Jesus of Nazareth is God + Canonicity

John 1:1,14

The Word is “God”

John 20:27-28

Thomas called Him “God”

Titus 2:11-13

The Savior is “God” [Granville Sharp Rule]

Acts 20:28

“God” purchased the church with His own blood.

I Timothy 3:16

“God” was manifest in the flesh

Hebrews 1:8

The Father called the Son “God”

Is it authoritative

claims to speak for God

Is it prophetic

has an apostolic connection

Is it authentic

agrees with other Scriptures

Is it dynamic

possesses God’s power to change lives

Is it accepted

was it received, used, and preserved by God’s people