Blessings to you all who are reading this!
Well God has been doing some amazing things in my life lately, He has been bringing me into a new confidence, I have been speaking out more and more, it's been awesome.
God revealed a verse to me a few months ago, I had been having people ask me why I'm talking about their "religion" so I was asking God why He was having me do this, and He revealed this verse to me "Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. " Ephesians 5:11
Islam is darkness, I have seen it's evils firsthand...it is full of double standards, hate, and oppression.
those of us in America have no idea, all most really know is what the media talks about, they dont really talk about the horrible things that happen in the name of islam.
child marriage, hate for the jews and israel, oppression of women, violence and terrorism in the name of islam, wife beating, persecution of any non muslim, etc etc etc....
the Job of Christians is to expose the darkness....now I am not talking about being hateful about it....when I talk about how islam says to fight the unbelievers I do not say this with anger or hate, I simply state the fact and here is the verses (Sura 9:29-30 and sura 8:12)
God comands that Christians Love EVERYONE even those who wish to kill us....that doesnt mean stay silent about the darkness and actions of islam....but that does mean speak kindly to the people you are talking to....
I see people all the time who while trying to expose islam, they then stoop to the level of those who are being hateful and they become equally hateful....that is not what Christians are commanded to do...we are called to expose the darkness but do so in a loving manner....
so I will continue to expose the lies of islam....I am detirmined, but I know that Jesus Lives and He loves muslims too but they live in darkness....so we expose the darkness and let the Light shine.
-Into the Light
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
According to the quran Jesus is GOD
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ISLAM AND MUHAMMAD IN THE BELOW POST
if you want the truth read all through this and do not skip anything, it is very important to know this truth. when your done see my message at the bottom.
JESUS IS GOD IN THE QURAN
This is a very important issue and everybody should know this fact. I studied the Koran and the Hadith and I will discuss this subject according to the Koran and the Holy Bible and we will find the truth that “Jesus is Allah according to the Koran.”
Muslims always love to ask question but sorry to say they don’t want to listen your answer. Muslims always think they are right and you are wrong! (Which is false). Therefore if you don’t have good idea about the Koran and the Holy Bible and any Muslim asks any question to you then I am sure it will strike like a hammer to your faith! One very minor question Muslims always asks, “Where Jesus said He is God?” I am sure so many of you heard this question.
Now I will show the Muslims in a very special way how we can prove them that Jesus said, ‘I am the God’ from their book and our book in the same time.
The God of Islam ‘Allah’ has 99 names. Each name of those are equal to other one. Which means there is no difference between the name of Allah or any of those 99 names. Allah is one of them and He is equal to all those names. No difference but equal. So if Jesus claimed any of those names it means that Jesus is saying to Muslims that ‘He is Muslims God too.’
So I will tell you how many times Jesus said, ‘I am God.’ Which means Jesus is God to Muslims as well. There are so many verses in the Holy Bible but I picked only few verses from the Holy Bible.
I challenge all the Muslims in this Earth NOT to run away from this truth. Now my question to them, ’How can Muslims deny this truth?’
One of the names of God in Islam is AL-HAQ. Which means in Arabic ‘The Truth.’ Did Jesus say in the Holy Bible, “I am the Truth?’ Yes. He said on John 14;9,” I am the way and the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father except through Me.” The most important for Christians now that Jesus said, “He is the Truth.” Always remember this truth.
Can any Muslim deny that is God’s (Allah) another name is “The Truth” (AL-HAQ)? No. No one can deny this fact. Because this Truth in Islam is ‘Allah’. AL is Arabic word and its English meaning is ‘you talking about whom.’ HAQ means Truth which in English we say ‘I am the Truth’. In Arabic I am the ‘AL-HAQ’. Can any Muslim deny that?
Another name for God of Islam is AL-BAETH. The Resurrection. Did Jesus say in the Gospel, “I am the Resurrection?” Yes. In the Gospel of John 11;25-26 Jesus says, “I am the Resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and who-ever lives and believes in Me will never die.” When Muslims God ‘Allah’ is called ‘AL-BEATH’ which means resurrection, then it is clearly proven to all of us that Jesus Himself is Allah as Jesus says, “I am the Resurrection.” In Arabic “ I am the ‘AL-BEATH.’ There are not a single Muslim in this Earth can deny that. If any Muslim denies this truth then he/she denies/reject ‘Allah’ as well because they deny the 99 names of Allah.
The God of Islam has two other names. “AL-AWAL” and “AL-AKHER.” In English we say, “I am the Alfa-I am the Omega.” (I am the First and I am the Last.) Isaiah 41;4 says, “I, the Lord-with the first of them and with the last-I am He.” Also the book of Revelation 22;13 says, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” Jesus is the AL-AWAL and Jesus is the AL-AKHER. Muslims there are no any option or excuse to refuse this truth. You have to accept Jesus as your “Allah.”
One of the names of the God of Islam ’Allah’ is the kings of King. In Arabic ‘AL-MALEK.’ The book of Revelation says on chapter 17 verse 14, “They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings-and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers.”
One of the names of the God of Islam ‘Allah’ is the Guide-“AL-HADI.” Which’s English meaning is The Door/Gate. Did Jesus say that He is the Gate? Yes. In the Gospel of John 10;9 tells us Jesus said, “ I am the gate; whoever enters through Me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture.”
One of the names of the God of Islam ‘Allah’ is The Light which in Arabic is “Al-NUR.” Did Jesus say that He is the Light or He is the AL-NUR? Yes. In the Gospel of John 8;12 says, “ I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” All these verses are clearly proves that Jesus is Allah according to the Koran and no Muslims can deny this truth. (For readers references please check the Gospel of John. 10;9/15;1/6;35 and 10;11).
For these reason I suggest you my dear Muslims make your decision now. Do not leave it for tomorrow. It may be too late. The door for repentance can be shut and you will live in everlasting regret and suffer punishment. Please do not try to knock the back door because you have to come through the front door and that door is Jesus Christ-AL-HADI.
~~If any muslim tries to deny this then BY THEIR OWN ADMISSION they DENY allah...
Read this carefully. their own "holy book" shows that Jesus is in fact GOD.
I already had one person tell me this was wrong...so by his own admission he DENIED allah....interesting
anyway if you follow islam and you read this...seriously look at the names of allah and what Jesus said He was...your eternal soul is at stake here...Only those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ will be saved. those that do not accept Him as Lord and Savior will be lost for eternity.
if you want the truth read all through this and do not skip anything, it is very important to know this truth. when your done see my message at the bottom.
JESUS IS GOD IN THE QURAN
This is a very important issue and everybody should know this fact. I studied the Koran and the Hadith and I will discuss this subject according to the Koran and the Holy Bible and we will find the truth that “Jesus is Allah according to the Koran.”
Muslims always love to ask question but sorry to say they don’t want to listen your answer. Muslims always think they are right and you are wrong! (Which is false). Therefore if you don’t have good idea about the Koran and the Holy Bible and any Muslim asks any question to you then I am sure it will strike like a hammer to your faith! One very minor question Muslims always asks, “Where Jesus said He is God?” I am sure so many of you heard this question.
Now I will show the Muslims in a very special way how we can prove them that Jesus said, ‘I am the God’ from their book and our book in the same time.
The God of Islam ‘Allah’ has 99 names. Each name of those are equal to other one. Which means there is no difference between the name of Allah or any of those 99 names. Allah is one of them and He is equal to all those names. No difference but equal. So if Jesus claimed any of those names it means that Jesus is saying to Muslims that ‘He is Muslims God too.’
So I will tell you how many times Jesus said, ‘I am God.’ Which means Jesus is God to Muslims as well. There are so many verses in the Holy Bible but I picked only few verses from the Holy Bible.
I challenge all the Muslims in this Earth NOT to run away from this truth. Now my question to them, ’How can Muslims deny this truth?’
One of the names of God in Islam is AL-HAQ. Which means in Arabic ‘The Truth.’ Did Jesus say in the Holy Bible, “I am the Truth?’ Yes. He said on John 14;9,” I am the way and the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father except through Me.” The most important for Christians now that Jesus said, “He is the Truth.” Always remember this truth.
