Hope in Action/Answers
He did not leave Himself a modest off-ramp.
Did Jesus Claim to Be God?
A popular story says Jesus never claimed deity — that later fans upgraded a rabbi. Read Him. The people who heard Him in real time reached for stones, not because He was vague, but because He was clear. He applied the name of God to Himself and then proved the claim with a resurrection.
Before Abraham was, I AM
In John 8:58 Jesus did not say He was older than Abraham. He took the divine name from the burning bush. The crowd understood. They picked up stones for blasphemy. He also said, “I and My Father are one,” forgave sins that only God can forgive, and received worship that only God should receive.
A prophet says, “Thus says the Lord.” Jesus said, “But I say to you.” That is not a style difference. That is a claim.
“Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.””
John 8:58 (NKJV)
A 30-second check
Do you think Jesus claimed to be God?
No hassle. Just what you think Jesus said about Himself.
Before you come
Saturdays · 5:00 PM
Rocket Town Church · 4525 Apollo Road, Titusville
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early the first time
- Kids checked in with a matching security tag
- Come as you are — jeans or Sunday best
- 75–90 minutes. Coffee from Pier 13
Plan your visit
Saturdays · 5:00 PM
We’ll have a gift waiting for you.
Send your name ahead. We’ll meet you in the lobby and walk kids to check-in.
Rocket Town Church · 4525 Apollo Road · Titusville, FL 32780
The resurrection is the signature on the claim
Anyone can say they are God. Jesus staked it on walking out of a grave, then let Thomas put his hands on the evidence. “My Lord and my God” was not corrected. It was welcomed.
If you have been told the deity of Christ is a later invention, open John this week. Then come ask your questions with a church that still calls Him Lord — because He said so first.
“And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!””
John 20:28 (NKJV)