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30:4 Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?
You need to ask yourself some critical questions here. Why does Jesus, unlike all the other prophets, have power to turn clay into a birds, or heal the sick, or manifest food out of thin air, or walk on water, know the future, claim to speak on the Fathers behalf etc etc etc…And what kind of a prophet, tells people, that the only way to the Father, is through Him, what kind of prophet, would say such a thing, or have those kinds of powers.
Originally posted by Logical7
one of the meaning of Messiah is "he lives" not "he resurrects"
Jews reject Jesus pbuh as Messiah because they say he died as you read in the Ayahs of Qur'an. (they claimed "we killed him")
maybe you need to rethink what difference it makes to you if Jesus pbuh is a Messiah and Prophet or more as you claim.
Originally posted by Logical7
You would not do any wrong if you just worship God, i dont think Jesus pbuh would mind, he actually says in Bible and Qur'an, "worship my Lord and your Lord".
Originally posted by Logical7
The "I Am" part also is a doubt, maybe you should see the hebrew/aramaic text, what if something got lost in translation.
Originally posted by Logical7
It could easily mean "i am Messiah" he was just answering the people how he knew that Abraham pbuh was glad to know the future time during Jesus pbuh. So simply saying before Abraham was i am Messiah and he knew it.
Originally posted by Joecroft
30:4 Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?
Originally posted by Logical7
this is just a poetic way of saying "Nobody" and then the name of one who can do is asked and if not his name then the name of a decendant who is alive to testify that the impossible feat was done, its just sarcasm used while praying to the One true God.
Proverbs 8:22-36
“The LORD brought me forth as the first of his works,
before his deeds of old;
23 I was appointed from eternity,
from the beginning, before the world began.
24 When there were no oceans, I was given birth,
when there were no springs abounding with water;
25 before the mountains were settled in place,
before the hills, I was given birth,
26 before he made the earth or its fields
or any of the dust of the world.
27 I was there when he set the heavens in place,
when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep,
28 when he established the clouds above
and fixed securely the fountains of the deep,
29 when he gave the sea its boundary
so the waters would not overstep his command,
and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.
30 Then I was the craftsman at his side.
I was filled with delight day after day,
rejoicing always in his presence,
31 rejoicing in his whole world
and delighting in mankind.
32 “Now then, my sons, listen to me;
blessed are those who keep my ways.
33 Listen to my instruction and be wise;
do not ignore it.
34 Blessed is the man who listens to me,
watching daily at my doors,
waiting at my doorway.
35 For whoever finds me finds life
and receives favor from the LORD.
36 But whoever fails to find me harms himself;
all who hate me love death.”
Daniel 3:25
He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.
Daniel 7:13
"In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence.
Daniel 7:14
He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
Originally posted by Logical7
About the verse in Matthew 20, is there the same quote by Jesus pbuh recorded by other gospel writers? It seems an important one and all were present.
Also regarding historical accounts, if it was "made to appear" according to what Qur'an says, then obviously it would be accounted that way.
Originally posted by Logical7
Prophets did miracles and God is creative, it would be boring to do same things, Abraham pbuh cut birds to pieces, kept them away on a mountain and called and they came.
All prophets know a bit of future, Abraham pbuh knew about Jesus pbuh, Jesus pbuh & Muhammad pbuh prophecies future event and signs of judgement daz and what miracle is impossible if the prophet is backed by God!?
Qur'an tells about a prophet for whom God made a pregnant she camel appear from a rock like it was an egg as a sign for the people that he is a prophet indeed.
So let me get this straight, your argument is that Jesus in that verse is saying…“before Abraham was, I AM Messiah“ That’s an absolutely pathetic argument…the sentence wouldn’t then even make any grammatical sense…
The verse is clearly talking about the Creator of the Universe and everything in it i.e. the one true God, except instead of just asking what His name is, he also asks, what the name of His Son is; thereby bringing The Son in, as a Creator also.
i wish you hadnt used this!
There are many other references to
Jesus, in the Old Testament, that I
could quote. Here’s just a few key verses… Proverbs 8:22-36 “The LORD brought me forth as the
first of his works,
before his deeds of old;
23 I was appointed from eternity,
from the beginning, before the world
began. 24 When there were no oceans, I was
given birth,
when there were no springs
abounding with water;
25 before the mountains were settled
in place, before the hills, I was given birth,
26 before he made the earth or its
fields
or any of the dust of the world.
27 I was there when he set the
heavens in place, when he marked out the horizon on
the face of the deep,
28 when he established the clouds
above
and fixed securely the fountains of the
deep, 29 when he gave the sea its boundary
so the waters would not overstep his
command,
and when he marked out the
foundations of the earth.
30 Then I was the craftsman at his side.
I was filled with delight day after day,
rejoicing always in his presence,
31 rejoicing in his whole world
and delighting in mankind.
