Personally? I would love them as my neighbor, and witness to them to turn away from their false god and towards the one true living God.
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Right....... this is my first and my last mega-post.... ever. They take too long....
>>You probably evangelise to other Christians as well. There are 3000+ differing Creeds, Churches and Denominations of Christianity....... but you've got it right, all others are wrong, so I'd suggest that you just stick to loving your neighbours........
And you seem to be prejudiced against Christians who defend good and hate evil.
Are you supporting Christians who hate Muslims? ...... but your actions differ from your words, which I find interesting.... see above
Both suicide and murder ...................... cannot be condemned on the teachings of the Quran.
Islam supports neither.
If a man is on a raft, floating down the river, and you're on the shore, do you warn him and try to get him out of the water because you know that there's a waterfall just a bit farther down stream?
You had the whole bible to find a perfect guide, so you made up your own scenario.
Well, for starters, Allah is a unitarian god, not a trinitarian one, so that's a major difference. ..........and .............
The Bible teaches that God is a Trinity. The Quran teaches that Allah is only one, not three in one. It's a fundamentally different deity
That's fine, it's what you believe, but Jews, millions of Christians, Bahais and millions of Muslims all disagree with you.
These folks read the bible as well as you, and found different beliefs. Your quote is from a letter written before anybody had decided what writings would be included in ..... the bible! Specialists are not even sure who wrote it, but despite all that you have taken words other than those of Jesus and they have become your passport to cherry-picking the whole bible for what suits you. You certainly won't be obeying all the laws of Moses, I'm guessing.
Everything I need is in the entire Bible, not just the New Testament.
We all know that's not true, because you need to make up your own scenarios to prove your points. Actions speak louder than words.
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17
You missed the important verse......... {3:15} And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
....... you never needed to take note of the whole bible........ presumably you only needed the New Covenant, as shown, but you avoided it. Cherry picking again?
I'm not entirely sure where people like you and God's Truth get this idea in their heads that Jesus made a new covenant. It's just not Biblical.
2 Timothy {3:15} And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
...............that''s a New Covenant
There are only two covenants given from God to man in the Bible, and both were given in Genesis, by God, to Abram/Abraham.
The first one given was the Covenant of Grace, which is of faith only, when Abraham was still Abram. See Genesis 15.
The second covenant given was the Covenant of Law, which is of faith and works, and was when God put a part of himself into Abram's name, and changed his name to Abraham. See Genesis 17........... and ...............
There is no "New Covenant," there are only the two covenants given to Abram/Abraham in Genesis....... and .............Was Israel, in the OT, under the law? or were they under grace? See Genesis 17.....
Are Christians under law or under grace?.......... and ............
Did Jesus, during his ministry on the earth, teach law or grace? What do the four gospels teach overall?
Some say 'Law', some say 'Grace', others say 'Law with Grace', yet others say 'Free Salvation leading to Grace' There are so many variations..........
Which are you?
Like:- ROMANS 12:20 MATTHEW 5:40 MATTHEW 5:44 LUKE 6:29 LUKE 6:27 LUKE 6:35 Eider, are you a pacifist? Because those are the verses pacifists typically use to support their argument.
Like you wrote....
Personally? I would love them as my neighbor ...............................
That's good.......
I certainly don't "hide my Bible" when discussing things like this.
You pick what suits you.........?
Christians as individuals do not have the right to take for themselves the responsibilities of the Government. (This is not saying that Christians cannot be in the government, only that as an individual they cannot act as the government does.)
And Christians are commanded by the Divine Words of God as written by His Ordained Apostle Paul to obey the CIvil Governments of countries which they live in. So you'd best take time to study your laws and keep to them. Can I show you? Do you need me to teach you?
In the Bible, Jesus is shown to be the Son of God, God in the flesh, and the Messiah. It says that Jesus ascended into heaven after being put to death, buried, and raised from the dead on the third day.
However, in the Quran, He's just a "good man," and a prophet. It does say Jesus was taken into heaven, but it denies the claim that he was crucified, buried, and resurrected.
Wow, you mean that many millions of Muslims in the World admit to and support the existance of Yeshua BarYosef, known since the 16th century as Jesus? In a world where the mythers are increasing in numbers by the day that makes Muslims friends in many debates!!! :idunno:
So did Jesus ever quote from the Old Testament?
Yes! When he supported or repealed various parts of the Old Covenant. He repealed 96 laws in about two sentences. Do you know those or would you like me to teach you?
Are you, per chance, Catholic?
Are you per chance a Salvation Freely Given by Grace Free Dispensation Christian?
No, that's what you say. You say, "Don't use the Old Testament because it's not for us, and I don't like it."
Ha ha! I love the OT laws....... there was not one single law that did not help either security, safety, cohesion, strength, wellness or health of the Israelites! Many outdated now....... by Jesus!
But if you're a Free Gift of Salvation Christian it looks as if you can pick up or put down whatever you fancy, whenever you wish. I don't like it.
Most Muslims wish to lead their lives in peace, in freedom, liberty and happiness.
Oh? So you're saying that Islam is a religion of peace?
I'm saying that most Muslims wish to lead their lives in freedom, liberty and peace, just as you do.
They pick and choose what they want to follow out of their holy book, just like you do.
Ah ha....... since you don't agree with many (most?) Christians I can smile at the above.
Why, when the planes hit the twin towers did the women and children dance in the streets, the women throwing out candy for the children, celebrating the blow against the US?
There you go.......... blaming all Islam for the terrorism of a few deranged madmen.
Did you watch them? I bet you never watched Muslims dancing in your street! But instead of using that to whip up hatred amongst the masses you should remember what Jesus would have said. Do you want me to teach you what Jesus would have said. If you need to ask will reply.......
I would rather they repent of their pursuit of a false god and turn to their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Son of the living God.
They say that their God is your God. But don't worry about that........ you disagree with millions of Christians as well, so you would need to start at home really!
We shouldn't even have prisons, let alone prison mosques.
The bible commands that you will obey the law in your country. If you don't like it you've got a vote.
You should do that, and while you're at it, check to see what their religious beliefs were when they committed the crimes. I can almost guarantee you that it's not Christianity or Judaism.
Go on....... off you go to google; and type in 'modern christian crusaders' and then read the various links.
You apparently don't know even the four gospels very well, let alone the New Testament, or you would have instantly recognized the passage quoted. Luke 22:36-38 is right before Jesus went to the garden before his crucifixion.
They never bought any swords! The verses explain that they already had two! Now when d'you think they got those? !
'Incitement to commit' crimes .........
What in the world are you talking about? See what happens when you don't know what you're talking about?
Look..... let's keep this simple, ok? Where I live, if anybody intentionally attempts to incite others to commit any crimes, that's an offence(s). It's such an old law. We call such laws 'Common Law'. Many US States would no doubt have legislation like this.
I know what I'm talking about. Free speech doesn't cover incitement to commit crimes.........
