His followers:
John the Baptist (John 1:29)
John proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah - the One God sent for reconciliation to Him
Peter (Matthew 16:16)
Peter proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah - the Son of God
How did Jesus respond to what Peter said (verse 17)
Jesus said God revealed this to Peter. Human learning would not have taught this to him.
Martha (John 11:27)
Martha proclaimed Jesus the Messiah send from God.
Thomas (John 20:28)
Thomas proclaimed "My Lord and my God."
How does Christ's response to what Thomas said (verse 29) apply to you?
Jesus said that there is a blessing for those that believe He is Lord and claim Him as their God that have not seen Him with their eyes like Thomas.
Paul (2 Corinthians 5:21; Titus 2:13)
Paul proclaims Christ as the offering for our sin that makes us right with God. Paul further proclaims that Jesus Christ is the glory of God and our Saviour.
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