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How Has God Spoken?How Has God Spoken?How Has God Spoken?How Has God Spoken?

The evidence of God’s existence is The evidence of God’s existence is overwhelming. All men know they overwhelming. All men know they need to seek and find the God that made need to seek and find the God that made them. them. (Rom 1:20; Acts 17:26-27)(Rom 1:20; Acts 17:26-27)


Romans 1:20 (NKJV)Romans 1:20 (NKJV) - - For since the For since the creation of the world His invisible creation of the world His invisible attributesattributes are clearly seen, being understood are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, by the things that are made, eveneven His eternal His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, without excuse,


Acts 17:26-27Acts 17:26-27 - - And He has made from And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings, 27so that they should of their dwellings, 27so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;not far from each one of us;


When men take the knowledge of God and When men take the knowledge of God and pervert it into idolatry or a false religion, pervert it into idolatry or a false religion, the results are tragic. the results are tragic. (Psa 115:4-8)(Psa 115:4-8)


Psalm 115:4-8 Psalm 115:4-8 - Their idols - Their idols areare silver and gold, silver and gold, The work of men’s hands. 5 They have mouths, The work of men’s hands. 5 They have mouths, but they do not speak; Eyes they have, but they do but they do not speak; Eyes they have, but they do not see; 6 They have ears, but they do not hear; not see; 6 They have ears, but they do not hear; Noses they have, but they do not smell; 7 They Noses they have, but they do not smell; 7 They have hands, but they do not handle; Feet they have hands, but they do not handle; Feet they have, but they do not walk; Nor do they mutter have, but they do not walk; Nor do they mutter through their throat. 8 through their throat. 8 Those who make them are Those who make them are like themlike them; ; So isSo is everyone who trusts in them. everyone who trusts in them.


How many false prophets and religious How many false prophets and religious cults have arisen and captured people’s cults have arisen and captured people’s minds to the extent that they would do minds to the extent that they would do anything? (Ex. Jim Jones)anything? (Ex. Jim Jones)



What are the basic claims of Christianity What are the basic claims of Christianity and Islam?and Islam?



What are the basic claims of Christianity What are the basic claims of Christianity and Islam?and Islam?

Jesus openly challenged everyone to test the Jesus openly challenged everyone to test the basis of their beliefs. basis of their beliefs. (Jn 7:17; 8:32)(Jn 7:17; 8:32)


John 7:17 (NKJV) John 7:17 (NKJV) - - If anyone wills to do If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or doctrine, whether it is from God or whetherwhether I speak on My own I speak on My own authority.authority.


John 8:32 (NKJV)John 8:32 (NKJV) - 32And you shall know - 32And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”


I have received e-mails from Muslim I have received e-mails from Muslim apologist challenging me to test apologist challenging me to test Christianity and the Muslim faith. This Christianity and the Muslim faith. This lesson is the fruits of those tests. lesson is the fruits of those tests.

The Claims and Teachings of MuhammadThe Claims and Teachings of MuhammadThe Claims and Teachings of MuhammadThe Claims and Teachings of Muhammad

Muhammad claimed to be a Prophet of Muhammad claimed to be a Prophet of God. “In the year 610 (believed to be the God. “In the year 610 (believed to be the 26th of Ramadan), while in a cave on Mt. 26th of Ramadan), while in a cave on Mt. Hirah, Muhammad said that the angel Hirah, Muhammad said that the angel Gabriel appeared to him and commanded Gabriel appeared to him and commanded him to recite (96:1-19). This recitation him to recite (96:1-19). This recitation became the Qur'an.” became the Qur'an.”


Muhammad claimed to be a Prophet of Muhammad claimed to be a Prophet of God. “In the year 610 (believed to be the God. “In the year 610 (believed to be the 26th of Ramadan), while in a cave on Mt. 26th of Ramadan), while in a cave on Mt. Hirah, Muhammad said that the angel Hirah, Muhammad said that the angel Gabriel appeared to him and commanded Gabriel appeared to him and commanded him to recite (96:1-19). This recitation him to recite (96:1-19). This recitation became the Qur'an.” became the Qur'an.”

Muhammad claimed to work no miracles. Muhammad claimed to work no miracles.


Muhammad claimed that the prophets of the Muhammad claimed that the prophets of the Old and New Testament were from God Old and New Testament were from God and that that message had been put in and that that message had been put in writing. writing.


““He said that the Day of Judgment was He said that the Day of Judgment was coming and that a man's works will be coming and that a man's works will be weighed on that day. Those whose good weighed on that day. Those whose good deeds out weigh their bad may, by Allah's deeds out weigh their bad may, by Allah's grace, be saved and enter Paradise grace, be saved and enter Paradise which is full of sensual pleasures.” which is full of sensual pleasures.”


