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
Thursday, January 5, 2012
What is God Like?
"What are the attributes of God? What is God like?"
Answer: The Bible, God’s Word, tells us what God is like and what He is not like. Without the authority of the Bible, any attempt to explain God’s attributes would be no better than an opinion, which by itself is often incorrect, especially in understanding God (Job 42:7). To say that it is important for us to try to understand what God is like is a huge understatement. Failure to do so can cause us to set up, chase after, and worship false gods contrary to His will (Exodus 20:3-5).
Only what God has chosen to reveal of Himself can be known. One of God's attributes or qualities is “light,” meaning that He is self-revealing in information of Himself (Isaiah 60:19; James 1:17). The fact that God has revealed knowledge of Himself should not be neglected (Hebrews 4:1). Creation, the Bible, and the Word made flesh (Jesus Christ) will help us to know what God is like.
Let's start by understanding that God is our Creator and that we are a part of His creation (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 24:1) and are created in His image. Man is above the rest of creation and was given dominion over it (Genesis 1:26-28). Creation is marred by the fall but still offers a glimpse of God’s works (Genesis 3:17-18; Romans 1:19-20). By considering creation's vastness, complexity, beauty, and order, we can have a sense of the awesomeness of God.
Reading through some of the names of God can be helpful in our search of what God is like. They are as follows:
Elohim - strong One, divine (Genesis 1:1)
Adonai - Lord, indicating a Master-to-servant relationship (Exodus 4:10, 13)
El Elyon - Most High, the strongest One (Genesis 14:20)
El Roi - the strong One who sees (Genesis 16:13)
El Shaddai - Almighty God (Genesis 17:1)
El Olam - Everlasting God (Isaiah 40:28)
Yahweh - LORD “I Am,” meaning the eternal self-existent God (Exodus 3:13, 14).
God is eternal, meaning He had no beginning and His existence will never end. He is immortal and infinite (Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalm 90:2; 1 Timothy 1:17). God is immutable, meaning He is unchanging; this in turn means that God is absolutely reliable and trustworthy (Malachi 3:6; Numbers 23:19; Psalm 102:26, 27). God is incomparable; there is no one like Him in works or being. He is unequaled and perfect (2 Samuel 7:22; Psalm 86:8; Isaiah 40:25; Matthew 5:48). God is inscrutable, unfathomable, unsearchable, and past finding out as far as understanding Him completely (Isaiah 40:28; Psalm 145:3;Romans 11:33, 34).
God is just; He is no respecter of persons in the sense of showing favoritism (Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 18:30). God is omnipotent; He is all-powerful and can do anything that pleases Him, but His actions will always be in accord with the rest of His character (Revelation 19:6; Jeremiah 32:17, 27). God is omnipresent, meaning He is present everywhere, but this does not mean that God is everything (Psalm 139:7-13;Jeremiah 23:23). God is omniscient, meaning He knows the past, present, and future, including what we are thinking at any given moment. Since He knows everything, His justice will always be administered fairly (Psalm 139:1-5; Proverbs 5:21).
God is one; not only is there no other, but He is alone in being able to meet the deepest needs and longings of our hearts. God alone is worthy of our worship and devotion (Deuteronomy 6:4). God is righteous, meaning that God cannot and will not pass over wrongdoing. It is because of God’s righteousness and justice that, in order for our sins to be forgiven, Jesus had to experience God's wrath when our sins were placed upon Him (Exodus 9:27; Matthew 27:45-46; Romans 3:21-26).
God is sovereign, meaning He is supreme. All of His creation put together cannot thwart His purposes (Psalm 93:1; 95:3; Jeremiah 23:20). God is spirit, meaning He is invisible (John 1:18; 4:24). God is a Trinity. He is three in one, the same in substance, equal in power and glory. God is truth, He will remain incorruptible and cannot lie (Psalm 117:2; 1 Samuel 15:29).
God is holy, separated from all moral defilement and hostile toward it. God sees all evil and it angers Him. God is referred to as a consuming fire (Isaiah 6:3; Habakkuk 1:13;Exodus 3:2, 4-5; Hebrews 12:29). God is gracious, and His grace includes His goodness, kindness, mercy, and love. If it were not for God's grace, His holiness would exclude us from His presence. Thankfully, this is not the case, for He desires to know each of us personally (Exodus 34:6; Psalm 31:19; 1 Peter 1:3; John 3:16, 17:3).
