The Bible, Quran and Salvation

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Pastor Larry Dela Cruz

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THE BIBLE,QURAN AND SALVATION

I. THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD

A. THE QURAN CONFIRMS Earlier Revelations, Prophets and Books:

1. They include: The Law of Moses, The Psalms, The Prophets and

The Gospel {/Koran Surah 28:43; 4:163; 3:48}

Su [4.163] We have sent thee inspiration, as We sent it to Noah and theMessengers after him: we sent inspiration to Abraham, Isma'il,Isaac, Jacob and the Tribes, to Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon,and to David We gave the Psalms.

Su [3.48] "And Allah will teach him (Jesus) the Book and Wisdom, theLaw and the Gospel,

2. They are Enlightenment for mankind, guidance and mercy{/Koran Surah 28:43}

Su [28.43] We did reveal to Moses the Book after We had destroyedthe earlier generations, (to give) Insight to men, and guidance andMercy, that they might receive admonition.

3. There are no distinction of Messengers and Books {/Koran Su2:87; 2:285; 3:48}

Su [2.87] We gave Moses the Book and followed him up with asuccession of messengers; We gave Jesus the son of Mary Clear(Signs) and strengthened him with the holy spirit. Is it that wheneverthere comes to you a messenger with what ye yourselves desire not,ye are puffed up with pride?- Some ye called impostors, and others yeslay!

Su [2.285] The Messenger believeth in what hath been revealed to himfrom his Lord, as do the men of faith. Each one (of them) believeth inAllah, His angels, His books, and His messengers. "We make nodistinction (they say) between one and another of His messengers."And they say: "We hear, and we obey: (We seek) Thy forgiveness, ourLord, and to Thee is the end of all journeys."

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4. Both Jews and Christians should believe in them {/KoranSurah 5:68-69}

Su [5.68] Say: "O People of the Book! ye have no ground to standupon unless ye stand fast by the Law, the Gospel, and all therevelation that has come to you from your Lord." It is therevelation that cometh to thee from thy Lord, that increaseth in mostof them their obstinate rebellion and blasphemy. But sorrow thou notover (these) people without Faith.

Su [5.69] Those who believe (in the Qur'an), those who follow theJewish (scriptures), and the Sabians and the Christians,- anywho believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness,- onthem shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

5. All Muslims must believe in them too {/Koran Surah 2:136;4:136}. Otherwise, they will go to go astray and go to Hell

{/Koran Su 2:85,87}

Su [2.136] Say ye: "We believe in Allah, and the revelation givento us, and to Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, andthat given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) prophetsfrom their Lord: We make no difference between one andanother of them: And we bow to Allah (in Islam)."

Su [4.136] O ye who believe! Believe in Allah and His Messenger,and the scripture which He hath sent to His Messenger and thescripture which He sent to those before (him). Any who deniethAllah, His angels, His Books, His Messengers, and the Day of

Judgment, hath gone far, far astray.

Su [2.85] After this it is ye, the same people, who slay amongyourselves, and banish a party of you from their homes; assist (Theirenemies) against them, in guilt and rancour; and if they come to youas captives, ye ransom them, though it was not lawful for you tobanish them. Then is it only a part of the Book that ye believe in,and do ye reject the rest? but what is the reward for those among youwho behave like this but disgrace in this life?- and on the Day ofJudgment they shall be consigned to the most grievous penalty. ForAllah is not unmindful of what ye do.

Su [2.87] We gave Moses the Book and followed him up with a

succession of messengers; We gave Jesus the son of Mary Clear(Signs) and strengthened him with the holy spirit. Is it that wheneverthere comes to you a messenger with what ye yourselves desire not,ye are puffed up with pride?- Some ye called impostors, and others yeslay!

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6. The BOOKS were existing during Christs Time {/Koran Surah2:40,41;3:48,50}{John 5:39; Matthew 22:29}

Su [2.40] O Children of Israel! call to mind the (special) favour which Ibestowed upon you, and fulfil your covenant with Me as I fulfil MyCovenant with you, and fear none but Me.