Can any Muslim deny that is God’s (Allah) another name is “The Truth” (AL-HAQ)? No. No one can deny this fact. Because this Truth in Islam is ‘Allah’. AL is Arabic word and its English meaning is ‘you talking about whom.’ HAQ means Truth which in English we say ‘I am the Truth’. In Arabic I am the ‘AL-HAQ’. Can any Muslim deny that?
Another name for God of Islam is AL-BAETH. The Resurrection. Did Jesus say in the Gospel, “I am the Resurrection?” Yes. In the Gospel of John 11;25-26 Jesus says, “I am the Resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and who-ever lives and believes in Me will never die.” When Muslims God ‘Allah’ is called ‘AL-BEATH’ which means resurrection, then it is clearly proven to all of us that Jesus Himself is Allah as Jesus says, “I am the Resurrection.” In Arabic “ I am the ‘AL-BEATH.’ There are not a single Muslim in this Earth can deny that. If any Muslim denies this truth then he/she denies/reject ‘Allah’ as well because they deny the 99 names of Allah.
The God of Islam has two other names. “AL-AWAL” and “AL-AKHER.” In English we say, “I am the Alfa-I am the Omega.” (I am the First and I am the Last.) Isaiah 41;4 says, “I, the Lord-with the first of them and with the last-I am He.” Also the book of Revelation 22;13 says, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” Jesus is the AL-AWAL and Jesus is the AL-AKHER. Muslims there are no any option or excuse to refuse this truth. You have to accept Jesus as your “Allah.”
One of the names of the God of Islam ’Allah’ is the kings of King. In Arabic ‘AL-MALEK.’ The book of Revelation says on chapter 17 verse 14, “They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings-and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers.”
One of the names of the God of Islam ‘Allah’ is the Guide-“AL-HADI.” Which’s English meaning is The Door/Gate. Did Jesus say that He is the Gate? Yes. In the Gospel of John 10;9 tells us Jesus said, “ I am the gate; whoever enters through Me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture.”
One of the names of the God of Islam ‘Allah’ is The Light which in Arabic is “Al-NUR.” Did Jesus say that He is the Light or He is the AL-NUR? Yes. In the Gospel of John 8;12 says, “ I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” All these verses are clearly proves that Jesus is Allah according to the Koran and no Muslims can deny this truth. (For readers references please check the Gospel of John. 10;9/15;1/6;35 and 10;11).
For these reason I suggest you my dear Muslims make your decision now. Do not leave it for tomorrow. It may be too late. The door for repentance can be shut and you will live in everlasting regret and suffer punishment. Please do not try to knock the back door because you have to come through the front door and that door is Jesus Christ-AL-HADI.
~~If any muslim tries to deny this then BY THEIR OWN ADMISSION they DENY allah...
Read this carefully. their own "holy book" shows that Jesus is in fact GOD.
I already had one person tell me this was wrong...so by his own admission he DENIED allah....interesting
anyway if you follow islam and you read this...seriously look at the names of allah and what Jesus said He was...your eternal soul is at stake here...Only those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ will be saved. those that do not accept Him as Lord and Savior will be lost for eternity.
Accept Him Today
-Into the Light-
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Does God still Speak to us today?
I've had a lot of friends on facebook tell me that God doesnt speak to us....and when I tell them otherwise they either say I'm crazy or lying...haha...anyway God wants a personal friendship with us...friendship means you talk with the other person...it's a two way conversation, you want to get to know the other person and they want to get to know you...well with God it's about the same (it should be, He created friendships) the only difference is God already KNOWS EVERYTHING about us....so He has the advantage...but He still wants to hear us talk about our joys and failures with Him, He loves us and so He wants us to talk with Him and He will talk to us if we listen...here is what the bible says about God speaking to us.
"Does God still speak to us today?"
Answer: The Bible records God speaking audibly to people many times (Exodus 3:14;Joshua 1:1; Judges 6:18; 1 Samuel 3:11; 2 Samuel 2:1; Job 40:1; Isaiah 7:3; Jeremiah 1:7;Acts 8:26; 9:15 – this is just a small sampling). There is no biblical reason why God could not or would not speak to a person audibly today. With the hundreds of times the Bible records God speaking, we have to remember that they occur over the course of 4,000 years of human history. God speaking audibly is the exception, not the rule. Even in the biblically recorded instances of God speaking, it is not always clear whether it was an audible voice, an inner voice, or a mental impression.
God does speak to people today. First, God speaks to us through His Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Isaiah 55:11 tells us, “So is my word that goes out from my mouth: it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” The Bible records God’s words, everything we need to know in order to be saved and live the Christian life. Second Peter 1:3 declares, “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by his own glory and goodness.”
Second, God speaks through impressions, events, and thoughts. God helps us to discern right from wrong through our consciences (1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Peter 3:16). God is in the process of conforming our minds to think His thoughts (Romans 12:2). God allows events to occur in our lives to direct us, change us, and help us to grow spiritually (James 1:2-5;Hebrews 12:5-11). First Peter 1:6-7 reminds us, “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”
Finally, God may sometimes speak audibly to people. It is highly doubtful, though, that this occurs as often as some people claim it does. Again, even in the Bible, God speaking audibly is the exception, not the ordinary. If anyone claims that God has spoken to him/her, always compare what is said with what the Bible says. If God were to speak today, His words would be in full agreement with what He has said in the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16-17). God does not contradict Himself.
"Does God still speak to us today?"
Answer: The Bible records God speaking audibly to people many times (Exodus 3:14;Joshua 1:1; Judges 6:18; 1 Samuel 3:11; 2 Samuel 2:1; Job 40:1; Isaiah 7:3; Jeremiah 1:7;Acts 8:26; 9:15 – this is just a small sampling). There is no biblical reason why God could not or would not speak to a person audibly today. With the hundreds of times the Bible records God speaking, we have to remember that they occur over the course of 4,000 years of human history. God speaking audibly is the exception, not the rule. Even in the biblically recorded instances of God speaking, it is not always clear whether it was an audible voice, an inner voice, or a mental impression.
God does speak to people today. First, God speaks to us through His Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Isaiah 55:11 tells us, “So is my word that goes out from my mouth: it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” The Bible records God’s words, everything we need to know in order to be saved and live the Christian life. Second Peter 1:3 declares, “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by his own glory and goodness.”
Second, God speaks through impressions, events, and thoughts. God helps us to discern right from wrong through our consciences (1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Peter 3:16). God is in the process of conforming our minds to think His thoughts (Romans 12:2). God allows events to occur in our lives to direct us, change us, and help us to grow spiritually (James 1:2-5;Hebrews 12:5-11). First Peter 1:6-7 reminds us, “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”
Finally, God may sometimes speak audibly to people. It is highly doubtful, though, that this occurs as often as some people claim it does. Again, even in the Bible, God speaking audibly is the exception, not the ordinary. If anyone claims that God has spoken to him/her, always compare what is said with what the Bible says. If God were to speak today, His words would be in full agreement with what He has said in the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16-17). God does not contradict Himself.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Will you speak words of Life or Death?
Lately I've been making a video blog. it's been really good for me because I am forced to express myself verbally, I'm good at expressing myself on paper but I havent been that great at verbal expression...but with this Vlog I am doing much better...all thanks to God.
but yesterday was a hard day for me, at least in the morning....
a person on my friends list on facebook (I no longer call him a friend) well he started chatting with me...I was nice to him....then all of a sudden he asked why I was fat in my photo's, it came out of no where and so I didn't know what to say, I asked him if he knew the effect that mean words had on people...but he didn't care...all he cared about was being hurtful and mean....he said a few other vulger things about my weight as well that I dont care to repeat...so I had made a video telling about what he did...because I wanted to be real and show people that their words effect people...
anyway my point is the words we speak to other people can either encourage them or tear them down....our words have that effect, even if we think they dont....so when a person calls you something mean like Karim did to me, then he was speaking failure and discouragement into my life....and it hurt because I thought he was a nice person...but he wasnt...
so when you talk to someone be careful about what you say to them...the Bible says that Life and Death are in the power of the tongue....
