Who is Jesus in Hebrews 3 and in Islam? A Biblical and Islamic Perspective | Tim Orr

Click here to read the full article at RENEW.org: https://renew.org/jesus-in-hebrews-3-and-in-islam/  This is an audio version of a written Article from RENEW.org Check out other great articles on RENEW.org here: https://renew.org/articles/ Jesus Christ is one of the most talked-about—and argued over—figures in all of religious history. Both Christianity and Islam respect Him, but they tell very different stories about who He is and why He matters. When you put Hebrews 3:1–7 next to what the Quran says about Jesus (Isa), the differences don’t feel small—they feel sharp and unavoidable. These aren’t just two perspectives that slightly overlap. They’re moving in completely different directions. To really understand the tension, you have to look at how Hebrews describes Jesus, how Islam understands Him, and why Christians can’t accept that Islamic picture. In Hebrews 3:1–7, the writer tells believers to focus their attention on Jesus, calling Him both an apostle and a high priest. That already sets Him apart, because it shows He was sent by God and also stands between God and people as a mediator. Then the passage compares Him to Moses, which would have grabbed the attention of any Jewish audience. Moses was deeply respected, but the author makes it clear that Jesus is greater. He uses the image of a house—Moses is part of the house, but Jesus is the one who built it. And if God is the one behind everything, that puts Jesus in a very unique position. By the end, the point is unmistakable: Moses is a servant, but Jesus is the Son. That distinction is much bigger than a minor theological detail. It changes the entire way Jesus is understood. A servant can be faithful, honored, and entrusted with important responsibilities, but a servant still operates under another person’s authority. A son—especially an heir—occupies a completely different position. It’s the difference between someone who works within the household and someone who ultimately possesses it as his inheritance. Listen for more... Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Join RENEW.org at one of our upcoming events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Get the RENEW.org App -- https://renew.org/app-download/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW