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Does the infinite God desire to have a close and loving relationship with finite man such that men are called the “Children of God”?

Bible: Yes Qur'an: No

Hosea 1:10 – in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God.

Galatians 4:6 – And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts...

1 John 3:1-2 – 1. Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the children of God... 2. Beloved now are we the children of God...

Al-Ma'idah 5:18 – The Jews and the Christians say: “We are the sons of Allah, and His loved ones.” Say: “Why then does He chastise you for your sins? Surely you are but mortals of His creating.

Note: While the Qur’an denies that men can become the Sons of God, God is also said to be very near to man: Cf. Enfal 8:24; Hud 11:90 & 92; & Kaf 50:16.