Here is a question that was posed to me by a Muslim friend responses are welcomed. Q. How can a Muslim become a Christian? Or, a better question, What must I do to be saved? A. People often follow the religion of their parents or culture, whether Muslim, Buddhist, or Catholic (And no Catholics are not Christians. But when we stand before God on Judgment Day, each person must give account for himself—whether he believed in God’s truth or not. But among so many religions, what is the truth? “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’” (John 14:6). True Christians are followers of Jesus. How could Jesus claim to be the one and only way to God the Father? Let’s find out in the Scripture, the Bible. Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection The Bible records how Jesus fulfilled prophecy when He was born to the virgin Mary. He grew up unique from any other human because He never sinned (1 Peter 2:22). Crowds flocked to hear His teaching and marvel at His miracles. Jesus healed the sick, raised the dead, and walked on water. Of all people, Jesus did not deserve to die. Yet Jesus prophesied that He would be crucified and raised from the dead (Matthew 20:18-19). His words came to pass. Soldiers beat Jesus and put a crown of thorns on His head; people mocked and spit on Him; nails pierced His hands and feet into a wooden cross. Jesus had the power to save Himself, but He gave Himself, willingly dying on the cross (John 19:30). Three days later, Jesus rose from the grave! Why the cross? As a Muslim, you may ask, “Why would Allah allow His Prophet Isa to be mistreated and killed?” Jesus’ death was essential because . . . • Every person is a sinner: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Whether dishonoring parents, telling a lie, failing to love God best, or disbelieving God’s Word, we each have sinned against the holy God. • The punishment for sin is death: “For the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23a). God pours out His wrath against unbelieving sinners by separating them forever in hell (2 Thessalonians 1:8, 9). As the just Judge, God will not overlook sin. • We cannot save ourselves by good works: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). This is a key difference between Christianity and Islam. Islam teaches that a person can earn paradise by keeping the Five Pillars. Even if possible to outweigh bad deeds with good deeds, the Bible teaches that “all our righteous acts are like filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6b). Even one single sin makes a person guilty of breaking all God’s law, The Ten Commandments ( Exodus 20; James 2:10). Sinful humans can do nothing to merit heaven. • God sacrificed His Son for sinners: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16-21). God knew mankind’s sin kept them from heaven. God knew the only way the sin debt could be paid was by a perfect One paying the price of death. God knew He alone could pay such an infinite price. So God’s eternal plan was to send His Son Jesus to die in the believing sinner’s place. Becoming a Christian “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31b). As a Muslim, you may say, “Oh, I believe in Jesus. I believe Isa was a true teacher, a great prophet, and a good man.” But you cannot say Jesus was a true teacher and yet deny His teaching that He is the only way, truth, and life (John 14:6). You cannot believe Jesus was a great prophet and yet reject His prophecy that He would die and rise again in three days (Luke 18:31-33). You cannot admit Jesus is a good man yet disbelieve His claim to be the Son of God (Luke 22:70; John 5:18-47). You cannot consider becoming a Christian without realizing that Christianity excludes all other religions (Acts 4:12). The inescapable conclusion of Christianity is this: either Jesus bears your sin on the cross or you bear your sin in hell. “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him” (John 3:36). As you search the Bible, may God awaken your heart to turn from your sin and trust in Jesus. You may respond with a prayer like the one below. Remember, the prayer does not save you. God alone can save! But the prayer may be your expression of the faith God gives you in the Lord Jesus Christ.
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New convert here. Just wanted to ask a few key question I have been pondering. What are the views of the church on politics? I have been a libertarian up until recently but many Orthodox friends have near convinced me on Monarchism and Absolutism. I also want to know more about the Churches view(s) on capitalism and free markets. I keep hearing about Distributism. Also how do we feel about the right to bear arms and the 2a? I do enjoy going to the range.
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Sorry for asking this but its killing me inside. My husbands best friend was friends with me but I broke it off after a few things that disturbed me. Now looking back at a couple of things that really disturb me besides other things are one that he asked me out for coffee and when I said what just u and me he said yes and when I told him I cant be friends with him anymore as my husband is my bestfriend and I dont feel comfortable he inisisted and said why and kept trying to push for it..My husband constantly hungs out with and I said if the roles were reversed and my best friend asked my husband out for coffee she would no longer be my best friend…..isnt he totally disrespecting me as his wife
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Another marriage question that may have been answered before: is it possible to have a civil marriage ceremony like in a garden or beach and also have the Orthodox ceremony in a church say a week later/before? If so which one would you do first or it doesnt matter?
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Another marriage question that may have been answered before: is it possible to have a civil marriage ceremony like in a garden or beach and also have the Orthodox ceremony in a church say a week later/before? If so which one would you do first or it doesnt matter?
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Another marriage question that may have been answered before: is it possible to have a civil marriage ceremony like in a garden or beach and also have the Orthodox ceremony in a church say a week later/before? If so which one would you do first or it doesnt matter?
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I hope that my question wont trigger any heated arguments, but here goes: does Filioque really matter, enough to keep Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox separate? If the Spirit of God in Genesis 1:2 is Holy Spirit, so that would fit that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father. But, again, is this part of the creed enough to keep east and west separate? Would it help to remove that line entirely?
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hello there.. i have this question that all christians argue about in my country… did christ die for all of our sins or just adams sin? and do i have to obey gods laws directly. cause in the bible it is written that i shouldnt since i believe in jesus… i know that they may answer each other but i am putting this so i can show the answer. cause i believe that christ died for all of my sins and i just have to believe in him and love everyone else to be saved…
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I have a childish question…, but I want a serious answer: how I can be happy in heaven if my friend or my family is in hell…
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