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Did Jesus say he was God???

1robin

Christian/Baptist
Islam rejects that Jesus was son of god in physical terms, very clearly.

I quote from Quran:

[112:1] In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful.
[112:2] Say, ‘He is Allah, the One;
[112:3] ‘Allah, the Independent and Besought of all.
[112:4] ‘He begets not, nor is He begotten;
[112:5] ‘And there is none like unto Him.’

The Holy Quran Arabic text with Translation in English text and Search Engine - Al Islam Online

If you differ with me; please quote from Quran in support of you viewpoint;Quran is the first and the foremost source of Islam/Muhammad whatever the denomination .
I do not think you are getting my point. I am saying that if you asked Muhammad if Jesus is the son of God he would have said no. I think if you asked him if Jesus ever claimed to be the son of God he would have said yes. The issue is not important enough to bother with looking up anything. In fact if you dissagree with my statements here then I will drop it. It does not matter.
 

paarsurrey

Veteran Member
He still retains it as the Paraclete. We, the disciples are only His instrument for doin so.

Please quote from Jesus that Christians are Paraclete.

There were no Christians during Jesus' three years ministry in Jerusalem. Jesus was a Jew and his disciples were also Jews, in my opinion.
 

paarsurrey

Veteran Member
However Jesus is not begotten. The term is used for His conception because no better term fits but the reality is that a man and woman did not have sex to form Him.

Su 3:59 The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; he created him from dust then said to him: "Be": And he was.

I give verse 3:59 with some preceding and some following verses for the context:

[3:56] When Allah said, ‘O Jesus, I will cause thee to die a natural death and will exalt thee to Myself, and will clear thee from the charges of those who disbelieve, and will place those who follow thee above those who disbelieve, until the Day of Resurrection; then to Me shall be your return, and I will judge between you concerning that wherein you differ.
[3:57] ‘Then as for those who disbelieve, I will punish them with a severe punishment in this world and in the next, and they shall have no helpers.
[3:58] ‘And as for those who believe and do good works, He will pay them their full rewards. And Allah loves not the wrongdoers.’
[3:59] That is what We recite unto thee of the Signs and the wise Reminder.
[3:60] Surely, the case of Jesus with Allah is like the case of Adam. He created him* out of dust, then He said to him, ‘Be!,’ and he was.
[3:61] This is the truth from thy Lord, so be thou not of those who doubt.

The Holy Quran Arabic text with Translation in English text and Search Engine - Al Islam Online




• That is Adam

I think you have misunderstood the verses of the Quran; Quran provides the reason in the verses (Bible does not provide claims and reasons in its verses) that if Adam was created from dust as Christians believe without a father and a mother then Adam should be a double god of the Christians. If Jesus was born of one parent i.e. Mary and Christians make him a god or son of god, then Adam with the same reason should have been their double god or double son of god having born without both the parents, as do the Christians believe.
 

paarsurrey

Veteran Member
I in no way said that. Actually you might be able to wrongly take it that way. However I will clarify. I do not adopt a position on the subject but lean more towards that he is than that he is not. However my responsabilities and path to heaven are the same either way so I rarely debate the issue much. Both sides have a very good argument. I do however debate stupid standards used to determine whether Jesus is God or not. The Muslim test made popular by Mr Deedat that askes if Jesus ever said he was God, is about the silliest way of determining the issue possible. The subject deserves better scholarship and more appropriate investigative methods.

I don't get you; I don't think it is any wise in my opinion that Jesus did not say/claim unequivocally from his mouth that he was god, a huge claim for a humble man; and now other claim on his behalf or rather force or thrust on him to be one which he himself never wanted.

It is a simple matter; not at all complicated, in my opinion; please provide the claim and reason from Jesus' mouth.
 

paarsurrey

Veteran Member
I spent 2 years isolated from every denomination that exists with only a bible and and the Holy Spirit. I even through my tv out. I read the Bible cover to cover twice and then researched all the areas that are critical. I then concluded my understanding of doctrine and chose a Church that was the closest. Baptist. I imagine that if my lazy self can be objective that many others can as well. Regardless Christians have no monopoly on bias. It exists on every side of every issue. The difference I allow for it on both sides and you complian of it on only one.




Well we are not that far apart. I do not think there is any profit in splitting the hairs that seperate us.

Why do they deny Jesus as the messiah if they adopt all of the other extraordinary characteristics that you have mentioned. If the messiah is someone different why don't we find him in the bible doing these unique things.