Su [3.48] "And Allah will teach him the Book and Wisdom, the Law andthe Gospel,

Su [3.50] "'(I have come to you), to attest the Law which wasbefore me. And to make lawful to you part of what was (Before)forbidden to you; I have come to you with a Sign from your Lord. Sofear Allah, and obey me.

Jn 5:39 You search the Scriptures because you think that in them youhave eternal life; it is these that testify about Me;

Mt 22:29 But Jesus answered and said to them, You are mistaken, not

understanding the Scriptures nor the power of God.

7. And the BOOKS still existed during Muhammads Time (600

A.D.) {/Koran Surah 10:94, 32:23}

Su [10.94] If thou wert in doubt as to what We have revealed unto thee,then ask those who have been reading the Book from beforethee: the Truth hath indeed come to thee from thy Lord: so be in nowise of those in doubt.

Su [32.23] We did indeed aforetime give the Book to Moses: be notthen in doubt of its reaching (thee): and We made it a guide to the

Children of Israel.

8. NONE CAN ALTER OR CHANGE HIS WORDS {/Koran Surah6:34,115}

Su [6.34] Rejected were the messengers before thee: withpatience and constancy they bore their rejection and theirwrongs, until Our aid did reach them: there is none that canalter the words (and decrees) of Allah. Already hast thoureceived some account of those messengers.

Su [6.115] The word of thy Lord doth find its fulfilment in truthand in justice: None can change His words: for He is the one

who heareth and knoweth all.

Su [18.27] And recite (and teach) what has been revealed to thee of theBook of thy Lord: none can change His Words, and none wilt thoufind as a refuge other than Him.

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9. Gods word cannot be changed and it is a Supreme Success{/Koran Surah 10:64}

Su [10.64] For them are glad tidings, in the life of the present andin the Hereafter; no change can there be in the words of Allah.This is indeed the supreme felicity(triumph, success).

B. THE BOOKS, THE BIBLE CONFIRMS IT AS:

1. The Book of the LORD {Jeremiah 30:2; Isaiah 34:16; Malachi

3:16; Revelation 22:9-10}

Jer 30:2Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, Write all thewords which I have spoken to you in a book.

Is 34:16 Seek from the book of the LORD, and read:

Not one of these will be missing;

None will lack its mate.For His mouth has commanded,And His Spirit has gathered them.

Mal 3:16 Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another,and the LORD gave attention and heard it, and a book ofremembrance was written before Him for those who fear the

LORD and who esteem His name.

Rev 22:9 But he *said to me, Do not do that. I am a fellow

servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of

those who heed thewords of this book

. Worship God.10 And he *said to me, Do not seal up the words of theprophecy of this book, for the time is near.

2. Preserved Forever {Psalms 12:6-7; 102:18;119:89; Matthew24:35}

Ps 12:6 The words of the LORD are pure words;As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times.7You, O LORD, will keep them;You will preserve him from this generation forever.

Ps 102:18 This will be written for the generation to come,That a people yet to be created may praise the LORD.

Ps 119:89 Forever, O LORD,Your word is settled in heaven.

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Mt 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will notpass away.

3. Commanded to be Written {Deuteronomy 31:24; Jeremiah30:2; Revelation 1:17-19 /Koran Surah 7:145}

Deut 31:24 It came about, when Moses finished writing thewords of this law in a book until they were complete,

Jer 30:2Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, Write all the

words which I have spoken to you in a book.

Rev 1:17 Then I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man.And He placed His right hand on me, saying, Do not beafraid; I am the first and the last,18 and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I amalive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of

Hades.19 Therefore write the things which you have seen, andthe things which are, and the things which will take place

after these things.

Su [7.145] And We ordained laws for him in the tablets in allmatters, both commanding and explaining all things, (andsaid): "Take and hold these with firmness, and enjoin thypeople to hold fast by the best in the precepts: soon shall Ishow you the homes of the wicked,- (How they liedesolate)."

II. JESUS IS THE CENTRAL MESSAGE OFTHE BOOKS

A. JESUS IS THE WAY OF SALVATION {John 14:6,Psalms 2:12}

Jn 14:6 Jesus *said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and thelife; no one comes to the Father but through Me.

Ps 2:12 Do homage to the Son, that He not become angry, andyou perish in the way,

For His wrath may soon be kindled.How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!

