Muslims believe that Jesus was not the Messiah because he was crucified and did not establish an everlasting kingdom.

In the writings of Justin Martyr, he addresses the objection raised by Trypho regarding the nature of the Messiah. Trypho argues that the Messiah must be glorious and that Jesus' crucifixion disqualifies him from being the true Messiah. Justin counters this by pointing out that the Scriptures foretold both the suffering and the glory of the Messiah, indicating that Jesus' first coming was to fulfill the prophecies of suffering and redemption. He explains that the second coming of Christ will reveal his glory and establish his kingdom, fulfilling the promises made in the Old Testament. Justin cites various prophetic texts to support his argument, illustrating that the Messiah's journey includes both humiliation and ultimate victory over sin and death, which aligns with the Christian understanding of Jesus' role as the Savior.