they no longer operated as mere human beings Their strength and influence were the strength and influence of almighty God. (religion-online.org)
Churches — run by mere human beings and therefore fallible by default — take upon themselves, or attempt to, glory and obedience AND relationship due only to God Himself. (nakedpastor.com)
In Jewish literature, mere humans were often referred to as «Messiah.» (redeeminggod.com)