Muslims believe that only Allah possesses divine names and characteristics, and that Jesus cannot be God because he is not mentioned as such in the Quran.

The Quran describes Allah with unique divine names and attributes, such as the Truth, the King, and the One who gives life and death. However, the New Testament presents Jesus as embodying these very attributes. For instance, in John 1:1, it states that 'the Word was God,' indicating Jesus' divine nature. Furthermore, Jesus performed miracles, forgave sins, and claimed authority over life and death, which are divine prerogatives. This suggests that Jesus did not need to declare 'I am God' explicitly; his actions and the titles ascribed to him by his followers affirm his divine status. Moreover, the early Christians recognized Jesus as the Son of God, a title that signifies his unique relationship with the Father and his divine essence. The apostolic writings consistently affirm that Jesus is not just a prophet but the incarnate Word of God, fully divine and fully human. This understanding is rooted in the belief that Jesus' nature is consistent with the divine attributes described in the Quran, albeit with the Christian interpretation of those attributes. In summary, while the Quran emphasizes the uniqueness of Allah, the New Testament presents Jesus as sharing in that divine nature, thereby affirming his deity. The Christian perspective holds that Jesus' life and teachings reveal his divine identity, aligning with the attributes that Muslims recognize as belonging to God alone.