Christianity and Islam...Let us WITNESS to our brothers and sisters.

 

Revelation 22:18-19 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plaques described in this scroll. And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy city, which are described in this scroll. (NIV)

The information and comparison given below is not to bash any religion or group of people. This is not a hate word. We are to love ALL of our brothers and sisters. This blog is to spread light on the true nature of God and to win souls through the acceptance of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who is the Son of the Living God and died for our sins.

Christianity and Islam are two of the most dominant religions in the world. Both share the belief in one God who is the Supreme Being and Creator of all things. Let’s do a comparison and see in what ways they are both alike and different.

1.)  Christianity was founded around 30 A.D.

 

Islam was founded around 622 CE (Common Era)

 

2.)  Founder of Christianity was Jesus.

 

Founder of Islam was Mohammad.

 

3.)  Christianity’s sacred text used is the Bible.

 

Islam’s sacred text used is the Qur’an.

 

4.)   Inspiration of sacred text is believed to be inspired by God given to man.

 

Inspiration of sacred text is believed to be given through the angel Gabriel to Mohammad.

 

5.)  Christianity believes in the trinity (God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit as one).

 

Islam believes in just one God.

 

6.)  Christianity believes in angels and demons.

 

Islam believes in angels, demons and the jinn (Islamic mythology of beings lower than the angels able to appear as human or animal).

 

7.)  Christianity believes in Jesus as the Son of God who is the Savior of the world.

 

Islam believes that Jesus was a prophet and his message has been corrupted by humans.

 

8.)  Christianity believes that Jesus was born of a virgin and was crucified.

 

Islam believes that Jesus was born of a virgin, but did not die. He went back to heaven and a disciple died in his place.

 

9.)  Christianity believes that Jesus was resurrected and will come back again.

 

Islam denies his death ever took place, but believes he will come back again.

     10.)Christians believe that by faith in Jesus is the way that salvation is obtained.

 

            Islam believes that correct beliefs, good deeds, and the 5 Pillars earns them  

            salvation. The 5 Pillars are:

 

A.)  Faith (Belief in God and Mohammad as his messenger.)

B.)  Prayer (Salat is the name for mandatory prayers which are prayed 5x daily.)

C.)  The Zakat (Principle that all wealth belongs to God and we are just the keepers of it.)

D.) The Fast (During the month of Rumadan, Muslims fast from morning till evening. The do not eat, drink, or have sexual relations during this time.)

E.)   The Pilgrimage (The Makkah, Hajj is obligatory if they are physically  and financially able to make this trip.)

 

     11.)Christians believe in Heaven as the afterlife.

            Islam believes in Paradise as the afterlife.

     12.) Christians believe in hell.

             Islam believes in hell.

            These are just some comparisons between the two religions that are both alike and different. However, it is important for us to witness to our Islamic brothers and sisters about the true and risen Savior. Jesus was not just a prophet. Jesus is the son of God. John 14:6-7 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him. (NIV) The Bible lets us know that there is no way to get to God unless we accept His son. This is not an option, but a must for us to receive the salvation of God. Our Islamic brothers and sisters’ belief system in Jesus is mistakenly wrong.

            Jesus was the only one who was able to die for our sins. No one hung on the cross to replace him. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. (NIV) God gave His Son to die for our sins for without this, we would have been condemned to a devil’s hell. Hebrews 9:22 In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is not forgiveness. (NIV) Just think, without Jesus becoming the sacrificial lamb, there would have no way for us to be forgiven of our sins. The sacrifices in the Old Testament were only temporary until the real Sacrificial Lamb came.

            Islamist believe in the Mahdi (redeemer of Islam) who will be “assisted” by Jesus at His return as the redeemer to rid the world of the false prophet and the antichrist. However, the Bible does not concur with this belief.

1Thessalonians 4:16-19 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words. (NIV) Jesus will not be assisting anyone. Jesus will be the One coming in great glory to take His people back with Him.

            We must be a witness to those who do not accept Christ as their risen Lord and Savior. Mohammad is dead! He could not save anyone from their sins, nor could salvation be obtained through good works and deeds. However, it is by the free gift of God that it has been made possible to obtain Salvation.

Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. (NIV) This lets us know that there is absolutely no way that we can earn Salvation. It is a free gift and therefore, nothing that we do can obtain it. If it were possible to do good deeds to earn Salvation, Jesus never would have had to go to the cross. However, because we couldn’t pay for the debt that was owed, Jesus paid the price for us. He cancelled our debt.

            Let’s be a witness to our brothers and sisters who have not accepted the Lord Jesus as their Savior. God does not wish for ANY to be lost. Therefore, it is our job as Christians to spread the gospel in order to keep as many souls out of hell as possible. This is a command from the Lord. Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (NIV) Let us do what Jesus commanded for us and that is to make disciples of men.