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121 | Still studying Mattew 24 | Matt 24:3 | Taleb | 78722 | ||
Joe! Because His word always reveals new truth “for the first time”, I trust I’ll say, “I’ll believe that too.” Too often we place ourselves, or God, in a box called "what we believe". If God is too big for such a box, and I want to grow to be more like Him, I had better stay out of “Titled boxes”. Thanks for your words. Respectfully, Taleb |
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122 | Why did Jesus say "never again?" | Matt 24:21 | Taleb | 78675 | ||
IF the great tribulation is yet to come right before the end of the world, why did Jesus say, “For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be?” If time is to end at the end of the tribulation – why the emphasis that there won’t be anymore that could compare with it? | ||||||
123 | Why did Jesus say "never again?" | Matt 24:21 | Taleb | 78726 | ||
CDBJ – exactly. The point of my question was to point out the discrepancy in the “doctrine” of those looking for a great tribulation to come upon the whole globe in the near, or far future. BECAUSE the worst tribulation the world has ever endured HAPPENED 2,000 years ago, exactly as Daniel 9 said it would – and that being the case, Jesus’ “remark” makes perfect sense. HAD Jesus meant a “future Great Tribulation, than IT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE for Jesus to add those words. Respectfully, Taleb |
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124 | Why did Jesus say "never again?" | Matt 24:21 | Taleb | 78822 | ||
CDBJ, we agree on SO many points. Let me show you which ones according, to when my agreement starts. 2 Thes. 2:1-4. I agree with what Paul wrote here. AND I agree it is connected with Dan 9:27, BUT I also note that the 27th verse is connected to the 23rd. through the 26th. There lies the clues that your “book” failed to point out to you. Daniel gives us exactly 490 years from when the city was decreed to be rebuilt until the desolation would happen. And please note that rebuilding started before Christ was born. Hello? I agree with this statement you made – 100 percent. “Isaiah describes this same condition that Daniel spoke of along with Jesus and Paul and lastly John in Revelation.” If you want specifics on about THEIR FULFILLMENTS you have to accept what HIS-story tells us – because the only thing left is “Prophesy books” that can’t do the math, that too often disprove themselves, and have no Scriptures to back up their false conceptions. Actually, I agree with MOST of the rest of your post, knowing the Scripture words were written with the author’s future in mind, BUT NOT OUR FUTURES. From HIS-story we know what they said was going to happen has happened. But your statement, “Because when the great tribulation is over it will mark the end of the times of the Genital, confused me. HUH? Surely your not thinking that the Rev.11:2 trodden for 42 months means something other than the 42 months the Romans warred in the streets of Jerusalem in the first century? In actuality, it was a few days more, but…. then Concerning the Jews returning to Israel as being a sign is A FRAUD. Name me one prophecy where it says they shall return – which hasn’t ALREADY BEEN FULFILLED. Because there is NO EVIDENCE in Scripture that says one prophecy can have two separate fulfillments, I don’t buy into that deception either. And many of my Jewish relatives will tell you the same thing. During the seven-day war was when the antichrist did what? Interesting, isn’t it, what a prophecy book can “prove”? Speaking of antichrist, have you read what John wrote in 1 John 4:3? He wrote it not of their future, but THEIR "THEN". “But the spirit of AntiChrist, whose coming you were warned about. Well, NOW HE IS HERE, IN THE WORLD.” And either the ANTICHRIST WAS IN THE WORLD, OR JOHN LIED. The antichrist DID all that Jesus, and Paul, etc. said he would do. HIS-story explains it very accurately. That is unless that is another one of those prophecies that have more than one fulfillment. :) But take heart, at least we agreed on some major points. For that we are pleased. :) Respectfully, Taleb Don’t be deceived that it has NOT happened already. :) |
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125 | Christ comes in kingdom power at the End | Mark 9:1 | Taleb | 99082 | ||
Mel, you wrote “The Sign given by Mark and Matthew (Rev.6:12-17) occurs "in the days after" the completion of 1260 days that begin with a not yet built third Temple.” Excuse me, but where pray tell does Scripture say that the temple that was destroyed in AD 70 WILL EVER be rebuilt? The Old Testament speaks often of the destruction of the temple that WAS destroyed. And the Old Testament speaks often of the rebuilding of that SAME destroyed temple. Ezra begins with the truth in verse one of chapter one. “In the first year of Cyrus, King of Persia, in order to FULFILL THE WORD OF THE LORD spoken by Jeremiah …” The Temple WAS REBUILT just as Jeremiah said, when he said it would, etc. That rebuilt Temple WAS destroyed in AD 70, JUST as Jesus promised it would be BEFORE some of His disciples died. There are NO SCRIPTURES (only uninspired footnotes) stating a third temple will ever be rebuilt. EVERY rebuilding of a Temple Scripture was given BEFORE the second temple was rebuilt. The book of Hebrews explains explicitly the reason why. Blessings, Taleb |
