Muslim Tries PROVING Jesus Is NOT God But Gets DESTROYED!

One of the most common objections raised against Christianity is that Jesus cannot be God because the Bible describes Him as a servant, a prophet, and someone who prayed to the Father.

During a recent conversation between Shaykh Uthman Ibn Farooq and a Christian, these familiar arguments surfaced one after another. Yet when each passage was examined in its proper context, the objections proved far less convincing than they first appeared.

The discussion serves as another reminder that individual verses should never be isolated from the rest of Scripture.

The Bible presents a complete picture of Jesus Christ, and that picture cannot be understood by selecting only the passages that appear to support one viewpoint while ignoring everything else.

John 14:28 Does Not Deny Christ’s Deity

One of the first verses raised was Jesus’ statement, “My Father is greater than I” (John 14:28). Many Muslims claim this proves Jesus cannot be God because someone greater must be superior in nature.

However, the context points in another direction. Earlier in the same chapter Jesus tells His disciples that they will do “greater works” than He did after His ascension.

Christians do not believe the disciples performed miracles greater in quality than Christ’s. Rather, their ministry would extend across the world after Jesus returned to the Father.

The word “greater” is therefore being used in a different sense. Simply reading John 14:28 without considering the surrounding verses leads to conclusions the passage itself does not require.

Another argument focused on Acts 3:13, where Peter refers to Jesus as God’s servant.

Some assume that if Jesus served the Father, He cannot also be divine. Yet this presents a false choice. Throughout Scripture Jesus is called the Son of God, the Son of Man, the Messiah, the Prophet, the Shepherd, the Lamb of God, and the Servant of the Lord.

These titles describe different aspects of His mission, not contradictions.

When the eternal Son took on human flesh, He willingly humbled Himself and served. His role as the Father’s servant during His earthly ministry does not erase His divine nature.

“The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus…” — Acts 3:13

Interestingly, Peter continues by calling Jesus “the Holy One,” “the Just,” and “the Prince of life.” Those descriptions point to Someone far greater than an ordinary prophet. Reading only one verse while ignoring the next few misses Peter’s full message.

Mark 13:32 and Why Did Jesus Ask, “Why Callest Thou Me Good?”

The conversation also turned to Mark 13:32, where Jesus says no one knows the day or hour of His return except the Father.

At first glance this appears difficult, but understanding Jewish marriage customs helps explain the passage. During an ancient Jewish betrothal, the son prepared a place for his bride, while the father determined the official time for the wedding celebration.

The emphasis was on the father’s authority to announce the appointed time.

Jesus frequently used familiar Jewish customs to teach spiritual truths. His statement fits naturally within that cultural setting and does not require the conclusion that He lacked divine knowledge.

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Luke 18:18–19 is another passage often quoted against Christ’s deity.

Rather than rejecting the title “good,” Jesus challenged the rich ruler to think carefully about what he was saying. If only God is truly good, then calling Jesus “Good Master” carried serious implications.

The ruler ultimately refused to leave everything and follow Christ. His unwillingness revealed that he did not truly recognize who stood before him.

Far from denying His identity, Jesus exposed the ruler’s shallow understanding.

Are We Born in Sin? And Was Jesus a Prophet?

Another major topic centered on original sin.

The Muslim speaker argued that it would be unjust for people today to suffer because of Adam’s sin. He compared Adam’s actions to a grandfather committing murder and asked whether his grandchildren should be punished for that crime.

The comparison misses an important Biblical distinction. Christianity does not teach that every person is guilty of committing Adam’s exact sin. Rather, Adam’s rebellion brought corruption, death, and a sinful nature into the human race.

Every person is born into a fallen world and eventually confirms that fallen nature through personal sin.

The Christian in the conversation struggled to explain this clearly, but the Biblical doctrine remains consistent throughout Scripture.

Later, Luke 13:33 was introduced to argue that Jesus called Himself a prophet.

Christians have never denied that Jesus was a prophet. The Bible openly teaches this. The problem comes when someone assumes that being a prophet excludes His deity.

Scripture gives Jesus many titles simultaneously. He is Prophet, Messiah, Son of Man, Son of God, Lord, Savior, and the eternal Word made flesh. These descriptions complement one another rather than compete.

“Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.” — Luke 13:33

Jesus fulfilled the prophetic office while also accomplishing what no mere prophet could ever accomplish.

Peter’s Confession Reveals the Messiah

Luke 9 records one of the most important moments in Christ’s ministry.

When Jesus asked His disciples who they believed He was, Peter answered that He was “the Christ of God.” Some argue this simply means Jesus was God’s messenger.

Yet the Old Testament reveals that the promised Messiah would be far more than a human deliverer. Isaiah describes Him as “The mighty God,” while Daniel portrays Him receiving everlasting dominion and worship.

The title “Christ” points toward His divine mission rather than away from it.

One encouraging moment in the conversation came when the Christian explained that his mother had given him a Bible when he was sixteen years old. That simple gift began a journey of studying Scripture and learning what God’s Word actually teaches.

It serves as a reminder that many believers grow in their understanding over time. No Christian has every answer immediately.

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Context Always Matters

Many objections against Christianity rely on isolating a single verse while overlooking the surrounding passage or the teaching of the rest of the Bible.

Whether discussing Jesus as God’s servant, His role as a prophet, His statement about the Father being greater, or His words concerning the day of His return, the full context consistently provides clarity.

The Bible presents Jesus as both fully divine and fully human. He came as the suffering Servant, willingly humbled Himself, fulfilled the role of the promised Prophet, and accomplished the work of the Messiah.

None of those truths cancel the others. Instead, together they reveal the complete identity of Jesus Christ.

If you enjoyed this, be sure to read the next article. It explores another common Islamic objection and demonstrates why examining Scripture in its full context remains one of the strongest defenses of the Christian faith.

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