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1 | To learn the truth | OT general | Taleb | 72359 | ||
Steve aka Indiana Jones, right on. It wasn't the God of the Bible who revealed the Qur'an to Muhammad. However, "Allah" didn't start with him. "Allah" is one "name" you can find often in the Old Testament of the Bible. If you have some Hebrew Bible Study aids available, check it out. Even the Jews in Israel sometimes refer to God as Allah - with their own accent of course. Every Muslim that I have talked with has swallowed the same lie about our Scriptures being corrupted. They use as "evidence" the book entitled, "The Gospel According to Barnabas", which is obviously a fraud. I’ve read it and have read about it. Every reliable evidence proves it was written because of all the “mistakes” the Qur’an had in regards to Scripture. But the mistakes in …Barnabas are humorous. It refers to things that weren’t invented for 1,000 years after the real Barnabas died. One thing about the Qur'an that has amazed me, when I was studying in the Middle East years ago, a Lebanese friend explained how her father ONLY used the Qur'an to PROVE that Jesus (Isa) is all that the Scriptures claim Him to be. Only AFTER they see the proof in their own book, and believe in Him as all He is - only then does he give them a copy of Scriptures. All though I have lost touch with a man I used to Pen-Pal with while he was imprisoned, I used to use the Qur'an in the same manner. The portions that agree with Scripture (and there are many) were empathized. I always referred to the 99 various names (actually, they are characteristics, like creator, protector, etc.) of God in my letters. All the names are Scripturally based - and ALL are names we attribute to our Lord and Savior - Jesus the Christ. And Muslims are not the only ones in which we can witness to using "their own material". Mormons, JWs, both use their own books to try to presuade us. Although JW's haven't come around since we moved here years ago - in the past, I have sat with them and "borrowed" their books to disprove what they had just claimed. Sorry to say, the end result has not been what I had prayed - but ---- it took me many years of hearing the truth before it took root. Keep up the good work, Taleb |
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2 | To learn the truth | OT general | stjones | 72403 | ||
Hi, Taleb; Thanks for the interesting reply. I admit I'm not a student of the Qur'an although I have read parts of it, especially what it has to say about Jesus. Your Lebanese friend's father must have been accomplished exegete to prove Jesus' claims from what the Qur'an says. You said "Sorry to say, the end result has not been what I had prayed". But as you know, you don't know what God will do with a seed once planted. So you keep up the good work too. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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3 | To learn the truth | OT general | Taleb | 72422 | ||
Thank you, Steve aka Indiana Jones, for the encouraging reminder that it's our God who gives the increase. As far as my Lebanese friend's father's methods - It is not unusual using that means. Muslims, while they "miss the bull's eye on the target" of ALL the truth,(don't we all?) surprisingly enough, they hit it dead center on many things. They just have to be encouraged with the truths they already accept. Everybody needs to “build” on truth, right? In the Qur'an, Jesus is referred to as the Messiah. He was born of a virgin. He was sinless. A miracle worker. The preeminent one. Their example. We, too often, point out the discrepancies in what we believe as opposed to what they already belief. And, after building a workable, two way friendships, answer their questions using the same methods our Lord did - use questions for answers. For example, if they ask, "How can you believe Jesus is the son of God?" You might ask, "Who was Jesus' father?" They would honestly reply, "He didn't have a father." You would ask, "Who else didn't have a father?" They know only one other man who didn't - "Adam". You would ask, "Wasn't God Adam's father"? They would admit that He was. "Then doesn't that make Adam, God's son?" About that time, the tie in of Adam sinned, Jesus didn't. The first Adam - Adam. The second Adam - Jesus. I'm sure you know the Scriptures that will back up these truths that both the Muslims and Christians could see. We must just be like an overworked doctor - keep accepting all the "patience" as needed. On the street, at the mall, rest areas, wherever I encounter a Muslim family I always greet them in their language, and introduce myself. They are often taken back at first, perhaps even a little suspicious of my motives. After all, don’t we American’s think they are all terrorists? That's why I am so verrrrrrrrrrry grateful for your kind words - God does and will give the increase. In much appreciation, Taleb |
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4 | To learn the truth | OT general | stjones | 72426 | ||
Hi, Taleb; Thanks for the education - a fair exchange perhaps for a little encouragement. May God bless you as you continue to work in a very challenging vinyard. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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