Please provide evidence that you met and recognize the holy spirit; tell us about its features; and also that it was the holy spirit not anything else. There is no compulsion however only if you agree to tell voluntarily.
 

paarsurrey

Veteran Member
I do not think you are getting my point. I am saying that if you asked Muhammad if Jesus is the son of God he would have said no. I think if you asked him if Jesus ever claimed to be the son of God he would have said yes. The issue is not important enough to bother with looking up anything. In fact if you dissagree with my statements here then I will drop it. It does not matter.

How do you know?

Muhammad would never have said anything against the Word revealed on him ie Quran; and Quran is very clear, undoubtedly, that Jesus was neither a god nor a son of god.

Please quote from Quran-the first and the foremost source of Muslims whatever the denomination and then substantiate your viewpoint.
 

1robin

Christian/Baptist
Please provide evidence that you met and recognize the holy spirit; tell us about its features; and also that it was the holy spirit not anything else.
I can't think of a single reason why I should answer this. The experience as many are is subjective and is not IMO by design accessable to others. I was not attempting to prove the spirit's existance. I was saying how I arrived at my understanding of the bible. The main issue was I was not influenaced by any denomination. My experience exactly matched every single claim that is applicable or relevant in the bible as to the experience and the spirit.



There is no compulsion however only if you agree to tell voluntarily.
We were not discussing anything that tells me how to answer. What are you wanting the information for specifically and maybe that will tell me how or even if I should reply?
 

1robin

Christian/Baptist
Please quote from Jesus that Christians are Paraclete.
Please quote where I ever said that.

There were no Christians during Jesus' three years ministry in Jerusalem. Jesus was a Jew and his disciples were also Jews, in my opinion.
I agree and have even said so to you personally. It is a bit tricky though. They were no longer practicers of strict Judaism and were learning the ways of grace. I am not sure what you call them but even I slip and call them Christians sometimes. I mean they are believers if I evr do. What was the point here?
 

1robin

Christian/Baptist
I don't get you; I don't think it is any wise in my opinion that Jesus did not say/claim unequivocally from his mouth that he was god, a huge claim for a humble man; and now other claim on his behalf or rather force or thrust on him to be one which he himself never wanted.
I did not say every single Muslim repeats this same test. I said that Muslim apologists are the only one who do. Deedat is famous for that stupid test.

It is a simple matter; not at all complicated, in my opinion; please provide the claim and reason from Jesus' mouth.
What claim? What reason? and for what? I did not say I am a trinitarian I said that test is stupid.
 
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1robin

Christian/Baptist
How do you know?

Muhammad would never have said anything against the Word revealed on him ie Quran; and Quran is very clear, undoubtedly, that Jesus was neither a god nor a son of god.
I did not say I did know. I said I think. I have never heard a muslim apologist and I have seen many that ever said that Jesus never claimed to be the son. They would be idiots to do so. It is in the bible and is known to be reliable. Once again I do not think you understand that I do agree they do not believe it.

Please quote from Quran-the first and the foremost source of Muslims whatever the denomination and then substantiate your viewpoint.
Sunbstantiate what, that I think actually I know Muslims have admitted that Jesus CLAIMED to be the son of God? The question makes no sence. Apologists are not in the Quran.
 

paarsurrey

Veteran Member
I did not say I did know. I said I think. I have never heard a muslim apologist and I have seen many that ever said that Jesus never claimed to be the son. They would be idiots to do so. It is in the bible and is known to be reliable. Once again I do not think you understand that I do agree they do not believe it.

Sunbstantiate what, that I think actually I know Muslims have admitted that Jesus CLAIMED to be the son of God? The question makes no sence. Apologists are not in the Quran.

I don't agree with you.

Bible is not a reliable source; it was neither revealed from the one true attributive creator God on Jesus nor it is written by Jesus; nor even dictated by Jesus to anybody.

It was written by anonymous sinful scribes after when Jesus left for India from Judea, in my opinion.

Quran rejects that Jesus was a god or son of God:

[4:172] O People of the Book, exceed not the limits in your religion, and say not of Allah anything but the truth. Verily, the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, was only a Messenger of Allah and a fulfilment of His word which He sent down to Mary, and a mercy from Him. So believe in Allah and His Messengers, and say not ‘They are three.’ Desist, it will be better for you. Verily, Allah is the only One God. Far is it from His Holiness that He should have a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth. And sufficient is Allah as a Guardian.
[4:173] Surely, the Messiah will never disdain to be a servant of Allah, nor will the angels near unto God; and whoso disdains to worship Him and feels proud, He will gather them all to Himself.

