Deity of Christ
Muslims believe that God cannot have a son, as it contradicts the oneness of God (Tawhid).
Quick answer
Christians respond that the concept of the Son of God does not imply a physical relationship but rather a unique and divine nature. The New Testament affirms that Jesus, as the Son, shares in the divine essence and is fully God, consistent with the Old Testament's portrayal of God's holiness.
Full argument
Key verses
Mark 1:24bible
What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are— the Holy One of God!
Luke 1:35bible
The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.
John 1:1bible
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
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