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DIVINITY OF CHRIST · SERVANTHOOD

Jesus Is Called Servant of God

Acts 3:13

The Tension
PASSAGE AActs 3:13
The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go.
Analysis

Jesus is referred to as God's servant, suggesting a subordinate role.

Perspectives

THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE

Jesus's servanthood fulfills prophetic roles; it doesn't negate his divinity.

THE ISLAMIC POSITION

Being called a servant of God denotes a subordinate position, not equality with God.

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Jesus Is Called Servant of God