Muslims argue that the Bible teaches Jesus is the first creature of God and not God Himself.

Muslim apologists often reference Arian groups like the Jehovah's Witnesses to support their claim that Jesus is the first creature of God. However, this interpretation is fundamentally flawed. The Gospel of John begins with a profound declaration of Christ's divinity, stating, 'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God' (John 1:1). This verse clearly establishes that Jesus, as the Word, is not a created being but is instead fully divine and part of the Godhead. Furthermore, the assertion that Jesus is the first creature contradicts the biblical understanding of creation. Colossians 1:16-17 states, 'For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible... and in Him all things hold together.' This indicates that Jesus is not only involved in creation but is also the sustaining force behind it, which is incompatible with the idea of Him being a mere creature. Additionally, the concept of Jesus as the 'firstborn' does not imply that He was created. In biblical terms, 'firstborn' often signifies preeminence and authority rather than chronological order. Hebrews 1:5 reinforces this by stating, 'For to which of the angels did God ever say, 'You are my Son, today I have begotten you'?' This emphasizes Jesus' unique status as the Son of God, distinct from all creation. In conclusion, the claim that Jesus is merely the first creature is not supported by the biblical text and undermines the essential Christian belief in the Trinity and the full divinity of Christ.