Deity of Christ
Muslims believe that Allah is the only true God and that Jesus cannot be God because the Quran emphasizes the oneness of Allah.
Quick answer
Christians respond by highlighting that Jesus made divine claims that align with the attributes of God as described in the Quran. The New Testament presents Jesus as Lord, King, and God, which parallels the titles attributed to Allah.
Full argument
In examining the Quranic view of Allah's names and attributes, we find that the titles given to Allah are also applied to Jesus in the New Testament. For instance, the Quran refers to Allah as the 'Lord of men,' and similarly, Acts 10:36 identifies Jesus as 'Lord of all.' This indicates that Jesus shares a divine status that aligns with the characteristics of Allah. Furthermore, the Quran describes Allah as the 'King of men,' and Revelation 1:5 and 17:14 affirm Jesus as 'the ruler of the kings of the earth' and 'King of kings.' These parallels suggest that Jesus embodies the divine authority attributed to Allah. Additionally, the Quran refers to Allah as the 'God of men,' and in John 20:28, Thomas addresses Jesus as 'My Lord and my God,' reinforcing the notion that Jesus holds a divine position. The New Testament consistently presents Jesus in a manner that reflects the attributes of God as described in the Quran, suggesting that the Christian understanding of Jesus is not in conflict with the Islamic view of God's nature, but rather complements it by revealing the fullness of God's revelation in Christ.
Key verses
Acts 10:36bible
who is Lord of all
Revelation 1:5bible
the ruler of the kings of the earth
John 20:28bible
My Lord and my God
Romans 9:5bible
who is God over all
Titus 2:13bible
the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ
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