Christ (peace be upon him) Does Not Know the Appointed Time of the Day of Judgment: Evidence That He Is Not God

Islam categorically rejects applying the term "Father" to Allah, whether it is intended in its literal sense or used metaphorically to indicate spiritual closeness, because this may result in misunderstanding or doctrinal deviation. Even if it were assumed that Christ (peace be upon him) used this term in a metaphorical sense that was consistent with the culture of the Children of Israel, such usage is not compatible with Islamic doctrine, which affirms the transcendence of Allah, the Exalted, and rejects the use of expressions that imply any resemblance between the Creator and the creation.

Among the clear texts in the Holy Bible that prove that Christ (peace be upon him) is not God is the passage found in Mark 13:32, which states:

"But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."

This passage raises logical and doctrinal questions regarding the nature of Christ (peace be upon him) and confirms that he was not God, but rather a servant of God with limited knowledge. In this article, we will discuss this passage and present the evidence proving that Christ (peace be upon him) cannot be God.

Christ Does Not Know the Appointed Time of the Day of Judgment: Can God Be Ignorant?

The text clearly states that Christ (the Son) does not know the appointed time of the Day of Judgment and that knowledge of this matter is confined to God (the Father).
The logical question is: If Christ is God, then how can he be unaware of the appointed time of the Day of Judgment? Can God be ignorant of anything?
Perfect knowledge is one of the attributes of God. Therefore, if Christ was ignorant of anything, this negates his divinity.

God in All the Heavenly Religions Knows Everything

In Islam, Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, says:

"And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him."
(Surah Al-An‘am 6:59)

This verse confirms that knowledge of the unseen is confined to Allah alone, and no one shares it with Him.
If Christ did not know the unseen, then this means that he is not God, because God must know everything.

Christ (peace be upon him) Was a Servant of God

The passage in Mark 13:32 clearly shows that Christ was a servant of God, not God.
In the Noble Qur'an, Allah says concerning Christ:

"The Messiah would never disdain to be a servant of Allah, nor would the angels nearest to Him."
(Surah An-Nisa' 4:172)

If Christ was a servant of God, then this means that he is not God, because God is not a servant of anyone.

Christ (peace be upon him) Had Limited Knowledge

The texts of the Holy Bible show that Christ had limited knowledge, which negates his divinity.
Luke 2:52 says:

"And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man."

If Christ increased in wisdom, then this means that he did not possess perfect knowledge, whereas God must possess perfect knowledge from eternity.

Christ (peace be upon him) Depended on God

In John 5:30, Christ says:

"I can do nothing of Myself."

This passage shows that Christ depended on God in everything, which negates his divinity.
By His very nature, God is perfect and independent of everyone, whereas Christ depended on God, which proves that he is not God.

Other Texts Confirm the Limitation of Christ's Knowledge

In Matthew 24:36, Christ says:

"But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only."

This passage repeats the same idea: that Christ does not know the appointed time of the Day of Judgment, and that knowledge of this matter is confined to God alone.
In John 17:3, Christ says:

"And this is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent."

In this passage, Christ distinguishes between himself and the only true God, and affirms that he is a messenger sent by God.

God Is Never Ignorant of Anything

In all the heavenly religions, God is the perfect Being who is ignorant of nothing.
If Christ was unaware of the appointed time of the Day of Judgment, then this means that he is not God, because God must know everything.
In Islam, Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, says:

"Say, 'None in the heavens and the earth knows the unseen except Allah.'"
(Surah An-Naml 27:65)

Conclusion: Christ Is Not God

The passage in Mark 13:32 clearly proves that Christ (peace be upon him) did not know the appointed time of the Day of Judgment, which negates his divinity.
Christ (peace be upon him) was a prophet and messenger sent by God to guide the Children of Israel, and he called people to worship God alone.
God is ignorant of nothing, whereas Christ had limited knowledge, which proves that he was a servant of God and not God.
The expressions "O Father" and "Father" in the present Christian texts are considered a corruption of the words of Christ (peace be upon him). The evidence for this is the existence of other passages that support monotheism and use the word "Lord" instead of "Father."