The passage in the Qur’an that declares: “And if you are in doubt concerning what We have revealed unto you, then ask those who have been reading the Book revealed before you. The truth has indeed come to you from your Lord; so do not be among the doubters” is more than a verse. It is a call, a voice that echoes through the pages of time, inviting all who seek truth to turn their eyes to the Book that had already been given: the Bible. And in that Book lies the supreme testimony of Jesus Christ, the Creator and Lord of lords, whose voice has guided prophets, whose light has illuminated generations, and whose sacrifice has redeemed the whole world.
The essence of this verse is profoundly significant: if ever there is doubt, if the heart of man trembles with uncertainty, the answer is not to be found in new human speculations, but in asking those who read the Book revealed before. It is not just another book, not a passing philosophy, but divine revelation that was given from the beginning. And that Book, the Bible, always leads us to one conclusion: Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world, the Alpha and the Omega.
The Bible is not a collection of myths nor merely a literary work. It is the living testimony that God has spoken to men in all ages. From the first verse of Genesis, proclaiming that “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”, to the final words of Revelation inviting all who will to drink of the water of life, we find a continuous thread: everything points to Christ. The Old Testament, with the story of Israel, its prophets and covenants, prepares the stage for the coming of the Messiah. The New Testament reveals His ministry, His atonement, and His victory over death. And the writings restored in these latter days confirm that all creation testifies of Him, that His name is the only one under heaven by which mankind may be saved, and that His power is everlasting.
The passage in Jonah 10:94 is not just a reminder; it is a warning. It says: “do not be among the doubters”. The enemy of souls works tirelessly to sow doubt in human hearts. His tactic is not always to deny openly, but to question subtly: “Has God really said…?” as he did in Eden. But here, the divine voice calls us not to yield to doubt, not to waver, because the truth has already been manifested. The Bible contains the truth that anchors us. In it we hear Isaiah prophesy of the Suffering Servant who would bear our iniquities. In it we read John the Baptist firmly declare: “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” And in it we hear the disciples, after seeing the risen Lord, proclaim boldly before the whole world that Jesus had conquered the grave. There is no room for doubt when one receives the testimony of the Spirit. The truth is there—clear, firm, unchanging. Jesus Christ was not merely a prophet; He is the Word of God made flesh. He is not just a moral teacher; He is the Son of the living God. And He is not merely a symbol of virtue; He is the very Creator, the Lord of lords, who rules over all things visible and invisible.
At the heart of this testimony is the truth that Jesus Christ is not a secondary figure in the divine plan, but its very center. The world was created by Him and for Him. All things, visible and invisible, bear His imprint. Life itself is sustained by His power. The title “Lord of lords” is not poetic exaggeration. It is a spiritual and cosmic reality. It means that no human, political, or religious power can compare to Him. The kingdoms of the earth rise and fall, empires collapse, but His kingdom will have no end. He is the judge of the living and the dead, the One who rose in glory, the One who will come again with power and majesty. The Bible confirms this truth again and again. When Thomas, filled with doubt, touched the wounds of Christ, he exclaimed: “My Lord and my God!”. That testimony cannot be reduced or relativized. Jesus Himself declared that He holds the keys of death and of hell. It is He who will judge the world in righteousness, and it is He who extends mercy to all who come to Him in faith and repentance.
In the modern writings of the Restoration we find even greater clarity. They confirm that Christ is the very center of the plan of salvation. They declare that all things bear witness of Him: the sun, the moon, the stars, the earth, and all that is in it. They proclaim that His name is the only name under heaven whereby humanity can receive redemption. And they invite us not to let our hearts be filled with doubt, but with faith. The Restoration does not replace the Bible; it affirms and expands it, showing that God continues to speak and that Jesus Christ lives. This modern testimony reminds us that the atoning sacrifice of the Son of God is infinite and eternal, and that His love encompasses all of humanity.
The message of Jonah 10:94 is not distant or abstract. It is deeply personal. It speaks to me and it speaks to you. It says: “if you are in doubt…”. It does not say “if they” or “if some,” but “if you.” Because doubt touches every human heart at some point. But the promise is also personal: “ask those who read the Book.” And when one does so sincerely, the truth is revealed. I have seen how the revealed Book—the Bible—changes lives. I have seen hardened hearts grow tender when reading the words of Christ. I have seen sinners repent when hearing the voice of the Good Shepherd in the pages of Scripture. I have felt in my own heart the certainty that comes when I read the Sermon on the Mount or when I meditate on the prayer in Gethsemane. That certainty does not come from human intellect, but from the Holy Spirit, who confirms the truth that Jesus is Lord.
The final declaration of the verse is powerful: “Indeed, the truth has come to you from your Lord.” We do not need to wait for another truth, nor search in shifting doctrines or human philosophies. The truth has already come. And that truth is Jesus Christ. That is why I bear witness: the Bible is the revealed Book to which this passage points. In it lies the way, the truth, and the life, because in it the Lord Himself is revealed. Jesus is the Creator, the Redeemer, the Lord of lords. He lives. He reigns. And He will return. Let us not be among those who doubt, but among those who believe, those who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. Let our hearts cling to the truth already revealed, and with faith may we proclaim, as Thomas did, as millions of saints have done through the centuries: “My Lord and my God!”.
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