God wants us to speak encouragement and life into other people's lives.
but what do you do when someone like karim speaks death and mean words into your life....well it's okay to feel the pain of those words, you never want to suppress the pain, if you do that then it will explode, so it's okay to feel the pain of the hurtful words...BUT always give yourself a time limit....I gave myself 5 mins, I cried, I talked about it, and I felt the pain...but after those 5 mins were over...I was done with the pain....I went into the presence of God and He comforted me and He told me exactly what He thinks about me, I am His beloved daughter, He cares about me and He loves me just the way I am. He filled me back up with His Joy and His Peace.
so when someone speaks hurtful words into your life, give yourself a few mins to feel the pain (no more the 5 mins) but when that time is up...give it all to God and ask Him to tell you what He thinks of you...I promise you He thinks the WORLD of you =)
if you have gone through bullying (that is exactly what this person did) please comment if you want prayer for peace and joy, and I will pray for you.
May God Bless you
-Into the Light-
but yesterday was a hard day for me, at least in the morning....
a person on my friends list on facebook (I no longer call him a friend) well he started chatting with me...I was nice to him....then all of a sudden he asked why I was fat in my photo's, it came out of no where and so I didn't know what to say, I asked him if he knew the effect that mean words had on people...but he didn't care...all he cared about was being hurtful and mean....he said a few other vulger things about my weight as well that I dont care to repeat...so I had made a video telling about what he did...because I wanted to be real and show people that their words effect people...
anyway my point is the words we speak to other people can either encourage them or tear them down....our words have that effect, even if we think they dont....so when a person calls you something mean like Karim did to me, then he was speaking failure and discouragement into my life....and it hurt because I thought he was a nice person...but he wasnt...
so when you talk to someone be careful about what you say to them...the Bible says that Life and Death are in the power of the tongue....
God wants us to speak encouragement and life into other people's lives.
but what do you do when someone like karim speaks death and mean words into your life....well it's okay to feel the pain of those words, you never want to suppress the pain, if you do that then it will explode, so it's okay to feel the pain of the hurtful words...BUT always give yourself a time limit....I gave myself 5 mins, I cried, I talked about it, and I felt the pain...but after those 5 mins were over...I was done with the pain....I went into the presence of God and He comforted me and He told me exactly what He thinks about me, I am His beloved daughter, He cares about me and He loves me just the way I am. He filled me back up with His Joy and His Peace.
so when someone speaks hurtful words into your life, give yourself a few mins to feel the pain (no more the 5 mins) but when that time is up...give it all to God and ask Him to tell you what He thinks of you...I promise you He thinks the WORLD of you =)
if you have gone through bullying (that is exactly what this person did) please comment if you want prayer for peace and joy, and I will pray for you.
May God Bless you
-Into the Light-
Friday, January 6, 2012
Jesus is all through the Bible
I found an amazing video on youtube, and it totally opened my eyes.
Jesus is all through the Bible, See for yourself. He is passionate and personal and He wants a relationship with you.
In Genesis, Jesus Christ is the seed of the woman.
In Exodus, He is the Passover Lamb.
In Leviticus, He is our High Priest.
In Numbers, He is the Pillar of Cloud by Day and Pillar of Fire by Night.
In Deuteronomy, He is the Prophet like unto Moses.
In Joshua, He is the Captain of our Salvation.
In Judges, He is our Judge and Lawgiver.
In Ruth, He is out Kinsmen Redeemer.
In 1 & 2 Samuel, He is our Trusted Prophet.
In Kings and Chronicles, He is our Reigning King.
In Ezra, He is the rebuilder of the broken down walls of human life.
In Esther, He is our Mordecai.
In Job, He is out ever living redeemer.
In Psalms, He is our Shepherd.
In Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, He is our Wisdom.
In Song of Solomon, He is our loving bridegroom.
In Isaiah, He is our Prince of Peace.
In Jeremiah, He is our righteous branch.
In Lamentations, He is our weeping prophet.
In Ezekiel, He is the wonderful, four faced man.
In Daniel, He is the fourth man in life's fiery furnace.
In Hosea, He is the faithful husband forever married to the backslider.
In Joel, He is the baptizer with the Holy Ghost and fire.
In Amos, He is our burden bearer.
In Obadiah, He is mighty to save.
In Jonah, He is our great foreign missionary.
In Micah, He is the messenger with beautiful feet.
In Nahum, He is the avenger of God's elect.
In Habakkuk, He is God's great evangelist crying for revival
In Zephaniah, He is our Savior.
In Haggai, He is the restorer of God's lost heritage.
In Zechariah, He is the fountain, opened up in the house of David for sin and uncleanliness.
In Malachi, He is the son of righteousness, rising with healing in His wings.
In Matthew, He is the king of the Jews.
I Mark, He is the servant.
In Luke, He is the son of man.
In John, He is the son of God.
In Acts, He is the savior of the world.
In Romans, He is the righteousness of God.
In 1 Corinthians, He is the rock of all Israel.
In 2 Corinthians, He is the triumphant one, giving victory.
In Galatians, He is your liberty. He set you free.
In Ephesians, He is the head of the church.
In Phillippians, He is your joy.
In Colossians, He is your completeness.
In 1 & 2 Thessalonians, He is your hope.
In 1 Timothy, He is your faith.
In 2 Timothy, He is your stability.
In Philemon, He is your benefactor.
In Titus, He is truth.
In Hebrews, He is your perfection.
In James, He is the power behind your faith.
In 1 Peter, He is your example.
In 2 Peter, He is your purity.
In 1 John, He is your life.
In 2 John, He is your pattern.
In 3 John, He is your motivation.
In Jude, He is foundation of your faith.
In Revelation, He is your coming king.
He is the first and the last. The Beginning and the End. He is the keeper of creation and the creator of all. He is the architect of the universe and the manager of all time. He always was, He always is, and He always will be. Unmoved, unchanged, undefeated, and never undone. He was bruised and brought healing. He was pierced and eased pain. He was persecuted and brought freedom. He was dead and brought life. He is risen and brings power. He reigns and brings peace. The world can't understand Him. The armies can't defeat Him. The schools can't explain Him and the leaders can't ignore Him. Herod couldn't kill Him. The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him. The people couldn't hold Him. Nero couldn't crush Him. Hitler couldn't silence Him. The new age can't replace Him. And Oprah can't explain Him away. He is life, love, longevity, and Lord. He is goodness, kindness, gentleness, and God. He is holy, righteous, mighty, powerful, pure. His ways are right. His word is eternal. His will is unchanging and His mind is on me. He is my redeemer. He is my savior. He is my God. He is my peace. He is my joy. He is my comfort. He is my Lord and He rules my life.
Here is the Video...I'm thinking of making one of my own, if I do I will post it :)
Jesus is all through the Bible, See for yourself. He is passionate and personal and He wants a relationship with you.
In Genesis, Jesus Christ is the seed of the woman.
In Exodus, He is the Passover Lamb.
In Leviticus, He is our High Priest.
In Numbers, He is the Pillar of Cloud by Day and Pillar of Fire by Night.
In Deuteronomy, He is the Prophet like unto Moses.
In Joshua, He is the Captain of our Salvation.
In Judges, He is our Judge and Lawgiver.
In Ruth, He is out Kinsmen Redeemer.
In 1 & 2 Samuel, He is our Trusted Prophet.
In Kings and Chronicles, He is our Reigning King.
In Ezra, He is the rebuilder of the broken down walls of human life.
In Esther, He is our Mordecai.
In Job, He is out ever living redeemer.
In Psalms, He is our Shepherd.
In Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, He is our Wisdom.
In Song of Solomon, He is our loving bridegroom.
In Isaiah, He is our Prince of Peace.
In Jeremiah, He is our righteous branch.
In Lamentations, He is our weeping prophet.
In Ezekiel, He is the wonderful, four faced man.
In Daniel, He is the fourth man in life's fiery furnace.
In Hosea, He is the faithful husband forever married to the backslider.
In Joel, He is the baptizer with the Holy Ghost and fire.
In Amos, He is our burden bearer.
In Obadiah, He is mighty to save.
In Jonah, He is our great foreign missionary.
In Micah, He is the messenger with beautiful feet.
In Nahum, He is the avenger of God's elect.
In Habakkuk, He is God's great evangelist crying for revival
In Zephaniah, He is our Savior.
In Haggai, He is the restorer of God's lost heritage.
In Zechariah, He is the fountain, opened up in the house of David for sin and uncleanliness.
In Malachi, He is the son of righteousness, rising with healing in His wings.
In Matthew, He is the king of the Jews.
I Mark, He is the servant.
In Luke, He is the son of man.
In John, He is the son of God.
