The Catholic Defender: Jesus is the Great I Am
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Jesus Christ's identification as the "Great I AM" is a central claim of his divinity in Christian theology, linking him directly to the name of God revealed to Moses in the Old Testament.
The Burning Bush: In Exodus 3:14, God identifies Himself to Moses as "I AM WHO I AM".
Jesus’ Declaration: In John 8:58, Jesus tells the religious leaders, "Before Abraham was, I AM".
Divine Claim: By using this present-tense phrase, Jesus wasn't just saying he was old; he was claiming to be the eternal, uncreated God.
In the Gospel of John, Jesus uses the phrase "I am" seven times to describe his relationship with humanity
Bread of Life: The one who satisfies spiritual hunger (John 6:35)
Light of the World: The one who provides guidance in darkness (John 8:12)
The Door: The only entrance to salvation (John 10:9)
Good Shepherd: The one who cares for and dies for his flock (John 10:11)
Resurrection and the Life: The source of eternal life (John 11:25
The Way, Truth, and Life: The exclusive path to God (John 14:6)
The True Vine: The source of spiritual vitality and growth (John 15:1).
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