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126 | Christ comes in kingdom power at the End | Mark 9:1 | Taleb | 99137 | ||
Mel, are you a politician? :) I notice that you, like so many of my political friends, AVOIDED answering my question in regards to WHERE does it say anything about rebuilding any Temple. Rather, you took me around the barn. I have read the same material you are quoting. I have also read what historians have written. I prefer to believe what has been truthfully been declared about Matthew’s, Mark’s and Luke’s writings down through HIS-story - over what has been said they MUST have meant, because of a misinterpretation of Daniel’s prophecy. Apparently, you have never read an eyewitness account to the destruction of the last Jewish Temple. Josephus BACKS UP WHAT JESUS SAID PERFECTLY. If you find Josephus “dry”, perhaps you should try one, or all, of these commentaries - Matthew Henry (1721), Adam Clarke (1837) ( I love his math on the 1260 days, very inspiring), Albert Barnes, Henry Hammond (1659), or the Geneva Study Bible (1560). Thomas Newton’s “Dissertations on the Prophecies” (1754) should convince you to search out the real facts. Or, F.W. Farrar’s “The Early Days of Christianity” (1886), From a Jew’s point of view about Matthew 24 and Daniel in AD 70 being fulfilled, get a copy of Solomon Grayzel’s “History of the Jews”. Perhaps your local library has one or more or all of what I have given reference to. Until you have “at the very least” checked out one of the above, you really have nothing to say about the subject of what “takes place in the future” concerning "those 1260 days". Actually, my list of references are more numerous than you care to read about – but if after you have checked out what all of the above state and are still unconvinced, let me know. :) At one time, I TOO BELIEVED what you are saying, but soon discovered the huge holes in that erroneous concept. Then I dug into what others had to say and, lo and behold, those authors from days of old filled in those holes with truth. Consider this: If someone was handed a Bible without footnotes, and told to read it and explain it, and they KNEW history – they could not possibly conclude what you have tried to persuade as fact. It can ONLY be learned from another - NEVER ONLY BY SCRIPTURE! Be honest – with yourself, if not with me. HOW did YOU personally learn what you are stating? Was it merely from reading “plain Scripture”, or was it from a preacher, book, or “footnotes in your Bible”? The Scriptures themself declare “ALL SCRIPTURE is for divinely inspired, and useful in teaching, in reproof, in correcting faults, and in training in uprightness, so that the man of God will be adequate, and equipped for any good work.” Someone once told me he only uses Scripture to back up his arguments. He lied big time. Because what he USED to back up his arguments were “footnotes from a Darby Study Bible”. For sure THAT ISN”T SCRIPTURE. Blessings, Taleb |
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127 | Christ comes in kingdom power at the End | Mark 9:1 | Taleb | 99298 | ||
TommyS, sorry it took so long to get back you. Our "phones" have been acting up again. The huge holes in the erroneous concept never showed up until a few hundred years ago. Darby and Scofield’s words are taking as “inspired” (well, in one way that is correct – they were inspired – by a woman in the early 1800s). Since then, and only since then, has the fulfillment of Matthew, Mark and Luke’s words, on the end of the Old and the coming of the New Testament, changed from PAST to FUTURE. Allow me to quote a sample from of one from a multitude of “pre-Darby, Scofield” resources: Adam Clarke Commentary on the Old Testament begins Daniel 9 with this paragraph. “Daniel, understanding from the prophecies of Jeremiah that the seventy years’ captivity was now terminating, pours out his soul in fervent prayer to God, and earnestly supplicates pardon and restoration for his captive people, vv. 1-12. When thus supplicating God in behalf of Israel, the angel Gabriel is sent to inform him of the seventy prophetic weeks, or four hundred and ninety natural years, which should elapse from the date of the edict to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple to the death of the Messiah, vv. 20-27; a prophecy most exactly fulfilled by the event, according to the computation of the best chronologers. Dean Prideaux states the commencement of these seventy prophetic weeks to have been in the month Nisan, in the year of the Julian period 