32 “Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.
33 Listen to my instruction and be
wise;
do not ignore it.
34 Blessed is the man who listens to
me, watching daily at my doors,
waiting at my doorway.
35 For whoever finds me finds life
and receives favor from the LORD.
36 But whoever fails to find me harms
himself; all who hate me love death.” The person speaking through these
verses is Jesus, The Son God. Which is
why He states, that whoever finds Him,
receives favor from the Lord.
Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the
paths. 3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. 4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. 5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an
understanding heart. 6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips
shall be right things. 7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my
lips. 8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing
froward or perverse in them. 9 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that
find knowledge. 10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than
choice gold. 11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired
are not to be compared to it. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty
inventions. 13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil
way, and the froward mouth, do I
hate. 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have
strength.
Daniel 3:25 He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.
25 He answered and said: 'Lo, I
see four men
loose, walking in
the midst of the
fire, and they
have no hurt; and the
appearance of
the fourth is like
a son of the
gods.'
so that 4th was an angel sent by God
28 Nebuchadnezzar
spoke and said:
'Blessed be the
God of Shadrach,
Meshach, and
Abed-nego, who hath sent His
angel, and
delivered His
servants that
trusted in Him,
and have changed the
king's word, and
have yielded
their bodies, that
they might not
serve nor worship any
god, except their
own God.
13 I saw in the night visions,
and, behold,
there came with
the clouds of
heaven one like
unto a son of man, and he
came even to
the Ancient of
days, and he
was brought
near before Him.
14 And there was given him
dominion, and
glory, and a
kingdom, that
all the peoples,
nations, and languages
should serve
him; his
dominion is an
everlasting
dominion, which shall not
pass away, and
his kingdom
that which shall
not be
destroyed.
18 But the saints of the
Most High shall
receive the
kingdom, and
possess the
kingdom for ever, even for
ever and ever
27 And the kingdom and
the dominion,
and the
greatness of the
kingdoms
under the whole heaven,
shall be given
to the people of
the saints of the
Most High; their
kingdom is an everlasting
kingdom, and
all dominions
shall serve and
obey them.'
Originally posted by Logical7
It could easily mean "i am Messiah" he was just answering the people how he knew that Abraham pbuh was glad to know the future time during Jesus pbuh. So simply saying before Abraham was i am Messiah and he knew it.
Originally posted by Logical7
this is just a poetic way of saying "Nobody" and then the name of one who can do is asked and if not his name then the name of a decendant who is alive to testify that the impossible feat was done, its just sarcasm used while praying to the One true God.
Originally posted by Logical7
Prophets did miracles and God is creative, it would be boring to do same things, Abraham pbuh cut birds to pieces, kept them away on a mountain and called and they came.
All prophets know a bit of future, Abraham pbuh knew about Jesus pbuh, Jesus pbuh & Muhammad pbuh prophecies future event and signs of judgement daz and what miracle is impossible if the prophet is backed by God!?
Qur'an tells about a prophet for whom God made a pregnant she camel appear from a rock like it was an egg as a sign for the people that he is a prophet indeed.
Originally posted by Logical7
maybe that happens when you read translations, thats the reason i asked we should know the original quote as you know that english is a very poor language when it comes to specific.
Originally posted by Logical7
even if i grant that the verse talks about God, how do you jump to son being creator from the verses. Its a JUMP!
David is also called son in Torah, so is he also a co-creator by this verses?
Originally posted by Logical7
12) "I Wisdom..."
read that?
The passage personifies wisdom.
Now dont tell me Jesus pbuh is also called wisdom, just like light, day, son, lamb, shepherd etc etc
please! Show a bit more care before picking verses that seem to fit.
I want an open discussion, hope i dont offend you and i am not against your emotional belief, i know it can be hard but dont get defensive and see me as an opponent who has to be beaten.
Originally posted by Logical7
my reference
25 He answered and said: 'Lo, I
see four men
loose, walking in
the midst of the
fire, and they
have no hurt; and the
appearance of
the fourth is like
a son of the
gods.'
btw thats a pagan talking about what he saw, you want to use a quote by a pagan! RSV & ESV also have it as 'son of gods'
Originally posted by Logical7
However thats not it,
read what the same Nebuchadnezzar continues
Originally posted by Logical7
i think its talking about 2nd coming of Jesus pbuh and ofcourse he and the saints get the kingdom.
Dont forget its a future event, the dominion(kingdom) 'will be' given to Christ and followers, he will reign after 2nd coming no doubt. I too believe that son of man is Jesus pbuh.
In the vision "it(kingdom) was given" as it was a vision of future seen in a dream and reported as a past dream. makes sense?
Btw thanks to confirm my belief more
Btw I have tons more evidence for what I’m saying, that I haven’t even posted yet!
Anyway, I wish you well, but due to all your ill thought out responses, this conversation is now over!