John 1 Destroyed My ‘Just-a-Prophet’ Jesus: A Cold-Case Detective Makes the Deity Case (Podcast)

About this sermon

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner Wallace applies the same investigative approach he used on no-body homicide cases to the opening chapter of John’s Gospel, showing how its language, structure, and first-century context point unmistakably to the full deity of Jesus—not just a great teacher or inspired prophet. You’ll hear about: • How John 1 deliberately echoes Genesis and Old Testament “Word” and “Wisdom” themes to identify Jesus as the eternal Creator. • Why early Christians were “driven” to a Trinitarian view of God by the text itself, not by later philosophical speculation. • Common objections from people who call themselves Christians but deny Jesus’ deity—and how John 1 logically answers them. • Why many in the first century (and today) still miss who Jesus is, and how pride, expectations, and presuppositions can blind us to the evidence. If this episode helps you see Jesus more clearly and strengthens your confidence in the Christian worldview, please like this video, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and share it with someone wrestling with whether Jesus is really God. Listen and subscribe to the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast here: • iTunes / Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cold-case-christianity-podcast/id259695657 • RSS feed: https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/18943/destinations/14454.xml You can find the show notes, links, and additional resources for this episode on our website: https://coldcasechristianity.com/podcasts/john-1-destroyed-my-just-a-prophet-jesus-a-cold-case-detective-makes-the-deity-case/ If the podcast has been helpful to you, take a moment to subscribe and leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast app. Your feedback helps more people discover the evidence for the deity of Christ and the reliability of the Christian worldview.

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• Jesus Christ