In Acts, He is the savior of the world.
In Romans, He is the righteousness of God.
In 1 Corinthians, He is the rock of all Israel.
In 2 Corinthians, He is the triumphant one, giving victory.
In Galatians, He is your liberty. He set you free.
In Ephesians, He is the head of the church.
In Phillippians, He is your joy.
In Colossians, He is your completeness.
In 1 & 2 Thessalonians, He is your hope.
In 1 Timothy, He is your faith.
In 2 Timothy, He is your stability.
In Philemon, He is your benefactor.
In Titus, He is truth.
In Hebrews, He is your perfection.
In James, He is the power behind your faith.
In 1 Peter, He is your example.
In 2 Peter, He is your purity.
In 1 John, He is your life.
In 2 John, He is your pattern.
In 3 John, He is your motivation.
In Jude, He is foundation of your faith.
In Revelation, He is your coming king.
He is the first and the last. The Beginning and the End. He is the keeper of creation and the creator of all. He is the architect of the universe and the manager of all time. He always was, He always is, and He always will be. Unmoved, unchanged, undefeated, and never undone. He was bruised and brought healing. He was pierced and eased pain. He was persecuted and brought freedom. He was dead and brought life. He is risen and brings power. He reigns and brings peace. The world can't understand Him. The armies can't defeat Him. The schools can't explain Him and the leaders can't ignore Him. Herod couldn't kill Him. The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him. The people couldn't hold Him. Nero couldn't crush Him. Hitler couldn't silence Him. The new age can't replace Him. And Oprah can't explain Him away. He is life, love, longevity, and Lord. He is goodness, kindness, gentleness, and God. He is holy, righteous, mighty, powerful, pure. His ways are right. His word is eternal. His will is unchanging and His mind is on me. He is my redeemer. He is my savior. He is my God. He is my peace. He is my joy. He is my comfort. He is my Lord and He rules my life.
Here is the Video...I'm thinking of making one of my own, if I do I will post it :)
God Bless
-Into The Light-
Thursday, January 5, 2012
what is true love? how do you truly love someone?
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (the message)
Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (new living translation)
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 7 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
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1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (amplified bible)
Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (new living translation)
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 7 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
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1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (amplified bible)
4Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily.
5It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God's love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong].
6It does not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but rejoices when right and truth prevail.
7Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening].
8Love never fails [never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end].
Here I posted three different versions of this verse so you can see the meaning of it....
this is the example of True Love. if you want to love someone, love them like this....
there is a catch though...the only way to truly love another person like this is to first gain a true relationship with God (by accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior) because only God can create this type of love in a person, because honestly we are all jealous, prideful, rude, etc etc etc, it is all apart of our sinful nature. but when we accept Jesus into our life as Lord and Savior; a change starts to take place in our hearts and He starts changing us from the inside out if we let Him, once He starts doing that we are better able to love others the way we need to, the selfless, unconditional, pure, passionate love the same kind of love that God shows us.
when people stop focusing on lust so much ( if your married then yes sex is apart of that relationship, but putting it at the top of a relationship is not healthy, there are other more important things) and start focusing on pure selfless love, giving to your partner without expecting anything back, and if your partner does the same then you would have the most AMAZING marriage EVER....
So if you want an amazing marriage or relationship, focus on a true relationship with God (through Jesus Christ) and allow Him to teach you how to love like this.
God Bless
-Into the Light-
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Jesus is GOD!
Jesus is GOD!
IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.
He was present originally with God.
All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being.
In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men.
And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered it [put it out or absorbed it or appropriated it, and is unreceptive to it]. John 1:1-5
And the Word (Christ) became flesh (human, incarnate) and tabernacled (fixed His tent of flesh, lived awhile) among us; and we [actually] saw His glory (His honor, His majesty), such glory as an only begotten son receives from his father, full of grace (favor, loving-kindness) and truth. John 1:14
Who is the Word? Jesus is!
After that I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse [appeared]! The One Who was riding it is called Faithful (Trustworthy, Loyal, Incorruptible, Steady) and True, and He passes judgment and wages war in righteousness (holiness, justice, and uprightness).
His eyes [blaze] like a flame of fire, and on His head are many kingly crowns (diadems); and He has a title (name) inscribed which He alone knows or can understand.
He is dressed in a robe dyed by dipping in blood, and the title by which He is called is The Word of God.
And the troops of heaven, clothed in fine linen, dazzling and clean, followed Him on white horses.
From His mouth goes forth a sharp sword with which He can smite (afflict, strike) the nations; and He will shepherd and control them with a staff (scepter, rod) of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fierceness of the wrath and indignation of God the All-Ruler (the Almighty, the Omnipotent).
And on His garment (robe) and on His thigh He has a name (title) inscribed, KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
Who is the King of Kings? Jesus Is!
Revelation 17:14
They will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them; for He is Lord of lords and King of kings--and those with Him and on His side are chosen and called [elected] and loyal and faithful followers.
Who is the Lamb? Jesus Is!!
Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed, [yet when] He was afflicted, He was submissive and opened not His mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He opened not His mouth.
^^^A Prophecy about Jesus.
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming to him and said, Look! There is the Lamb of God, Who takes away the sin of the world!
John 1:36
And he looked at Jesus as He walked along, and said, Look! There is the Lamb of God!
^^^Jesus being called the Lamb of God
Jesus is the Lamb, He is also the King of Kings, Jesus is the King of Kings and He is also The Word, and Jesus is The Word.... this Means He Is GOD! Praises to Him. Jesus Is GOD!
I have been not so much scared to post this but I honestly didnt want to offend people who didnt believe in His deity...But tonight I was studying the Word and I felt the need to post this. I know according to islam they only think Jesus is a prophet...well that is a lie from satan, satan wants us to believe that Jesus was less then God because then that would mean that we wouldnt believe that we needed Jesus to save us from our sins and fully forgive them....but it's not true...Jesus is God, and ONLY through believing in Him can we be saved from sin and able to enter heaven.
If you feel like something is tugging at your heart, DONT ignore it....put your faith and trust in Jesus, because He truly is who He says He is in the Bible. And only through Him can we be saved and have ANY chance at going to heaven...Good works WILL NOT get you to heaven....ONLY through believing and accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior will you go to heaven...
If you have made the choice to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior please comment here and let me know so I may pray for you.
May the Lord Bless you all
-Into The Light
IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.
He was present originally with God.
All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being.
In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men.
And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered it [put it out or absorbed it or appropriated it, and is unreceptive to it]. John 1:1-5
And the Word (Christ) became flesh (human, incarnate) and tabernacled (fixed His tent of flesh, lived awhile) among us; and we [actually] saw His glory (His honor, His majesty), such glory as an only begotten son receives from his father, full of grace (favor, loving-kindness) and truth. John 1:14
Who is the Word? Jesus is!
After that I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse [appeared]! The One Who was riding it is called Faithful (Trustworthy, Loyal, Incorruptible, Steady) and True, and He passes judgment and wages war in righteousness (holiness, justice, and uprightness).
His eyes [blaze] like a flame of fire, and on His head are many kingly crowns (diadems); and He has a title (name) inscribed which He alone knows or can understand.
He is dressed in a robe dyed by dipping in blood, and the title by which He is called is The Word of God.
And the troops of heaven, clothed in fine linen, dazzling and clean, followed Him on white horses.
From His mouth goes forth a sharp sword with which He can smite (afflict, strike) the nations; and He will shepherd and control them with a staff (scepter, rod) of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fierceness of the wrath and indignation of God the All-Ruler (the Almighty, the Omnipotent).
And on His garment (robe) and on His thigh He has a name (title) inscribed, KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
Who is the King of Kings? Jesus Is!
Revelation 17:14
They will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them; for He is Lord of lords and King of kings--and those with Him and on His side are chosen and called [elected] and loyal and faithful followers.
Who is the Lamb? Jesus Is!!
Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed, [yet when] He was afflicted, He was submissive and opened not His mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He opened not His mouth.
^^^A Prophecy about Jesus.
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming to him and said, Look! There is the Lamb of God, Who takes away the sin of the world!
John 1:36
And he looked at Jesus as He walked along, and said, Look! There is the Lamb of God!
