New Testament Writers believed He was God
Jesus' Direct Clams to be God:
Indirect clams:
| God in Old Testament | Claim | Jesus in New Testament |
| Pslam 23:1 | Shepherd | John 10:11 |
| Isaiah 44:6 | First and Last | Revelation 1:17 |
| Joel 3:12 | Judge | Matthew 25:31 |
| Isaiah 62:5 | Bridegroom | Matthew 25:1 |
| Pslam 27:1 | Light | John 8:12 |
| Isaiah 43:11 | Savior | John 4:42 |
| Isaiah 42:8 | God's Glory | John 17:5 |
| 1 Samuel 2:6 | Giver of Life | John 5:21 |