What is Islam’s understanding of this verse?

[nimrod]

John 10:38 (New International Version)
38But if I do it, even though you do not believe me, believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father."

What does it mean when Jesus say’s that he is in the Father?

Thanks
Nimrod

[Umar001]

John 10:38 (New International Version)
38But if I do it, even though you do not believe me, believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father."

What does it mean when Jesus say’s that he is in the Father?

Thanks
Nimrod

I doubt Islam has a tafseer on the Bible.

But I guess you can ask for Muslim's opinion of this.

[Pk_#2]

Ohh..cool it's a new international version

:-\

[NahidSarvy]

What does it mean when Jesus say’s that he is in the Father?

Not to be snarky, but ask someone who knows. As Muslims, we don't know or believe in the New Testament.

Some Muslims - like me - study recent scholarly work on the probable teachings of Jesus the historical figure, as he is considered a prophet. But most Muslims don't know anything about the New Testament anymore than they know about the Lotus Sutra or the Rg Veda, because they read the Qur'aan.

If this was an attempt at selling Christianity, I would posit that arguments that a faith's beliefs are necessarily true because its scripture says so is a terrible technique. Just because your scripture says Jesus is God doesn't mean I think it's credible - or even interesting.

Of course, I feel the same way about Muslims who post long essays about the "scientific truths proven by the Qur'aan", because I don't think these are credible claims nor even nearly what draws people to a faith.

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[Umar001]

If this was an attempt at selling Christianity, I would posit that arguments that a faith's beliefs are necessarily true because its scripture says so is a terrible technique. Just because your scripture says Jesus is God doesn't mean I think it's credible - or even interesting.

I know your just using this as an example, but the Bible dont say Jesus is G-d.

Of course, I feel the same way about Muslims who post long essays about the "scientific truths proven by the Qur'aan", because I don't think these are credible claims nor even nearly what draws people to a faith.

So do ya think Islam has no scientific evidences? And I think alot of people are drawn by the scientific claims brought forth by Muslims, well I know a couple of people in my city who have.

Peace


p.s with regards to the verse from my view point it is trying to affirm the fact that G-d sent Jesus, such phrases are common as saying, I am of Jesus. and so on, to show that Jesus was sent by G-d and so on.

[starfortress]

John 10:38 (New International Version)
38But if I do it, even though you do not believe me, believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father."

What does it mean when Jesus say’s that he is in the Father?

Thanks
Nimrod

:sl:

Peace to everyone

For Christian maybe that verse states Jesus(AS) is the same, or being, "co-equal" in status with his Father,but there is another verse seems to refutes it in the same status like the earlier verse.
Maybe there is no official understanding or interpretation on that verse,but as a Muslim this another verse is an answer for me.
"I go to the Father; for the Father is greater than I." (Jn.14:28)

Peace

[submit]

My interpretation:

John 10:38 (New International Version)
38But if I do it, even though you do not believe me, believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father."

So, Jesus is in God? Jesus has a physical body. Physical bodies are like boxes containing our soul/spirit. But it cannot be talking about only Jesus' soul since it is in the present tense. Therefore the physical body of Jesus is included. God is not like us. Am i right, Muslims, in saying God is a pure spirit? Anyway, for Jesus to be one with God would mean they were one in mind, body, and soul. It would mean being the same being. But since Jesus is in a physical body, and does not know everything, is not All-Powerful, then they cannot be one. So they must be one in something else. E.g. decision. One in the decision. It would be useful to understand the Hebrew.

In the passage of John 10:38, Jesus is saying something, and it comes down from verse 10:23

"And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one."

John 10:23-30

They cannot be one in body nor power since Jesus is not allKnowing and not All-Powerful, you are either one or you are not. It looks like they are one in purpose. Noone can pluck the sheep out of Jesus's hand nor God's.

However if you think that it supports the trinity then look at these verses:

"My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one:

(John 17:20-22)
This means that the humans who are righteous are also one.

[Umar001]

"Am i right, Muslims, in saying God is a pure spirit?"

I think the Islamic view is that G-d is not spirit, since the spirit is something which is created by Him.

[submit]

"Am i right, Muslims, in saying God is a pure spirit?"

I think the Islamic view is that G-d is not spirit, since the spirit is something which is created by Him.

What is God then? Or is that unknown?

