There are many Lords and many Gods, but only one Almighty Creator. Read more translations of John 1:1 and the jist is Jesus was a God, not THE GOD ALMIGHTY.
He claimed it because he was given equality in purpose by God the Father, the 'Godhead'. He did not take up the name all by himself as he was born of the Father.
There are many Lords and many Gods, but only one Almighty Creator. Read more translations of John 1:1 and the jist is Jesus was a God, not THE GOD ALMIGHTY.
God = His Word. Jesus claimed the personal name of God more than once.
He claimed it because he was given equality in purpose by God the Father, the 'Godhead'. He did not take up the name all by himself as he was born of the Father.
"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."