DIVINITY OF CHRIST · GOODNESS
Only God is Good
The Tension
Why do you call me good?' Jesus answered. 'No one is good—except God alone.'
Analysis
Jesus distinguishes himself from God by stating only God is truly good.
Perspectives
THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
Jesus is hinting that he is God, since only God is good. He is neither denying he is good nor that he is God.
THE ISLAMIC POSITION
Jesus explicitly denies being equal to God in goodness, indicating He is not God.
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Only God is Good