The identity of Christ

It seems such a wonderful thing to hear our Muslims express their love for Jesus. However, it isn't long before it is clear that the Jesus they love is not the Jesus of the Bible. Here are some ways of handling questions concerning the identity of Jesus.

Who has the Real Jesus, Christians or Muslims?

Christians and Muslims both claim to love Jesus, but the Jesus of the Bible and the Jesus of the Qur’an are very different. Who is the Jesus of the Qur’an and how is he different from the Jesus of Scripture? »

Is Jesus the biological child of God?

Muslims think that Jesus' title of 'Son' means God entered into a biological relationship with Mary, yet in the OT 'Son' is a title rooted in kingship and deity. »

Where did Jesus say I am God, worship me?

The fact that Jesus is God is one of the clearest truths of the New Testament with many verses attesting to the fact that Jesus is not only 100% human but also 100% divine. One question Muslims like to ask Christians, however, is “where did Jesus say I am God, worship me?” Responding is not as easy as you may think, so how do we answer this question? »

The Deity of Jesus in Mark’s Gospel

Although being one of the earliest parts of the New Testament to be written, Mark’s Gospel shows us clearly that Jesus is God. This counters the claim that John’s Gospel’s view of Jesus was a later development by Christians. According to Mark, Jesus is none other than the LORD himself. »

Why Jesus is Good and God

The Quran denies the deity of Jesus. Muslims often point to Mark 10:18 to show that Jesus himself claimed not to be God. A careful reading of the passage in question, however, shows that rather than denying his divinity, Jesus in this very passage is claiming to be the divine Saviour. »

Did Jesus Know the Hour of his return?

Muslims love to reference Mark 13:32 as a clear indication that Jesus never claimed to be God. Reading the verse out of context and without a wider understanding of the incarnation, does seem at first reading to support the Muslim view. However, on further study, we see there is no contradiction between Jesus claiming to be God and claiming not to know the hour of his return. »

The Old Testament shows the Messiah to be divine

When looking at the promises in the Old Testament that point forward to the coming of the Messiah, we see that in many places the one to come is said to be God himself. »

Appearances of the Son of God in the Old Testament

Jesus Christ is believed to have appeared in the Old Testament. Key examples include Jesus appearing as the divine Angel of the Lord to figures like Hagar, Moses, and Gideon. Understanding these appearances supports the view that Jesus' divinity and presence are consistent throughout both the Old and New Testaments. »