That You May Believe - Jesus Is God

In John 5, following the healing of the lame man at the Pool of Bethesda, Jesus makes bold claims about His deity that infuriated the religious leaders. He declares equality with God the Father in three key areas: His works, His power/authority (particularly over life and judgment), and the honor He deserves. Jesus doesn't just claim to be a good teacher or prophet—He claims to be God Himself. He supports these claims with three witnesses: John the Baptist, His miraculous works, and the testimony of Scripture. The message challenges us to examine what we believe about Jesus and where we've placed our hope, reminding us that believing in Jesus' divinity is at the heart of salvation.