Deity of Christ
Muslims believe that Jesus is not God and that he is merely a prophet.
Quick answer
The Christian response emphasizes that the Gospel of Luke presents Jesus as the Divine Son of God, fulfilling prophecies and claiming divine authority. Key passages illustrate that Jesus identifies himself as the Son of Man, a title that denotes his divine nature and authority.
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Key verses
Acts 7:55-56bible
But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God...
Luke 21:27bible
And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
Luke 22:69bible
But from now on the Son of man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God.
Daniel 7:13-14bible
I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a Son of man...
Psalm 110:1bible
The LORD says to my Lord: 'Sit at my right hand...'
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