Does the Bible teach that Jesus is God? ( Jalal's Opening Statement - 3 of 6 )

Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God? Does the Bible teach that Jesus is God? Representing the Muslim perspective was Sheikh Jalal Abualrub: Sheikh Abualrub has written hundreds of articles defending Islam, He is translator of Islamic works, He is highly recommended by the American Muslim Association of North America. His two books include " Muhammad: Prophet of Mercy, Islam against terrorist dogma in Muhammad's own words " and " Biography and Mission Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab " Representing the Christian side was Dr. James White: Dr. James is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix , Arizona . He is a professor, having taught Greek, Systematic Theology, and various topics in the field of apologetics. He is also a critical consultant for the Lockman Foundation's New American Standard Bible. He has authored or contributed to more than twenty books, including The King James Only Controversy, The Forgotten Trinity, The Potter's Freedom, and The God Who Justifies. The Topic of Debate: Does the Bible teach that Jesus is God? Sheikh Jalal Abualrub (www.Islamlife.com) vs. Dr. James White (www.AOMin.org) (Eastside Christian Church, Fullerton, California, USA 12th April ,2008) For further information on upcoming or previous debates click here http://islamlife.com/news.php