DawahBible

DIVINITY OF CHRIST · SUBORDINATION

Jesus Refers to God as "My God"

John 20:17

The Tension
PASSAGE AJohn 20:17
Jesus said, 'Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God."'"
Analysis

Jesus teaches that the Father is his God and your God.

Perspectives

THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE

Jesus speaks from his human nature; relational terms reflect his role in salvation history.

THE ISLAMIC POSITION

When Jesus says, "my God", it emphasizes his humanity. He is acknowledging that he is a servant of God, just as other prophets in Islam did.

Now defend it

Debate this entry — and get coached.

Spar against a steel-manned AI opponent on this topic; a coach scores your rhetoric, citations, and adab after every turn.

Who stopped you today?
STRATEGY

The most common person you'll meet. Low on doctrine, high on feeling — meet them with warmth, not a barrage of arguments.

TOPIC

Jesus Refers to God as "My God"