Deity of Christ
How can Jesus be the Judge of all the earth when the Quran states that Allah is the ultimate judge?
Quick answer
Christians believe that Jesus, as part of the Trinity, shares in the divine authority of judgment. The New Testament affirms that Jesus has been given the authority to judge, which aligns with the Old Testament teachings about Yahweh as the ultimate judge.
Full argument
The New Testament presents Jesus as the Judge of all the earth, a role traditionally attributed to Yahweh in the Old Testament. Verses such as John 5:22 state, 'The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son.' This indicates that Jesus possesses divine authority, consistent with the Old Testament's portrayal of God as the ultimate judge. Furthermore, the concept of the Day of Judgment is prevalent in both the Old and New Testaments, where God gathers all nations for judgment, a role that Jesus fulfills as the appointed judge. This continuity between the Old Testament and New Testament supports the Christian understanding of Jesus' divine nature and authority in judgment. Thus, while the Quran emphasizes Allah's role as the judge, Christians interpret the New Testament as affirming Jesus' divine authority to judge, reinforcing the belief in His deity.
Key verses
John 5:22bible
The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son.
Matthew 25:31-32bible
When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.
Acts 10:42bible
And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead.
Quran 6:164quran
Say, 'Shall I seek a judge other than Allah?'
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