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In the commentary of my KJV - Scofield study Bible, It says that Islam presents the biggest challenge to Christians because Islam is most like Christianity. That statement both surprises and confuses me. I would have thought that Christianity was most closely linked to Judaism - the antithesis of Islam.

In case your question went unanswered, Islam is sort of like an older spinoff from Christianity than Protestant Christianity. It accepts everything that Christianity has to offer, except for the effects of polytheism evident in the theory of the trinity, which was a political trade off made by Paul who 'sold' Jesus as the unknown God. The Romans had an altar for the unknown God (in case they missed one) which was low hanging fruit for a man like Saul.

Islam also warns against Christian sentiments regarding being forgiven for all ones sins (this created fake Christians - you see them today). There is no blank check in Islam. Those are really all the noteworthy differences..

Judaism is not the antithesis of Islam. Arabs and Israelis are having trouble getting along because of land. Religion is used as a motivator for the ignorant. Islam is Judaism+recognition of the Messiah.

"polytheism evident in the theory of the trinity"
"a political trade off made by Paul"
"Islam also warns against Christian sentiments regarding being forgiven for all ones sins"
Those are really all the noteworthy differences.."

Is is evident that you do not know God, you do not know His only Son- Jesus Christ, and you do not know His Word.

Russ

..You COULD, however:

A commitment to a works-based hope of salvation is Satan's scheme to keep you away from a loving God.

Here is the GOSPEL TRUTH:

1. God loves you
2. You are a sinner and are separated from him - Because God is holy.
3. He sent his Son to pay the price for your sin (as well as the sin of the rest of the world.) He was the only blood sacrifice that could be sufficient - because He (Christ) is God and He is sinless!
4. Accept this FREE GIFT now and God will welcome you into his family. His Holy Spirit will dwell in you and guide you.
5. Once you accept Christ as your Savior, by faith, God will never go back on his promise. There is not possibility that he will change what he has already done. You will have eternal life!

You can do this right now. I hope you will.

Russ

There is no blank check in Islam.

REALLY??

Then all that stuff about a free pass to Paradise, and virgins waiting to serve, and victims being available as slaves for someone who kills infidels is just a bunch of hooey?

I realize there are different approaches to Islam, just as there are different approaches to Christianity, but I've yet to encounter any modern Christian thought that says you can go out and sacrifice innocent people and be immediately welcomed into Heaven.