Deity of Christ
Muslims believe that Jesus is not God and that he did not claim divinity.
Quick answer
The Christian response emphasizes that Jesus explicitly claimed to be divine and co-existent with the Father, as evidenced in the Gospel of John. His statements about coming from heaven and possessing glory with the Father before the world began affirm his divine nature.
Full argument
Key verses
John 17:5bible
Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was.
John 18:36bible
My kingdom is not of this world.
John 3:13bible
No one has ascended into heaven, but He who descended from heaven: the Son of Man.
John 8:23bible
You are from below, I am from above; you are of this world, I am not of this world.
John 6:38bible
For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.
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