Jesus must be God.

I first should do well in pointing out to my opponent that he has done nothing but support my initial argument and my counter argument. I have stated in my initial argument that Jesus (1) Jesus said He was God, and (2) Jesus never lied. Second, you have supported my counter argument (That Jesus was both God and Man) by providing the scripture references. Because of such powerful and undeniable references, I must focus my attention only on the arguments you have provided that make the claim that Jesus said He was not God. Again, the reasoning behind this is because your arguments that demonstrate the humanity of Jesus only support my claim; remember that the resolution said simply that Jesus must be God, not that Jesus must only be God. Therefore, I will provide evidence that Jesus must be both Man (as you have proved) and God (as I have and will continue to prove). Counter to Mark 10:17-18I like this reference. It shows the humility of God. First we should notice that Jesus never says one way or the other. He simply is found asking a question; a question that suggests that if the disciples are calling Him "Good" then Jesus must be God. Jesus is asserting the fact that He is God by asking this question. So, in the stand of the resolution, this supports my case of Jesus being God. Therefore, this verse alone could not conclude the debate because Jesus is not saying He is not God. Counter to John 14:28I appreciate your noting of this beautiful passage of scripture. Again, the humility of God almighty is seen clearly. To respond to this verse, I should simply state that you are right, Jesus is lower then the Father because the Father is completely God, and Jesus is God and Human. Remember, the Father is not the Son, but God is God. Counter to Matthew 24:35-37This passage is very simple when you take into account that Jesus was limited by humanity, that is, human nature. As I have said before, Jesus was limited by becoming Man. Therefore, in this state, Jesus would not access His ability to know all in this sense. I will provide more than one sentence, but it will be later on in my rebuttal. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I will not respond to the next verses (beginning with the "Apostles didn't believe Jesus was/is God) because I believe I have made it very clear that the Father and the Son are different, but that Jesus and God are the same. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I am glad you took it upon yourself to note the effort I did indeed put into proving the power of the single verse of John 10:30. You countered this verse solely by using John 17:11; I should point out that Jesus is praying, asking that the disciples become one (Hice) as Jesus and God are one (Hice). If you return to my round one argument that provides the definition of "one" you will see that it also can be defined as "abundantly" or "abundant". So In this context, Jesus is praying that the disciples would be "abundant" even as Jesus and God are "abundant". I will address 1 Corinthians 8:4,6 as well as the following verses in my end note as well as provide plural evidence that Jesus is God verses my singular argument of John 10:30. The next argument you provide is based on a definition of God presented by Merriam Webster. I should make it clear that Merriam Webster is not a Biblical dictionary and that Merriam Webster is not contextually relevant to our topic, and so I will disregard this argument by that definition but will respond with this: Jesus is also Man. Therefore, He is limited as a Man while being God. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------End Notes and Presentation of Plural EvidenceI will now present additional evidence that will illustrate my point that Jesus is God and Man: Matthew 1:23 - “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us. ”Isaiah 9:6 - For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 43:10,11 - “You are My witnesses,” says the Lord, “And My servant whom I have chosen, That you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, Nor shall there be after Me. I, even I, am the Lord, and besides Me there is no Savior. ”Revelation 1:17-18; Revelation 2:8 - (Jesus is the First and the Last)Isaiah 44:6 - (God is the Redeemer)2 Peter 1:1 (Jesus is the Redeemer) - “To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ”Isaiah 44:24 - (God created the world by His self alone)John 1:3; Colossians 1:16 - (Jesus made all things)John 5:17,18 - “My Father has been working until now, and I have been working. ” Therefore the Jews sought to kill Him, because He not only broke the Sabbath, but also said that God was His Father, making Himself equal with God. John 5:23 - that all should honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him. John 8:24 - “Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I AM He, you will die in your sins. ”John 8:58 - Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM. ”John 10:30-33 - Jesus answered them, “I and My Father are one. ” Then the Jews took up stones again to stone Him. Jesus answered them, “Many good works I have shown you from My Father. For which of those works do you stone Me? ” The Jews answered Him, saying, “For a good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy, and because You, being a Man, make Yourself God. ”John 14:6-7 - Jesus said to him, “I AM the way, the truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. ”John 14:9-11 - Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, 'Show us the Father'? ”John 20:28 - And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God! ”Acts 4:12 - “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. ”Acts 20:28 - (God purchased us with His own blood)Revelation 1:5,6; Revelation 5:8-9 - (Jesus' blood purchased us)Philippians 2:5-7 - Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bond-servant, and coming in the likeness of men. Titus 2:13 - looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus ChristHebrews 1:8,9 - But to the Son He (God) says: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions. ”2 John 1:7 - For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an Antichrist. . http://www.bugman123.com...I encourage you to refute each of these verses. One Final Verse1 Timothy 3:16-" And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. "I will end by stating that I have fulfilled my resolution by providing evidence that Jesus said He was/is God and that you have not provided evidence where Jesus has plainly said one way or another. I await your response.