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1 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98540 | ||
Colin, thank you for your kind words of encouragement. My "personal profile" will answer your question about whether or not I was ever a Muslim. "Taleb" is Arabic, but.... Your friend and teacher, Hugh Harris, IS correct. The Koran is VERY confusing. Actually, it is so confusing, MOST Muslims never understand it, and therefore they don’t notice its contradictions. I’ve met many Muslims who have memorized it, and they don’t know what it REALLY says. If I may, in an earlier post you mentioned Mohammad as the Muslim’s god. Years ago, I also made such a statement. I was firmly corrected. He isn’t “their god”. Many of the Christians in the U.S.A. misunderstand too much about the Muslims. They see them on TV throwing rocks and blowing themselves up, and erroneously “think” they are all like that. Years ago I attended a Muslim Awareness Seminar, when my wife and I first felt a call to the Middle East. The speaker was a missionary in a strict Muslim country. He shared about how one in five people in the world, (at that time in the early 80”s) were Muslim. One in five of the Muslims were Arabs. An older couple listened to this speaker explaining the “Eastern mentality” and how it differs so drastically from our “Western mentality”. After a number of minutes, this old man raised his hand. “When are you going to tell us about the terrorists?” The speaker asked, “Terrorists? Do you actually believe that all Muslims are terrorists?” The old man nodded and stated, “Well, of course their terrorists, Their Arab Muslims, ain’t they?” The speaker said something which I will never forget. He stated, “White equals Christian equals Ku Klux Klan, right?” “Of course not.” “Than, neither does Arab equal Muslim equal terrorists.” As far as “who they pray to” goes, it is the same the world around. God, Himself, declared, “Call unto ME and I will answer YOU.” When one “calls” unto God, like many Muslims have in their search for HIM – He responds. HE knows their heart, their intent. Remember the two men praying, where one asked for mercy and the other thanked “god” for not making him like the man crying for mercy? God responded to the one, not the other. I would dare to proclaim they were both “Jews”. Colin, I appreciated your comment: “As to whether someone is near or far from belief in Jesus, who can know? My leap of faith seemed short at the moment of truth; in hindsight, however, and given my history, it looks like a long shot.” Great answer to my question. Great! Now when you or I met someone somewhere, we can both take your words to heart. Jesus knows how far or near that person is to Him. Let’s do what we can to draw them even closer. If you please, which forum have you found the Muslims “talking”? I would like to “discuss” our Savior with them too. :) Blessings, Taleb |
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2 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | flinkywood | 98680 | ||
Taleb, Your take on the nearness of Christ is rock-solid, well expressed and calls to mind Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus had always been her Lord, her God, she just never knew. Thanks for reminding me that it's all about introducing Jesus to people like her, just as He was once introduced to me. "When one “calls” unto God, like many Muslims have in their search for HIM – He responds." I sense you speak from experience. Didn't Paul have the perfect answer? 1Co 2:2 "For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified." Also, when you witness to Muslims, is your major tool the Koran itself? Sounds like. Colin. |
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3 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98899 | ||
Colin, that verse in 1 Cor. 2:2 was sort of brought up at staff meeting today. And in Philippians 3, where Paul counted ALL his "accomplishments before meeting Christ" as rubbish. He was a "Jew's Jew" - the top of the chain. Followed the letter of the law to the letter, dot and crossing of every "T". He longed to KNOW Christ by experience - and did. Muslims KNOW that for them to experience Christ is to experience anything from becoming ostracized, to being severely beaten, or killed. Arabs, are people oriented, as opposed to event. Bringing dishonor to one's family is a huge NO-NO. They, like Paul, choose to "count it all rubbish" to know Christ. It's well worth the price! Blessings, Taleb |
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4 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | flinkywood | 98917 | ||
Taleb, I've also just read your post to EdB, and I'd forgotten how many risk their skins for this faith in which we stand. I know a man, a Ghanaian, who sells discount bibles over the internet. He and several of his Christian brothers were kidnapped by Muslims in Ghana. For 2 weeks they were beaten, tortured and murdered. This friend spent 3 days in a swimming pool among floating corpses. One of his poolmates was a woman 6 months pregnant. On his last day, they cut off his finger, shot several of his remaining friends dead beside him, then shot him point blank in the forehead--and missed! This started a fight between his almost murderers, which culminated in his being thrown in a car and dumped in a town nearby. I asked him how he withstood this monstrosity, how he didn't break down or lose his marbles. He said, I paraphrase: "It was the Holy Spirit. It wouldn't let me speak. I thought, 'It's wonderful, I'm suffering like my Lord Jesus, what an honor.' All they wanted was for me to say I didn't believe in Jesus. If I had, they would have laughed and let me go." That's a testimony not a lot of us will ever claim, thank God, but bang! does it not hit you in the gut? I have no clue how I'd behave under those conditions if asked to recant my belief. In America we risk so little to believe; what a blessing, but a mixed one to be sure. By the way, my friend's bible site is: http://www.bibledata.com/bags/leather_bag_21.htm The Islamic web forums I mentioned are: http://www.islam-online.net/english/index.shtml http://www.thetruereligion.org/forums.htm And this is a recent string I visited which, coincidentally, discusses a question I'd meant to ask of a Muslim: Why does the god of the Koran so often swear by the moon and stars instead of by himself? http://www.understanding-islam.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID 750 (Note: There is an equals sign between ID 750. Type it in, the forum web rules disallow equals signs). Your posts really hit the spot, Taleb. Colin |
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5 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98953 | ||
Colin, first off thank you for the ‘sites’ and “instructions” that will save me “grief” :). I will check them out in the near future. The testimonies you have shared DO hit hard. You mentioned that you didn’t know how you would react if instructed to recant. I think you will find your answer and assurance in Luke 21:14. Years ago, in a foreign country, a team of us were doing street ministry. The crowd got uncontrollable. Suddenly I found myself surrounded by a gang of thugs. They didn’t speak English, and I could barely speak their language. I was wearing my billfold on a chain. (No. :) I wasn’t a biker). One of the men reached for my money and a few others reached for my arms. From within, the words “1 Peter 3:12” came forth. It was as though I had pulled out a gun. The entire circle raised their hands and backed away. Then they all ran in separate directions. Later, after checking out what 1 Peter 3:12 actually said, I burst out laughing. I couldn’t help it. For sure – take my word for it – those who trust in the Lord are safe – EVEN those whom are martyred. Your question, “Why does the god of the Koran so often swear by the moon and stars instead of by himself? is a great question. I hope I soon have an opportunity to ask it myself. Makes me wonder it that is why Muslim countries like Turkey, Tunisia, Pakistan and so many others have the moon and star(s) on their flag. Interesting. Thank you. Blessings, Taleb |
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6 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | flinkywood | 98960 | ||
Taleb, the question of why that particular flag decor is also dealt with on that forum whose URL I gave you. Also, the news of the arrest of several vetted Islamic ministers and laypeople as spies in Guantanamo reveals, I believe, the dormant virulence of this religion, which, like the AIDS virus, incubates for a period before attacking its host. I think that incubation period is shortening in these dark times. Islam is a clear and present danger. How do we attack it? On what fronts and how? I'm seeking a comprehensive battle plan for the hearts and minds of these sleeper cells. Colin. |
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