Scripture
1 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.
2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. Revelation 6:1-2
Prelude
Our attention has now moved away from the glories of Heaven to the scenes on earth. The awful day has dawned, the day of wrath and judgment begins.
The Lord in all of his holiness has taken the book, not to read it, but to break the seals and reveal its contents.
Before we proceed into the 6th chapter of Revelation I would like to draw your attention to what the Bible says will happen to bring about this event recorded in the 6th chapter of Revelation.
There will be a falling away from the truth.
People will have itching ears
There will be a push for a one-world religion
These are but a few of the things that will come about before the event in chapter 6th of Revelation.
I have some questions for you this morning is this.
• Is Islam the new one world religion?
• What is the difference between Islam and Christianity?
• What does it mean when someone says praise to Allah?
• People that are born into a Muslim family are they raised up to believe in Islam?
• Does Islam pose a threat to America and Christianity?
Scripture
1 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.
2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. Revelation 6:1-2
“I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.
But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.
As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.” Galatians 1:6-9 NKJV
Prayer
Father I come before your presence this morning seeking your face.
Father I pray that you will help us to understand what your Word says and be able to see what is false.
Open our eyes Lord, and place compassion in our hearts, compassion for those that are being deceived, compassion for those that are following false gods.
Father may we this morning see the truth and know that the truth will set us free.
I pray now that “the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart will be acceptable in your sight O’ Lord.”
I ask all these things in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
AMEN!
Introduction
When Pearl Harbor was bombed, America knew this meant we were at war.
America rose up and went around the world to defend our borders.
When the Muslims flew their bombs into the World Trade Center and Pentagon on 9/11, more Americans were killed then, than the Japanese killed in Pearl Harbor, America still isn’t sure if we are at war or not - or if we should even be over there.
What has changed?
Why was there so much questioning and the doubt about this war?
Are we more concerned about being politically correct, than defending our home front and our freedom?
What is Jihad?
What is the Muslim religion and what do they believe and practice?
Now this morning we will look at:
Islam vs. Christianity
Is it a pathway to heaven?
1. Christianity: (I Corinthians 15:3,4)
What is Christianity? 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
a. Jesus, sinless, died for our sins (according to the scriptures)
b. Jesus was buried
c. Jesus rose from the dead, (according to the scriptures)
"Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 NKJV
2. Islam:
a. Mohammad was a thief that attacked caravans, stole
and killed, then received a revelation from an angel
called Michael.
b. Mohammad was buried
c. Mohammad is still in the grave. (according to the
Koran)
Quotes from the Koran:
a. Deny the deity of Jesus - sinlessness, - call him just a
prophet. Below Allah, and Mohammad, more like a
good pastor.
b. Deny the purpose of the death of Jesus and questioning
weather he really died on the cross.
Without a correct portrayal of Jesus Christ and His life,
death, resurrection - it is not Christian. Therefore, it
definitely isn’t a pathway to heaven.
Questions to Ask;
1. Is Islam a pathway to Heaven?
Scriptures tells us that; “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures,” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 NKJV
“"Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."” Acts 4:12 NKJV
The Koran tells us that: Quotes from Koran
(Al-Koran Surah 009.30) “The Jews call ’Uzair a son of Allah, and the Christians call Christ the son of Allah.
That is a saying from their mouth; (in this) they but imitate what the unbelievers of old used to say. Allah’s curse be on them: how they are deluded away from the Truth!
(Surah 004.157) “That they said (in boast), "We killed Christ Jesus the son of Mary, the Apostle of God";- but they killed him not, nor crucified him, but so it was made to appear to them, and those who differ therein are full of doubts, with no (certain) knowledge, but only conjecture to follow, for of a surety they killed him not:-“
2. What really is Islam?
Islam means “submission.” Quotes from Koran
Surah 009.029 “Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya (Pronounced: DIJAH )with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued.”
Jizya - is a religious tax imposed on non-muslims to tax them into poverty until they submit to Islam and admit they are defeated by Islam.
Surah 009.005 “But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, an seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war);...”
Remember the video of Osama Bin Laden gloating over the destruction of the World Trade Center & Pentagon and the thousands of lives lost:
QUOTE: “We were overjoyed when the first plane hit the building, so I said to them, ‘Be patient. More is coming.’”
After every attack and report - they shouted “Praise Allah!”
They celebrated in the streets - exchanged gifts - over dead innocent Americans - whose bodies were lying in the rubble of those collapsed massive structures.
Islam is a violent religion of works and control over others.
What Islam Believes
Islam is nowhere near being what we would call Christian.
It is a cult that worships a false god.
Islam is a non-Christian religion and, although those who are Muslims desperately need the Gospel and salvation in Christ, they are probably the most difficult people in the world to reach with the truth of the Word.
This is especially true in view of their belief in the tradition that Allah created all men fifty thousand years before he created the earth.
First came Adam.
Then all others were created by Allah rubbing Adam’s back.
With the first rubbing, those created for paradise came forth. Upon the second rubbing, those created for “the fire” were created!
So the tradition states that not only the acts of men, but their ultimate end has been predetermined by Allah, which means that when a man sins (and there are many listed in the Koran) it is Allah’s will that he sin. It is also believed that Allah’s will cannot be resisted.
What does the Bible say?
"But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,” Matthew 5:44 NKJV
“[Let] nothing [be done] through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 NKJV
3. Is Islam a sister faith to Christianity?
Are they really like each other, just with different names?
Islam is not like Christianity.
It is a damnable religion.
Let’s compare the two:
Christianity: Relationship with God – Salvation
Islam: Relationship with Others. Submit or die.
The Bible says:
"But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,” Matthew 5:44 NKJV
“[Let] nothing [be done] through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 NKJV
Invitation