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1. The Sign To All Mankind {/Koran Surah 19:21; 21:91}{Luke1:31-32; 2:27-32; 1John 4:14}

Su [19.21] He said: "So (it will be): Thy Lord saith, 'that is easy for Me:and (We wish) to appoint him as a Sign unto men and a Mercy fromUs': It is a matter (so) decreed."

Su [21.91] And (remember) her who guarded her chastity: We breathedinto her of Our spirit, and We made her and her son a sign for allpeoples.

Lk 1:31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a

son, and you shall name Him Jesus.32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; andthe Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David;

Lk 2:27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the

parents brought in the child Jesus, to carry out for Him thecustom of the Law,28 then he took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,29 Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart inpeace, According to Your word;30For my eyes have seen Your salvation,31Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples,32 A LIGHT OF REVELATION TO THE GENTILES,

And the glory of Your people Israel

1John 4:14 We have seen and testify that the Father has sent theSon to be the Savior of the world.

2. Virgin Birth {/Koran Surah 3:45-47; {Luke 1:34-35; Isaiah7:14}

Su [3.45] Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah giveth thee gladtidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the sonof Mary, held in honour in this world and the Hereafter and of (thecompany of) those nearest to Allah;

Su [3.46] "He shall speak to the people in childhood and in maturity.And he shall be (of the company) of the righteous."

Su [3.47] She said: "O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man

hath touched me?" He said: "Even so: Allah createth what Hewilleth: When He hath decreed a plan, He but saith to it, 'Be,' and itis!

Lk 1:34 Mary said to the angel, How can this be, since I am avirgin?35 The angel answered and said to her, The Holy Spirit willcome upon you, and the power of the Most High will

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overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall becalled the Son of God.

Isa 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, avirgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His nameImmanuel.

3. Mercy from Us {/Koran Surah 19:21; Luke 24:44-47}

Su [19.21] He said: "So (it will be): Thy Lord saith, 'that is easy for Me:and (We wish) to appoint him as a Sign unto men and a Mercy fromUs':It is a matter (so) decreed."

Lk 24:44 Now He said to them, These are My words which Ispoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which arewritten about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the

Psalms must be fulfilled.45Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures,46and He said to them, Thus it is written, that the Christ wouldsuffer and rise again from the dead the third day,47and that repentance for forgiveness of sins would beproclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning fromJerusalem.

4. The Word of God and the Spirit of God {/Koran Surah 4:171;

5:110 ; John 1:1-4}

Sur [4:171] O People of the Book! Commit no excesses in yourreligion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus the son ofMary was (no more than) a messenger of Allah, and His Word, whichHe bestowed on Mary, and a Spirit proceeding from Him: so believein Allah and His messengers. Say not "Three (Trinity)": desist: it willbe better for you: for Allah is One God. Glory be to Him: (far exalted isHe) above having a son. To Him belong all things in the heavens andon earth. And enough is Allah as a Disposer of affairs.

Su [5:110] Then will Allah say: "O Jesus the son of Mary! Recount Myfavor to thee and to thy mother. Behold! I strengthened thee withthe Holy Spirit, so thatthou didst speak to the people in

childhood and in maturity. Behold! I taught thee the Book andWisdom, the Torah and the Gospel. And behold! thou makest outof clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, by My leave, and thoubreathest into it and it becometh a bird by My leave, and thou healestthose born blind, and the lepers, by My leave. And behold! thoubringest forth the dead by My leave. And behold! I did restrain theChildren of Israel from (violence to) thee when thou didst show them

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the Clear Signs, and the unbelievers among them said: 'This is nothingbut evident m' agic.

Jn 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,and the Word was God.

2He was in the beginning with God.3All things came into being through Him, and apart from Himnothing came into being that has come into being.4In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.

5. The Messiah (Christ) {/Koran Surah 3:45; Mattew 16:16; John4:42; Matthew 26:62-64}

Su [3.45] Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah giveth thee gladtidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the sonof Mary, held in honour in this world and the Hereafter and of (thecompany of) those nearest to Allah;

Mt 16:16 Simon Peter answered, You are the Christ, the Son of theliving God.