[Umar001]

There is nothing like Him, we do nnot know.

We know that anything we imagine is not G-d

So Imagine as many things and then tell urself, this aint G-d.

might narrow it down lol :p

[al-fateh]

John 10:38 (New International Version)
38But if I do it, even though you do not believe me, believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father."

What does it mean when Jesus say’s that he is in the Father?

Thanks
Nimrod

they are saying they are two, but they are ultimately one?

[submit]

There is nothing like Him, we do nnot know.
We know that anything we imagine is not G-d
So Imagine as many things and then tell urself, this aint G-d.

might narrow it down lol

Lol! I would get there eventually...in a few billion years...

Why don't you spell G-o-d? Why do you spell it G-d?

[Umar001]

A habit from an old jewish friend.

You wouldnt get there anytime! :p

Since we can only imagine stuff we have seen if u get what i mean.

[Joe98]

or being, "co-equal" in status with his Father

It is a reference to the Holy Trinity.

The father, the son and the holy spirit - 3 in one.


-

[akr4m]

In the name of God most Gracious most Merciful
Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds;
Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
Master of the Day of Judgment.
Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek.
Show us the straight way,
The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray.

:sl:

Greetings nimrod

John 10:38 (New International Version)
38But if I do it, even though you do not believe me, believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father."

To proceed I don’t think the bible can be taken to be the word of God because it is very inconsistent, there are too many errors.
Not to mention the many different versions including the 73 books of the catholic and the 67 of the protestant. Plus there are around 18 missing books from the bible. And of course there are many problems within the central beliefs of Christianity concerning the divinity of Christ, the atonement and the trinity.

I think I have said this before in another post, but just to mention it again incase you didn’t catch it
How are the following three (atonement, trinity, divinity of Christ) beliefs consistent with each other – bearing in mind:
Atonement requires the death of Christ but Trinity requires all three father (God), son (Jesus) and the Holy spirit to exist all at the same time or it is incomplete.
And if Jesus = God, then does that mean God died on the cross? And how is that consistent with the Trinity?

However back to the topic - about this verse.

What does it mean when Jesus say’s that he is in the Father?

It could mean they are one in purpose, but it doesn’t mean they are one in entity because it would contradict the following verse in the bible, when Jesus (pbuh) spoke to his disciples

John 14:20
“On that day you will realize that I am in my father and you are in me and I am in you”

So if you were implying according to this verse “Father is in me, and I in the Father." Jesus = God - then one would raise the question - how does Jesus live in his disciples and how do they live in him? And if so are they also, sons of God or Gods?

There are many passages within the Bible which are in favour of Jesus not being equivalent to God, some of the brothers/sisters have mentioned this, and yes there are plenty more.

I will go through the concept of Jesus does NOT = God, and inshallah (God willing) try to go through it step by step.
First let’s look at a chapter from the Quran - Sura Iklas Chapter 112,

Say; He is God one and only
God eternal, absolute
He begetteth not nor is he begotten
And there is no one like him
First step - God is one!

Iklas 112:1
“Say; he is God one and only..”

Mark 12:29
And Jesus said to him; the first of all the commandments is; Hear O Israel your Lord OUR GOD is ONE God.

I point out two things from this passage 1st - God is ONE, and 2nd - Jesus says “your lord OUR God…” implying that even Jesus is under God Almighty’s divine authority.

Iklas 112:2
“God eternal absolute..”

Deuteronomy 33.27
The eternal God is thy refuge"
(Psalm 90.2).
"From everlasting to everlasting, thou art God"

Hence God cannot die – which then questions the atonement

Iklas 112:3-4
“He begetteth not nor is he begotten
And there is no one like him”

From these verses its clear God has neither father nor son. And there is no one like him…not Jesus, Moses, Muhammad, Abraham, Noah…..no one…(may peace and blessing be upon them all)

Now let’s see how the bible is consistent with the verse in the Quran:

1) Mark 10:18
“Why call me good answered Jesus, no one is good but GOD ALONE.”

Here we see Jesus (pbuh) himself stating clearly that he doesn’t even consider him self as being good, but God alone.
To analyse:
Jesus = not good, God = good.
Jesus does Not = God

2) John 14:28
Jesus says
“…..My father is greater then I”

This shows
God > Jesus.

