Deity of Christ
Muslims believe that Muhammad was the final prophet and that he received all necessary revelations from Allah.
Quick answer
The Christian response emphasizes that the Quran itself indicates that Muhammad lacked knowledge of the unseen, which suggests that he was not the ultimate messenger. In contrast, Jesus is portrayed as having a unique relationship with God, possessing knowledge that was not granted to Muhammad.
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Key verses
Surah 72:25-28quran
He (alone) knows the Unseen, nor does He make any one acquainted with His Mysteries, Except an apostle whom He has chosen.
Surah 6:50quran
I do not say to you: I possess the treasures of ALLAH, nor do I know the unseen.
Surah 7:188quran
Had I known the unseen I would have had much of good and no evil would have touched me.
John 1:1bible
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 14:6bible
Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'
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