Jn 4:42 and they were saying to the woman, It is no longer because ofwhat you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves andknow that this One is indeed the Savior of the world.

Mt 26:62 The high priest stood up and said to Him, Do You notanswer? What is it that these men are testifying against You?63 But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest said to Him, I

adjure You by the living God, that You tell us whether You arethe Christ, the Son of God.64 Jesus *said to him, You have said it yourself; neverthelessI tell you, hereafter you will see THE SON OF MAN SITTING ATTHE RIGHT HAND OF POWER, and COMING ON THE CLOUDS OFHEAVEN.

B. EARLIER BOOKS, MESSENGERS AND REVELATIONS POINT ANDCONFIRM A MESSIAH WHO SUFFERED, CRUCIFIED, DIED AND

RESURRECTED:

1. Books of the Prophets, Angels {Isaiah 53:4-6, 12; Matthew

27:50, 28:5-7}

Is 53:4 Surely our griefs He Himself bore,And our sorrows He carried;Yet we ourselves esteemedHim stricken,Smittenof God, and afflicted.5 But He was pierced through for our transgressions,He was crushed for our iniquities;

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The chastening for our well-being fellupon Him,And by His scourging we are healed.6 All of us like sheep have gone astray,Each of us has turned to his own way;But the LORD has caused the iniquity of us allTo fall on Him.

12 Therefore, I will allot Him a portion with the great,And He will divide the booty with the strong;Because He poured out Himself to death,And was numbered with the transgressors;Yet He Himselfbore the sin of many,And interceded for the transgressors.

Mt 27:50 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yieldedup His spirit.

Mt 28:5 The angel said to the women, Do not be afraid; for I

know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified.6 He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, seethe place where He was lying.7Go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from thedead; and behold, He is going ahead of you into Galilee, thereyou will see Him; behold, I have told you.

2. Christ Himself Foretold and Confirmed His Death andResurrection {Psalms 16:10; Luke 24:44-46; John 2:19; 10:17-18}

Ps 16:10 For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol;Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay.

Lk 24:44 Now He said to them, These are My words which Ispoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which arewritten about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and thePsalms must be fulfilled.45 Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures,46 and He said to them, Thus it is written, that the Christwould suffer and rise again from the dead the third day,

Jn 2:19 Jesus answered them, Destroy this temple, and in three

days I will raise it up.

Jn 10:17 For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay downMy life so that I may take it again.18 No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My owninitiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to takeit up again. This commandment I received from My Father.

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3. Gods Way of forgiveness in the Old Testament Law ofMoses/Torah {Exodus 19:5-6; Leveticus 16:11; 17:11}

Ex 19:5 Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep Mycovenant, then you shall be My own possession among all thepeoples, for all the earth is Mine;6 and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.These are the words that you shall speak to the sons of Israel.

Lev 16:11 Then Aaron shall offer the bull of the sin offering whichis for himself and make atonement for himself and for his household,and he shall slaughter the bull of the sin offering which is for himself.

Lev 17:11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it toyou on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is theblood by reason of the life that makes atonement.

Sur [2.67] And remember Moses said to his people: "Allah commandsthat ye sacrifice a heifer." They said: "Makest thou a laughing-stockof us?" He said: "Allah save me from being an ignorant (fool)!

C. FULFILLED IN CHRIST AS THE LAMB OFFERING{Psalms 40:6-7;Hebrews 10:1-10; Zechariah 3:8-9}

Ps 40:6 Sacrifice and meal offering You have not desired;My ears You have opened;Burnt offering and sin offering You have not required.

