Biblical Answer

Jesus' existence and divinity are supported by historical evidence. Scholars like Werner Elert and Paul Althaus have noted that the Christian faith was established before historical research began, and the Bible's account of Jesus' life is considered to be a substantially accurate record. Additionally, the existence of Jesus is supported by non-Christian sources, such as the Roman historian Tacitus and the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus.

The evidence for Jesus' divinity is also supported by his own claims. In John 8:58, Jesus says, "Before Abraham was born, I am," which implies that he is eternal and divine. He also claims to be the Son of God, as seen in Matthew 16:16, where Peter says, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." These claims, along with his miracles and resurrection, provide evidence for his divinity.

While some may argue that there is no evidence for Jesus' divinity, the overwhelming consensus among scholars is that he did make these claims and that they are supported by historical evidence. As Craig notes, "the hypothesis that Jesus is God is the most plausible" when considering the evidence. Therefore, the existence of God and Jesus' divinity are well-supported by historical and philosophical evidence.