Mark 2:6–8

2:6 But there were some of the scribes sitting there and reasoning in their hearts,

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2:7 “Why does this man speak blasphemies like that? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

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2:8 Immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you reason these things in your hearts?

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Mark 2:1–12

The word “Trinity” doesn’t have to be in the Bible for it to be true

The absence of the word “Trinity” in the Bible is no more a problem for Christians than the absence of the word “tawhid” in the Qur’an is for Muslims. Words do not create truth; they help us describe it. The Trinity names the one God revealed as Father, Son, and Spirit — eternally loving and relational. This is not a puzzle but a window into God’s heart, revealed in Jesus, who invites us into God’s family forever.

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Mark 2:1–12

Key Source: Like Moses

Many Muslims claim that in Deuteronomy 18:15-18 Moses was referring to Muhammad as "a prophet like me". However, a quick comparison shows that Muhammad was not like Moses is several significant ways.

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Mark 2:5–7

200 Questions

Q81: Is it accepted that Christ can forgive people’s sins?

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Mark 2:6–8

The Deity of Jesus in Mark’s Gospel

Although being one of the earliest parts of the New Testament to be written, Mark’s Gospel shows us clearly that Jesus is God. This counters the claim that John’s Gospel’s view of Jesus was a later development by Christians. According to Mark, Jesus is none other than the LORD himself.

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Mark 2:7

Promises: Jesus Messiah - The Messiah's mission

Jesus told his disciples: "all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled... thus it is written, that the Christ would suffer and rise again from the dead the third day, and that repentance for forgiveness of sins...

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