7 Then I said, Behold, I come;In the scroll of the book it is written of me.

Heb 10:1For the Law, since it has onlya shadow of the good thingsto come andnot the very form of things, can never, by the samesacrifices which they offer continually year by year, make perfectthose who draw near.2 Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, because theworshipers, having once been cleansed, would no longer have hadconsciousness of sins?3 But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins year by year.4 For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away

sins.5 Therefore, when He comes into the world, He says,

SACRIFICE AND OFFERING YOU HAVE NOT DESIRED,BUT A BODY YOU HAVE PREPARED FOR ME;6 IN WHOLE BURNT OFFERINGS AND sacrificesFOR SIN YOU HAVETAKEN NO PLEASURE.7THEN I SAID, `BEHOLD, I HAVE COME(IN THE SCROLL OF THE BOOK IT IS WRITTEN OF ME)

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TO DO YOUR WILL, O GOD. 8 After saying above, SACRIFICES AND OFFERINGS AND WHOLEBURNT OFFERINGS AND sacrifices FOR SIN YOU HAVE NOTDESIRED, NOR HAVE YOU TAKEN PLEASURE in them (which areoffered according to the Law),9 then He said, BEHOLD, I HAVE COME TO DO YOUR WILL. Hetakes away the first in order to establish the second.10 By this will we have been sanctified through the offering ofthe body of Jesus Christ once for all.11 Every priest stands daily ministering and offering time aftertime the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins;12 but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, SATDOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD,

Zec 3:8 Now listen, Joshua the high priest, you and your friendswho are sitting in front of youindeed they are men who are asymbol, for behold, I am goingto bring in My servant the

Branch.9 For behold, the stone that I have set before Joshua; on onestone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave an inscription on it,declares the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity ofthat land in one day.

III. ETERNAL SECURITY

The Bible promises it as a present possession {John 3:365:24,

,10:27-28, 11.25-26, 1 John 5:9, 11-13}

Jn 3:36 He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he whodoes not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides onhim.

Jn 5:24 Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, andbelieves Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not comeinto judgment, but has passed out of death into life.

Jn 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and theyfollow Me;

28and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish;and no one will snatch them out of My hand.

Jn 11:25 Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life; hewho believes in Me will live even if he dies,

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1Jn 5:9 If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God isgreater; for the testimony of God is this, that He has testifiedconcerning His Son.11 And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, andthis life is in His Son.12 He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son ofGod does not have the life.13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of theSon of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.

IV. SALVATION

A. REPENT FROM YOUR SINS{Mark 1:15; /Koran Surah 11:52}

Mk 1:15 and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of Godis at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.

Su [11.52] "And O my people! Ask forgiveness of your Lord, andturn to Him (in repentance): He will send you the skies pouringabundant rain, and add strength to your strength: so turn ye notback in sin!"

B. ASK FORGIVENESS{Psalms 79:9 ; /Koran Surah 3:16}

Ps 79:9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name;And deliver us and forgive our sins for Your names sake.

Su [3.16] (Namely), those who say: "Our Lord! we have indeedbelieved: forgive us, then, our sins, and save us from the agonyof the Fire;"-

C. BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

1. He is the I AM {John 8:24}. He is Yahweh {Exodus 3:14}

Jn 8:24 Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for unlessyou believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.

Ex 3:14 God said to Moses, I AM WHO I AM; and He said, Thus youshall say to the sons of Israel, I AM has sent me to you.

2. Confess Jesus as the Lord and has risen from the dead{Psalms 2:1-6, 12; Romans 10:9}

Ps 2:1 Why are the nations in an uproarAnd the peoples devising a vain thing?

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2 The kings of the earth take their standAnd the rulers take counsel togetherAgainst the LORD and against His Anointed, saying,3 Let us tear their fetters apart

And cast away their cords from us!4 He who sits in the heavens laughs,The Lord scoffs at them.5 Then He will speak to them in His angerAnd terrify them in His fury, saying,6 But as for Me, I have installed My KingUpon Zion, My holy mountain.

Ps 2:12 Do homage to the Son, that He not become angry, and youperish in the way,For His wrath may soon be kindled.How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!

Rom 10:9 that if you confess with your mouthJesus as Lord, andbelieve in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you willbe saved;

3. He is the Christ the Son of the Living God {Matthew 26:62-64;Proverbs 30:4}, the Savior of the World {1John 4:14}

Mt 26:62 The high priest stood up and said to Him, Do You notanswer? What is it that these men are testifying against You?63 But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest said to Him, Iadjure You by the living God, that You tell us whether You arethe Christ, the Son of God.

64 Jesus *said to him, You have said it yourself; nevertheless I tellyou, hereafter you will see THE SON OF MAN SITTING AT THE RIGHTHAND OF POWER, and COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN.