You simply must accept these claims You simply must accept these claims because Muhammad gave no evidence to because Muhammad gave no evidence to establish himself as a Prophet. establish himself as a Prophet.


You simply must accept these claims You simply must accept these claims because Muhammad gave no evidence to because Muhammad gave no evidence to establish himself as a Prophet. establish himself as a Prophet.

Even though He claims to believe the Bible Even though He claims to believe the Bible prophets, He does not believe in the Bible. prophets, He does not believe in the Bible. His sayings alone are to be considered.His sayings alone are to be considered.


““One of the reasons I am so skeptical about One of the reasons I am so skeptical about Muhammad's "so-called" revelations is that they Muhammad's "so-called" revelations is that they lack any credible evidentiary verification and lack any credible evidentiary verification and review, there are no independent witnesses as to the review, there are no independent witnesses as to the content of his revelations, he dictated them from content of his revelations, he dictated them from memory after the fact, and that source of the Quran memory after the fact, and that source of the Quran is from only one person, there is no verifiable is from only one person, there is no verifiable prophecy, and no verification of facts are available prophecy, and no verification of facts are available from anyone other than Muhammad himself.”from anyone other than Muhammad himself.”


Why would anyone become a believer in Why would anyone become a believer in this man’s claims?this man’s claims?

The Claims and Teachings of JesusThe Claims and Teachings of JesusThe Claims and Teachings of JesusThe Claims and Teachings of Jesus

Jesus showed that His life, death and Jesus showed that His life, death and teachings were foretold by a large volume teachings were foretold by a large volume of prophecies found in the Old Testament. of prophecies found in the Old Testament. (John 5:39; Luke 24:25-26; 44-45)(John 5:39; Luke 24:25-26; 44-45)


John 5:39 (NKJV)John 5:39 (NKJV) - You search the - You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me.of Me.


Luke 24:25-26 - Luke 24:25-26 - Then He said to them, “O Then He said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! 26Ought all that the prophets have spoken! 26Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?” and to enter into His glory?”


Luke 24:44-45 - Luke 24:44-45 - Then He said to them, Then He said to them, “These “These areare the words which I spoke to you the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and Law of Moses and thethe Prophets and Prophets and thethe Psalms concerning Me.” 45 And He opened Psalms concerning Me.” 45 And He opened their understanding, that they might their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures.comprehend the Scriptures.


This point is also made by New Testament This point is also made by New Testament writers. writers. (Acts 3:18)(Acts 3:18)


Acts 3:18 (NKJV)Acts 3:18 (NKJV) - But those things which - But those things which God foretold by the mouth of all His God foretold by the mouth of all His prophets, that the Christ would suffer, He prophets, that the Christ would suffer, He has thus fulfilled.has thus fulfilled.


All of these writings were in existence All of these writings were in existence before the birth of Christ. The Dead Sea before the birth of Christ. The Dead Sea scrolls prove this. scrolls prove this.


All of these writings were in existence All of these writings were in existence before the birth of Christ. The Dead Sea before the birth of Christ. The Dead Sea scrolls prove this. scrolls prove this.

Here is a detailed description of Christ's Here is a detailed description of Christ's crucifixion. crucifixion. (Psa 22:1, 6-8, 14-18)(Psa 22:1, 6-8, 14-18)


Psalm 22:1 (NKJV)Psalm 22:1 (NKJV)- My God, My God, - My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? why have You forsaken Me? Why are You Why are You soso far from helping Me, far from helping Me, And fromAnd from the words the words of My groaning?of My groaning?


Psalm 22:6-8 Psalm 22:6-8 - - But I But I amam a worm, and no a worm, and no man; A reproach of men, and despised by man; A reproach of men, and despised by the people. 7 All those who see Me ridicule the people. 7 All those who see Me ridicule Me; They shoot out the lip, they shake the Me; They shoot out the lip, they shake the head, head, saying, saying, 8 “He trusted in the Lord, let 8 “He trusted in the Lord, let Him rescue Him; Let Him deliver Him, Him rescue Him; Let Him deliver Him, since He delights in Him!”since He delights in Him!”


Psalm 22:14-18 Psalm 22:14-18 - I am poured out like water, - I am poured out like water, And all My bones are out of joint; My heart is And all My bones are out of joint; My heart is like wax; It has melted within Me. 15 My like wax; It has melted within Me. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, And My strength is dried up like a potsherd, And My tongue clings to My jaws; You have brought tongue clings to My jaws; You have brought Me to the dust of death. 16 For dogs have Me to the dust of death. 16 For dogs have surrounded Me; The congregation of the surrounded Me; The congregation of the wicked has enclosed Me. They pierced My wicked has enclosed Me. They pierced My hands and My feet; hands and My feet;


17 I can count all My bones. They look 17 I can count all My bones. They look andand stare at Me. 18 They divide My garments stare at Me. 18 They divide My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast among them, And for My clothing they cast lots. lots.


