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Mike S

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Muslim Misconceptions of Christian belefs
« on: December 19, 2010, 01:39:23 AM »
Many conversations between two people can go awry when there is a misunderstanding of terms or concepts. This happens often between Christians and Muslims because we make certain assumptions about the other person's understanding of the terms we are using. This and following posts will be an attempt to correct some of the misunderstandings of Muslims regarding Christian beliefs. We will discuss the beliefs from the viewpoint of mainstream evangelical Christianity. Beliefs of fringe denominations or cults will not be a part of this discussion, except to answer questions that may be brought up concerning them.

The first subject I want to discuss is the Muslim belief that the Bible has been corrupted.

The truth though, is that we have over 5000 different pieces of manuscripts dating prior to the 4th century, and a few dating back to the times of the Old Testament (such as the Dead Sea Scrolls) and every one of those pieces are in agreement with the Bible that we have today. Even though we have several versions that differ somewhat, and we know of transcriptional errors, none of them are significant enough to actually differ in doctrine to any significant degree. These pieces of manuscripts can be found in the great universities and museums throughout the world. For a more detailed disussion, see Bible Manuscript Errors?



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Re: Muslim Misconceptions of Christian belefs
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2010, 07:56:29 AM »
Christians worship 3 Gods.
Amazing that they continue to parrot this preposterous claim, even though they themselves know deep down, that it is a lie. Particularly those that have bothered to read the Gospel.
Mark 12:29 ... The Lord our God is one Lord: ... 32 ... for there is one God; and there is none other but he:

This even though by their own measure they worship 2 gods because Mohammed's/the Quraish's "Allah" has a spirit too.
Always amusing to see how they squirm and obfuscate when this is pointed out to them.
http://islamchristianforum.com/index.php?topic=174.0

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Re: Muslim Misconceptions of Christian belefs
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2010, 12:42:08 PM »
Christians worship 3 Gods.
Amazing that they continue to parrot this preposterous claim, even though they themselves know deep down, that it is a lie. Particularly those that have bothered to read the Gospel.
Mark 12:29 ... The Lord our God is one Lord: ... 32 ... for there is one God; and there is none other but he:

This even though by their own measure they worship 2 gods because Mohammed's/the Quraish's "Allah" has a spirit too.
Always amusing to see how they squirm and obfuscate when this is pointed out to them.
http://islamchristianforum.com/index.php?topic=174.0

Peter, on this subject, they believe that we made a man into God. What they don't understand is that God is three in one for eternity past present and future. He manifested himself to us in those three different ways (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) at different times, based on His sovrein plan. He is One, with three different functions/personalities for different times, yet coexisting as one essence. It is a difficult concept to grasp, much more so to explain.

[coilor=blue]Chapter 1
The divinity, humanity, and work of Jesus Christ
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
 
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
John 1:1-14 (KJV)[/color]

They also think that we believe that God took a wife, had marital relations, and conceived a son in Mary's womb. This is a huge misconception on their part. We believe that a supernatural conception occurred, because the Bible says that the Holy Spirit overcame Mary and Mary was miraculously impregnated with the Holy Child.
Their rebuttal to this is always spirit begets spirit, and flesh begets flesh, and spirit can never beget flesh. By saying this, they are telling God what he is not capable of doing, as if they know more than he does about his own nature.


26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Luke 1:26-35 (KJV)