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Jesus cannot be God because he exhibited human limitations and did not know everything.
Quick answer
While Jesus demonstrated humanity, he also possessed divine attributes, including omniscience, as shown in various biblical passages. In contrast, the Quran indicates that Allah must test people to learn about their faith, suggesting a limitation in knowledge.
Full argument
Muslims often argue that Jesus' human limitations disqualify him from being God. However, the New Testament presents Jesus as possessing divine knowledge, as seen in passages like Mark 2:8 and John 16:30-31, where he demonstrates awareness of people's thoughts and intentions. Furthermore, in Revelation 2:18, Jesus is described as one who searches hearts and minds, affirming his divine omniscience.
Conversely, the Quran suggests that Allah does not inherently know the hearts of individuals without testing them. Verses such as Surah 3:140-142 indicate that Allah needs to observe believers in action to know their true faith. This implies that Allah's knowledge is contingent upon human actions, which stands in stark contrast to the Christian understanding of an all-knowing God.
Thus, while Jesus embodies both humanity and divinity, the Islamic portrayal of Allah reveals limitations in knowledge, failing to meet the criteria for true deity as defined in Christian theology.
Key verses
Mark 2:8bible
Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts.
John 16:30bible
Now we can see that you know all things and that you do not even need to have anyone ask you questions.
Revelation 2:23bible
I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
Surah 3:140-142quran
And Allah MAY KNOW those who believe and take witnesses from among you.
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