^^^Jesus being called the Lamb of God
Jesus is the Lamb, He is also the King of Kings, Jesus is the King of Kings and He is also The Word, and Jesus is The Word.... this Means He Is GOD! Praises to Him. Jesus Is GOD!
I have been not so much scared to post this but I honestly didnt want to offend people who didnt believe in His deity...But tonight I was studying the Word and I felt the need to post this. I know according to islam they only think Jesus is a prophet...well that is a lie from satan, satan wants us to believe that Jesus was less then God because then that would mean that we wouldnt believe that we needed Jesus to save us from our sins and fully forgive them....but it's not true...Jesus is God, and ONLY through believing in Him can we be saved from sin and able to enter heaven.
If you feel like something is tugging at your heart, DONT ignore it....put your faith and trust in Jesus, because He truly is who He says He is in the Bible. And only through Him can we be saved and have ANY chance at going to heaven...Good works WILL NOT get you to heaven....ONLY through believing and accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior will you go to heaven...
If you have made the choice to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior please comment here and let me know so I may pray for you.
May the Lord Bless you all
-Into The Light
God shows the trinity...we dont always understand it though
It's equally hard to understand to some that a person is also tripartite. God created us with 3 distinct but entirely separate "parts". But, nevertheless, it is true. We have a physical body, a spirit and a soul (intellect & will).
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23
Moses in Deuteronomy speaks of a Triune God. In Deuteronomy 6:4 where Moses says; "Hear O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one." The Hebrew word for "one" in this passage is 'echad', which in Hebrew refers to a combined unity. From the root word meaning to unify or collect together. In the Bible 'echad' often refers to the combining of two or more things. A few other examples in Scripture where the word 'echad' is used are in Genesis 2:24: "The two shall be one flesh". The two dreams that Joseph interpreted for the Pharaoh are describes being 'one'. (Genesis 41:25-26)
The soul and the spirit are the two primary immaterial aspects that Scripture ascribes to humanity. It can be confusing to attempt to discern the precise differences between the two. The word “spirit” refers only to the immaterial facet of humanity. Human beings have a spirit, but are we not spirits. However, in Scripture, only believers are said to be spiritually alive (1 Corinthians 2:11; Hebrews 4:12; James 2:26), while unbelievers are spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:1-5; Colossians 2:13). In Paul's writing, the spiritual was pivotal to the life of the believer (1 Corinthians 2:14; 3:1; Ephesians 1:3; 5:19; Colossians 1:9; 3:16). The spirit is the element in humanity which gives us the ability to have an intimate relationship with God. Whenever the word “spirit” is used, it refers to the immaterial part of humanity that “connects” with God, who Himself is spirit (John 4:24).
The word “soul” can refer to both the immaterial and material aspects of humanity. Unlike human beings having a spirit, human beings are souls. In its most basic sense, the word “soul” means “life.” However, beyond this essential meaning, the Bible speaks of the soul in many contexts. One of these is humanity’s eagerness to sin (Luke 12:26). Humanity is naturally evil, and our souls are tainted as a result. The life principle of the soul is removed at the time of physical death (Genesis 35:18; Jeremiah 15:2). The soul, as with the spirit, is the center of many spiritual and emotional experiences (Job 30:25; Psalm 43:5; Jeremiah 13:17). Whenever the word “soul” is used, it can refer to the whole person, whether alive or in the afterlife.
The soul and the spirit are connected, but separable (Hebrews 4:12). The soul is the essence of humanity’s being; it is who we are. The spirit is the aspect of humanity that connects with God.
Just one other way that God shows the trinity....I am ONE (me personally) I have a body, soul and spirit....that doesnt mean I am three persons, it means that I am One person with three different PARTS....all fully me.
God is ONE! One God with three different parts....not 1+1+1=3....but 1x1x1=1 (get a calculator and do that math for yourself) God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit...All fully God....
there are some things that we cannot fully understand because our brains are merely human, God is much more complex then our feeble minds can even imagine....so the main thing is this concept is in the Bible, and God knows better then we do...so if we dont fully understand it that's fine...we need to trust that God knows best....
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23
Moses in Deuteronomy speaks of a Triune God. In Deuteronomy 6:4 where Moses says; "Hear O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one." The Hebrew word for "one" in this passage is 'echad', which in Hebrew refers to a combined unity. From the root word meaning to unify or collect together. In the Bible 'echad' often refers to the combining of two or more things. A few other examples in Scripture where the word 'echad' is used are in Genesis 2:24: "The two shall be one flesh". The two dreams that Joseph interpreted for the Pharaoh are describes being 'one'. (Genesis 41:25-26)
The soul and the spirit are the two primary immaterial aspects that Scripture ascribes to humanity. It can be confusing to attempt to discern the precise differences between the two. The word “spirit” refers only to the immaterial facet of humanity. Human beings have a spirit, but are we not spirits. However, in Scripture, only believers are said to be spiritually alive (1 Corinthians 2:11; Hebrews 4:12; James 2:26), while unbelievers are spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:1-5; Colossians 2:13). In Paul's writing, the spiritual was pivotal to the life of the believer (1 Corinthians 2:14; 3:1; Ephesians 1:3; 5:19; Colossians 1:9; 3:16). The spirit is the element in humanity which gives us the ability to have an intimate relationship with God. Whenever the word “spirit” is used, it refers to the immaterial part of humanity that “connects” with God, who Himself is spirit (John 4:24).
The word “soul” can refer to both the immaterial and material aspects of humanity. Unlike human beings having a spirit, human beings are souls. In its most basic sense, the word “soul” means “life.” However, beyond this essential meaning, the Bible speaks of the soul in many contexts. One of these is humanity’s eagerness to sin (Luke 12:26). Humanity is naturally evil, and our souls are tainted as a result. The life principle of the soul is removed at the time of physical death (Genesis 35:18; Jeremiah 15:2). The soul, as with the spirit, is the center of many spiritual and emotional experiences (Job 30:25; Psalm 43:5; Jeremiah 13:17). Whenever the word “soul” is used, it can refer to the whole person, whether alive or in the afterlife.
The soul and the spirit are connected, but separable (Hebrews 4:12). The soul is the essence of humanity’s being; it is who we are. The spirit is the aspect of humanity that connects with God.
Just one other way that God shows the trinity....I am ONE (me personally) I have a body, soul and spirit....that doesnt mean I am three persons, it means that I am One person with three different PARTS....all fully me.
God is ONE! One God with three different parts....not 1+1+1=3....but 1x1x1=1 (get a calculator and do that math for yourself) God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit...All fully God....
there are some things that we cannot fully understand because our brains are merely human, God is much more complex then our feeble minds can even imagine....so the main thing is this concept is in the Bible, and God knows better then we do...so if we dont fully understand it that's fine...we need to trust that God knows best....
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Living how God wants us to...how do you choose to live?
God calls us to live a higher standard, when we choose to follow Him we are choosing to give up our sinful worldly life and embrace Him and live to please not ourselves but to please Him.
today I had someone ask me online to commit lustful acts with them...I of course told this person NO....for many reasons...they then got angry with me...their anger didn't bother me though because I was obeying Jesus.
now my reasons for not commiting the acts this person wished me to do: I am married first and foremost, God said to always be faithful to my husband and he be faithful to me...and I will do as God says.
my other reasons for not commiting a lustful act with one who is not my husband is because Jesus tells those who have chosen to accept Him as Savior to stay away from lustful desires and do not commit acts of sexual immorality...this is very clear, that mean sex outside of marriage and also adultry too....now before I got married I sinned, because I walked away from God for a short while but as soon as I realized what I did I went RUNNING back to Jesus and He forgave me and I didn't do that again....but if a person continues in a sinful way without turning from that sin when they choose Jesus then there will be consequinces for that sin...the bible is clear about that as you can see below:
Matthew 5:28
But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Galatians 5:16-25
Colossians 3:1-17
2 Timothy 2:22
Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
today I had someone ask me online to commit lustful acts with them...I of course told this person NO....for many reasons...they then got angry with me...their anger didn't bother me though because I was obeying Jesus.
now my reasons for not commiting the acts this person wished me to do: I am married first and foremost, God said to always be faithful to my husband and he be faithful to me...and I will do as God says.
my other reasons for not commiting a lustful act with one who is not my husband is because Jesus tells those who have chosen to accept Him as Savior to stay away from lustful desires and do not commit acts of sexual immorality...this is very clear, that mean sex outside of marriage and also adultry too....now before I got married I sinned, because I walked away from God for a short while but as soon as I realized what I did I went RUNNING back to Jesus and He forgave me and I didn't do that again....but if a person continues in a sinful way without turning from that sin when they choose Jesus then there will be consequinces for that sin...the bible is clear about that as you can see below:
Matthew 5:28
But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Mark 7:14-23
Then Jesus called to the crowd to come and hear. “All of you listen,” he said, “and try to understand. It’s not what goes into your body that defiles you; you are defiled by what comes from your heart.