Look at the account of the New Testament Look at the account of the New Testament writers. writers. (Matt 27:35, 41-46)(Matt 27:35, 41-46)


Matthew 27:35Matthew 27:35 - Then they crucified Him, - Then they crucified Him, and divided His garments, casting lots, that and divided His garments, casting lots, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet: the prophet: “They divided My garments “They divided My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast among them, And for My clothing they cast lots.”lots.”


Matthew 27:41-46 Matthew 27:41-46 - Likewise the chief - Likewise the chief priests also, mocking with the scribes and priests also, mocking with the scribes and elders, said, 42“He saved others; Himself elders, said, 42“He saved others; Himself He cannot save. If He is the King of Israel, He cannot save. If He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross, and let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe Him. 43He trusted in God; we will believe Him. 43He trusted in God; let Him deliver Him now if He will have let Him deliver Him now if He will have Him; for He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”Him; for He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”


44 Even the robbers who were crucified 44 Even the robbers who were crucified with Him reviled Him with the same thing. with Him reviled Him with the same thing. 45 Now from the sixth hour until the ninth 45 Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. hour there was darkness over all the land. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”why have You forsaken Me?”


There are many other examples like this! There are many other examples like this! (Isa 53)(Isa 53)


Jesus claimed to be the Son of God and, as Jesus claimed to be the Son of God and, as a result, freely accepted worship without a result, freely accepted worship without rebuking the worshippers. rebuking the worshippers. (Matthew 28:9-10; John 20:27-29)(Matthew 28:9-10; John 20:27-29)


Matthew 28:9-10Matthew 28:9-10 - And as they went to tell - And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. Him by the feet and worshiped Him. 10Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be 10Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go afraid. Go andand tell My brethren to go to tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.”Galilee, and there they will see Me.”


John 20:27-29 John 20:27-29 - Then He said to Thomas, - Then He said to Thomas, “Reach your finger here, and look at My “Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand hands; and reach your hand here,here, and put and put itit into My side. Do not be unbelieving, but into My side. Do not be unbelieving, but believing.” 28 And Thomas answered and said believing.” 28 And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Jesus said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Jesus said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed you have believed. Blessed areare those who have those who have not seen and not seen and yetyet have believed.” have believed.”


Jesus claimed that the sacrifice of Himself Jesus claimed that the sacrifice of Himself on the cross would provide the only path to on the cross would provide the only path to God. God. (John 8:24).(John 8:24).


John 8:24 (NKJV) John 8:24 (NKJV) - Therefore I said to - Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am do not believe that I am He,He, you will die in you will die in your sins.”your sins.”


Jesus claimed that His miracles proved that Jesus claimed that His miracles proved that He was from God.He was from God.


Jesus pointed to these without Jesus pointed to these without contradiction. contradiction. (John 5:36; 10:25)(John 5:36; 10:25)


John 5:36 (NKJV) John 5:36 (NKJV) - But I have a greater - But I have a greater witness than John’s; for the works which witness than John’s; for the works which the Father has given Me to finish—the very the Father has given Me to finish—the very works that I do—bear witness of Me, that works that I do—bear witness of Me, that the Father has sent Me. the Father has sent Me.


John 10:25 (NKJV) – John 10:25 (NKJV) – Jesus answered Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father’s name, The works that I do in My Father’s name, they bear witness of Me.they bear witness of Me.


The bind man Jesus healed could see the The bind man Jesus healed could see the implications. implications. (John 9:32-33)(John 9:32-33)


John 9:32-33John 9:32-33 - Since the world began it has - Since the world began it has been unheard of that anyone opened the been unheard of that anyone opened the eyes of one who was born blind. 33 eyes of one who was born blind. 33 If this If this Man were not from God, He could do Man were not from God, He could do nothing.”nothing.”


What other answer is possible?What other answer is possible?


““During His lifetime, Jesus performed During His lifetime, Jesus performed many miracles. He healed the sick, the lame many miracles. He healed the sick, the lame and the blind. He turned water into wine. and the blind. He turned water into wine. He walked on water. Twice, He fed He walked on water. Twice, He fed thousands just out of a small amount of thousands just out of a small amount of bread and fish. He raised the dead. He cast bread and fish. He raised the dead. He cast out demons. He forgave sin. He clearly out demons. He forgave sin. He clearly exercised power over Satan. exercised power over Satan.