Just like 2 > 1 and they are two different numbers likewise God > Jesus they are two DIFFERENT entity.
It is not logical to have the same entity greater then it self, e.g. 1 > 1 not true, or x > x this cannot be.

Hence GOD > Jesus

3) John 5:30
Jesus says
“I cannot of my own self do nothing, as I hear, I judge, and my judgement is just, because I seek not of my own will but the will of my Father, who has sent me”

Here we read Jesus cannot do anything by himself, without God’s will. And we know that God doesn’t require any help.
Jesus does Not = God

4) James 1:13
“let no man say, when he is tempted, I am tempted of God, for God CANNOT BE TEMPTED BY EVIL, nor tempeth he any man”

We read from this passage, that God cannot be tempted by evil, but we also know from the bible that Jesus was tempted by Satan for 40 days.

Luke 4:1-2
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry.

To make it simple
Jesus = can be tempted
God = cannot be tempted.

Jesus does Not = God?

5) Mark 13:31-32
“of that day and that hour no one knows, no, not even the angels in the heavens, nor the son, but the Father”

We understand from this passage that when they asked Jesus about the final hour (judgement day), he didn’t know, and replied - not even the angels know. Only the Almighty ALLAH (GOD) knows the final hour. To simplify:
Jesus = doesn’t know the last hour,
God = has knowledge of that hour.
Jesus does Not = God?


6) "Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite" (Psalm 147.5).;

"Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world" (Acts 15.18).

"All things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do" (Hebrews 4.13).

"O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!" (Romans 11.33).

From these passages we know that God has infinite wisdom, but what about Jesus (pbuh)

: “The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs.”
(Mark 11:12-13).

From this passage we understand that Jesus went to find out if there where any fruits. The question is - why is he finding out, surely if God has infinite wisdom he should already have known whether the tree had any fruit and whether it was the season for figs.

Once again we conclude from these passages,
Jesus = doesn’t have infinite knowledge
God = has infinite knowledge
Jesus does Not = God?

And there are plenty more, that favour Jesus does NOT = God, rather Jesus is < God

Therefore even the passages from the bible is consistent with the verse of the Quran
Iklas 112:4
“And there is no one like ALLAH”
Not even one of the mightiest messengers - Jesus (pbuh).

:w: :)

[north_malaysian]

John 10:38 (New International Version)
38But if I do it, even though you do not believe me, believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father."

What does it mean when Jesus say’s that he is in the Father?

Thanks
Nimrod

I'm not qualified in interpreting bible, but from my understanding:-

God is nearer to human being, as if he's inside us, and we are inside him.
He's inside us - He knows everything we did
We inside him - He controls us 100%.

But I dont believe in NT.

[snakelegs]

John 10:38 (New International Version)
38But if I do it, even though you do not believe me, believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father."

What does it mean when Jesus say’s that he is in the Father?

Thanks
Nimrod

when you have gotten all the answers you're going to get, would you tell me your interpretation of this? i have never understood christianity with its 3 in 1, 1 in 3.... jesus is god and god is jesus? very confusing.

[Isa Abdullah]

John 10:38 (New International Version)
38But if I do it, even though you do not believe me, believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father."

What does it mean when Jesus say’s that he is in the Father?

Thanks
Nimrod

Greetings,

Jhn 10:23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.


Jhn 10:24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.


Jhn 10:25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.


Jhn 10:26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.


Jhn 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:


Jhn 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.


Jhn 10:29 My Father, which gave [them] me, is greater than all; and no [man] is able to pluck [them] out of my Father's hand.

Jhn 10:30 I and [my] Father are one.


Jhn 10:31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.


Jhn 10:32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?


Jhn 10:33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.


Jhn 10:34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?

Jhn 10:35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;


Jhn 10:36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?


Jhn 10:37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.


Jhn 10:38 But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father [is] in me, and I in him.

This is not Jesus (as) putting forth the claim of him and God Almighty as being one in the same, but on the contrary as being one in purpose. In another verse Jesus (as) tells his followers that he is in them as well, clarifying that they are all one in purpose and not in being.

[Isa Abdullah]

What is the Trinity?

Greetings, Snake.

