How They Compare — From the Sources
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THE ARAB PROPHET With texts from the Qur’an |
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THE JEWISH MESSIAH With texts from the New Testament
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Was formerly an unbeliever Before
this thou wast one of those not aware of the truth. |
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Grew up a believer The
child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God
was upon him.
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Performed no miracles Wherefore
has not a sign been sent down to him from his Lord? |
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Performed many miracles God, anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power … he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil. Acts 10.38
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Did not exist in earlier times Thou
wast not present on the western side of the Mount when we committed the
matter to Moses.
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Existed before earlier times “I tell
you the truth … before Abraham was born, I am!” |
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Could not make the dead to hear Thou
canst not make those to hear who are buried in the graves. |
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Will call forth the dead “A time
is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of
God and those who hear will live.”
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Was ignorant of heavenly events I had
no knowledge of the Exalted Assembly when they discussed the matter among,
themselves.
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Participates in heavenly events “Father,
glorify me in your presence with the, glory I had with you before the world
began.”
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Had to seek forgiveness There
is no God other than Allah, and ask forgiveness for thy frailties. |
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Had no sin Jesus
the Son of God … has been tempted in every way, just as we are — yet without
sin.
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Could not forgive others I am
but a human being like you … ask forgiveness of Him. |
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Forgave people’s sins Who can
forgive sins but God alone? … “That you may know that the Son of Man, has
authority on earth to forgive sins.” |