Does God Have a Son?

By Daniel Clausen

Christians claim that God has a Son. The Qur'an plainly states that God has no Son. How can we know which is true? This booklet explores that answer through history, logic, the Bible and the Qur'an. This short study deals with facts and reason, not religious assertions, so the basis of this sensitive discussion may rest on the principle of truth seeking.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Daniel Clausen
• Release date: Feb 26, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310811685

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Does God Have a Son?

A Response to a Question from Islam

Daniel J. Clausen

Does God Have A Son?

By Daniel J. Clausen

Copyright 2015

Unless otherwise identified, Scripture quotations are from the ENGLISH STANDARD VERSION (ESV).

All Rights Reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means – electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise – without the prior written consent of the author.

A Codex Spiritualis Publication.

Printed in the United States of America.

ISBN-13: 978-1508585046

ISBN-10: 1508585040

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For Reza, my friend.

Contents

Does God Have a Son? 1

Foreword 7

Does God have a Son? 9

A Quick Comparison Between the Bible and the Qur'an 9

What do the Qur'an and Bible 13

Agree about Jesus? 13

Specific Mention of the Son of God 17

Fulfilling the Covenant with Abraham 22

Other Relevant Prophecies 24

What Jesus Say About Himself? 28

Is the Bible Reliable? 32

A Secret Meaning in the Name of God 38

A Case for the Legitimacy of the Shroud 42

Conclusion 46

References 48

Foreword

I was asked by a Muslim friend, Christianity says God has a son. How can this be? I thought I gave a reasonably good explanation, but I was not sure he understood everything I had to say. I have a tendency to speak quickly when I am excited, and the weight of the question requires the ability to think things out in order to see things properly. So here I have tried to express myself more fully.

Some of the topics discussed here are sensitive. Matters of religion can be a dangerous subject of discussion, even among friends.

Friends share their knowledge to help each other grow. Knowledge is given in the pursuit of Truth. As seekers of the Truth, we must be willing to discuss plainly and openly. A Truth-seeker must have a greater love for Truth than for being right. We must follow where the evidence leads with a sincere heart and an open mind.

I pray this can be read without offense.

May God lead us to know Him.

Does God have a Son?

The Qur'an (43:81) says If the Most Merciful had a son, then I would be the first of [his] worshippers. The Qur'an denies strongly that God has a son, but if