Prov 30:4 Who has ascended into heaven and descended?Who has gathered the wind in His fists?Who has wrapped the waters in His garment?Who has established all the ends of the earth?What is His name or His sons name?Surely you know!

1Jn 4:14 We have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son tobe the Savior of the world.

4. He is Mercy from God {/Koran Surah 19:21; /John 3:16}

Su [19.21] He said: "So (it will be): Thy Lord saith, 'that is easy for Me:and (We wish) to appoint him as a Sign unto men and a Mercy fromUs':It is a matter (so) decreed."

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Jn 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His onlybegotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, buthave eternal life.

D. RECEIVE JESUS/MERCY FROM GOD{John 3:36, 1:12-13;/Koran Surah 6:16}

Jn 3:36 He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he whodoes not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of Godabides on him.

Su [6.16] "On that day, if the penalty is averted from any, it isdue to Allah's mercy; And that would be (Salvation), the obviousfulfilment of all desire.

IS THE BIBLE THE WORD OF GODTHAT TEACHES THE WAY OF SALVATION?

FOUR SCRIPTURES (THE TORAH, THE PROPHETS, THE PSALMS AND THEINJEEL/GOSPEL) TESTIFYING AND CONFIRMING EACH OTHER: THAT JESUSIS INDEED THE SIGN TO ALL MANKIND AND THE MERCY FROM GOD AMATTER THAT IS ALREADY DECREED ...HE IS THE SAVIOR SENT BY THE GOD THE FATHER FOR US TO RECEIVEFORGIVENESS, SALVATION AND ETERNAL LIFE. . .

FINALLY, CRITICS SAY THAT BIBLE TRANSLATIONS OR VERSIONS DONTAGREE WITH EACH OTHER. EACH BOOK HAS DIFFERENT MESSAGE THEYCONVEY. THE TRUTH OF THE MATTER IS THAT THERE ARE DOZENS OFTRANSLATIONS TODAY OF THE BIBLE AND HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OFCOPIES PRINTED IN THE WORLD SINCE IT WAS WRITTEN THOUSANDS OFYEARS AGO AND THESE BIBLES TRANSLATED TO DIFFERENT LANGUAGESHAVE THESAME VERSES PROCLAIMING THAT JESUS CHRIST CAME WASCRUCIFIED, DIED AND ROSE FROM THE DEAD AND THAT HE IS THE SON OFGOD OUR THE LORD AND SAVIOR. NONE OF THESE BIBLES PRINTED DENYTHE DEATH, CRUCIFIXION AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST BUT RATHER ALLHAVE THESAME VERSES PROCLAIMING THESAME. BRING ME A SINGLEBIBLE THAT DENIES HIS DEATH AND RESURRECTION. YOU SHALL FINDNONE AND THERE IS NONE. IN THE PSALMS THE PROPHET DAVID SAID,

FOREVER, O LORD, YOUR WORD IS SETTLED IN HEAVEN.

JESUS IS LORD OF ALL

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Does the Quran have Errors?

Do they not then consider the Quran carefully? Had it been from other than

Allah, they would surely have found therein much contradictions.(Surah 4:82)

Here are the discrepancies and contradictions.

Did the Quran accept the Book of the Jews and the Christians as theword of God? Did it say that none can alter His words and it is a supremesuccess?

Accepted:

1. They include: The Law of Moses, The Psalms, The Prophets andThe Gospel 28:43; 4:163; 3:48

2. They are Enlightenment for mankind, guidance and mercy 28:43

3. There are no distinction of Messengers and Books 2:87; 2:285; 3:48

None can alter/change the words of God. 10:64, 6:35, 18:27

But denied earlier revelations and truth about Christ:

The Bible was completely revealed 600 years earlier before the Quran came.The Qurans messages grossly denied the messages about Christ in theprevious scriptures that Jesus is the Son of God, took the form of a man, wascrucified, died and resurrected and that He is the Lord and Savior and thecoming King. It altered the original messages and thus its not the word ofGod.

