The Islamic View of Jesus
Here is a story about a movie showing in Iran, about the Islamic view of Jesus - namely, that he was a prophet of God but did not die on the cross (Judas supposedly died in his place). Supposedly this Jesus will return with the Islamic Messiah ("Mahdi") at the end of time.
A few thoughts...
Paul said that it was "of first importance" that "Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter and then to the Twelve." (1 Corinthians 15:3-5)
He also said that if anyone preaches a different gospel than this, let him be accursed (Galatians 1:8).
He also warned about being led astray from sincere and pure devotion to the real Christ (2 Corinthians 11:3-4).
And, of course, Jesus warned about false Messiahs and false Christs (Matthew 24:4-5).
Finally, Revelation certainly speaks of two figures coming at the end of time. The problem is, one is the ANTI-Christ, and the other is his false prophet (Rev. 13). Doesn't this sound like it could be the Islamic "Jesus" coming back with the Islamic Mahdi? Millions if not billions will be deceived by them.
It is very sad that so many people are deceived by Islam. The Muslims cannot believe that God could have a Son, and if He did, He certainly would not have died a horrible death. They believe God would have rescued him. But they don't see the links between the Old Testament sacrifices and the sacrifice of Jesus. And, sadly, they are taught that the Bible has been changed over and over by the Jews and Christians, so they won't believe the New Testament when it explains why Jesus died.
Pray for them.
posted by Rob @ 9:02 AM
1 Comments:
It is amazing how many people, not only Muslims, who believe that God could not have a Son who would die for their sins. Many Christians also live as if this did not happen. As I write this, Easter is upon us. I pray that all will come to know and accept the Jesus that died and rose again for all.
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