Revelation 3:7-13 The message to the church in Philadelphia is set in the context of a message from Christ to seven churches (Revelation 2-3). Yet it is only the church in Philadelphia for whom Christ is opening a door. I take it that this door is open so the Philadelphia church can be Continue Reading
Can Christians Use the Name of Allah When Speaking With Muslims?
1. Use Of Allah Among Arab Christians Middle Eastern Christians, numbering over 20,000,000, use the name of Allah when they speak of God and when they pray to God. Prior to Muslims coming on the scene in 623 A.D., Arabic-speaking Jews and Christians used the word, Allah, for the God of Abraham, Continue Reading
Ministering to Muslim Background Believers (MBBs)
As a Christian of Muslim background, I am appreciative of my brothers and sisters in North America who are ministering to Muslims in general, as well as to those who are encouraging those former Muslims who have put their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. This type of ministry can be fraught with Continue Reading
Is Allah of the Qur’an the Same as Jehovah of the Bible?
The question asked needs a more nuanced answer than a simple yes or no. When most people ask this question they want to prove that “my God is better than your God.” Please allow me to look at God through a broader lens than the narrow lens of “us against them” mindset. To illustrate this point, Continue Reading