Then Jesus went into a house to get away from the crowd, and his disciples asked him what he meant by the parable he had just used. “Don’t you understand either?” he asked.“Can’t you see that the food you put into your body cannot defile you? Food doesn’t go into your heart, but only passes through the stomach and then goes into the sewer.” (By saying this, he declared that every kind of food is acceptable in God’s eyes.)
And then he added, “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you.”
So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions. But when you are directed by the Spirit, you are not under obligation to the law of Moses.
When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.
Colossians 3:1-17
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.
So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming. You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world. But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.
2 Timothy 2:22
Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
1 peter 4:1-6
So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you have suffered physically for Christ, you have finished with sin. You won’t spend the rest of your lives chasing your own desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God. You have had enough in the past of the evil things that godless people enjoy—their immorality and lust, their feasting and drunkenness and wild parties, and their terrible worship of idols.
Of course, your former friends are surprised when you no longer plunge into the flood of wild and destructive things they do. So they slander you. But remember that they will have to face God, who will judge everyone, both the living and the dead. That is why the Good News was preached to those who are now dead—so although they were destined to die like all people, they now live forever with God in the Spirit.
Now if you are guilty of any of these sins, heed God's word and turn from them. ask God to forgive you and repent...repent means to turn from your sin and dont do it anymore...
so I wanted to share with you that God wants us to live a different life then the world says to live....I choose God....which do you choose??
-Into The Light-
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Happy New Year, the year for restoration!
Well I have an hour and a half until 2012, and I want to say HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
this past week God has really been speaking to me (YES God speaks to those who ask and listen) and He has been saying that 2012 is the Year for Restoration! He wants restoration with His people, if you have gone away from Him in any way even if you think it's a small way, He wants you back! He wants you to start reading His word again, He wants you to start talking to Him again, He wants you to start listening for Him to speak to you again because He wants to come close to you and hold you, encourage you, comfort you and protect you. He loves you so so much and He wants a close friendship with you.
If you don't know the Lord personally, He WANTS you to know Him in a deep, personal and intimate way, He wants to be your Best Friend, your personal loving Father, your Savior. Put your FULL trust in Him and He will be there.
God wants to restore different areas in your life as well....your marriage, a friendship, a job, what is your need? Tell God, although He already knows your need He wants you to spend time with Him and tell Him all about it. cast your worries and cares upon Him.
anyway God was speaking to me and telling me to share this so He knows who it's for.
Happy New Year! expect Restoration!
-Into The Light-
this past week God has really been speaking to me (YES God speaks to those who ask and listen) and He has been saying that 2012 is the Year for Restoration! He wants restoration with His people, if you have gone away from Him in any way even if you think it's a small way, He wants you back! He wants you to start reading His word again, He wants you to start talking to Him again, He wants you to start listening for Him to speak to you again because He wants to come close to you and hold you, encourage you, comfort you and protect you. He loves you so so much and He wants a close friendship with you.
If you don't know the Lord personally, He WANTS you to know Him in a deep, personal and intimate way, He wants to be your Best Friend, your personal loving Father, your Savior. Put your FULL trust in Him and He will be there.
God wants to restore different areas in your life as well....your marriage, a friendship, a job, what is your need? Tell God, although He already knows your need He wants you to spend time with Him and tell Him all about it. cast your worries and cares upon Him.
anyway God was speaking to me and telling me to share this so He knows who it's for.
Happy New Year! expect Restoration!
-Into The Light-
Friday, December 30, 2011
People ask Why...here is my answer
Lately; since I've been starting to post again I've had people ask me again why am I doing this? what do I have against muslims? why can't I just leave well enough alone and let them do what they want? why do I have to insult someone else? I have had both muslims, athiests and even fellow Christian's ask me this....
One thing I do when I am asked these things is I sit back for a moment first of all flabargasted if it's a fellow Christian that asks this and I think about my answer. now I will tell you my answer for each and every one of these question are.
1. Why am I doing this?
I am doing this because Jesus is the truth, Jesus said to go into the world and preach the gospel and so I am using this blog as a means of doing this exact thing. I teach of who Jesus really is, how a person can get to heaven, how God is Love, etc. I talk about islam mainly (I have posted about other religions but mostly islam) because God has led me to be friends with a lot of muslim people and sooner or later the topic of belief's comes up, they ask me a question I answer and then they go and say no no no the quran says this, the quran is right, and so on. now I didn't really know what the quran said so being the woman that I am I just had to find out, so I started studying, because Paul in the bible says to always be ready to give an answer for the hope that you believe in. So I started reading about what the quran said, I even read the quran, and all that I read did NOT change my mind about Jesus, just the opposite, it brought me into a CLOSER relationship with Jesus because I was assured of what the truth really is and it is JESUS. so mainly I am doing this because God told me to, and also because islam has a screwed up view (no offense intended but it's the truth) about who Jesus really is and so I want to get all the information I can and present it in the best possible way so that others can see this truth I am found.
2. What do I have against muslims?
absolutely NOTHING. Jesus tells us to LOVE, so I do not hate muslims, NO WAY. but from everything I have studied, islam is wrong. and I cannot sit back and say nothing while muslims (or anyone else) goes down a road that is actually away from the truth and away from God. so I present what I have and whoever reads it can make up their own mind.
3. Why can't I just leave well enough alone and let them do what they want?
Let me ask you to picture something with me....
if someone was walking down a street minding their own business and you were on a different street and you saw ahead on their side that there was a HUGE gaping hole, a hole that they didn't see and they were going to fall into and die. What would you do? would you warn them? or would you let them continue toward this hole and allow them to fall in and die....that is the picture that God showed me before I started doing this....wide is the road that leads to destruction, narrow is the road that leads to life. yes there will be people who won't like what I say, and there will be people who get angry or offended, but honestly you can't live your life trying not to offend everyone, if that is how you live then you end up getting hurt and people will walk all over you...these people are heading for a hole, I am just trying to warn them before they fall in....
4. Why do I have to insult someone else?
Where am I being insulting? yes I could see it being very insulting if I was posting hate messages or lies...BUT I'm not...I am giving the truth and I am even giving references so that YOU can even go into the bible or the quran and look up these things for yourself. I have to say, if you think I'm lying, or if I am insulting you or your religion, then dont accuse me of doing so....if you think I am lying, then go get your quran and go look up whatever verse or subject you think I'm lying about....I challenge you....PROVE ME WRONG....if you dont believe me when I say that the bible isnt corrupted then dont just say that, go to UNBIASED sites and study it for yourself, again prove me wrong....don't just go off of what your imam tells you, actually go and RESEARCH the subjects for yourself...when I did my researching, I went to Christian, muslim and even non-religious sources I compared everything and I prayed about it and went from there...you have to research every angle not just one single piece. so if you think I am lying or insulting you then don't just accuse me of it....show me actual proof as to why you believe that....
anyway there are probably other questions I have been asked about this but I can't remember them right now (I think I'm suffering from lack of eating LOL I will remedy that after I finish here) I hope that answers the questions as to why I am posting the things I am posting here. if not, feel free to leave me a comment along with your question =)
May the Lord Jesus Bless you and cause His Light to Shine upon you
-Into The Light-
One thing I do when I am asked these things is I sit back for a moment first of all flabargasted if it's a fellow Christian that asks this and I think about my answer. now I will tell you my answer for each and every one of these question are.
