The following statement from the Bible supports the Islamic belief that Jesus (pbuh) was a prophet of God. "Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know." [The Bible, Acts 2:22]
2007-06-13 22:21:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
And remember Jesus the son of Mary said: "O Children of Israel! I am the apostle of Allah (sent) to you confirming the Law (which
came) before me and giving glad Tidings of an Apostle to come after me whose name shall be Ahmad." But when he came to them with Clear Signs they said "This is evident sorcery!" (Quran:61:6)
2007-06-13 22:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by Ismail Eliat 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Before the 4th century there was a rift between Arian (not Nazi Aryan) and Athanasian christians. Arians thought that Jesus was the "adopted" son of god and not born divine, but made that way through god's favor. Athanasians believed that the father, the son, and the holy spirit were distinct but the same (whatever the hell that means). The Athanasians won, Arianism was suppressed, and now christians believe in the Trinity.
How many of you bible thumpers knew about that?
2007-06-13 22:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Jesus is God in the flesh. Here is what the Scriptures say.
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
In case you're wondering who the Word refers to here is verse 14.
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.
In Colossians it says this of Jesus.
Colossians 2:9 For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form.
2007-06-13 23:11:48 · answer #3 · answered by Northstar 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Before i can answer, i'll need some additional data:
- Evidence of these miracles and wonders and signs. The gospels and _Acts_ are simply to far removed from the alleged events, too anachronistic, and too inconsistent to be considered reliable.
- Evidence that Jesus (pbuh) existed. The gospels and _Acts_ are simply to far removed from the alleged events, too anachronistic, and too inconsistent to be considered reliable.
- Evidence that the town of Nazareth existed during Jesus's alleged lifetime. Historians and archeologists have come up empty so far.
- Evidence that God exists to approve of Jesus (pbuh). The Islamic notation (SWT), while implying that Jesus's divinity is as implausible as it is absurd, nonetheless leaves God rather unsubstantial. And frankly, i can't argue with that. :-P
2007-06-13 22:40:45 · answer #4 · answered by RickySTT, EAC 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you pick off one quotation and focus on it I guess you could make that case. But there are many references to Christ in the New Testament as well as old Testament messianic prophecies making it clear who He is.
Moreover christians have the proof in their hearts. It is not a matter of just saying a few words as with Mohammedanism and then just being accepted by mosque members as you are doing your rituals correctly.
When you put faith in Christ your sins are indeed forgiven - you know it, but after faith. Also you receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. He is God and He is wonderful. This live relationship is the difference between dead works religion and eternal life.
2007-06-13 22:33:20 · answer #5 · answered by Cader and Glyder scrambler 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Dear Friend,
Jesus was the son of the one true God. His mother was overshadowed by the power of the Most High God. Jesus though full of Holy Spirit was not God, but the Son of God. He gave his life so that all who exercise faith in him should not perish, but should have eternal life. He was the first to rise from the dead, and will Return in power and Glory to judge all of the inhabitants of the earth for their deeds, and save those who are waiting for him.
Romans 14:11
It is written: " 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.' "
God Bless
2007-06-13 22:30:35 · answer #6 · answered by ianptitchener 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Prophet Jesus was a Man Approved of God, he was no son of god
and heres a link to get more of Christains theory
http://www.answering-christianity.com/
2007-06-13 22:31:05 · answer #7 · answered by Syed Aleemuddin Noor 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Jesus is the name of the physical body that contained the Spirit of God. Therefore, Jesus is God.
When you say you have bought a box of chocolates, does it mean your box is made of chocolates???
No. It means what is inside is chocolate. Can the box be eaten? No. Can the chocolates be eaten? Yes. Likewise, can Jesus be killed? Yes. Can God-the-spirit inside the body of Jesus be killed? No.
Jesus is an english word. The Hebrew word is Yah-shuah. Jehovah is ALSO an english word. The Hebrew word is Yah-weh.
Jesus says His name was given by God. Yah being the central. The name of God is Yah-weh. Jesus is His only begotten Son. God appeared to many at the Jordan River to confess that Jesus was His Son. Luke 9:35 Then a voice came from the cloud, saying: This is My Son, the Chosen One; listen to Him!
If you don't understand this basic concept, you will perpetually be stuck in islam or atheism.
Jesus said "You have been with me for so long, and yet you ask to see the Father?" In Philippians, the bible admits that Jesus is God. Philippians2: 5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature[a] God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped.
John 14:10 Don't you believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I speak to you I do not speak on My own. The Father who lives in Me does His works.
We have therefore seen the bible calling Jesus as God and Jesus Himself admitting that He is in the Father and the Father is in Him.
These statements show clearly that Jesus is God. The term - Son of God is merely a description of the relation between Him and God. Jesus' body was offered up at crucifixion. The bread that you eat is the perfect body (without sin) that was offered for your sins.
Of course the Father is greater than Jesus because the Father is in the spirit, and not bounded by physical limitations.
John 1 :1. In the beginning was the word and the word was with God, and the word was God… 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only,[d] who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Of course, Jesus is no ordinary body. He was born without sin. A perfect man. Not even Adam was perfect.
What is the perfect sacrifice?
A man without sin dying for sin.
That is the perfect sacrifice. Do not be mistaken. Jesus IS God. But the body of Jesus is flesh.
2007-06-13 22:29:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 5⤋
The only one who can reveal the truth about Jesus to us is The Holy Spirit. Be smart read the correct account of creation in The Apocryphon of John, not Genesis.
2007-06-13 22:28:41 · answer #9 · answered by single eye 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
You have been told the truth but you refuse to believe. Your mind and heart are filled with your own self-righteousness; a self-righteousness that tells you the one true path to God is through the law. You take the teachings of Christ and mix them with the old testament law and insist upon that strange mixture being observed rather than lived. Jesus fulfilled the requirements of law. Christians live in the grace of God and by following the example of Jesus obey the law by default. He was the perfect sacrifice for the sins of man and through our faith in him we have been saved. You struggle to understand and refute a doctrine that non-Christians are not able to comprehend. Much time of growth directed by the Holy Spirit of God is required. The only way to obtain the Holy Spirit is by acceptance of Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
You even deny that Jesus is the Son of God and thereby call him a liar, for he said on many occasions to the understanding of those around him that if they have seen him they have also seen the Father. Is a king not royalty? Is the king's son also not royalty? Would you treat the adopted children of a king with disrespect and call them liars for bearing witness to the things they know of the kingdom? If this is the simplest way for you to grasp the significance of the nature of God, it is sufficient. Extremely few enter God's kingdom with knowledge of His nature. God accepts all who have faith in Christ despite their level of education. Actually, you must first become a child and humble yourself before God. "Allow the little children to come to me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Where objective and subjective reasoning come into focus and merge truth will be found. Your objective attacks at scripture are easily dismissed by Christians for they abandon the evidence of subjective light. You also overlook the basic fact that not all Christians hold to the doctrine of the Trinity or Triunity. You really do need another way to evangelize.
Jesus made it very plain in his teachings that it would be better for a man to have never been born if he causes even the least of the children to stumble.
I suggest you would be better served to sweep your own house clean of impurity before attempting to destroy the house of God.
2007-06-13 23:12:23 · answer #10 · answered by sympleesymple 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