8:15 For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God;
Muslims often accuse Christians of saying that they believe in three gods. Christians deny such claims, emphasising that they hold to the Bible, which teaches there is only one God, existent in three persons (hypostases), Father, Son and Holy Spirit who share the same divine nature (ousia).
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Is Muhammad Foretold in the Bible?, John Gilchrist
Q119: Can people choose to become the children of God through an exercise of their own free will and volition?
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Christianity and Islam share language yet diverge on salvation’s heart. At the centre of Christianity is grace descending through Christ’s atoning work on the cross leading to forgiveness and assurance. The heart of salvation in Islam is submission and obedience leading to a hope for divine mercy. These contrasting paths reveal distinct understandings of who God is, who we are, and hope for the future.
The Love of God in the Qur'an and the Bible, John Gilchrist