1. Why am I doing this?
I am doing this because Jesus is the truth, Jesus said to go into the world and preach the gospel and so I am using this blog as a means of doing this exact thing. I teach of who Jesus really is, how a person can get to heaven, how God is Love, etc. I talk about islam mainly (I have posted about other religions but mostly islam) because God has led me to be friends with a lot of muslim people and sooner or later the topic of belief's comes up, they ask me a question I answer and then they go and say no no no the quran says this, the quran is right, and so on. now I didn't really know what the quran said so being the woman that I am I just had to find out, so I started studying, because Paul in the bible says to always be ready to give an answer for the hope that you believe in. So I started reading about what the quran said, I even read the quran, and all that I read did NOT change my mind about Jesus, just the opposite, it brought me into a CLOSER relationship with Jesus because I was assured of what the truth really is and it is JESUS. so mainly I am doing this because God told me to, and also because islam has a screwed up view (no offense intended but it's the truth) about who Jesus really is and so I want to get all the information I can and present it in the best possible way so that others can see this truth I am found.
2. What do I have against muslims?
absolutely NOTHING. Jesus tells us to LOVE, so I do not hate muslims, NO WAY. but from everything I have studied, islam is wrong. and I cannot sit back and say nothing while muslims (or anyone else) goes down a road that is actually away from the truth and away from God. so I present what I have and whoever reads it can make up their own mind.
3. Why can't I just leave well enough alone and let them do what they want?
Let me ask you to picture something with me....
if someone was walking down a street minding their own business and you were on a different street and you saw ahead on their side that there was a HUGE gaping hole, a hole that they didn't see and they were going to fall into and die. What would you do? would you warn them? or would you let them continue toward this hole and allow them to fall in and die....that is the picture that God showed me before I started doing this....wide is the road that leads to destruction, narrow is the road that leads to life. yes there will be people who won't like what I say, and there will be people who get angry or offended, but honestly you can't live your life trying not to offend everyone, if that is how you live then you end up getting hurt and people will walk all over you...these people are heading for a hole, I am just trying to warn them before they fall in....
4. Why do I have to insult someone else?
Where am I being insulting? yes I could see it being very insulting if I was posting hate messages or lies...BUT I'm not...I am giving the truth and I am even giving references so that YOU can even go into the bible or the quran and look up these things for yourself. I have to say, if you think I'm lying, or if I am insulting you or your religion, then dont accuse me of doing so....if you think I am lying, then go get your quran and go look up whatever verse or subject you think I'm lying about....I challenge you....PROVE ME WRONG....if you dont believe me when I say that the bible isnt corrupted then dont just say that, go to UNBIASED sites and study it for yourself, again prove me wrong....don't just go off of what your imam tells you, actually go and RESEARCH the subjects for yourself...when I did my researching, I went to Christian, muslim and even non-religious sources I compared everything and I prayed about it and went from there...you have to research every angle not just one single piece. so if you think I am lying or insulting you then don't just accuse me of it....show me actual proof as to why you believe that....
anyway there are probably other questions I have been asked about this but I can't remember them right now (I think I'm suffering from lack of eating LOL I will remedy that after I finish here) I hope that answers the questions as to why I am posting the things I am posting here. if not, feel free to leave me a comment along with your question =)
May the Lord Jesus Bless you and cause His Light to Shine upon you
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Christianity and islam: A side by side comparison.
Christianity and Islam: A side by side comparison.
"allah"
"I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them"
(quran 8:12)
"muhammad"
"Fight everyone in the way of allah and kill those who disbelieve in allah"
(ibn ishaq 992)
Jesus:
"Thou Shalt love thy neighbor as thyself."
(Matthew 5:14)
Each year, thousands of Christian homes and churches are torched or bombed by muslim mobs, and hundereds of Christians, including dozens of priests, pastors, nuns and other church workers are murdered at the hands of islamic extremists. The so-called justification varies, from charges of apostasy or evangelism, to purported "blastphemy" or "insulting" islam. Innocent people have been hacked to death by devout muslims over cartoons.
Yet, there is little if any violent retaliation from religious Christians to the discrimination, kidnapping, rape, torture, mutilation and murder that is routinely reported from nations with muslim majorities. Neither is there any significant deadly terrorism in the name of Jesus, as there is in the stated cause of allah each and every day. muslim clerics in the West do not fear for their safety as do their Christian counterparts.
The "Christian world" and the islamic worlf contrast sharply in other ways as well, from the disparate condition of human rights and civil liberties to economic status. An astonishing 70% of the worlds refugees are muslims - usually seeking to live in Christian based countries.
While Western societies take seriously the "scandels" such as Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo (where no one has actually been killed) muslims routinely turn a blinde eye to their own horrible atrocities, even those commited explicity in the name of allah. The muslim world has yet to offer a single apology for the tens of millions of lives consumed by centuries of relentless jihad and slavery.
These sharp differences are almost certainly rooted in the underlying religions, which begin with the disparate teachings of Jesus and Muhammad....
Differences Between Muhammad and Jesus
Muhammad said: allah hates those who don't accept islam. (quran 30:4, 3:32, 22:38)
Jesus said: God loves everyone (John 3:16)
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Muhammad said: "I have been commanded to fight against people till they testify that there is no god but allah and that muhammad is the messenger of allah" (muslim 1:33)
Jesus said: "He who lives by the sword will die by the sword." (Matthew 26:52)
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Muhammad: Stoned women for adultry. (muslim 4206)
Jesus said: "let he who has no sin cast the first stone" (John 8:7)
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Muhammad: permitted stealing from unbelievers. (bukhari 44:668, ibn ishaq 764)
Jesus said: "Thou shalt not steal." (Matthew 19:18)
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Muhammad: permitted lying. (sahih muslim 6303, bukhari 49:857)
Jesus said: "Thou shalt not bear false witness." (Matthew 19:18)
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Muhammad: owned and traded slaves (sahih muslim 3901)
Jesus: neither owned nor traded slaves
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Muhammad: beheaded 800 jewish men and boys (sahih muslim 4390)
Jesus: beheaded no one
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Muhammad: murdered those who insulted him (bukhari 56:369, 4:241)
Jesus: preached forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-22, 5:38)
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Muhammad said: "if then anyone trasgresses the prohibition against you, transgress ye likewise against him" (quran 2:194)
Jesus said: "if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also" (Matthew 5:39)
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Muhammad: jihad in the way of allah elevates one's position in paradise by a hundered fold (muslim 4645)
Jesus Said: "blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9)
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Muhammad: Married 13 wives and kept sex slaves. (bukhari 5:268, quran 33:50)
Jesus: was celibate.
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Muhammad: slept with a 9 year old Child. (Sahih muslim 3309, bukhari 58:236)
Jesus: did not have sex with Children
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Muhammad: ordered the murder of women. (ibn ishaq 819, 995)
Jesus: Never harmed a woman
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Muhammad said: "O you who believe! Fight those of the unbelievers who are near you and let them find in you hardness." (quran 9:123)
Jesus Said: "blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth" (Matthew 5:5)
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Muhammad: ordered 65 military campaigns and raids in his last 10 years. (ibn ishaq)
Jesus: ordered no military campaigns, nor offered any approval of war or violence.
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Muhammad: killed captives taken in battle. (ibn ishaq 451)
Jesus: never took captives. never killed anyone.
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Muhammad: encouraged his men to rape enslaved women. (abu dawood 2150, quran 4:24)
Jesus: never encouraged rape, never enslaved women.
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Muhammad: demanded captured slaves and a fifth of all other loot taken in war. (quran 8:41)
Jesus said: "The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve." (Matthew 20:28)
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Muhammad: was never tortured, but tortured others. (muslim 4131, ibn ishaq 436, 595, 734, 764)
Jesus: suffered torture, but never tortured anyone.
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Muhammad said: "and fight them until there is no more persecution and religion is only for allah" (quran 8:39)
Jesus Said: "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44)
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Muhammad: blessed the brutal murder of a half blind man (al-tabari 1440)
Jesus: healed a blind man (Mark 8:28)
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Muhammad: ordered a slave to build the very pulpit from which he preached islam. (bukhari 47:743)
Jesus: washed His disciples feet. (John 13:5)
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Muhammad: what are the greatest commandments? "belief in allah and jihad in his cause" muslim 1:149)
Jesus: what are the greatest commandments? "Love God and love thy neighbor as thyself." (Matthew 22:34-40)
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Muhammad: demanded the protection of armed bodyguards, even in a house of worship (quran 4:102)
Jesus: chastised anyone attempting to defend Him with force. (John 18:10-12)
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Muhammad: Died fat and wealthy from what was taken from others in war or demanded from others in tribute.