4256, which corresponds with A.M. 3546, B.C. 458, according to the Usherian account. How awfully are the Jews blinded, who, in contradiction to so clear a prophecy, still expect the Messiah who was cut off, and, after suffering, is entered into his glory!” TommyS, IF possible, get your hands on this commentary and check out how the math, supported by Scripture, takes you from Daniel’s words right to their finality EXACTLY as Jesus said it would happen. It is exciting to follow through - especially with the understanding of HOW the final conclusion is explained. If you don’t have one, or can’t afford one, check out some websites under “Bible Study Aids”. Locate AND commentary (as long as it predates the mid-1800) look up Matthew 24:14 and THEY WIILL ALL SAY EXACLT THE SAME TRUTH. I have yet to locate any works that don’t agree – INCLUDING MANY JEWISH ones. TommyS – don’t make the mistake so many others make. Jesus OFTEN spoke allegorically, as much of the prophets of old had done. The “Jews” understood that “kind of speech” then, and they still use that kind of speech today – As do many of us. :) Happy “Studying”, Taleb |
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128 | the first account written to the ophilus | Luke 1:3 | Taleb | 74169 | ||
Emmaus, I agree. At least that is what I remember from one of my classes decades ago. Wow. I don't like the sound of decades. How about "awhile ago"? :) Taleb |
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129 | the first account written to the ophilus | Luke 1:3 | Taleb | 74178 | ||
Jacoba, my spouse might try to convince you I have more experience than knowledge! :) Interestingly, your thinking Theophilus was a greeting, I read someplace once about a teacher who mentioned something about the towns Sodom and Gomorrah being destroyed. One student blurted, "Towns? I always thought they were husband and wife." Anyway, thanks for the encouragement. I've always "looked up" to Luke. Taleb |
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130 | Resurrection Witnesses: Seeing Things? | Luke 24:16 | Taleb | 98461 | ||
Hank, the Muslims claim that the disciples "were seeing things" explains away what they really saw. Often, like the Jews, Muslim use a Bible verse to "prove" their point. Remember the story of the two on the road to Emmaus, after Jesus arose from His grave? "...but they didn't recognize Jesus" If I told you that I saw someone who had died, and I talked with him and then he suddenly disappeared - Or that a group of us were standing in a room and the door was locked and all of a sudden someone from whose funeral we just came, walked through the wall ... Well, wouldn't you draw the same conclusions as the Muslims claim about the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ? _ "You must have imagined it" "How much did YOU have to drink tonight?" While, as believers in the bloody, cruel death of our Lord on that wretched cross, and of His victorous resurrection from the cold grave, we can not, and do not condone such logic, we must understand how Satan can whisper such untruths into their minds. Blessings, Taleb |
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131 | ever neccessary/permissable to deceit? | Luke 24:31 | Taleb | 79544 | ||
Is it ever neccessary/permissable to deceive? 1 Samuel 16:1-3, in effect, states that the Lord was grieved He had made Saul king. The Lord instructed Samuel to go to Jesse of Bethlehem and anoint one of Jesse’s sons as king. Samuel said, “How can I go? Saul will hear of it and kill me.” The Lord didn't tell Samuel, "Don't worry, I'll protect you from him." God could have protected Samuel, but, rather the Lord answered: “Take a heifer along and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord’. Interesting! Often during the days of the Iron Curtain, when those many countries were closed to the Gospel, men and women smuggled tons of Bibles into the land. At the borders, the guards would sometimes ask, “Do you have any Bibles?” The smugglers would be instructed to tell the truth – just not the “whole truth”. They would often have two Bible handy. They would produce a Bible and say, “Yes, I have one right here.” “Do you have more?” They would retrieve the other Bible, reserved for the occasion, look the guard in the eye and tell the truth. “Yes, I also have this one. Would you like it for yourself?” Whether or not the guard took the Bible, the hundreds of others in their possession would enter undetected. Was it “deception”? What was it when the angel helped Peter escape from prison undetected? What was it when Rahab hid the spies? What was it when Esther invited Haman to “supper”, so she could expose his hideous plans to her husband, the king? How many "more" do we need to reveal from Scripture to realize we are in a battle and, because the enemy desires to deceive us, we can surely deceive him? But those two on the road were not deceived because the end result of deception is one believes something that isn't "exactly" true. Those men believed Jesus had risen from the grave - and it still is true. :) Respectfully, Taleb |
