Deity of Christ
Muslims believe that Jesus is not God and that he will not return to judge the world.
Quick answer
The New Testament clearly identifies Jesus as Lord and emphasizes his role in the second coming to judge and save. Both James and Jude refer to Jesus as the Lord who will come, indicating his divine authority and identity.
Full argument
In the Epistles of James and Jude, the authors explicitly refer to the coming of the Lord, which is understood to be Jesus Christ. James 5:7-10 speaks of the Lord's coming to judge, while Jude 1:14-15 mentions the Lord coming with his holy myriads to execute judgment. This language strongly suggests that the authors intended to convey the divinity of Jesus as the one who will return to fulfill these prophetic roles.
Moreover, Revelation 3:20 reinforces this idea by depicting Jesus as standing at the door, ready to enter and commune with his followers. This imagery aligns with the anticipation of Jesus' return, further establishing his identity as Lord. Jude's exhortation to wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life (Jude 1:20-21) also points to the expectation of Jesus' return, where he will bestow mercy upon his followers.
Additionally, the New Testament consistently portrays Jesus as the one who comes on the clouds with power and glory, as seen in Mark 13:26-27 and Luke 9:26. These passages affirm that Jesus, the Son of Man, will return in glory to judge the world, which aligns with the traditional Christian understanding of his divine nature and authority. Therefore, the assertion that Jesus is not God and will not return is inconsistent with the biblical testimony regarding his identity and mission.
Key verses
James 5:7-9bible
Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord...
Jude 1:14-15bible
Behold, the Lord came with his holy myriads...
Revelation 3:20bible
Behold, I stand at the door and knock...
Mark 13:26-27bible
And then they will see the Son of man coming in clouds...
Luke 9:26bible
For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words...
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