π¦ 1. Did Jesus ascend to Heaven?
| Religion | Belief |
|---|---|
| Christianity | Yes. Jesus rose from the dead and ascended bodily into heaven. |
| Islam | Yes. Jesus was not crucified but was taken up alive by God. |
| Judaism | No. Judaism does not accept the New Testament and does not recognise an ascension. |
π¦ 2. Who is Jesus?
| Religion | Belief |
|---|---|
| Christianity | Jesus is the Son of God, divine, the Messiah, Saviour. |
| Islam | Jesus (ΚΏIsa) is a prophet, Messiah, Word of God, but not divine. |
| Judaism | Jesus was a Jewish teacher/rabbi, not the Messiah, not divine, not a prophet. |
π¦ 3. Where is Jesus now?
| Religion | Belief |
|---|---|
| Christianity | In heaven, at the right hand of God. |
| Islam | In heaven, preserved by God until his return. |
| Judaism | No special theological claim; he died normally as all humans do. |
π¦ 4. Will Jesus return?
| Religion | Belief |
|---|---|
| Christianity | Yes. Jesus will return to judge the world and establish Godβs kingdom. |
| Islam | Yes. Jesus will return with the Mahdi, defeat the false messiah (Dajjal), and establish justice. |
| Judaism | No. Judaism does not believe Jesus will return; the Messiah has not yet come. |
π¦ 5. Was Jesus born of a virgin?
| Religion | Belief |
|---|---|
| Christianity | Yes. Virgin birth through the Holy Spirit. |
| Islam | Yes. Virgin birth by Godβs command. |
| Judaism | No. Judaism does not accept the virgin birth narrative. |
π¦ 6. Did Jesus perform miracles?
| Religion | Belief |
|---|---|
| Christianity | Yes. Miracles confirm his divine identity. |
| Islam | Yes. Jesus performed miracles by Godβs permission. |
| Judaism | No doctrinal acceptance of New Testament miracle accounts; they are not part of Jewish scripture. |
π¦ 7. Was Jesus crucified?
| Religion | Belief |
|---|---|
| Christianity | Yes. Crucifixion, death, and resurrection are central. |
| Islam | No. Someone else was made to resemble him; Jesus was saved by God. |
| Judaism | Yes. He was executed by Romans; no spiritual significance attached. |
π¦ 8. Is Jesus the Messiah?
| Religion | Belief |
|---|---|
| Christianity | Yes. Jesus is the promised Messiah. |
| Islam | Yes. Jesus is the Messiah (al-MasΔ«αΈ₯), but not divine. |
| Judaism | No. The Messiah has not yet come, and Jesus did not fulfil messianic prophecies. |
π¦ Overall Summary
| Topic | Christianity | Islam | Judaism |
|---|---|---|---|
| View of Jesus | Divine Son of God | Prophet & Messiah, not divine | Teacher, not Messiah |
| Death | Crucified & resurrected | Not crucified | Crucified, died like other humans |
| Ascent | Ascended to heaven | Taken up alive | Not applicable |
| Return | Yes | Yes | No |
| Virgin Birth | Yes | Yes | No |
| Miracles | Yes | Yes | Not affirmed |
| Messiah | Already came (Jesus) | Jesus is Messiah | Messiah still future |