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132 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98455 | ||
Hank, Muslims are taught in their Quran Surah 4:157, "And for their saying we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, Son of Mary, the messenger of God: they killed him not nor did they crucify him but they thought they did." Muhammad believed it was inconceivable to him that a prophet of God could undergo such a death as crucifixion. Most Muslim scholars teach that it was not Christ on that cross, it was someone who looked at lot like him. They acknowledge that Chrsit died, he is in heaven, and is expected to return shortly before the judgement. Actually, they believe Jesus to be the "word of God" according to their verse Surah 4:171. They are sooooooo close to truth, but also soooooooo far away too. Taleb. |
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133 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98506 | ||
Colin, excuse me, but you too are so close - yet so far away. There ARE numerous places in the Quran which specifically support the fact that Jesus DID die. (Surah 2:87; 3:55; 4:157,158; 19:33; 5:116:117) By recognizing what the Quran DOES say, AND acknowledging the fact that it DOES contradict itself continually, makes it easier to point out those numerous places where it DOES AGREE with Scripture. Like in Surah 19:33-34: “Peace on me the day I was born, and the day I die, and the day I shall be raised alive! Such WAS Jesus, son of Mary, (this is) a statement of the truth concerning which they doubt.” And as far as "Muhammad curses believers in Jesus" – actually very often the Quran tells its readers to follow the Gospel’s teaching. For example: Surah 5:72 – O people of the Book (these are what he called “believers in Jesus”), ye have no ground to stand on until you observe the Taurat (Old Testament) and the Ingil (Gospels) and that which hath been sent down to you from your Lord”. In Surah 4:49-50 it states in effect, that the Gospels confirm the Old Testament and that those who don’t follow Scriptures are going to be judged by God. (I agree with both of these portions, don't you?) Knowing that Muslims attempt to cancel those verses using the excuse, "The Bible has been corrupted because it doesn’t agree with the Quran”, one can ask when, how, where it was corrupted. Asking them about the Arabs who found the manuscripts (Red Sea Scrolls) that predate the Quran and confirm the Scriptures is a good follow-up. Later, when they "see the light" they quickly and easily understand that it is the Quran that is filled "with errors". But in the mean time ... And I have read those “writings” explaining what the Quran says (when it doesn’t) or doesn’t say (when it really does). Understanding these simple truths help Muslims see the truth for themselves. Asking questions that lead, as Jesus did, makes it important not to merely make a statement "off the cuff". They don’t believe God had need of a son. Yet, they admit that Jesus didn’t have any "earthly" father, and unlike Adam, Jesus did have a mother. They believe Mary, as a virgin, gave birth to Jesus. They believe that Jesus remained perfect and sinless. They believe everyone else, including Muhammad, sinned. They believe that Jesus raised the dead, healed the blind, etc. They acknowledge that Muhammad never did. They believe it is Jesus who is coming back to judge the living and the dead. They believe soooooo much more truth than even some "Christians" do, contary to what the "NEWS" would depict. Colin, have you ever talked with a former Muslim who now follows Christ? Have you ever heard the prayers, seen the excitement or watched the enthusiasm as they share what great things Jesus has done in them, with them and for them? Have you ever read the 99 names or characteristics of God, according to a Muslim. The names themselves gives us 99 “door-openers”. The First. The Last. The King. The Friend. The Physician. The All-Loving. The Lord of Glory and Honor. The Avenger. The Provider. The Merciful. The Forgiver. The Just. The Judge. The Giver of Strength. The Light. The Guide. Acknowledging these attributes as those of my God, gives me an avenue to "talk truth" with them. Using ONLY the Quran, Muslims have understood and believed the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. They, by pointing out those hidden verses in the Quran, understand exactly HOW God can have a Son, offer Him up for a sin offering. That is why I stated what I did about being sooooo close. Yes, Praise His Holy Name – they are fast coming into the knowledge of the truth, just as His precious Word promises they will. Before someone tries to point out all the errors of the Quran - I KNOW! I KNOW! Contrary to Islam being a "peaceful" religion, the Quran is filled with promoting violence (much like the Old Testament). But like us (you and me), MOST Muslims love family, peace, quiet, and their God. Now, BEFORE you became a believer, were you as NEAR to the truth as many Muslims are today, or as far away as some would hope all Muslims should stay forever? Blessings, Taleb |
