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The Bible also teaches abrogation, just like the Quran does, as seen in the annulment of certain laws and practices.
Quick answer
The Bible does not teach abrogation; rather, it fulfills previous revelations. Jesus explicitly states that he came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets, not to abolish them, indicating a continuity rather than a cancellation of God's instructions.
Full argument
Muslims often argue that the concept of abrogation in the Quran can be justified by pointing to instances in the Bible where certain laws appear to be annulled. However, this line of reasoning fails for several reasons. First, if abrogation is a logical or theological issue, then citing the Bible does not resolve the problem; it merely suggests that both texts could be flawed. Second, the assertion that the Bible's supposed abrogation validates the Quran assumes the Bible's reliability as a truth standard. If the Bible can be used to support the Quran, it can also be used to refute it, especially since the two texts contradict each other on fundamental beliefs about God, Christ, and salvation. Third, the Quran defines abrogation as the complete removal of previous commands, while the Bible presents a narrative of fulfillment. Jesus himself stated that he did not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it, emphasizing that the Old Testament finds its true meaning in his life and teachings. This fulfillment does not erase the previous revelations but rather completes them, guiding believers to interpret and apply them through the lens of Christ's teachings.
Key verses
Matthew 5:17-18bible
Do not think that I have come to ABOLISH the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to ABOLISH them but to fulfill them.
Luke 16:16-17bible
The Law and the Prophets were until John; since then the Gospel of the kingdom of God is preached...
Surah 13:39quran
God blots out, and He establishes whatsoever He will...
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