Christ or the prophet of Islam.....

Con Argues the Invalidity of the Trinity: 1. The sources for Cons argument are 1 Timothy 6:15-16. (Which states that God is the only God and he alone rules). The same book states: (1 Timothy4): 1 Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from what we believe; they will follow lying spirits and teachings that come from demons. 2 These teachers are hypocrites and liars. They pretend to be religious, but their consciences are dead. (This shows us that there is a Holy Spirit) Again, then same book (1 Tim. 3:16). "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory". (This shows us that God did become flesh. Now we have the Father, The spirit and the Son). Not to forget - Matt. 3:16-17, "And after being baptized, Jesus went up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon Him, 17and behold, a voice out of the heavens, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased.” ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. The sources for Cons argument are Acts 17:24. (The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands) The same book states (Acts 2:36) "Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified." Also the same book (Acts 2:38)"Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Conclusion: Con used his sources out of context. Both of the authors clearly teach a triune nature of God. Please note, the words of the revered prophet of Islam: Al-Maaedeh-verse 110 (005.110 SHAKIR): When Allah will say: O Isa son of Marium! Remember My favor on you and on your mother, when I strengthened you I with the holy Spirit, =============================================================　 Con argues the validity of Christ's Power from the Gospel of Mark Chapter 6 Verse 5 "And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them" Answer: The entire section in context reads: 6:1 And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. 6:2 And when the Sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? 6:3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. 6:4 But Jesus, said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house. 6:5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. 6:6 And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching. 　 Conclusion: Con used the scripture out of context. Christ does mighty works for those who believe. Their faith was absent entirely here. The bible called it unbelief. Despite that, he took mercy and still healed a few people. ============================================================== Con argues: "But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." Answer: As much as you don't like the answer, Christ was a hypostatic union of God and Man. While Jesus had his ministry on earth, he moved by the power of the Holy Spirit, not by the power of the father. If Jesus was displayed as God the father, everyone around him would die at his mere sight. After Moses "glimpsed" a portion of the glory of Gods true form, his face was glowing like a radioactive fallout victim. After Christ was raised into heaven, then he sat down beside God in full glory. If Jesus had all the knowledge and all the ability of the father, while on earth, his ministry would fail. He must be Human to fulfil the law, he must be divine to succeed at this. That means, he needs to be able to live and die as a human, by the power of the holy spirit. Conclusion: Con is confused about the nature of God. (Which is good) The father is a great mystery. Those who seek his truth will find it. I urge Con to dig deeper on this subject. =============================================================== Con said:"If you or in fact any Christian can show me a statement where Jesus says “I am God worship me” or any phrase similar to thisI WILL ACCEPT CHRISTIANITY. "Answer: You cannot just "accept" Christianity. Faith is given to us by God. We cannot manifest our own belief (that would be salvation through our own willpower. Impossible.) We must pray for God to show us his will. Faith comes through grace. Grace is the gift of Jesus Christ. If you sincerely desire to accept the gift of Christ then pray to God to show mercy on you. Pray to God that he reveal himself to you. Pray to God that he align your will with his. As Christ prayed:"Not my will be done, but yours." If God does not answer, pray anyways...pray until he saves you....not because you deserve it...but because he is worthy of worship! Even if you go to hell....God is still worthy. So pray for him to show you his will. Pray, pray, pray! He is your father. He hears you call on him."As the deer pants for water, so my soul longs after you...."To answer your question above about Jesus calling himself God: John 14:7-10 [7] If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him." [8] Philip said, "Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us." [9] Jesus answered: "Don't you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, `Show us the Father'? [10] Don't you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. John 10:30 "I and the Father are one." John 14:11 Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the miracles themselves. John 10:37-38 [37] Do not believe me unless I do what my Father does. [38] But 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." Matthew 27:43 He trusts in God. Let God rescue him now if he wants him, for he said, 'I am the Son of God.'" John 17:11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name--the name you gave me--so that they may be one as we are one. ===============================================================================Next rounds argument: I'm running out of room, so for my next point, I would ask my opponent to view a video that I posted in this section. Pastor Paul Washer shows the difference between the Jew, The Muslim and the Christian. He then continues to explain the power and nature of Christ. My questions are: Why what merit do you enter paradise? Is there an atoning for sin in this life? Is there mercy available for those who believe in mighty Allah? and last, please share your thoughts on the video. http://www.youtube.com...