Some Muslims try trick Christians by saying the Comforter promised by Jesus in John 14:16 was referring to Muhammad. Just to inform everyone that this is absolutely FALSE and how to refute it.
John 14:16-17
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you FOR EVER; 17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. |
Here is the simple facts that make it obvious the Comforter was NOT Muhammad.
- Jesus said in his statement that the Comforter would abide with his disciples forever. Muhammad is dead & buried in Mecca to this day and can't abide anyone FOREVER.
- Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the Comforter. If it was Muhammad 500 yrs later they'd all be dead and the Comforter is useless.
Acts1:4-5
4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” |
3. Jesus actually state who the Comforter is a few sentences later:
John 14:26
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost,whom the Father will send in my name, Eph. 1:12-14 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. HAVING BELIEVED, you were marked in him with A SEAL, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory. |
Muhammad was never mentioned in the Bible. Not even remotely. The Comforter was identified by Jesus as the HOLY SPIRIT.