Muhammad
Since Jesus warned that false prophets would come, there must be a true prophet after Him, which means Muhammad is the final messenger.
Quick answer
The Christian response emphasizes that Jesus is the final messenger and that His authority is affirmed by God. The context of Jesus' teachings indicates that He is the ultimate revelation of God, and there is no need for another prophet after Him.
Full argument
The Quran claims that Muhammad is the 'Seal of the Prophets' (S. 33:40), suggesting he is the last messenger. However, this interpretation overlooks the context of Jesus' statements in the New Testament. Jesus explicitly states that He has been given God's seal of approval (John 6:27) and that His works testify to His divine mission (John 5:36-38). Furthermore, Jesus' parables, such as the one about the vineyard, indicate that He is the final messenger sent by God, as He is referred to as the 'Son' whom God sent last (Mark 12:1-8). This reinforces the idea that Jesus is the culmination of God's revelation, making it unnecessary for another prophet to follow Him. Therefore, the argument for Muhammad as the final prophet does not hold when considering the complete biblical context.
Key verses
John 6:27bible
On him God the Father has placed HIS SEAL OF APPROVAL.
John 5:36bible
For the very work that the Father has given me to finish, and which I am doing, testifies that the Father has sent me.
Mark 12:6bible
He had one left to send, a son, whom he loved. He sent him LAST OF ALL.
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