Debunking Christian Doctrine Through the Bible: An Invitation to Reflection
True faith is built on seeking truth and critically examining religious texts with a rational and logical approach. When we study the Bible, we find numerous verses that challenge fundamental Christian beliefs such as the Trinity, the divinity of Christ, and salvation through crucifixion. In this article, we will explore some of these texts and invite the reader to deeply reflect on their meanings.
1. Absolute Monotheism in the Bible
The first and foremost commandment in all divine religions is the worship of one God without partners. This principle is evident in both the Old and New Testaments:
• Deuteronomy 6:4
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.”
This verse explicitly affirms the absolute oneness of God, with no mention of three persons or a Trinity.
• Isaiah 43:10-11
“I am He; before Me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after Me. I, I am the Lord, and besides Me, there is no savior.”
Here, God Himself declares that He alone is the true deity, contradicting the Trinity doctrine, which introduces “the Son” and “the Holy Spirit” as additional divine entities.
• Mark 12:29
“The Lord our God, the Lord is one.”
When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment, he reaffirmed the same monotheistic doctrine found in the Torah. He made no mention of the Trinity, which suggests that this concept was not part of his original teachings.
2. Jesus Was a Prophet, Not God
If Jesus were truly God, why would he call people to worship God instead of himself? Why would he acknowledge that he has a God?
• John 17:3
“And this is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”
Here, Jesus clearly states that God alone is the true deity, while he himself is merely a messenger sent by God.
• Matthew 19:17
“Why do you call me good? No one is good except one—God.”
When a man addressed Jesus as “Good Teacher,” Jesus rejected the absolute attribution of goodness to himself and affirmed that only God is truly good, contradicting any claims of his divinity.
• John 20:17
“I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.”
If Jesus were God, why would he refer to God as “my God”? This statement clearly indicates that he worshipped God, just like all other humans.
3. The Crucifixion and Atonement Doctrine Is False
Christianity is built on the idea that Jesus was crucified to atone for humanity’s sins. However, many verses in the Bible contradict this concept:
• Ezekiel 18:20
“The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bear the guilt of the son.”
This verse refutes the idea of atonement, emphasizing that each person is responsible for their own sins.
• Matthew 26:39
“My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me.”
If Jesus came to die for humanity’s sins, why did he plead with God to save him from the crucifixion?
• 1 Corinthians 15:14
“And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith is in vain.”
This verse reveals the weakness of Christian doctrine—if the resurrection did not happen, the entire Christian faith collapses.
4. Has the Bible Been Altered?
There is ample evidence suggesting that the Bible has undergone textual changes over time, raising questions about its authenticity:
• Mark 16:9-20 is missing from the earliest manuscripts.
• John 7:53 - 8:11 (the story of the adulterous woman) is absent from the oldest manuscripts.
Even Christian scholars acknowledge that these passages were added later, proving that the Bible has not been preserved in its original form.
Conclusion: An Invitation to Thought
When we reflect on these verses, we see that they affirm pure monotheism, reject the divinity of Jesus, refute the doctrine of atonement, and raise serious doubts about the authenticity of the Bible.
Islam provides the correct understanding of monotheism, teaching that God is One with no partners, that Jesus is a servant and messenger of God, and that salvation comes through faith and righteous deeds, not through the crucifixion of an innocent man.
The Quran states:
“They have certainly disbelieved who say, ‘Allah is the Messiah, the son of Mary.’ But the Messiah said, ‘O Children of Israel, worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord.’ Indeed, whoever associates others with Allah—Allah has forbidden him Paradise, and his refuge is the Fire.” (Quran 5:72)
This is a call to every sincere seeker of truth to reflect on these facts, examine the religion they follow, and ponder the message of all prophets who called for the worship of the One True God.