The Holy Quran Arabic text with Translation in English text and Search Engine - Al Islam Online

I think it is very clear from Quran/Islam/Muhammad.
 

1robin

Christian/Baptist
I don't agree with you.
So?

Bible is not a reliable source; it was neither revealed from the one true attributive creator God on Jesus nor it is written by Jesus; nor even dictated by Jesus to anybody.
The bible is far more likely from a divine source than the Quran is by a long long way. No matter what category you use: Historical method, Jurice Prudence procedure, textual integrity, philosophical consistency, explanitory power, etc....It beats the book written by a single very troubled man by miles.

It was written by anonymous sinful scribes after when Jesus left for India from Judea, in my opinion.
Your not a Jesus in India guy are you? The famous G.K. Chesterton said that people who do not believe in the bible do not therefore believe in nothing, they will believe in anything. How right he was!!


Quran rejects that Jesus was a god or son of God:
Being that the Quran is not the standard by which things are proven, So?


[4:172] O People of the Book, exceed not the limits in your religion, and say not of Allah anything but the truth. Verily, the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, was only a Messenger of Allah and a fulfilment of His word which He sent down to Mary, and a mercy from Him. So believe in Allah and His Messengers, and say not ‘They are three.’ Desist, it will be better for you. Verily, Allah is the only One God. Far is it from His Holiness that He should have a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth. And sufficient is Allah as a Guardian.
[4:173] Surely, the Messiah will never disdain to be a servant of Allah, nor will the angels near unto God; and whoso disdains to worship Him and feels proud, He will gather them all to Himself.
I do not in any way care what the Quran says about someone that existed 500 years previously and which contradicts the bibles many eye wittness accounts of Jesus at the actual time, as well as many secular texts that far away pre-date Muhammad's poor attempts.

I think it is very clear from Quran/Islam/Muhammad.
It is very clear that in no category used by scholars are Muhammadss word more reliable than the Bible. Try to leave offthe sermons and just give facts (at least one). The Bible has multiple eye witness attestations, 25,000 historical corroberations, over two thousand accurate prophecies that have been fullfilled, philisophic consistency, accurate scientific knowledge unknown at the time, the principle of emberassment, 95% - 99.5% textual reliability, is the most attested text in ancient history, Jesus has more textual attestation than any other figure of antiquity, and contains a perfectly consistent narrative given by over 40 authors over more than 1500 years. The Quran are one man's incorrect claims about things he heard from heretical Jews and Gnostics which conflict with contemporary accounts. It is a literary mess and full of proven inaccurate claims. The greatest expert on evidence in Human history (Simon Greenleaf) said the wittness testimony of the Gospels meets every single criteria of modern law. Produce anyone with equal credentials that confirms the Quran.
 

paarsurrey

Veteran Member
So?

The bible is far more likely from a divine source than the Quran is by a long long way. No matter what category you use: Historical method, Jurice Prudence procedure, textual integrity, philosophical consistency, explanitory power, etc....It beats the book written by a single very troubled man by miles.

Your not a Jesus in India guy are you? The famous G.K. Chesterton said that people who do not believe in the bible do not therefore believe in nothing, they will believe in anything. How right he was!!


Being that the Quran is not the standard by which things are proven, So?


I do not in any way care what the Quran says about someone that existed 500 years previously and which contradicts the bibles many eye wittness accounts of Jesus at the actual time, as well as many secular texts that far away pre-date Muhammad's poor attempts.

It is very clear that in no category used by scholars are Muhammadss word more reliable than the Bible. Try to leave offthe sermons and just give facts (at least one). The Bible has multiple eye witness attestations, 25,000 historical corroberations, over two thousand accurate prophecies that have been fullfilled, philisophic consistency, accurate scientific knowledge unknown at the time, the principle of emberassment, 95% - 99.5% textual reliability, is the most attested text in ancient history, Jesus has more textual attestation than any other figure of antiquity, and contains a perfectly consistent narrative given by over 40 authors over more than 1500 years. The Quran are one man's incorrect claims about things he heard from heretical Jews and Gnostics which conflict with contemporary accounts. It is a literary mess and full of proven inaccurate claims. The greatest expert on evidence in Human history (Simon Greenleaf) said the wittness testimony of the Gospels meets every single criteria of modern law. Produce anyone with equal credentials that confirms the Quran.

