Deity of Christ
Jesus claimed to be a god, but he is just a created spirit being like the other sons of God mentioned in Psalm 82.
Quick answer
The Christian response emphasizes that Jesus' reference to Psalm 82 does not diminish his divinity but rather affirms it. By quoting this scripture, Jesus highlights that if others can be called 'gods' in a lesser sense, then his claim to be the Son of God is not blasphemous but rooted in divine authority.
Full argument
In John 10:30-36, Jesus defends his claim to divinity by referencing Psalm 82:6, where the term 'gods' is used for beings who receive God's word. This indicates that Jesus is not merely claiming to be a god among many but is asserting his unique relationship with the Father. The context of Psalm 82 shows that these 'gods' are under judgment for their failure to uphold justice, contrasting their flawed nature with Jesus' perfect divinity. Furthermore, the argument that Jesus is merely a created spirit being fails to recognize the full scope of his identity as the eternal Word made flesh, as articulated in John 1:1 and John 1:14. Thus, Jesus' claim to be one with the Father is a declaration of his divine nature, not a denial of it.
Key verses
John 10:30bible
I and the Father are one.
John 1:1bible
In the beginning was the Word...
John 1:14bible
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us...
Psalm 82:6bible
I said, 'You are gods, sons of the Most High, all of you.'
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