Jesus, Son of God and Mohammed
The prophet, sometimes referred to as the messenger, of Islam claims to be superior to the Lord Jesus of the Bible. Yet when one considers the character, dispositions, goals, and the way these were carried out in the lives of these two individuals, the difference is so vast that there is, in fact, hardly any […]
Islam, Israel and Violence
After God called Abra(ha)m out of Ur of the Chaldeans, He gave him the following promise in: Genesis 17:8: “Also I give to you and your descendants after you the land in which you are a stranger, all the land of Canaan, as an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.” In Genesis 48:4 […]
The Importance of Treaties and Oaths
In the Bible For the God of the Bible, breaking a covenant (agreement), an oath, or a vow is without exception sin, because it is deceitful, and deceit is nothing other than loveless behaviour. The Bible contains many examples of covenants, not only between God and people but also between people. No provision is made […]
Violence in Islam
Islam is involved in much violence in the world. No attempt will be made to prove this, because anyone who follows the news is aware of it. Muslims are, however, not necessarily violent people. It has already been shown that a Muslim is a person who is subject to the Islamic faith. This faith, Islam, […]
Violence in Christianity
Yahweh, the God of the Bible, hates violence. He views violence so seriously that He decided to wipe out humanity because of their violent behaviour. In Genesis 6:13 God says to Noah before the flood: “The end of all flesh has come before Me, for the earth is filled with violence through them; and behold, […]
Islam’s Paradise
In general, Muslims qualify for Paradise on the following basis: Sura 33:35: “For Muslim men and women, – for believing men and women-for devout men and women, for true men and women, for men and women who are patient and constant, for men and women who humble themselves, for men and women who give in […]
Sin, Punishment and Forgiveness
According to the Bible The Bible makes it very clear what sin is. God gave the Ten Commandments as His law (His instruction). The Lord Jesus summarized the meaning of God’s law: in essence, it is love for God and for one’s fellow human being (see Matthew 22:37–39, as quoted in the previous chapter). One […]
The Love of Yahweh, God of the Bible
True Christians know that the God of the Bible is a God of love. Any Christian who does not accept or believe this is simply not familiar with what the Bible teaches on the subject. No one with even a reasonable knowledge of Scripture can deny that Yahweh, the God of the Bible, is a […]
The Love of Allah, the God of Islam
What would the nature of Allah’s love for human beings be? Are all his commands characterized by love for all people, regardless of who they are? According to the Qur’an, Allah’s love appears to be selective and therefore not universal. Allah’s love must be earned. The following quotations from the Qur’an indicate who qualifies for […]
Non-Muslims’ Impression of Muslims
For the average non-Muslim, Islam often appears mysterious. In countries where Muslims are a minority, they generally live peacefully. They are usually experienced as courteous, friendly, and helpful people. In Western nations, however, interaction between non-Muslims and Muslims is mostly limited to business settings, where the non-Muslim is the customer and the Muslim the business […]