Why Does Jesus Compare Himself to Those Who Are Merely Called Gods?

About this episode

The episode explores the meaning behind Jesus' comparison of himself to those referred to as gods in scripture.

Questions about what Jesus meant in the passage where he says, ”It is written that you are called gods” (John 10:34–36), and why he would compare himself to those who are merely called gods.

Topics covered

• Jesus
• gods
• comparison
• scripture interpretation
• Christianity

Keywords

• Jesus
• gods
• John 10:34–36
• comparison
• Christianity
• scripture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 10:34–36

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