The word "trinity" is a term used to denote the Christian doctrine that God exists as a unity of three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each of the persons is distinct from the other, yet identical in essence. In other words, each is fully divine in nature, but each is not the totality of the Trinity. Each has a will, loves, and says "I", and "You" when speaking. The Father is not the same person as the Son who is not the same person as the Holy Spirit who is not the same person as the Father. Each is divine, yet there are not three gods, but one God. There are three individual subsistences, or persons. The word "subsistence" means something that has a real existence. The word "person" denotes individuality and self awareness. The Trinity is three of these, though the latter term has become the dominant one used to describe the individual aspects of God known as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Included in the doctrine of the Trinity is a strict monotheism which is the teaching that there exists in all the universe a single being known as God who is self-existent and unchangeable (Isaiah 43:10; 44:6,8). Therefore, it is important to note that the doctrine of the trinity is not polytheistic as some of its critics proclaim. Trinitarianism is monotheistic by definition and those who claim it is polytheistic demonstrate a lack of understanding of what it really is.

The Trinity
God is three persons
Each person is divine
There is only one God.
Many theologians admit that the term "person" is not a perfect word to describe the three individual aspects/foci found in God. When we normally use the word person, we understand it to mean physical individuals who exist as separate beings from other individuals. But in God there are not three entities, nor three beings. God, is a trinity of persons consisting of one substance and one essence. God is numerically one. Yet, within the single divine essence are three individual subsistences that we call persons.

Each of the three persons is completely divine in nature though each is not the totality of the Godhead.
Each of the three persons is not the other two persons.
Each of the three persons is related to the other two, but are distinct from them.
The word "trinity" is not found in the Bible. But this does not mean that the concept is not taught there. The word "bible" is not found in the Bible either, but we use it anyway. Likewise, the words "omniscience," which means "all knowing," "omnipotence," which means "all powerful," and "omnipresence," which means "present everywhere," are not found in the Bible either. But we use these words to describe the attributes of God. So, to say that the Trinity isn't true because the word isn't in the Bible is an invalid argument.

Is there subordination in the Trinity?

There is, apparently, a subordination within the Trinity in regard to order but not substance or essence. We can see that the Father is first, the Son is second, and the Holy Spirit is third. The Father is not begotten, but the Son is (John 3:16). The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father (John 5:26). The Father sent the Son (1 John 4:10). The Son and the Father send the Holy Spirit (John 14:26; 15:26). The Father creates (Isaiah 44:24), the Son redeems (Gal. 3:13), and the Holy Spirit sanctifies (Rom. 15:16).
This subordination of order does not mean that each of the members of the Godhead are not equal or divine. For example, we see that the Father sent the Son. But this does not mean that the Son is not equal to the Father in essence and divine nature. A wife is to be subject to her husband but this does not negate her humanity, essence, or equality. By further analogy, a king and his servant both share human nature. Yet, the king sends the servant to do his will. Jesus said, "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me" (John 6:38). Does this mean that the one sent must, therefore, be of different nature than the one who sent him? Of course not.
Critics of the Trinity will see this subordination as proof that the Trinity is false. They reason that if Jesus were truly God, then He would be completely equal to God the Father in all areas and would not, therefore, be subordinate to the Father in any way. But this objection is not logical. If we look at the analogy of the king and in the servant we certainly would not say that the servant was not human because he was sent. Being sent does not negate sameness in essence. Therefore, the fact that the Son is sent does not mean that He is not divine any more than when my wife sends me to get bread, I am not human.
Is this confusing?

Another important point about the Trinity is that it can be a difficult concept to grasp. But this does not necessitate an argument against its validity. On the contrary, the fact that it is difficult is an argument for its truth. The Bible is the self revelation of an infinite God. Therefore, we are bound to encounter concepts which are difficult to understand -- especially when dealing with an incomprehensible God who exists in all places at all times. So, when we view descriptions and attributes of God manifested in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, we discover that a completely comprehensible and understandable explanation of God's essence and nature is not possible. What we have, however, done is derive from the Scripture the truths that we can grasp and combine them into the doctrine we call The Trinity. The Trinity is, to a large extent, a mystery. After all, we are dealing with God Himself.
It is the way of the cults to reduce biblical truth to make God comprehensible and understandable by their minds. To this end, they subject God's word to their own reasoning and end in error. The following verses are often used to demonstrate that in the doctrine of the Trinity is indeed biblical.
Matt. 28:18, Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
1 Cor. 12:4-6, Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. 6And there are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons.
2 Cor. 13:14, The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
Eph. 4:4-7, There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. 7But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
1 Pet. 1:2, "according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in fullest measure."
Jude 20-21, "But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith; praying in the Holy Spirit; 21keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life."
__________________
Sources:
Baker's Dictionary of Theology, Everett Harrison, ed. Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1960.

