Shaykh Uthman Tries to Convince Christian Jesus Wasn’t God But Fails!

In a recent conversation between Shaykh Uthman and a young Christian man, the topic was the divinity of Jesus Christ. Uthman tried to argue that Jesus never claimed to be God.

But with a closer look at Scripture—both Old and New Testaments—this argument falls apart. In fact, when you know your Bible, these common objections become surprisingly easy to address.

Jesus Hid His Identity—For a Time

Uthman began by referencing verses like when Jesus said,

“Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.” – Mark 10:18

But as the Christian pointed out, Jesus hadn’t yet fully revealed His identity at that time. This wasn’t because He wasn’t God—it was because His mission had to unfold in due time.

Jesus often withheld certain truths early in His ministry, especially when a premature revelation could hinder His journey to the cross. As Jesus said:

“For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth.” – John 5:20

Jesus knew what lay ahead. His timing was perfect, and every word and action was aligned with the will of the Father.

Uthman also referenced 1 Corinthians 8:6 to claim that Jesus was not God:

“But to us there is but one God, the Father… and one Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 8:6

But this verse isn’t a denial of Jesus’ divinity. In fact, Paul is making a bold statement. He’s taking the Shema from Deuteronomy and placing Jesus within it.

“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD.” – Deuteronomy 6:4

Paul’s reworking of this foundational Jewish prayer doesn’t separate Jesus from God—it includes Him. He calls Jesus “Lord” in the same breath as he calls the Father “God,” identifying Him with the divine name used in the Old Testament.

To say that “one God… and one Lord” implies separation is to ignore the context and the consistent message of Paul’s letters: that Jesus shares the divine identity.

The Real Meaning of 1 Timothy 2:5

Next, Uthman quoted:

“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” – 1 Timothy 2:5

He argued that since Jesus is the mediator, distinct from God, He cannot be God. But this reasoning doesn’t hold up. By that logic, if Jesus is distinct from man, He cannot be man either—which would make the entire verse meaningless.

The power of this passage lies in Jesus’ unique nature. He is fully God and fully man. That’s precisely why He can mediate between both.

Jesus isn’t “less than God” because He mediates; He mediates because He shares both the divine and human natures. The God-Man bridges the gap no one else could.

Shaykh Uthman also tried to corner the Christian on the Trinity, saying even Christian scholars admit it “makes no sense.” But the inability to explain something doesn’t mean it’s false.

There are many things we cannot fully understand—like how consciousness or gravity works—yet we believe they are true.

There are things people of every faith can’t fully explain—mystery doesn’t mean something isn’t true.

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Jesus declared:

“I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.” – John 5:43

This wasn’t just a passing comment. Jesus consistently pointed back to the Father, not because He was less than God, but because He came to glorify the Father through obedience—even unto death.

Confusion in the Kira’at

Muslims often criticize Christians for not being able to fully explain doctrines like the Trinity—yet Islam has its own areas of complexity that remain unclear, even among scholars.

One such example is the Kira’at—the multiple canonical readings of the Qur’an. While many Muslims are unaware of them, scholars openly acknowledge the existence of at least ten accepted Kira’at, each with variations in pronunciation, word choice, and sometimes even meaning.

Ask five different Muslims to explain the Kira’at and you’ll likely get five different answers—or silence. Some Muslims may try to downplay these differences, while others may claim they’re simply stylistic.

But in reality, there is confusion and debate, even within Islamic circles, about what the Kira’at are and how they came to be canonized.

The irony is clear: if the presence of mystery or theological complexity disqualifies Christianity, then Islam would face the same critique.

But truth is not decided by ease of explanation. There are countless things in life—and in every belief system—that we don’t fully understand. That doesn’t make them false.

Christians don’t claim to have all the answers, but they do have the truth—revealed in the person of Jesus Christ, confirmed by prophecy, affirmed by the apostles, and upheld by the entire counsel of Scripture.

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The Final Word

Uthman’s arguments, while common, fail under the weight of Scripture. Whether it’s misunderstanding Paul’s writings or cherry-picking verses out of context, the root issue is often spiritual blindness—not lack of evidence.

When you know your Bible, these tactics become easy to see through. Jesus is not just a messenger, a mediator, or a moral teacher.

He is the Word made flesh (John 1:14), the image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15), and the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world (Revelation 13:8).

As Christians, we worship Jesus not just because He taught truth, but because He is the truth. Share on X

If you’ve ever struggled to explain why Jesus is the Son of God—especially in conversations with Muslims—this article will help. God bless.

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