@kennpringle1@Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk 2/2 While textual criticism helps track human errors in unstable manuscripts, the Quran is the ultimate Criterion because it was preserved orally & textually in its original language from day one. It doesn’t need reconstruction; it filters out historical theological shifts.
@kennpringle1@Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk 1/2 Textual criticism actually proves that variations DO change vital doctrines. Major segments like the Johannine Comma (1 John 5:7)—the only explicit Trinity verse—and the ending of Mark were proven to be later human additions, not part of the earliest manuscripts.
@kennpringle1@Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk The "Father" terms: Jesus spoke Aramaic/Hebrew. Later Greek translations & church councils altered his original words into Trinitarian language. The Quran filters these later additions while confirming the core prophecy of a coming Messenger originally foretold by Jesus.
@kennpringle1@Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk The Paraclete (Helper) in John: "Abide forever" means his Law and Legacy will never be replaced, as he is the final Prophet. John 16:13 says the Helper "will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears"—this perfectly describes how Prophet Muhammad received revelation.
@kennpringle1@Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk 3/3 Regarding Quran 2:41("confirming what is with you"): This was a call to recognize the Quran because it aligns with the core prophecies of a coming Messenger in the original Torah & Gospel. If one truly follows the original message of Moses & Jesus, they would accept the Quran
@kennpringle1@Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk 2/3 Prophet Muhammad didn't reject past Prophets; he restored their honor. Islam commands loving Jesus & Moses. Rejecting later textual changes or council decisions made by men centuries later isn’t rejecting the Prophets—it is defending their original divine message.
@kennpringle1@Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk 1/3 The Quran proves it’s the Criterion through absolute textual preservation—unlike any past scripture. It filters out human alterations (like attributing major sins to Prophets) while confirming the core monotheistic truth that Jesus, Moses, and Abraham preached.
@kennpringle1@Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk Islamic theology views the Quran as the Criterion—confirming original truths in past scriptures while filtering human alterations
Muhammad does not read or write; he is literally illiterate. These rabbis used to mock him and all the prophets, but God replied to them in the Quran
@kennpringle1@Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk 4/4 Islam teaches previous books were altered, not 100% erased. Parts of truth remain. We cite them to hold a mirror to people of the book using their own scriptures. Prophecies like "another Comforter" who "speaks what he hears" perfectly fit Prophet Muhammed.
@kennpringle1@Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk 2/4 Jesus spoke Aramaic, not Greek. In Greek, "Periklytos" means "the praised one"—the exact meaning of Ahmed/Muhammed. The Quran (61:6) didn't use the Greek word "Paraclete," it delivered its precise meaning and translation in Arabic as "Ahmed".
@kennpringle1@Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk 1/4 Muslims don't use the Bible to validate the Quran, but to show truth still remains in it. Ahmed & Muhammed are names for the same Prophet (praised one). "Paraclete" in John 14/16 is the Greek translation of his description as a human messenger who hears and speaks prophecy.
@kennpringle1@Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk Quranic confirmation applies to original divine texts, not structural corruptions. Prophecies of Prophet Muhammad are in Deut 18:18 & John 16, where 'Paraclete' stems from the Aramaic 'Mawhamana'—meaning 'the praised one' (Ahmad/Muhammad). Read with an open mind.
@kennpringle1@Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk The Quran confirms the divine origin of the Torah & Gospel but highlights human alterations in today's texts (Al-Baqarah 2:79). Questioning 'People of the Book' was to show prophecies of Muhammad.
They insulted God and the prophets in the Torah and the Gospel.
@kennpringle1@Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk The Prophet’s name 'Muhammad' (or Ahmad) means 'the praised one'—both have the same meaning. The Quran teaches us to believe in all prophets, including Moses and his Torah, and Jesus and his Gospel (peace be upon them).
God said yes in the Quran. Signs that still exist.
@kennpringle1@Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk I am against God! I love Prophet Jesus (PBUH) and believe in his message, which is monotheism. But we worship neither him, nor Prophet Muhammad, nor any other prophet (PBUT).
Prophet Muhammad is mentioned in the signs of the Torah and the Gospel that they haven't deleted yet.