His miracles are so numerous that we need His miracles are so numerous that we need not list all of them here. Even a brief not list all of them here. Even a brief examination of the Gospels proves the examination of the Gospels proves the point. point.


According to the Quran, there are dozens of According to the Quran, there are dozens of Suras which state that Muhammad never Suras which state that Muhammad never performed a single miracle. He did not heal performed a single miracle. He did not heal the sick, raise the dead, cast out demons, or the sick, raise the dead, cast out demons, or rule over the elements of nature. rule over the elements of nature. Muhammad, when asked about miracles, Muhammad, when asked about miracles, either stayed silent, or simply responded either stayed silent, or simply responded that "he was just a man."” that "he was just a man."”

The Koran and the BibleThe Koran and the BibleThe Koran and the BibleThe Koran and the Bible

Muslims believe the angel Gabriel revealed Muslims believe the angel Gabriel revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad a the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad a little at a time. The revelations began about little at a time. The revelations began about A.D. 610 and continued until Muhammad's A.D. 610 and continued until Muhammad's death in 632. They believe that the earthly death in 632. They believe that the earthly book, bound between covers, is a copy of book, bound between covers, is a copy of an eternal book that is kept in heaven. an eternal book that is kept in heaven.


Muslims believe the angel Gabriel revealed Muslims believe the angel Gabriel revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad a the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad a little at a time. The revelations began about little at a time. The revelations began about A.D. 610 and continued until Muhammad's A.D. 610 and continued until Muhammad's death in 632. They believe that the earthly death in 632. They believe that the earthly book, bound between covers, is a copy of an book, bound between covers, is a copy of an eternal book that is kept in heaven. eternal book that is kept in heaven.

What will you find when you read the Koran?What will you find when you read the Koran?


It is a disjointed, incoherent collection of It is a disjointed, incoherent collection of contradictory laws.contradictory laws.



There is no fulfilled prophecy of claims of There is no fulfilled prophecy of claims of prophecy that predicted Muhammad or his prophecy that predicted Muhammad or his work. work.



There is no fulfilled prophecy of claims of There is no fulfilled prophecy of claims of prophecy that predicted Muhammad or his prophecy that predicted Muhammad or his work. work.

Muslims must attack the Bible so that it will Muslims must attack the Bible so that it will not be seriously examined. Here are their not be seriously examined. Here are their lines of attack.lines of attack.


We do not have the original manuscripts We do not have the original manuscripts (autographs) of the Bible.(autographs) of the Bible.



The original manuscripts were copied by The original manuscripts were copied by fallible men and as a result every copy fallible men and as a result every copy that we posses today contains errors. In fact, that we posses today contains errors. In fact, no two manuscripts are alike.no two manuscripts are alike.



The original manuscripts were copied by The original manuscripts were copied by fallible men and as a result every copy that fallible men and as a result every copy that we posses today contains errors. In fact, no we posses today contains errors. In fact, no two manuscripts are alike.two manuscripts are alike.

Because these errors exist, then whatever was Because these errors exist, then whatever was originally in the Bible is “unknowable” today.originally in the Bible is “unknowable” today.


The copyists intentionally put their own The copyists intentionally put their own “mischievous” beliefs into the text since “mischievous” beliefs into the text since the Bible records examples of sexual sins. the Bible records examples of sexual sins. One example he cites is that the Bible One example he cites is that the Bible “displays lady's nude bath! (II-Samuel 11: “displays lady's nude bath! (II-Samuel 11: 2-5).”2-5).”


Let us compare the assertions and charges Let us compare the assertions and charges of this fallible man to the promises of of this fallible man to the promises of Jesus. (Jesus. (Matthew 24:35).Matthew 24:35).


Matthew 24:35 (NKJV)Matthew 24:35 (NKJV) - Heaven and - Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.no means pass away.


The original ancient texts had to be copied The original ancient texts had to be copied by hand in order to be preserved. There are by hand in order to be preserved. There are no original manuscripts in existence.no original manuscripts in existence.


However, honest scholars can easily However, honest scholars can easily determine if the present Bible was determine if the present Bible was transmitted accurately or if there was some transmitted accurately or if there was some conspiracy to later change the text. conspiracy to later change the text.


However, honest scholars can easily However, honest scholars can easily determine if the present Bible was determine if the present Bible was transmitted accurately or if there was some transmitted accurately or if there was some conspiracy to later change the text. conspiracy to later change the text.

