Deity of Christ
Jesus is a just ruler and judge, similar to Allah, and will return to judge the earth.
Quick answer
While Islamic tradition attributes judgment to Jesus, the Bible clearly states that all judgment is given to the Son, Jesus Christ, by the Father. This distinction emphasizes that Jesus, while having authority, is not equal to Allah but acts under His divine authority.
Full argument
The Quran teaches that all judgment belongs solely to Allah, as seen in verses like S. 6:63 and S. 40:12, which assert that no one shares in His judgment. However, the New Testament reveals that God has entrusted all judgment to Jesus Christ, as stated in John 5:22, which says, 'Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son.' This indicates that while Jesus is a judge, He does so as appointed by the Father, not as an equal to Allah. Furthermore, in Revelation 20:11-12, it is depicted that Jesus will judge the living and the dead, reinforcing His role as the ultimate judge in Christian belief. Thus, the claim that Jesus is like Allah in His role as judge misinterprets the biblical understanding of Jesus's authority, which is derived from His relationship with the Father.
Key verses
John 5:22bible
Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son.
Revelation 20:11-12bible
Then I saw a great white throne and Him who was seated on it. The earth and the heavens fled from His presence, and there was no place for them.
S. 6:63quran
His ALONE is all judgment.
S. 40:12quran
So the judgement is ONLY with Allah.
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