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134 | 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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135 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98670 | ||
Greetings, EdB. Good question. It’s rather difficult to answer some questions when the questioner limits the question to a few words, but I’ll take a stab at it nonetheless. Forgive me if I am “assuming” you already have an answer in mind. But, as I stated already under this “topic”, the Quran contradicts itself over and over. I’ll quote the Quran to answer your question. I have chosen Surah 9:29: “Fight against such of those who have been given the Scripture as believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, and forbid not that Allah have forbidden by His messenger, and follow not the religion of truth, …” Let me interrupt myself here for a moment. EdB, does this portion of Quran sound like what you are asking about? Assuming that it does, I will continue with what the Quran says should be done to those that will not accept Islam. Continuing in that same “verse” where I left off – “…until they pay the tribute readily, being brought low.” This is what the Muslims did to the Christians, the Jews and the Persians (until Iran converted) – tax them. They would kill some to gain control – than TAX them heavily in oppression. My, it sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Israel does that same thing to the Palestinians today. And it is very similar to what took place in the “Old Testament days.” One would think that the Lord would grow weary of the same old same old throughout HIS-story. Anyway, EdB, I trust this short answer to your question helps you and others understand. Blessings, Taleb P.S. Perhaps if we joined in and sang the Arab Christians' song of peace, peace would finally come. "'Salam salam li sha'b el rab fi kulli makan."(Their cry is my cry - "Peace, Peace to God's people everywhere.") |
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136 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98898 | ||
EdB, you are so right – well, almost anyway. I hear what you are saying, and, basically, it’s true. One thing you don’t seem to see in what has happened throughout HIS-story, is it isn’t ONLY “you either become a follower of Allah or you become a slave or die”, it’s even worse. At the same time - it's exciting, the great things our God is doing amongst those HE WANTS to come unto Him. Remember the war between Iraq and Iran? Both are Muslim countries, where, during that outrageous war each side slaughtered the other under the “permission and sanction of Allah”. It reminds me of Joseph’s words in Genesis – sort of. What Satan meant for evil, God made good things happen as a result. Until that war, Iranians had NO reason to seek the face of the Lord our God. Mothers in Iran watched their sons being forced to march out for the purpose of being slaughtered. (Perhaps, you recall the horrific scenes depicted on TV every night, months on end.) The Iranians image of Islam was gravely and quickly questioned. The result. By the thousands, they received, accepted and believed the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini ruled, with an iron fist, THE MUSLIMS. The result? Many fled their country, and many have come richly into the saving grace of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus the Christ. I buy gas from such a “refugee.” One Iranian found Christ because there was no Mosque here, so she would go into a huge Baptist Church for her prayer time. You ought to listen to her talk about "how Jesus, God's Son delievered her from the bondage of Islam." Powerful lady. While in the Middle East I worked side by side with a Lebanese man. He had been a soldier fighting with and against other Lebanese citizens in Lebanon. The three “religions” The Shiites, the Sunnis, the “Christians” all fought the two other sides. My friend BECAME a follower of Jesus Christ after losing his leg during a battle with his fellow country-men. So, if you can hear what I am saying, Paul IS CORRECT. We, as believers, don’t fight against flesh and blood, but against the principalities and powers that “control” them. And, EdB, GOD is winning the battle. I, today, have personal friends working in Iraq, Philippines, Albania and Pakistan. These American friends, who have made their home in those countries, are personal friends of mine. I’m not talking about someone who passed out a “prayer card” in some mission service. I’m talking - sitting in my home, let’s eat, talk, pray, laugh, cry - friends. Please pray for them as they serve OUR God. One such set of friends returned from Pakistan to have a baby. Now that the baby is a few months old they are moving back - this time to Afghanistan to live and work. Blessings, Taleb |
