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Many Christians believe what distinguishes Jesus from other prophets and makes him divine was that he could raise people from the dead. Firstly, one needs to remember that all his miracles were done by the finger of God and not by himself.
Secondly, Elijah also raised people from the dead by the power of God.
“And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried unto the Lord, and said, O Lord my God, I pray thee, let this child's soul come into him again.” 1 Kings 17:21
“And the Lord heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.” 1 Kings 17:22 KJV(Full story start from 1 Kings 17:17)
“And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.” 2 Kings 4:32 KJV
“Then he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went up, and stretched himself upon him: and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes.” 2 Kings 4:35 KJV (Full story start from 2 Kings 4:32)
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Christians and Muslims both believe Jesus body ascended into Heaven by God (as he will be returning) a long time after the alleged crucifixion, but it doesn’t make him divine. Other prophets ascended into Heaven:
“And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.” 2 Kings 2:11
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“And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.” Genesis 5:22-24 KJV
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“ Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.” John 14:11 KJV
Some Christians believe Jesus and the Father are one because of the above verse. Now if we look at the later verse (below), does that mean we are now all one with the father? Or that the above verse was initially misunderstood:
“In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.” John 14:20 RSV
“that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.” John 17:21 NIV
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