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Christ unveiled org radio1/3/2024 If you needed to be reconciled to the President, you would have to have someone as great as the President to represent him. Don’t argue, but defend the uniqueness of Jesus in this way: Point out that when there is a breach of fellowship between two people, a mediator is necessary to bring them together. The two facts are that (1) Jesus died on the cross for our sins and (2) He rose from the dead and then ascended into heaven.Īt this point, the Muslim will begin to ask questions or explain why he has difficulty believing these two doctrines. At that point, the Muslims I’ve encountered are both appreciative and curious, waiting to find out what those two facts might be. Then say that there are only two things mentioned in the Bible which are not in the Koran, which if a Muslim were to believe, he would join you in heaven. You might also respectfully point out that the Koran does not record that Mohammed performed such miracles, and that he had to ask for forgiveness for his own sin. Informed Muslims will be gratified to know that you are knowledgeable about their book, and will affirm that indeed Jesus was a great prophet. He is also presented as sinless (Sura 19:19), and as born of a virgin. Next, tell them you have discovered that in the Koran, Jesus is presented as the One who did great miracles, including the raising of the dead (Sura 19:25). They need to know that you are not prejudging their attitudes and beliefs. So rather than get into an argument about the Sonship of Jesus, or even His deity, a better way to present the Gospel is this:įirst, explain that you have been studying the Koran, particularly in light of the terrorist attacks on the U.S., and you know that the majority of Muslims do not believe in violence. Thus they scorn the doctrine of the Sonship of Jesus. But when we tell them that Jesus was the “Son of God,” they think this means that God had a sexual relationship with Mary. Love opens the door to dialogue and understanding.īut how should we present Christ to them? Muslims have a high regard for Jesus they honor Him as one of the greatest prophets. Just as we would resent those who would demean our religion, so they resent those who approach them with an attitude of superiority or condemnation. The fact is that most Muslims in America are open to talking about their religion, and willing to engage us regarding Christianity, if only we show them respect and true friendship. There are at least four million Muslims in America, and their numbers are growing. You don’t have to cross an ocean to witness to Muslims.
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