Berkhoff's Systematic Theology, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1988.

Grudem, Wayne, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, MI, 1994.

Hodge's Systematic Theology, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1981.

[nimrod]

Snake Legs, I will do my best to make sure any questions asked are answered.

Life is busy at the Nimrod homestead right now, but I will do my best.

I just learned yesterday an intresting piece of information that may have an impact on the threads direction.

Thanks to all who have posted on this thread, I have found the answers to be very enlightening. Thanks your for taking the time to offer your insights.

Thanks
Nimrod

[snakelegs]

isa,
thanks for your post on the trinity. i agree with you about one thing - it is a confusing concept! i think i simply can't grasp it, but that's ok. i appreciate your effort.

[Isa Abdullah]

No problem, Snake.

[nimrod]

Snake Legs, I can see how the subject can be very confusing.

There are certain assumptions people make about, what the Bible say’s and doesn’t say.
Christians are no exception to the rule.

The fact is on certain issues, the more you learn the more you realize just how little we do know and have a fairly complete understanding of.

An example would be this:

God is all knowing, the bible states this.
God came down to see if the reports he had received concerning Sodom and Gomorra were true. God says that if the reports are true he will know it.

Jesus says he will send the Holy Spirit. The Bible records, in the book of Acts, Luke saying that the Holy Spirit Jesus warned Paul not to go into Asia until a later time.

Jesus say’s, when asked by the apostles to clearly show them the Father, if you have seen me then you have seen the Father.

Jesus say’s that he is in the Father and the Father is in him. That they are One and as seen in the book of Acts, Jesus is recorded as the Holy Spirit.

We as men want to reduce, what we know of, to something we can understand. That is perfectly natural, we all do it.

The personal make up of God’s being according to the bible is not to be completely understood by man.

I, personally find the term “Trinity” to be a bit lacking in answering some of the questions raised by thoughtful people.

I do not agree that there are 3 separate, but equal, Gods that are One in purpose.

I believe that there is but One God that has shown his self to us in 3 different lights.

In Old Testament scripture we find recordings of 4 four-faced creatures. The same four-faced creatures are recorded in the book of Revelation. There they are referred to as God’s Seven-Fold Spirit.

I, nor anyone else can explain the personal make-up of the four-faced creatures. None of the faces seem to be subservient to the remaining 3 faces. All appear equal. The four faces all have different attributes, yet they are all acting as one in purpose.

They are an example of a being/creature that is 4-in1.
The one face is in the others faces being, as the other 3 faces being is in the one face.

Each face has sets of hands that appear to be devoted to that face alone. Every face sits at the right hand of the other adjoining face.

When you have seen any one face, you have seen the being.

If I show the face of the Eagle, then you have seen the being that is the Man-face, and the being that is the Lion-face.

Four separate faces, yet one being, all one in purpose.

The nature of God’s make-up is yet to be fully understood by mankind.

It is my opinion that we all know very much less about God’s make up than we think we do.

I wish someone would explain to me what exactly a Seven-Fold Spirit is, when a man can do that I will sit up and take notice of what he has to say.

Snake Legs, I am sort of taking a break from my remodeling project this morning. It rained all day yesterday and looks very rainy this morning.

If it does rain today, I will try and take advantage of it and post some scripture for you.

Thanks
Nimrod

[Isa Abdullah]

