Deity of Christ
Muslims believe that Jesus is not God and that worshiping Him as God is a form of idolatry.
Quick answer
Christians respond by emphasizing that early Christians worshiped Jesus as God, as evidenced by historical accounts and biblical texts. The New Testament contains hymns and passages that affirm the divinity of Christ, showing that He was recognized as God by His followers.
Full argument
Historical records, such as those from Pliny the Younger, indicate that early Christians worshiped Jesus as God, singing hymns to Him and committing to ethical oaths. This practice reflects a deep reverence for Christ that aligns with the belief in His divine nature. Additionally, passages like Philippians 2:5-8 illustrate that Jesus, while fully human, existed in the form of God and did not cling to His equality with God but chose to humble Himself. This duality of Christ's nature is central to Christian theology, which holds that He is both fully God and fully man. The exaltation of Jesus, as described in the New Testament, further affirms His divine status, as every knee will bow to Him and every tongue confess that He is Lord, thus glorifying God the Father.
Key verses
Philippians 2:5-11bible
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God...
John 1:1bible
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Colossians 2:9bible
For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form.
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