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The resurrection narratives in the gospels do not derive directly from the primitive stage when the apostolic testimony was as yet unchallenged by the unbeliever. They reflect a somewhat later period, when the average Christian was aware of the unbeliever’s principal counterarguments against the doctrine of resurrection; namely, that Jesus’ disciples had removed his body from the tomb, or that they were victims of visionary or other objectively unreal experiences. The gospels and the tradition that preceded them carefully interwove the data of the resurrection with the replies to these arguments, so that Christians might remain in peaceful possession of their faith. [NEW AMERICAN BIBLE - Footnote to Luke 24:1-53] The above quoted footnote to Luke 24 makes it clear that the translators, who were intimately acquainted with the most ancient sources still extant, were aware that the various versions of the resurrection are contradictory. They were also aware that the versions accepted as i...

True Islam and true Christianity both teach harmony, love and mercy. Many unfortunate events have taken place between these two great religions. Every historical episode should be assessed in light of its original circumstance. We are not just in an age of information but of mass communication. We can, God willing, evaluate our knowledge and seriously consider whether ongoing misunderstandings are based on conjecture or from confirmed Scripture.Johnnie Ellington II Invitation to All Believers [3:64] Say, “O followers of the scripture, let us come to a logical agreement between us and you: that we shall not worship except GOD; that we never set up any idols besides Him, nor set up any human beings as lords beside GOD.” If they turn away, say, “Bear witness that we are submitters.” Johnnie Ellington II At the outset, can we say that Christianity is divinely ordained? Praise God, of course, we can. From the Quran, we learn that all religions which originate from the same Divine Source pre...

WAS JESUS GOD?  At one time or another we have all asked ourselves: Who is God? Having been raised in a Christian society I had been told that Jesus was God. I wasn’t certain. Was Jesus God? Who was Jesus? In trying to answer this question we will be drawing on many sources of information, a few of which most Christians have not explored.Again, our goal with this book is simply to try to come closer to God. To do that we must internalize Christ’s teaching to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength” (Mark 12:30 & Luke 10:27). Back to our question: Was Jesus God? The answer may come as a shock to many Christians. Jesus never said he was God. Actually, he said over and over, and in many ways, that he was not God. Jesus was a practicing Jew, and such a concept is now, and would have been then, totally against the law of Moses (Mosaic law). Johnnie Ellington II JESUS FOLLOWED MOSAIC LAW The next few quotes from the Bible show ...