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If you grew up in the LDS church, this question can feel confusing.

You were likely taught that:

So when Christians say, "Jesus is God," it can sound strange — or even wrong.

Let's slow this down and look at what the Bible actually says.

What Christians mean when they say "Jesus is God"

Christians don't mean that Jesus is the Father. And they don't mean there are multiple gods.

What they mean is this:

There is one God, and He exists eternally as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Not three gods. Not one person wearing three masks. But one God — relational in His very nature.

And Jesus — the Son — is fully God.

Jesus is not just like God — He shares God's nature

The Bible doesn't present Jesus as someone who became divine over time. It shows Him as someone who has always been God.

"In the beginning was the Word… and the Word was God."

— John 1:1

"The Word became flesh and dwelt among us."

— John 1:14

That means Jesus didn't grow into godhood. He stepped into humanity.

Jesus used God's own name

In Exodus, God reveals Himself as:

"I AM WHO I AM."

— Exodus 3:14

But later, Jesus says:

"Before Abraham was born, I am."

— John 8:58

The people listening understood exactly what He was claiming — and they tried to stone Him for it. Not because He was unclear… but because He was making Himself equal with God.

His followers believed He was God

After Jesus rose from the dead, one of His disciples, Thomas, said to Him:

"My Lord and my God."

— John 20:28

Jesus didn't correct him. He received it.

Why this matters more than it seems

This isn't just a technical theology question. It changes everything about the gospel.

If Jesus is not truly God:

But if He is God in the flesh…

Then what He did on the cross is enough. Fully. Completely. Finally.

What's different from what you may have been taught?

If you've been wondering whether Jesus is different from LDS teachings, these three contrasts are where the road most clearly bends:

Instead of
The Bible presents
Multiple gods working together.
One God.
Progression into godhood.
An eternal God who stepped toward us.
Earning your way upward.
God coming down to you.

Where does that leave you?

You don't have to sort all of this out at once. But you can begin with a simple question:

Who does Jesus say He is?

Try reading the Gospel of John slowly — just a little at a time — and watch how He speaks, what He claims, and how people respond to Him.

One small step

You're allowed to take your time. You're allowed to wrestle with this. You don't have to force belief.

Just stay open — and keep looking.

A next step

Want to meet this Jesus more fully?

Our "Finding Jesus" page is the natural next step — a gentle tour of grace, the gospel, and the biblical portrait of Christ.

Finding Jesus