We have at least 5,366 manuscripts of the We have at least 5,366 manuscripts of the Greek New Testament in existence today, in Greek New Testament in existence today, in whole or in part, that testify to the accuracy whole or in part, that testify to the accuracy of the New Testament. of the New Testament.


There are nearly complete manuscripts that There are nearly complete manuscripts that date from 280 to 350 AD and there is a date from 280 to 350 AD and there is a fragment that is dated around 125 AD. fragment that is dated around 125 AD.


There are nearly complete manuscripts that There are nearly complete manuscripts that date from 280 to 350 AD and there is a date from 280 to 350 AD and there is a fragment that is dated around 125 AD. fragment that is dated around 125 AD.

For the Old Testament we have the Dead For the Old Testament we have the Dead Sea Scrolls that were written around 100 Sea Scrolls that were written around 100 BC, which include a complete scroll of the BC, which include a complete scroll of the book of Isaiah, along with other ancient book of Isaiah, along with other ancient manuscripts. manuscripts.


When the text of Isaiah found in the Dead When the text of Isaiah found in the Dead Sea Scrolls was compared to what had Sea Scrolls was compared to what had previously been the oldest known text of previously been the oldest known text of Isaiah (written 900 years later), the two Isaiah (written 900 years later), the two texts matched texts matched word for word with only word for word with only minor variationsminor variations. .


Jesus read from one of these texts of Isaiah Jesus read from one of these texts of Isaiah in His ministry and called it scripture in His ministry and called it scripture (Luke 4:16-21)(Luke 4:16-21)! !


Jesus read from one of these texts of Isaiah Jesus read from one of these texts of Isaiah in His ministry and called it scripture in His ministry and called it scripture (Luke 4:16-21)(Luke 4:16-21)! !

By doing so He gave His approval for the By doing so He gave His approval for the accuracy and authority of these scrolls accuracy and authority of these scrolls produced by copyists. produced by copyists.


Luke 4:16-21Luke 4:16-21 - So He came to Nazareth, - So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. 17And He was handed the book of the 17And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was the book, He found the place where it was written:written:


18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; 19oppressed; 19 To proclaim the acceptable To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.”year of the Lord.”


20Then He closed the book, and gave 20Then He closed the book, and gave itit back to the attendant and sat down. And the back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him. 21 And He began to say to fixed on Him. 21 And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in them, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”your hearing.”


What kind of “errors” are we talking about? What kind of “errors” are we talking about? The bulk of these differences are in The bulk of these differences are in spelling and word order that have spelling and word order that have absolutely no affect upon the meaning! For absolutely no affect upon the meaning! For example:example:


The king Herod”The king Herod” verses verses “Herod the king”“Herod the king” and and

“Jerusalem with Him”“Jerusalem with Him” verses verses “all “all Jerusalem with Him”Jerusalem with Him”


If some men had developed a conspiracy to If some men had developed a conspiracy to deliberately change the text, then there deliberately change the text, then there should be numerous examples of major should be numerous examples of major differences in these manuscripts. differences in these manuscripts.


If some men had developed a conspiracy to If some men had developed a conspiracy to deliberately change the text, then there deliberately change the text, then there should be numerous examples of major should be numerous examples of major differences in these manuscripts. differences in these manuscripts.

These kinds of differences simply do not These kinds of differences simply do not exist. exist.


It would have been impossible for any later It would have been impossible for any later conspirators to find all the manuscripts that conspirators to find all the manuscripts that were spread over several countries and then were spread over several countries and then change them (in some cases parts of change them (in some cases parts of scripture were copied and buried with the scripture were copied and buried with the bodies of Christians!). bodies of Christians!).


It would have been impossible for any later It would have been impossible for any later conspirators to find all the manuscripts that conspirators to find all the manuscripts that were spread over several countries and then were spread over several countries and then change them (in some cases parts of scripture change them (in some cases parts of scripture were copied and buried with the bodies of were copied and buried with the bodies of Christians!). Christians!).

I challenge all to read the Bible and to read the I challenge all to read the Bible and to read the Koran! Many Muslims will not take up this Koran! Many Muslims will not take up this challenge! challenge!


Consider one Muslim who was caught Consider one Muslim who was caught reading the Bible.reading the Bible.


““He asked me what I was reading. I told He asked me what I was reading. I told him and he responded angrily, "I fear lest him and he responded angrily, "I fear lest you become a Christian." I was very much you become a Christian." I was very much provoked at his reply and, although I did provoked at his reply and, although I did not wish to seem disrespectful, I could not not wish to seem disrespectful, I could not help saying: "Why should I become a help saying: "Why should I become a Christian? Does the mere reading of the Christian? Does the mere reading of the New Testament make one a Christian? New Testament make one a Christian?