Since God is an infinite Being, no human can fully answer this God-sized question, but through God’s Word, we can understand much about who God is and what He is like. May we all wholeheartedly continue to seek after Him (Jeremiah 29:13).
Answer: The Bible, God’s Word, tells us what God is like and what He is not like. Without the authority of the Bible, any attempt to explain God’s attributes would be no better than an opinion, which by itself is often incorrect, especially in understanding God (Job 42:7). To say that it is important for us to try to understand what God is like is a huge understatement. Failure to do so can cause us to set up, chase after, and worship false gods contrary to His will (Exodus 20:3-5).
Only what God has chosen to reveal of Himself can be known. One of God's attributes or qualities is “light,” meaning that He is self-revealing in information of Himself (Isaiah 60:19; James 1:17). The fact that God has revealed knowledge of Himself should not be neglected (Hebrews 4:1). Creation, the Bible, and the Word made flesh (Jesus Christ) will help us to know what God is like.
Let's start by understanding that God is our Creator and that we are a part of His creation (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 24:1) and are created in His image. Man is above the rest of creation and was given dominion over it (Genesis 1:26-28). Creation is marred by the fall but still offers a glimpse of God’s works (Genesis 3:17-18; Romans 1:19-20). By considering creation's vastness, complexity, beauty, and order, we can have a sense of the awesomeness of God.
Reading through some of the names of God can be helpful in our search of what God is like. They are as follows:
Elohim - strong One, divine (Genesis 1:1)
Adonai - Lord, indicating a Master-to-servant relationship (Exodus 4:10, 13)
El Elyon - Most High, the strongest One (Genesis 14:20)
El Roi - the strong One who sees (Genesis 16:13)
El Shaddai - Almighty God (Genesis 17:1)
El Olam - Everlasting God (Isaiah 40:28)
Yahweh - LORD “I Am,” meaning the eternal self-existent God (Exodus 3:13, 14).
God is eternal, meaning He had no beginning and His existence will never end. He is immortal and infinite (Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalm 90:2; 1 Timothy 1:17). God is immutable, meaning He is unchanging; this in turn means that God is absolutely reliable and trustworthy (Malachi 3:6; Numbers 23:19; Psalm 102:26, 27). God is incomparable; there is no one like Him in works or being. He is unequaled and perfect (2 Samuel 7:22; Psalm 86:8; Isaiah 40:25; Matthew 5:48). God is inscrutable, unfathomable, unsearchable, and past finding out as far as understanding Him completely (Isaiah 40:28; Psalm 145:3;Romans 11:33, 34).
God is just; He is no respecter of persons in the sense of showing favoritism (Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 18:30). God is omnipotent; He is all-powerful and can do anything that pleases Him, but His actions will always be in accord with the rest of His character (Revelation 19:6; Jeremiah 32:17, 27). God is omnipresent, meaning He is present everywhere, but this does not mean that God is everything (Psalm 139:7-13;Jeremiah 23:23). God is omniscient, meaning He knows the past, present, and future, including what we are thinking at any given moment. Since He knows everything, His justice will always be administered fairly (Psalm 139:1-5; Proverbs 5:21).
God is one; not only is there no other, but He is alone in being able to meet the deepest needs and longings of our hearts. God alone is worthy of our worship and devotion (Deuteronomy 6:4). God is righteous, meaning that God cannot and will not pass over wrongdoing. It is because of God’s righteousness and justice that, in order for our sins to be forgiven, Jesus had to experience God's wrath when our sins were placed upon Him (Exodus 9:27; Matthew 27:45-46; Romans 3:21-26).
God is sovereign, meaning He is supreme. All of His creation put together cannot thwart His purposes (Psalm 93:1; 95:3; Jeremiah 23:20). God is spirit, meaning He is invisible (John 1:18; 4:24). God is a Trinity. He is three in one, the same in substance, equal in power and glory. God is truth, He will remain incorruptible and cannot lie (Psalm 117:2; 1 Samuel 15:29).
God is holy, separated from all moral defilement and hostile toward it. God sees all evil and it angers Him. God is referred to as a consuming fire (Isaiah 6:3; Habakkuk 1:13;Exodus 3:2, 4-5; Hebrews 12:29). God is gracious, and His grace includes His goodness, kindness, mercy, and love. If it were not for God's grace, His holiness would exclude us from His presence. Thankfully, this is not the case, for He desires to know each of us personally (Exodus 34:6; Psalm 31:19; 1 Peter 1:3; John 3:16, 17:3).
