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NASB | Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace [God's remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; |
Bible Question:
The media says Muselim is the fastest growing religious in the world. Even in Africa more people become Muselim than Christian. What does the Muselim religious offer that the Christian don't have? Are the Muselim people that the bible refer to the 2000 million anti-Christ toward the end of the world? As a Christian, what can we do to count this trend? |
Bible Answer: The Islamic religion is a religion of "works", compared to Christianity which is based on our faith, not of works. The Koran is their "Bible" and is a book that is filled with violent overtones, the annialation of other religious beliefs, and their peoples. As a religion, their followers are reaching toward God. Christianity is God reaching down to us. The next time you are in a Christian bookstore, ask for a copy of Dr. Walter Martin's book entitled "Kingdom of The Cults" - an excellent reference on the Muslim religion and other cult groups across our country. I hope that this helps - HHannaJr - Birminghanm, AL |