The Athanasian Creed

"Whosoever will be saved, before all things it is necessary that he hold the catholic faith;Which faith except every one do keep whole and undefiled, without doubt he shall perish everlastingly.
And the catholic faith is this: That we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity;Neither confounding the persons, nor dividing the substance.
For there is one Person of the Father, another of the Son and another of the Holy Spirit.
But the Godhead of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit is all one, the glory equal, the majesty co-eternal.
Such as the Father is, such is the Son and such is the Holy Spirit.
The Father uncreate, the Son uncreate, and the Holy Spirit uncreate.
The Father incomprehensible, the Son incomprehensible, and the Holy Spirit incomprehensible.
The Father eternal, the Son eternal, and the Holy Spirit eternal.
And yet they are not three eternals, but one eternal.
As also there are not three uncreated nor three incomprehensibles, but one uncreated and one incomprehensible.
So likewise the Father is almighty, the Son almighty, and the Holy Spirit almighty;
And yet they are not three almighties, but one almighty.
So the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God;
And yet they are not three Gods, but one God.
So likewise the Father is Lord, the Son Lord, and the Holy Spirit Lord;
And yet they are not three Lords, but one Lord.
For like as we are compelled by the Christian verity to acknowledge every person by himself to be God and Lord;
so are we forbidden by the catholic religion to say: There are three Gods or three Lords.
The Father is made of none, neither created nor begotten.
The Son is of the Father alone; not made nor created, but begotten.
The Holy Spirit is of the Father and of the Son; neither made, nor created, nor begotten, but proceeding.
So there is one Father, not three Fathers; one Son, not three Sons; one Holy Spirit, not three Holy Spirits.
And in this Trinity none is afore, nor after another; none is greater, or less than another.But the whole three persons are co-eternal, and co-equal.
So that in all things, as aforesaid, the Unity in Trinity and the Trinity in Unity is to be worshipped.
He therefore that will be saved must thus think of the Trinity.
Furthermore it is necessary to everlasting salvation that he also believe rightly the incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
For the right faith is that we believe and confess that our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is God and man.
God of the substance of the Father, begotten before the worlds; and made of the substance of His mother, born in the world.
Perfect God and perfect man, of a reasonable soul and human flesh subsisting.
Equal to the Father as touching His Godhead, and inferior to the Father as touching His manhood.
Who, although He is God and man, yet He is not two, but one Christ.
One, not by conversion of the Godhead into flesh, but by taking of the manhood into God.
One altogether, not by the confusion of substance, but by unity of person.
For as the reasonable soul and flesh is one man, so God and man is one Christ;
Who suffered for our salvation, descended into hell, rose again the third day from the dead;
He ascended into heaven, He sitteth on the right hand of the Father, God Almighty;
From thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
At whose coming all men shall rise again with their bodies;
And shall give account of their own works.
And they that have done good shall go into life everlasting, and they that have done evil into everlasting fire.
This is the catholic faith, which except a man believe faithfully, he cannot be saved."

[Isa Abdullah]

bismillah

the point is Allaah (GOD) has told us what He is and what he is not. We do not know how or what HE looks like, but we know HE never became a man and that HE is the one and only.

[Zulkiflim]

Salaam,


According the Bible,Jesus and god are not equal in might nor in knowledge.

Jesus cannot perform miracle without God.In all acts Jesus seek blessing from Allah.

In knowledge,Jesus does not know when is the last day only "the father know"...

thus the father and son and spirit are not equal..

[Isa Abdullah]

bismillah

There is a major difference beween what the Bible teaches and how the Nasara present their scriptures. It is plain to see that Isa ibn Maryam (as) was not Allaah (ta'ala) but they interpret it to mean so.

[Zohair]

read Surah Ikhlaas and ayat ul khursi

those are the best descriptions of allah in the quran.

I don't know ayat ul khursi in translation by heart, but I know surah ikhlaas it is:

Say: He is allah, the one, the eternal. he begets not (does not have a son) nor is he begotten (he is not the son of anybody) there is nothing comparable to him.

My favourite chapter!!!!

(and no, not because it is so short! lol)

[ummAbdillah]

salaam,
true say brother,

[112.1] Say: He, Allah, is One.
[112.2] Allah is He on Whom all depend.
[112.3] He begets not, nor is He begotten.
[112.4] And none is like Him.
(surah ikhlaas)

[2.255] Allah is He besides Whom there is no god, the Everliving, the Self-subsisting by Whom all subsist; slumber does not overtake Him nor sleep; whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth is His; who is he that can intercede with Him but by His permission? He knows what is before them and what is behind them, and they cannot comprehend anything out of His knowledge except what He pleases, His knowledge extends over the heavens and the earth, and the preservation of them both tires Him not, and He is the Most High, the Great.
(ayahtul kursi)

wa salaam :)

[Zohair]

snakelegs may I ask what the agnostic religion is? I am not aware of this faith, could you perhaps explain the faith. or is it just like aethiesm or something? lol