I am reading it in order to destroy I am reading it in order to destroy Christianity root and branch. You should Christianity root and branch. You should encourage me in this matter instead of encourage me in this matter instead of finding fault with me." He replied: "I said finding fault with me." He replied: "I said this because I have heard that he who reads this because I have heard that he who reads the New Testament becomes a Christian. the New Testament becomes a Christian.


Have you not heard what a certain poet has Have you not heard what a certain poet has said: `When he reads the New Testament, said: `When he reads the New Testament, the heart of the faithful one turns away from the heart of the faithful one turns away from Islam'?" "This information is inaccurate," I Islam'?" "This information is inaccurate," I replied. After giving me further counsel, the replied. After giving me further counsel, the mawlavi returned to his room.” mawlavi returned to his room.” http://www.the-good-way.com/eng/article/ahttp://www.the-good-way.com/eng/article/a18.htm#1#118.htm#1#1

The Death, Burial and Resurrection of JesusThe Death, Burial and Resurrection of JesusThe Death, Burial and Resurrection of JesusThe Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus

Jesus pointed to His own resurrection as the Jesus pointed to His own resurrection as the ultimate proof to his enemies. ultimate proof to his enemies. (John 2:19-21; Matt 27:63-64)(John 2:19-21; Matt 27:63-64)


John 2:19-21 (NKJV)John 2:19-21 (NKJV) - Jesus answered - Jesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple, and and said to them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” 20 Then the in three days I will raise it up.” 20 Then the Jews said, “It has taken forty-six years to Jews said, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?” 21 But He was speaking of the three days?” 21 But He was speaking of the temple of His body. temple of His body.


Matthew 27:63-64 (NKJV)Matthew 27:63-64 (NKJV) - saying, “Sir, we - saying, “Sir, we remember, while He was still alive, how that remember, while He was still alive, how that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise.’ 64 deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise.’ 64 Therefore command that the tomb be made Therefore command that the tomb be made secure until the third day, lest His disciples secure until the third day, lest His disciples come by night and steal Him come by night and steal Him away,away, and say to and say to the people, ‘He has risen from the dead.’ So the people, ‘He has risen from the dead.’ So the last deception will be worse than the first.”the last deception will be worse than the first.”


This made the enemies work harder to This made the enemies work harder to prevent it.prevent it.


This made the enemies work harder to This made the enemies work harder to prevent it.prevent it.

This was "the sign" to all unbelievers. This was "the sign" to all unbelievers. (Matt 12:39-40)(Matt 12:39-40)


Matthew 12:39-40 (NKJV)Matthew 12:39-40 (NKJV) - But He - But He answered and said to them, “An evil and answered and said to them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. 40 For as Jonah was three the prophet Jonah. 40 For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. three nights in the heart of the earth.


The Motive and lives of the eyewitnesses The Motive and lives of the eyewitnesses testify to their credibility.testify to their credibility.


The Motive and lives of the eyewitnesses The Motive and lives of the eyewitnesses testify to their credibility.testify to their credibility.

There was nothing to gain by these men There was nothing to gain by these men making up lies. making up lies. (1 Cor 15:30-32)(1 Cor 15:30-32)


1 Corinthians 15:30-321 Corinthians 15:30-32 - And why do we - And why do we stand in jeopardy every hour? 31I affirm, by stand in jeopardy every hour? 31I affirm, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. 32If, in the Jesus our Lord, I die daily. 32If, in the manner of men, I have fought with beasts at manner of men, I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantage Ephesus, what advantage is itis it to me? If to me? If thethe dead do not rise, dead do not rise, “Let us eat and drink, for “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!”tomorrow we die!”


These men all died a martyr's death, except These men all died a martyr's death, except John.John.


Test the evidence presented by the Test the evidence presented by the eyewitnesses eyewitnesses (Matt 27:57-66)(Matt 27:57-66)


Matthew 27:57-66 (NKJV)Matthew 27:57-66 (NKJV) - Now when - Now when evening had come, there came a rich man evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. 58 This had also become a disciple of Jesus. 58 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him. 59 When Joseph had taken the given to him. 59 When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,


60 and laid it in his new tomb which he had 60 and laid it in his new tomb which he had hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a large hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a large stone against the door of the tomb, and stone against the door of the tomb, and departed. 61And Mary Magdalene was there, departed. 61And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb. and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb. 62 On the next day, which followed the Day 62 On the next day, which followed the Day of Preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees of Preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees gathered together to Pilate, gathered together to Pilate,


63 saying, “Sir, we remember, while He 63 saying, “Sir, we remember, while He was still alive, how that deceiver said, was still alive, how that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise.’ 64Therefore ‘After three days I will rise.’ 64Therefore command that the tomb be made secure command that the tomb be made secure until the third day, lest His disciples come until the third day, lest His disciples come by night and steal Him by night and steal Him away,away, and say to the and say to the people, ‘He has risen from the dead.’ So the people, ‘He has risen from the dead.’ So the last deception will be worse than the first.”last deception will be worse than the first.”


