Deity of Christ
Muslims might argue that since Jesus received authority from the Father, he cannot be God.
Quick answer
The Christian response is that Jesus did not receive the ability to grant eternal life from the Father, but rather was given the right to exercise his divine prerogative. This indicates that Jesus is fully God, as only God has the authority to raise the dead.
Full argument
Anti-Trinitarians often cite John 17:2 to argue that Jesus is not God because he received authority from the Father. However, a closer examination reveals that Jesus is affirming his divine prerogative to grant eternal life, which is an inherent aspect of his divine nature. In John 6:38-40, Jesus states that he came to do the will of the Father, which includes raising the dead on the Last Day. This act of resurrection is a divine function, reserved for God alone, thus supporting the claim that Jesus is indeed God. Furthermore, the misuse of John 17:2 by anti-Trinitarians fails to recognize the full context of Jesus' statements, which consistently affirm his divine identity and authority.
Key verses
John 17:2bible
since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him.
John 6:38-40bible
For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me.
1 Samuel 2:6bible
The LORD kills and brings to life; he brings down to Sheol and raises up.
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