Deity of Christ
Since Islam means submitting to God's will, Jesus was teaching his followers to become Muslims by saying they must do the will of God.
Quick answer
The Christian response clarifies that while Jesus speaks of doing God's will, he explicitly identifies himself as the Son of God and emphasizes the importance of listening to him. This indicates that God's will is not merely about submission but involves recognizing Jesus' divine authority and identity.
Full argument
In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus emphasizes that those who do the will of God are his true family. However, this statement is not an endorsement of Islam but rather a call to recognize his unique relationship with God as His Son. The transfiguration event further illustrates this point, where God the Father commands the disciples to listen to Jesus, affirming his divine authority. This moment reveals Jesus' glory and confirms his identity as the fulfillment of the prophetic writings, distinguishing him from mere prophets or messengers. Therefore, the will of God encompasses recognizing and following Jesus, who is the beloved Son, rather than merely submitting to a set of rules or teachings that Islam might suggest.
Key verses
Mark 3:35bible
For whoever does the will of God, he is My brother and sister and mother.
Mark 9:7bible
This is MY BELOVED SON, LISTEN TO HIM!
Mark 1:11bible
You are My beloved Son, in You I AM WELL-PLEASED.
Related articles
More in Deity of Christ
- Muslims believe that Jesus cannot be God because God is the only eternal ruler and king.
- Muslims might say that the Lord's Prayer does not indicate the divinity of Jesus, as it emphasizes praying to the Father alone.
- Muslims believe that Jesus is not the Son of God and that he is not equal to God.
- As a Muslim, I believe that seeking refuge should only be directed to Allah and not to any creature, including Jesus.
- Muhammad is the most exalted of all of Allah’s creatures.