My comments on the points coloured in Magenta above.

There are no eye-witness accounts of Jesus death on the Cross; it is a simple exaggeration of the later Christians who did not believe in Jesus faithfully, in my opinion.

Matthew mention that they all deserted the place and fled away at the time of crucifixion and they left Jesus on the Cross crying and moaning in distress.

Matthew 26:56

But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.

Matthew 26:56 But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.

I don't think there were any Christian to witness.
 

1robin

Christian/Baptist
My comments on the points coloured in Magenta above.

There are no eye-witness accounts of Jesus death on the Cross; it is a simple exaggeration of the later Christians who did not believe in Jesus faithfully, in my opinion.
Your opinion without justification has no explanitory power. There were witnesses: Mary (mother), Mary Magdalene, John, Luke says some desciples watched from afar. This does not matter anyway. Events not seen are reliably related by interviewing the witnesses. That is exactly what the bible says was done. This is especially silly because you think one guy 500 years later knows what is up but the people who knew Jesus and did witness many events surroundings these proceeding do not know squat. They sure as heck witnessed him after his ressurection. I do not know what the point is here. In every category the bible exceeds the Quran by light years. It even says the spirit was sent to recall to the mind of the authors the events that had happened.

Matthew mention that they all deserted the place and fled away at the time of crucifixion and they left Jesus on the Cross crying and moaning in distress.
No this is not correct. They deserted him well before the crucifixion but if you actually keep reading Peter shows back up at many of the events, as well as others. Men were not allowed to watch the crucifixion that is why some of them watched from far off. However it certainly wasn't 500 years later far off.

I don't think there were any Christian to witness.
There were no Christians at that time anyway. That word wsn't used until later. However his apostles did wittness from afar and witnessed many other events surrounding this issue. Ragardless even if they did not the spirit was sent to remind them of everything that had taken place specifically so they could accurately describe them. This is probably too inconvenient for you and so will be arbitrarily rejected. Even then there were eyewitnesses that could have been easily interviewed. They all knew each other and many lived together. Heck they even talked to Jesus after he was ressurected. I do not see the issue here. Every medical forensic report on the event said he died and there is no possability he could have lived through that. The Romans were masters at this and not killing someone could mean death for who ever screwed up.
 

Tranquil Servant

Was M.I.A for a while
I agree that only people who have faith in Jesus are the ones to understand. It's hard to understand something or someone you have no faith in. Almost like how some people believe in science but science contains as much "theories" as religion.
It's not Jesus who's god. It's God who is Jesus. I'm not exactly in agreement with the doctrine of the Trinity. I don't believe we should set limitations on God by saying he is three "persons" in one. Rather I'd like to think that God has powers we think we can imagine and powers we can't Imagine.
If we (human beings) are just one of his creations and we can Imagine all kinds of things from super human beings to man-made islands, then how hard would it be for God to conjure and manifest his power in whatever way he likes. Jesus is one of his great manifestations but we don't know what God is like in heaven and we won't know until or unless we make it there.
 

1robin

Christian/Baptist
Matthew says they deserted the place and fled. Don't you believe in Matthew?

I provide here a link for the eyewitness account of the event, in my opinion:

The Crucifixion by An Eyewitness Continues Page 4 of 15
You must have missed where I said they are recorded as returning. Yes they fled and yes they did return or at least some are mentioned as returning. This happened before the crucifixion. I do not consider anything out side the bible as a reliable source of information on this issue. Not because I am a Christian but because it is the only contemporary account. Muhammad coming 500 years later or arm chair critics do not have near the reliability as what is recorded by people actually there at the time.
 

Tranquil Servant

Was M.I.A for a while
You can't prove God exists through just "proofs". God does not want us to believe solely through evidence. The way "followers of Jesus" believe (have faith) that Jesus is the manifestation of God's saving power, is the same way Muslims believe (have faith) that prophet Muhammed (PBUH) received his revelations from God.
 

Tranquil Servant

Was M.I.A for a while
We can't prove through our English Bibles that Jesus called himself God. The only way of really "proving" is by investigating ancient scriptures in Aramaic or Hebrew....
Curious minds would find this link interesting-http://reluctant-messenger.com/God-in-flesh.htm.
 
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