is truly God manifested in human form.