Jesus: demanded nothing for Himself, died without possessions.
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Muhammad: advocated crucifying others. (quran 5:33, muslim 16:4131)
Jesus: was crucified Himself.
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Muhammad: according to his followers: had others give their lives for him. (sahih muslim 4413)
Jesus: according to His followers: Gave His life for others. (John 18:11 and elsewhere)
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Differences between early muslims and Early Christians.
Muhammad's companions: lived as warriors.
Jesus' disciples: lived as harmless hippies.
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Muhammad's companions: slew and persecuted religious minorities.
Jesus' disciples: were slain and persecuted as a religious minority.
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Muhammad's companions: emphasis on jihad (the way of muhammad) "he who fights that allah's word should be superior fights in allahs cause" (bukhari 53:355)
Jesus' disciples : emphasis on evangelism (the way of Jesus) "go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature" (Matthew 15:16)
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Muhammad's companions: attacked and conquered the populations in parts of 28 modern countries in just the first three decades following muhammads death.
Jesus discples: did not resort to violence of any sort, despite tremendous persecution.
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Muhammads companions: declared holy war on the people of five major world religions in just the first 100 years following muhammads death.
Jesus disciples: went centuries without declaring "holy war".
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Muhammad's companions: plundered and lived off the wealth of others.
Jesus Discples: gave away their possessions to those in need (Acts 2:44-45)
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Muhammad's companions: captured and enslaved non-muslim people.
Jesus discples: considered themselves to be slaves of others.
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Muhammad's companions: waged war to keep members from leaving the religion. put apostates to death.
Jesus discples: no record of aggression toward apostates.
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Muhammad's companions: muhammad's own family members quickly fell into armed warfare against each other.
Jesus discples: never resorted to violence against eachother (or anyone else)
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Muhammad's companions: first 240 years: 11 of the first 32 caliphs were murdered by fellow muslims.
Jesus discples: first 240 years: 14 of the first 25 popes were martyred by pagans (none by fellow Christians)
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Muhammad's companions: Caliphs were polygamous and maintained harems of hundereds of captured sex slaves.
Jesus discples: Popes were expected to be celibate.
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Muhammad's companions: islamic mosques sustained by taxes forced from subjugated non-muslims (the jizya)
Jesus discples: christian churches sustained by voluntary tithes from Christians.
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Differences between islamic teachiing and Christianity
The quran: external sources (the hadith and sira) necessary for translating the quran.
The Bible: Historical context contained within the text of the Bible.
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The quran: must know arabic in order to "fully understand" the quran (according to muslim apologists)
The Bible: Universal. Can be translated into other languages without excessive commentary.
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The quran: chroniligical progression of the quran is from peace to violence.
The Bible: chronological progression of the Bible is from violence to peace.
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The quran: the words 'torture' and 'punishment' appear six times more often than in the New Testament.
The Bible: the word 'Love' appears five times more often in the New Testament than in the quran.
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The quran: contains not a single original moral value.
The Bible: The 'Sermon on the Mount' and others.
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The quran: suffering is an excuse for violent revenge and establishment of islam by force, "and slay them wherever ye find them, and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution [of muslims] is worse then slaughter [of non-believers]...and fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is for allah." (quran 2:191)
The Bible: Suffering builds character. "We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; character, hope." (Romans 5:4)
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The quran: emphasis on this world. "And allah has made you heirs to their land and their dwellings and their property." (quran 33:27)
The Bible: Emphasis on the next. "Mine is not a kingdom of this world." (John 18:36, see also Luke 14:33)
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The quran: kill, convert or subjugate Christians and Jews. (quran 9:29)
The Bible: "Share one's faith with gentleness and respect" (1 peter 3:15)
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The quran: Martyrs as killers. "allah hath purchesed of the believers their persons and their goods; for others (in return) is the garden (of paradise): they fight in his cause, and slay and are slain." (quran 9:111)
The Bible: Martyrs as martyrs. "As it is written, for thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter" (Romans 8:36)
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The quran: Killing apostates. "they but wish that ye should reject faith, as they do, and thus be on the same footing (as they): but take not friends from their ranks until they flee in the way of allah (from what is forbidden). but if they turn renegades, seize them and slay them wherever ye find them." (quran 4:89, also bukhari 52:260, 83:37....)
The Bible: letting God judge apostates. "for we know Him that has said, 'vengeance belongs unto me, I will recompense,' says the Lord. and again, 'The Lord shall judge His people." (Hebrews 10:25-30)
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The quran: punishment. "let not compassion move you from carrying out god's law...." (quran 24:2)
The Bible: Mercy. "Love is patient. Love is kind....it keeps no record of wrongs." (1 Corinthians 13:4-5)
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The quran: Charity and non-believers. mercy toward fellow muslims-ruthlessness toward unbelievers. muslims are warned not to befriend those outside the faith. they must even ensure that their charity tithe (zakat) does not go toward the needy of other religions. (quran 48:29, 3:28, sharia)
The Bible: Charity and non-believers. Christians are specifically told that even those who hate them are entitled to kindness and charity. they should be loved and cared for as surely as any fellow believer. (Mark 10:25-37)
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The quran: it does not command husbands to love their wives, but it does give men permission to beat disobedient women. (quran 4:34, sahih muslim 2127)
The Bible: "Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them." (No permission to beat women) (Colossians 3:19)
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The quran: explicitly allows muslim men to rape their female slaves, even those already married. (quran 4:24, 70:29-30, 23:5-6)
The Bible: Tells masters and slaves to serve eachother as if serving God. (Ephesians 6:7-9)
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The quran: "muhammad is the messenger of allah. and those who are with him are ruthless to the unbelievers." (quran 48:29)
The Bible: "Do good to them that hate you." (luke 6:27)
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The quran: allah wills those that stray and are lost. (quran 16:93)
The Bible: God wants All people saved. (1 Timothy 2:4)
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The quran: Warns against questioning faith. (quran 5:101-102)
The Bible: Welcomes intellectual challenge. (1 Peter 3:15)
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The quran: violence as virtue. "fighting is perscribed for you, and ye dislike it. but it is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you, and that ye love a thing which is bad for you. but allah knoweth, and ye know not." (quran 2:216)
The Bible: Violence as sin. "Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'it is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. On the contrary: 'if your enemy is hungry, feed him..." (Romans 12:19-20)
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The quran: hell for unbelief. good deeds count as naught. (quran 18:102-107)
The Bible: Hell for bad deeds and the failure to do what is right. (Romans 2:6-8, Matthew 16:27, Matthew 25:41-45)
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The quran: Judging. "strive against the disbelievers and the hypocrites! be harsh with them..." (quran 9:73)
The Bible: Judge Not. "for when you pass judgement on another person, you condemn yourself..." (Romans 2:1)
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The quran: taking wealth from others. "allah promiseth you much booty that ye will capture" (quran 48:20)
The Bible: Working for and giving wealth to others. "The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might have something to give to the needy." (Ephesians 4:28)
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The quran: calls down allah's curse on Christians and those of other religions. (quran 9:30)
The Bible: calls down God's Blessing on those who curse Christians. (Matthew 5:44)
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The quran: arrogance and privilage. "ye are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind." (quran 3:110)
The Bible: Humility and Servitude. "If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all and servant of all." (Mark 9:35)
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The quran: "O you who believe! do not take my enemy and your enemy for friends: would you offer them love while they deny what has come to you of the truth?" (quran 60:1)
The Bible: "Love your enemies..." (Luke 6:27)
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The two religions contrast sharply even in their positive aspects. The morality of the quran is amateurish and frustratingly obscure for those who try to compare it to what is contained in the bible. most of islam's holiest book is devoted toward distinguishing and heaping abuse on believers. there are no verses that promote universal love and brotherhood. the few verses that are sometimes held up as examples of tollerance and peace generally require separation from textual and historical context.
the difference between Christianity and islam starts at the top:
muslims are told that muhammad - a slave owner, sexual glutton, thief and killer - is the most "beautiful pattern of conduct" and "example" for mankind to follow (quran 33:21), as well as the "exalted standard of character" (quran 68:4).
Christians are told to emulate Jesus -a pacifist and servant - and "walk, even as He walked" (1 john 2:6). Unlike muhammad, who ordered military assaults against Christians, for example, Jesus told His followers not to resort to violence and to pray for one's enemies.
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