Since God is an infinite Being, no human can fully answer this God-sized question, but through God’s Word, we can understand much about who God is and what He is like. May we all wholeheartedly continue to seek after Him (Jeremiah 29:13).
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.
encouragement for those suffering in body, mind and spirit
Psalm 34, verse 4: I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
I asked my friends on Facebook to give me ideas for a subject to write about: My Facebook
and one of my friends suggested I write an encouraging Blog post for people who are suffering from Cancer, well I will go a little farther then that and say this post is for anyone suffering from any kind of ailment.
God knows what your going through, if you have cancer He is with you, if you have diabetes He is with you, no matter what your ailment is God is right beside you, sometimes the road is too hard for you so He is still there, He is carrying you through whatever your going through.
Be at peace, God knows your heart and your prayer.
Some of you may think that God has abandoned you, but He hasnt. He said that He will NEVER leave or forsake you. and God NEVER breaks His promises.
God is with you, ask Him and He will give you the peace you need.
If you are suffering from some ailment please comment here and I will join you in praying for God's will be done and for you to be filled with the Holy Spirit and with the Peace of God
God Bless you :-)
Into The Light
Thursday, August 4, 2011
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May the Lord Bless you
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Do you have eternal life?
Question: "Do you have eternal life?"
Answer: The Bible presents a clear path to eternal life. First, we must recognize that we have sinned against God: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). We have all done things that are displeasing to God, which makes us deserving of punishment. Since all our sins are ultimately against an eternal God, only an eternal punishment is sufficient. "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23).
However, Jesus Christ, the sinless (1 Peter 2:22), eternal Son of God became a man (John 1:1,14) and died to pay our penalty. "God demonstrates His love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). Jesus Christ died on the cross (John 19:31-42), taking the punishment that we deserve (2 Corinthians 5:21). Three days later He rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:1-4), proving His victory over sin and death. "In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Peter 1:3).
By faith, we must change our mindset regarding Christ - who He is, what He did, and why - for salvation (Acts 3:19). If we place our faith in Him, trusting His death on the cross to pay for our sins, we will be forgiven and receive the promise of eternal life in heaven. "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son so that anyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9). Faith alone in the finished work of Christ on the cross is the only true path to eternal life! "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not of yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9).
If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, here is a sample prayer. Remember, saying this prayer or any other prayer will not save you. It is only trusting in Christ that can save you from sin. This prayer is simply a way to express to God your faith in Him and thank Him for providing for your salvation. "God, I know that I have sinned against you and deserve punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. I place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness - the gift of eternal life! Amen!"
Have you made a decision for Christ because of what you have read here? If so, please comment here or email me at thundergroundblog@yahoo.com so I can have the chance to pray for you, or if you have any questions.
Answer: The Bible presents a clear path to eternal life. First, we must recognize that we have sinned against God: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). We have all done things that are displeasing to God, which makes us deserving of punishment. Since all our sins are ultimately against an eternal God, only an eternal punishment is sufficient. "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23).
However, Jesus Christ, the sinless (1 Peter 2:22), eternal Son of God became a man (John 1:1,14) and died to pay our penalty. "God demonstrates His love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). Jesus Christ died on the cross (John 19:31-42), taking the punishment that we deserve (2 Corinthians 5:21). Three days later He rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:1-4), proving His victory over sin and death. "In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Peter 1:3).
By faith, we must change our mindset regarding Christ - who He is, what He did, and why - for salvation (Acts 3:19). If we place our faith in Him, trusting His death on the cross to pay for our sins, we will be forgiven and receive the promise of eternal life in heaven. "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son so that anyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9). Faith alone in the finished work of Christ on the cross is the only true path to eternal life! "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not of yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9).
If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, here is a sample prayer. Remember, saying this prayer or any other prayer will not save you. It is only trusting in Christ that can save you from sin. This prayer is simply a way to express to God your faith in Him and thank Him for providing for your salvation. "God, I know that I have sinned against you and deserve punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. I place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness - the gift of eternal life! Amen!"
Have you made a decision for Christ because of what you have read here? If so, please comment here or email me at thundergroundblog@yahoo.com so I can have the chance to pray for you, or if you have any questions.
God Bless
How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?
Question: "How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?"
