Humans like you and me are mortals. Eventually, we will all die. We are finite and have limited control over our lives, even if we still have the ability to do amazing things in our lives. On the other hand, God is defined – by The Oxford Dictionary – as a superhuman or spirit worshipped as having power over nature or human fortunes; a deity. So, can human beings actually become gods?
When we look at even the secular definitions of a god, this super-being:
- has powers that are above human power
- has control over nature
- is stronger than death
Otherwise, the person (or being) is a mere mortal, just like us, and is not worthy of such worship.
The only one who DID manage to have all three aspects of a god was Jesus.
A) He had power to heal people.
There are many instances where He healed people with different diseases, even created new organs for them, fed them, and helped them.
B) He had power to command nature
He walked on water, calmed the storms, and turned water into wine.
C) He had power over death
Jesus had power over death; he raised many deceased people back to life. And not just that, He is the only one who raised Himself from the dead. He told His disciples that “I have power to lay it [His life] down, and I have power to take it again.” (John 10:18).
Since He is the only Man who ever did this, He is the only God who can help us and is worthy of unconditional, devoted worship. However, it is important to remember that Jesus wasn’t a human who became God; He was God who took a human form to engage with His people and bring them a message of hope and incredible love. He came to die for our sins, in our place, and make a new Covenant with us.
So, the answer is no; humans cannot become gods.
An article on a similar topic, you can read the following article:
Was Jesus Made God After The Three Synoptic Gospels Were Written?
