1.Christian belief of “Who is God”?
God Almighty is eternal who created all things. “God
the Father”, “God the Son Jesus Christ” and “God the Holy Spirit”. These three
are one.
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are
in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or
principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: Colossians
1:16 KJV
For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word,
and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. 1 John 5:7 KJV
Muslim belief of “Who is
God”?
Muslims worship Allah, who they believe created the
universe in six days and is in complete control of all things. Muslims believe
that Allah himself is not knowable, and they cannot have a personal
relationship with him. Rather than fellowship with Allah, Islam is concerned
only with all allegiance to him and total submission to his will.
The Koran does not say that Allah seeks to redeem
those lost in sin, and it states repeatedly that he does not love sinners (Sura
3:32 ;4:107)
They believe in Gods absolute oneness and reject the
Trinity. To ascribe any partners to Allah is to commit the unforgivable sin of
shirk.
2. Christian belief of “Who is Jesus”?
Jesus is God.
I and my Father are one. John 10:30 KJV
The sinless Saviour who came to seek and save the lost
by offering himself as the perfect sacrifice to bear the sins of many.
And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but
also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2 KJV
Jesus is “The Way” He is the only access to God. “The
Truth” His Word is the supreme authority for faith. “The Life”, He is the only
hope for those dead in sin.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man
cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6 KJV
Muslim
belief of “Who is Jesus”?
Jesus was simply one of the prophets according to
Islam. The Koran does acknowledge Jesus Virgin birth, holy life and many (whom
they call Isa). Jesus must never be “God”, “Lord” or “Son of God”. The Koran
teaches that Jesus did not die, but was taken directly to heaven.
Muslims believe that Allah would not allow Jesus, a
prophet, to die on the cross, such a death would mean defeat. Of course, since
they believe Jesus didn’t die, then He also did not rise from the dead.
3. Christian belief of Heaven
and Hell
The Bible speaks clearly of the existence of Heaven.
It describes a place in which sadness, pain and death ends.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall
be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more
pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4 KJV
Hell is also spoken in the Bible. It is a place of
everlasting punishment, and complete separation from God’s presence.
In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that
obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with
everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of
his power;2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 KJV
Muslim belief of Heaven and Hell
Muslims believe that everyone will attain either the
punishment of Hell or the reward of Heaven. (Paradise) (Sura 35:7)
Hell is where unbelievers and sinners will spend
eternity. One translation of the Koran states: “The unbelievers among the
People of the Book (Christians and Jews) and the Pagans shall burn forever in
the fire of Hell.
They are the vilest of all creatures” (Sura 98:1-8)
4. Christian belief of Sin and
Salvation
Sin is transgression against God’s holy law an act of
rebellion against Him.
Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the
transgression of the law.1 John 3:4 KJV
Sin is knowing what is right and not doing it.
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him
it is sin. James 4:17 KJV
The effects of sin are guilt, enslavement, spiritual
bondage and separation from God, its punishment is eternal death.
But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and
your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. Isaiah 59:2 KJV
Salvation is the work of God in delivering man from
sin. It is provided by Jesus Christ alone. Guaranteed by the sealing of the
Holy Spirit, and secured by God the Father.
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other
name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12 KJV
In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the
gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed
with that holy Spirit of promise, Ephesians 1:13 KJV
Salvation from sins punishment, sins power and sins
presence can only be obtained through faith in the blood of Jesus.
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first
begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that
loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, Revelation 1:5 KJV
Islam’s belief of Sin and Salvation
Muslims believe human beings are born sinless and are
good by nature. Since they don’t have a fallen nature, they don’t think they
need a Saviour.
They depend on their own efforts to please Allah. If
they have done more good deeds than bad, they hope Allah will forgive their
sins and let them into Paradise when they die, but they can’t be sure.
Because the tally of good deeds vs. bad is known only
to Allah, Muslims cannot know whether they are saved until Judgement Day. (Sura
23:102-103)
To go to Paradise the Koran says Muslims should
believe in Allah, the prophets of Islam, the Koran, angels and Judgement Day
(Sura 4:136). They must repent and obey Islamic law, but even doing those
things will not necessarily assure Muslims of Salvation.
In other words, though Allah is frequently called
forgiving and merciful in the Koran, forgiveness and mercy don’t appear to be
applied to the sinners account – sin must still be atoned for by each
individual’s works.
Again, the Bible is clear that forgiveness of sins
does not depend on our own efforts, but only on what Christ has accomplished
for us on the cross. Eternal life is freely available to all who do what the
Scriptures command.
Repent, believe and trust in Jesus Christ alone to be
saved.
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV
With Blessing in Christ,
David & Gay
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