Answer: Do you know for certain that you have eternal life and that you will go to Heaven when you die? God wants you to be sure! The Bible says: “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13). Suppose you were standing before God right now and He asked you, “Why should I let you into Heaven?” What would you say? You may not know what to reply. What you need to know is that God loves us and has provided a way that we can know for sure where we will spend eternity. The Bible states it this way: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
We have to first understand the problem that is keeping us from Heaven. The problem is this - our sinful nature keeps us from having a relationship with God. We are sinners by nature and by choice. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). We cannot save ourselves. “For by grace are you saved, through faith, and this not of yourselves – it is the gift of God. Not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). We deserve death and hell. “For the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23).
God is holy and just and must punish sin, yet He loves us and has provided forgiveness for our sin. Jesus said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Jesus died for us on the cross: “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous to bring you to God” (1 Peter 3:18). Jesus was resurrected from the dead: “He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification” (Romans 4:25).
So, back to the original question – “How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?” The answer is this – believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved (Acts 16:31). “To all who received Him, to those who believed in His Name, He gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12). You can receive eternal life as a FREE gift. “The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23). You can live a full and meaningful life right now. Jesus said: “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). You can spend eternity with Jesus in Heaven, for He promised: “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you may also be where I am” (John 14:3).
If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and receive forgiveness from God, here is prayer you can pray. Saying this prayer or any other prayer will not save you. It is only trusting in Jesus Christ that can provide forgiveness of sins. This prayer is simply a way to express to God your faith in Him and thank Him for providing for your forgiveness. "God, I know that I have sinned against You and am deserving of punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. I place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness! Amen!"
Have you made a decision for Christ because of what you have read here? If so, please comment here or email me at theundergroundblog@yahoo.com so I have have the chance to pray for you, or if you have any questions.
Answer: Do you know for certain that you have eternal life and that you will go to Heaven when you die? God wants you to be sure! The Bible says: “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13). Suppose you were standing before God right now and He asked you, “Why should I let you into Heaven?” What would you say? You may not know what to reply. What you need to know is that God loves us and has provided a way that we can know for sure where we will spend eternity. The Bible states it this way: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
We have to first understand the problem that is keeping us from Heaven. The problem is this - our sinful nature keeps us from having a relationship with God. We are sinners by nature and by choice. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). We cannot save ourselves. “For by grace are you saved, through faith, and this not of yourselves – it is the gift of God. Not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). We deserve death and hell. “For the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23).
God is holy and just and must punish sin, yet He loves us and has provided forgiveness for our sin. Jesus said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Jesus died for us on the cross: “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous to bring you to God” (1 Peter 3:18). Jesus was resurrected from the dead: “He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification” (Romans 4:25).
So, back to the original question – “How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?” The answer is this – believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved (Acts 16:31). “To all who received Him, to those who believed in His Name, He gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12). You can receive eternal life as a FREE gift. “The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23). You can live a full and meaningful life right now. Jesus said: “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). You can spend eternity with Jesus in Heaven, for He promised: “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you may also be where I am” (John 14:3).
If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and receive forgiveness from God, here is prayer you can pray. Saying this prayer or any other prayer will not save you. It is only trusting in Jesus Christ that can provide forgiveness of sins. This prayer is simply a way to express to God your faith in Him and thank Him for providing for your forgiveness. "God, I know that I have sinned against You and am deserving of punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. I place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness! Amen!"
Have you made a decision for Christ because of what you have read here? If so, please comment here or email me at theundergroundblog@yahoo.com so I have have the chance to pray for you, or if you have any questions.
God bless
Welcome to The Light Ministries
Hello,
Welcome to The Light Ministries.
My name is Krysten, I'm 23 years old, I'm a Follower of Jesus Christ, I have been saved through His Grace and I have Hope and Eternal Life through Him.
I chose to follow Jesus when I was 13, He has made my life worth living, I love Him with all my heart and I want to share His Love with anyone else who will listen.
God has really given me a love for Muslims, and He has shown that He wants them [and everyone else] to choose His Gift that He sent to us.
He has brought many Muslims into my life lately, they have challenged me [unknowingly] to learn more about my faith [I didn't have any doubts about my faith, but I used to not be able to explain it very well] and God has told me to learn about their religion so that I can better understand how to show His Love to them.
The goal of The Light Ministries is to show God's Light to those who need [and want] to see it. my focus is mostly on my muslim friends, BUT God's gift is open to EVERYONE....I will present His Gift for all to see.
If you have any questions please feel free to email my at theundergroundblog@yahoo.com
May the Lord Jesus bless you and reveal His truth to you.
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