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137 | 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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138 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98952 | ||
EdB, I apologize for not acknowledging all of your previous “correct” assessments of Islam. It is brutal. It is hateful. It is wide-spread. Please forgive me, if you feel I wasn’t given you a “fair ear”. I DO appreciate ALL that you have shared on this topic (and, I would like to add, other topics as well). When I worked in the Middle East, the animosity between the Muslims reminded me of the same thing between the denominations of the Christian Churches, both world-wide and in neighborhoods. Egyptians hate Lebanese which hate Jordanians, which hate Libyans etc. etc. Lutherans "don't love" Baptists, Baptists "don't love" Pentecostals etc. etc. That said, I must add, it doesn’t take much to understand that to the “world at large”, Christianity, (remember Ireland?) Judaism and Hinduism seem brutal. And less we wrongly conclude that “it’s only the religious” who are brutal, we can’t forget the “godless” communists’ brutality against its own too. You mentioned that there are 10 Mosques in your city now. That tells me there are numerous Muslims in your “world”. I’m please to read that you acknowledge their need. In my area, the Muslims meet in a small house. Since 9-11, many Muslim (and other “religions”) students which would have come from around the globe – haven’t returned. EdB, why do you think my wife and I “choose” to go to the Middle East? We had always ministered to our neighbors in the south. The people in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador (during its civil war), and Honduras’ interior, welcomed us and the Gospel. In Luke 10, Jesus instructed His disciples to “ask the Lord of the harvest to send more laborers, because the harvest is rich, but the laborers are few.” In the Muslim world the laborers are where the fewest go. If the Muslim world (the 10-40 window) had the same ratio of “Christian workers”, as we experience here in the good ‘ol U.S.A., there would be 5,000,000 “workers” just for the Muslims. The actual numbers are rising, but are so far from efficient. And, just like many “Christians” are that by name only, so are Muslims. We need to reach those who are “radical as Paul was when he was Saul” and also those who merely want to get through this life and hope for the best in the next one. The later is the most of the Muslim world, in my assessment. This is just a thought, but, do you suppose the reason this country has had so many Muslims come here is because God knows they can easier find Him here than they could at home? That, because so many of us didn’t answer His call to go to them, or at least pray that others would go? That the Lord of the harvest merely said, “OK, because enough to get the job done right didn’t go into all the world, I’ll just bring all the world to you.” It’s a scary thought that even when they are right next door, we STILL might not do what He commands us to do. “Love thy neighbor as yourself comes to mind.” And the conviction - “practice what you ‘preach’, Taleb”, does also. Blessings, Taleb |
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139 | 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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140 | Islamic View of Crucifixion? | John 1:4 | Taleb | 98959 | ||
Darcy, your statement,"The faster the world relizes what happened on 9 11 is what the Koran teaches and is fundelmental for the muslims to do that. The better off we will be" should be "tied in with your statement - "This is the number one misconception and why Muslim is the number one growing religion today." How many Chinese in China are "becoming" Muslim, seeing that is the fastest "people" growing country in the world? Now, how many Chinese in China are becoming "Christians" DAILY? Yup!! "Christians" win hands down! How many Muslims have you ever talked with face to face? How many of those Muslims did you know in your spirit were to "be feared"? The Quran says absolutely NOTHING about killing Muslims - yet of what "religion" were those slaughtered by Saddam in his own land? What religion are the Kurds? What religion was Iran's soldiers fighting against Irag's? In every Muslim country - it is as dangerous to be Muslim as a Christian. The Newspapers, TV etc. might not tell us what Muslims do TO Muslims. But we as Christians must tell Muslims what Christ did FOR them. Do NOT fall for that lie from satan that the marjoriy of the world's Muslims are out to destroy Christians and Jews. I have talked face to face with more Muslims than I can count. They are those are which I based my initial statement: "The later is the most of the Muslim world, in my assessment." Blessings, Taleb |
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