“but the focus of Scripture has to be on the Words of Jesus, not the words of a bishop.”
As you say:
“The people said, “Now we know you are possessed by a demon. Even Abraham and the prophets died, but you say, ‘Anyone who obeys my teaching will never die!’ Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you are?”
54 Jesus answered, “If I want glory for myself, it doesn’t count. But it is my Father who will glorify me. You say, ‘He is our God,’ but you don’t even know him. I know him. If I said otherwise, I would be as great a liar as you! But I do know him and obey him. Your father Abraham rejoiced as he looked forward to my coming. He saw it and was glad.”
The people said, “You aren’t even fifty years old. How can you say you have seen Abraham?”
58 Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, before Abraham was even born, I Am!” At that point they picked up stones to throw at him. But Jesus was hidden from them and left the Temple.
~ The Gospel of St. John 8:52-60
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John is the only Gospel writer (even Paul doesn't) that expresses that Jesus is definitely God. Praise be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
MERRY CHRISTMAS :)!
May the light of God truly shine upon you and may He guide you on the Via of Christ through the narrow door.