According to Jesus, only God is good, yet Jesus calls himself good. How can Christians claim Jesus is divine when others are also called good?

First, knowledgeable Christians do not refer to John 10:11 to prove that Jesus is God merely because he applies the word 'good' to himself. Instead, they use it to counter the claim that Jesus was denying his essential goodness in the Synoptic Gospels. The argument that Jesus' statement in Matthew, Mark, and Luke disproves his divinity is a misunderstanding of his intent. Jesus was questioning the man's reasoning, leading him to realize that he was, in essence, claiming Jesus is God. Moreover, a careful reading of John 10:11 and 14 reveals that Jesus identifies himself as the good Shepherd, a role that the Old Testament attributes to Yahweh. This connection strengthens the argument for Jesus' divinity, as he aligns himself with God's shepherding role over His people. The distinction between the Greek words 'kalos' and 'agathos' does not undermine Jesus' claim to goodness or divinity. The context of Jesus' statements emphasizes his unique role and identity, which transcends mere moral goodness. Thus, the argument that other individuals being called good somehow equates them with God is a misapplication of the logic involved. In conclusion, the assertion that Jesus' statements contradict his divinity fails to recognize the deeper theological implications of his self-identification as the good Shepherd, which is consistent with the nature of God as revealed in Scripture.