65 Pilate said to them, “You have a guard; 65 Pilate said to them, “You have a guard; go your way, make go your way, make itit as secure as you know as secure as you know how.” 66 So they went and made the tomb how.” 66 So they went and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone and setting the secure, sealing the stone and setting the guard.guard.


Jesus was dead. Jesus was dead. (John 19:32-36)(John 19:32-36)


John 19:32-36 John 19:32-36 - Then the soldiers came - Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the and broke the legs of the first and of the other who was crucified with Him. 33But other who was crucified with Him. 33But when they came to Jesus and saw that He when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His was already dead, they did not break His legs. 34But one of the soldiers pierced His legs. 34But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. and water came out.


35And he who has seen has testified, and 35And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you may believe. is telling the truth, so that you may believe. 36For these things were done that the 36For these things were done that the Scripture should be fulfilled, Scripture should be fulfilled, “Not“Not one of one of His bones shall be broken.”His bones shall be broken.”


The body was placed in a new tomb. The body was placed in a new tomb. (Matt 27:60)(Matt 27:60)


The body was placed in a new tomb. The body was placed in a new tomb. (Matt 27:60)(Matt 27:60)

The tomb was cut out of rock. The tomb was cut out of rock. (Matt 27:60)(Matt 27:60)


A large stone covered the entrance. A large stone covered the entrance. (Matt 27:60)(Matt 27:60)



A Roman seal was placed on the stone. A Roman seal was placed on the stone. (Matt 27:66)(Matt 27:66)




A Roman Guard was placed at the tomb. A Roman Guard was placed at the tomb. (Matt 27:65-66)(Matt 27:65-66)




A Roman Guard was placed at the tomb. A Roman Guard was placed at the tomb. (Matt 27:65-66)(Matt 27:65-66)

The tomb was inspected carefully. The tomb was inspected carefully. (John 20:3-8, 11)(John 20:3-8, 11)


John 20:3-8 - John 20:3-8 - Peter therefore went out, Peter therefore went out, and the other disciple, and were going to the and the other disciple, and were going to the tomb. 4So they both ran together, and the tomb. 4So they both ran together, and the other disciple outran Peter and came to the other disciple outran Peter and came to the tomb first. 5And he, stooping down and tomb first. 5And he, stooping down and looking in, saw the linen cloths lying looking in, saw the linen cloths lying there;there; yet he did not go in. yet he did not go in.


6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, 6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; and he saw the and went into the tomb; and he saw the linen cloths lying linen cloths lying there,there, 7and the 7and the handkerchief that had been around His handkerchief that had been around His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded together in a place by itself. 8Then folded together in a place by itself. 8Then the other disciple, who came to the tomb the other disciple, who came to the tomb first, went in also; and he saw and believed. first, went in also; and he saw and believed.


John 20:11 - John 20:11 - But Mary stood outside by the But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down down and lookedand looked into the tomb. into the tomb.


Who moved the stone?Who moved the stone?


Who moved the stone?Who moved the stone? Did the Jews? Did the Jews? (Matt 27:62-66)(Matt 27:62-66)


Who moved the stone?Who moved the stone? Did the Jews? Did the Jews? (Matt 27:62-66)(Matt 27:62-66) The Jews were the very ones trying to The Jews were the very ones trying to

prevent the resurrection.prevent the resurrection.


Who moved the stone?Who moved the stone? Did the Jews? Did the Jews? (Matt 27:62-66)(Matt 27:62-66) The Jews were the very ones trying to The Jews were the very ones trying to

prevent the resurrection.prevent the resurrection. If so they had a perfect time to present the If so they had a perfect time to present the

body 50 days later! body 50 days later! (Acts 2:32, 36)(Acts 2:32, 36)


Acts 2:32 (NKJV)Acts 2:32 (NKJV) - This Jesus God has - This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses. raised up, of which we are all witnesses.


Acts 2:36 (NKJV)Acts 2:36 (NKJV) - “Therefore let all the - “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”Lord and Christ.”


Did the Romans?Did the Romans?


Did the Romans?Did the Romans? The Romans would not want to risk their The Romans would not want to risk their

necks for what they would consider as "silly necks for what they would consider as "silly Jewish superstition.Jewish superstition.


