Did Jesus Say 'I Am God' in John 8:58? Deedat Answers

​Did Jesus claim to be God Almighty in John 8:58 when he said, "Before Abraham was, I am"? ​In this powerful classic Q&A session, renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmed Deedat delivers a masterful linguistic, biblical, and logical breakdown of one of the most frequently cited verses in Christian apologetics. ​Watch as Sheikh Deedat contextually unpacks the true meaning of "I Am," explores the concept of pre-existence within God's divine knowledge (referencing the Prophet Jeremiah), and shares a deeply personal, eye-opening story from apartheid South Africa to demonstrate how innocent words can be completely misinterpreted when people are looking for a reason to find fault. ​📌 Key Topics Covered: ​The Linguistic Breakdown: Discover the massive differences between the original Hebrew phrasing (Ehyeh asher ehyeh) and the Greek translations (Ho On vs. Ego Eimi). ​The Context of Gethsemane: What did Jesus actually mean when he identified himself to those looking for him? ​The Concept of Pre-Existence: How Jeremiah, Muhammad, and all of humanity existed in the all-knowing plan of God long before creation. ​A Lesson in Misunderstanding: A moving personal anecdote from Deedat's life during apartheid that perfectly mirrors the deliberate misunderstandings faced by Jesus. ​⏱️ Timestamps: ​00:00 – The Question: Did Jesus claim to be God in John 8:58? ​01:10 – Ahmed Deedat's Core Response: "Where did he say 'Worship Me'?" ​02:30 – Unpacking the Context of the Garden of Gethsemane ​04:00 – Hebrew vs. Greek: Ehyeh asher ehyeh & Ego Eimi Explained ​05:45 – Pre-existence in the Divine Knowledge of God (The Prophet Jeremiah) ​07:30 – The Apartheid Bus Story: How Innocent Expressions are Twisted ​09:40 – Conclusion & Closing Remarks ​If you found this video insightful, please Like, Share, and Subscribe for more classic lectures and deep-dive interfaith dialogues! ​#AhmedDeedat #John858 #InterfaithDialogue #BibleStudy #Apologetics #IslamAndChristianity #Debate #AhmedDeedatLectures