The Trinity
Muslims believe that the concept of the Trinity is incompatible with the strict monotheism of Islam, which emphasizes the oneness of God.
Quick answer
Christianity teaches that the nature of God includes a binitarian aspect, as evidenced by the New Testament writings that identify Jesus as both divine and sovereign. This understanding does not contradict monotheism but rather fulfills it through the revelation of God in Jesus Christ.
Full argument
Key verses
Matthew 25:31-34bible
When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.
Matthew 26:63-64bible
But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.
Acts 7:55-56bible
But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
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