The Idea That God Appeared in Human Form Must Also Be Repellent to Christians
Devout Christians need to behave honestly on this subject and see that the attribution of divinity to a human being contravenes the Christianity brought by Jesus (pbuh) and the words of the Torah and the Gospel; they also need to see that it flies in the face of all reason and logic. They need to admit the possibility that such a belief, added to the true Gospel only many centuries later, can pose a major spiritual danger and to reflect deeply on the subject. What sense or meaning could there possibly be to ascribing the sublime attributes of God to a human being and regarding and portraying a person created to be weak as divine? Almighty God has no need of that (Surely God is beyond that). As we have recalled many times, such an attribution means a failure to properly appreciate the might and greatness of God.
Above and beyond this, Christians themselves must reject the idea of Almighty God appearing on Earth in the form of a human being. This is not only disrespect for the glory of Almighty God, this is the most flagrant paganism, as such tales of the gods such as Zeus, Apollo, Poseidon and others taking human form and interacting with people are numerous and well-known in the ancient Greco-Roman pagan religions. God's might, greatness, glory, might and infinite power are a blessing for Christians; is it better to believe in an All-Powerful God or to take as one's god a human being who sleeps, eats and has needs? All Christians will of course at once see the answer to this.
God has no need to appear as a mortal and needy entity in order to reveal His sublime Presence to human beings. (Surely God is beyond that.) Our Christian brothers must consider the Gospel and the Torah rationally and evaluate all these things in a manner compatible with the glory of God.
The fact that Jesus (pbuh) has human characteristics is not, of course, a state of affairs that will in any way reduce his value as a prophet. Jesus is a greatly valued and most holy prophet of our Almighty Lord. Like all other prophets, he occupies the loftiest and holiest position in God's Sight. He is God's beloved friend, a great messenger. Therefore, the fact he was created as a human being detracts nothing whatsoever from his worth, importance and lofty status as a prophet.
What is important is to believe in God – our One and Only Creator. God wants people to believe in and serve Him, without engaging in idolatry. There is no need for God to appear on Earth in human form for people to be able to serve Him. If our Christian brothers wish to approach this subject from a genuinely honest perspective they should ask themselves this question:
What would God lose from any of His attributes by not manifesting His Presence in Jesus? (Surely God is beyond that)
God not manifesting His Presence in a human being would take nothing away from His attributes, sublimity and beauty. Indeed, this will increase His beauty and make His sublime qualities better and more properly appreciated. How could it be possible to appreciate the sublime qualities of God by imagining that He manifested His Presence in a mortal, weak and needy human being who sleeps and eats? Of course, this is not possible.
The Gospel Rejects Belief in the Trinity
Passages from the Gospel That Refer to the Oneness of God and Advise to Avoid Ascribing Equals to Him
One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One." "Well said, teacher," the man replied. "You are right in saying that God is One and there is no other but Him." (Mark 12:28-32)
... But God is One. (Galatians 3:20)
The Lord is One. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. (1 Corinthians 12:6)
For there is one God... (1 Timothy 2:5)
Jesus said to him, "... Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only." (Matthew 4:10)
to the only God our Savior be glory... (Jude 1:25)
You believe that there is One God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. (James 2:19)
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. (1 Timothy 1:17)
How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God? (John 5:44)
As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus answered, ".. No one is good—except God alone." (Mark 10:17-18)
... We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world and that there is no god but One... for us there is but one God, the God, from Whom all things came and for Whom we live... (1 Corinthians 8:4-6)
... You have one Lord... (Matthew 23:9)
"Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One Who is good. If you want to enter life [paradise], obey the commandments of [God]." (Matthew 19:17)
For even if there are so-called gods [surely God is beyond that], whether in heaven or on Earth yet for us there is one God, the God, for Whom all things came and for Whom we live. (1 Corinthians 8:5-6)
... One Lord, one faith... one God of all, Who is over all and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:5-6)
For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. (Hebrews 3:4)
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