The penalty for a Roman guard's failure was The penalty for a Roman guard's failure was death. death. (Acts 16:27; 27:42)(Acts 16:27; 27:42)


Acts 16:27 (NKJV)Acts 16:27 (NKJV) - And the keeper of the - And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. kill himself.


Acts 27:42 (NKJV)Acts 27:42 (NKJV) - And the soldiers’ - And the soldiers’ plan was to kill the prisoners, lest any of plan was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim away and escape.them should swim away and escape.


Did the Disciples?Did the Disciples?


Did the Disciples?Did the Disciples? This was the best explanation the smartest This was the best explanation the smartest

men among the Jews could come up with. men among the Jews could come up with. (Matt 28:11-15)(Matt 28:11-15)


Matthew 28:11-15Matthew 28:11-15 - Now while they were - Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the going, behold, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all the city and reported to the chief priests all the things that had happened. 12When they had things that had happened. 12When they had assembled with the elders and consulted assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, 13saying, “Tell them, ‘His disciples soldiers, 13saying, “Tell them, ‘His disciples came at night and stole Him came at night and stole Him awayaway while we while we slept.’slept.’


14And if this comes to the governor’s ears, 14And if this comes to the governor’s ears, we will appease him and make you secure.” we will appease him and make you secure.” 15 So they took the money and did as they 15 So they took the money and did as they were instructed; and this saying is were instructed; and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until commonly reported among the Jews until this day.this day.


If they were asleep, how did they know it If they were asleep, how did they know it was the disciples?was the disciples?


Why did the Romans authorities not Why did the Romans authorities not prosecute the apostles as grave robbers?prosecute the apostles as grave robbers?



Did the apostles give their lives for a lie?Did the apostles give their lives for a lie?



Did the apostles give their lives for a lie?Did the apostles give their lives for a lie? Who then moved the stone? Who then moved the stone?

(Acts 13:27-31)(Acts 13:27-31)


Acts 13:27-31Acts 13:27-31 - For those who dwell in - For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they did Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they did not know Him, nor even the voices of the not know Him, nor even the voices of the Prophets which are read every Sabbath, Prophets which are read every Sabbath, have fulfilled have fulfilled themthem in condemning in condemning Him.Him. 28And though they found no cause for 28And though they found no cause for death death in Him,in Him, they asked Pilate that He they asked Pilate that He should be put to death. should be put to death.


29 Now when they had fulfilled all that was 29 Now when they had fulfilled all that was written concerning Him, they took written concerning Him, they took HimHim down from the tree and laid down from the tree and laid HimHim in a tomb. in a tomb. 30 But God raised Him from the dead. 30 But God raised Him from the dead. 31He was seen for many days by those who 31He was seen for many days by those who came up with Him from Galilee to came up with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are His witnesses to the Jerusalem, who are His witnesses to the people.people.


Jesus’ tomb is empty while Muhammad’s is Jesus’ tomb is empty while Muhammad’s is occupied. occupied.


Will you find the forgiveness of God?Will you find the forgiveness of God?


Will you find the forgiveness of God?Will you find the forgiveness of God? Jesus pointed to His sacrifice as the only Jesus pointed to His sacrifice as the only

way to God. way to God. (John 3:16; 8:24; 14:6)(John 3:16; 8:24; 14:6)


John 3:16 John 3:16 - For God so loved the world - For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. but have everlasting life.


John 8:24 John 8:24 - Therefore I said to you that you - Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am believe that I am He,He, you will die in your you will die in your sins.”sins.”


John 14:6John 14:6 - Jesus said to him, “I am the - Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.to the Father except through Me.


Muhammad pointed to an impersonal God Muhammad pointed to an impersonal God that has scales to weigh your works. that has scales to weigh your works.


Salvation is wholly of man and is earned. Salvation is wholly of man and is earned. How good is good enough?How good is good enough?


Salvation is wholly of man and is earned. Salvation is wholly of man and is earned. How good is good enough?How good is good enough?

Forgiveness is assured through the promises Forgiveness is assured through the promises of God! of God! (Acts 2:38, Romans 4:1-6)(Acts 2:38, Romans 4:1-6)


Acts 2:38Acts 2:38 - Then Peter said to them, - Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. gift of the Holy Spirit.


Romans 4:1-6 Romans 4:1-6 - What then shall we say that - What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has works, he has somethingsomething to boast about, but not to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was“Abraham believed God, and it was accounted accounted to him for righteousness.”to him for righteousness.” 4 Now to him who 4 Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt.as debt.


5 But to him who does not work but 5 But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, 6 his faith is accounted for righteousness, 6 just as David also describes the blessedness just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works:righteousness apart from works:

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