There is enough evidence to support the claim that the Quran may have beentampered with. Nobody knows where the original Quran is. The Quran thatthey have in their hands now is called the Uthman's Quran, which wascollected long after Mohammed's death. Parts of the original Quran musthave been lost, after many of the reciters of the Quran died or were killed inbattle. Uthman, the third Caliph (successor of Mohammed) gathered whatwas left of the Quran, arranged it by length of Surahs rather than

chronologically, then burned all other existing copies.

IS THE QURAN GUILTY OFABROGATION AND SUBSTITUTION

AGAINST THE EARLIER BOOKS

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We can find that there are flaws and discrepancies in the Qurans statementsregarding Christ. The common accusation of muslims today is that the Biblewe have today is not the same Book that was revealed. It has beenabrogated and corrupted by many translations and versions. The Qurandenied their contemporary beliefs.

Question Number 1:

1. Did the Book of the Jews and the Christians reach Muhammadduring his time and was it accepted?

Qurans answer :Su [32.23] We did indeed aforetime give the Book to Moses: be not

then in doubt of its reaching (thee): and We made it a guide to theChildren of Israel.

Su [12:111] Indeed in their stories, there is a lesson for men of

understanding. It (the Quran) is not a forged statement but aconfirmation of Allahs existing Books (the Taurat (Torah), theInjeel (Gospe) and other Scriptures of Allah) and a detailedexplanation of everything and a guide and a mercy for the people whobelieve.

Su [10.94] If thou wert in doubt as to what We have revealed unto thee,then ask those who have been reading the Book from beforethee: the Truth hath indeed come to thee from thy Lord: so be in nowise of those in doubt.

It is very clear here that the Books were accepted by the Quran and reachedMuhammads time. This supersedes the claim that the Book was gone. TakeNote though the Book has not the original copy where it was written theQuran cleared that the Book is credible. If it was not the Quran would not askto consult the people reading their BOOK. And we know that even duringChrists time the Scrolls they were reading were copies of the original yet theQuran confirmed its credibility. So did Christ when He said, Search theScriptures for in them you think you have eternal life, it is these that testifyabout Me. Jn 5:39

Question Number 2:1. How did the Quran treat the Books? These include the Book of

the Jews, the Book of the Christians and the Quran?

Qurans Answer:Su [4.163] We have sent thee inspiration, as We sent it to Noah and

the Messengers after him: we sent inspiration to Abraham, Isma'il,Isaac, Jacob and the Tribes, to Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon,and to David We gave the Psalms.

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The Story of the Jews

The Quran states that the Jews worshiped (Uzair) Ezra as the son of God and

God Surah [9:30, 17:56 and 19:88]. The Bible never recorded this nor therewas a historical evidence of this account. When the Jews returned toJerusalem at the time of King Cyrus Ezra was a prophet, scribe of the Law ofGod and a priest (Ezra 7:6,10,12).

The Story of Mary (the mother of Jesus)

The Quran states that her brother was Aaron Surah [19:28], while the Biblesays that Aaron lived 1300 years before Mary (Numbers 26:59).

That she gave birth to Jesus under a palm tree Surah [19:23], while theBible says it was in a stable (Luke 2:7).

That Jesus spoke and made miracles at the time he was a baby Surah[19:24-26]. The Bible has no record of that. That Zacharias could not speakfor three nights Surah [19:10], while the Bible says he could not speak untilthe child was born (or for about 9 months) Luke 1:20.

THE DENIALS OF THE QURAN AGAINST THE

WORDS OF GOD AND JESUS CHRIST

There is a truth today in all the bible written for thousands of years and this

about the deity, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Christ which the Quranhas changed.

Jesus is the Son of God

The Quran grossly denied Jesus as the Son of God. In the Bible Jesusconfirmed that He is the Son of God and God the Father confirmed it.

Su [19:35] It befits not (the Majesty of) Allah that he should begat a son[this refers to the slander of Christians against Allah, by saying that Iesa(Jesus) is the son of Allah]. Glorified (and exalted be He above all that

they associate with Him0. When Hr decrees a thing. He only says to it, be!and it is.

Su [19:37] Then the sects differed [i.e. the Christians about Iesa (Jesus), sowoe unto the disbelievers [those who gave false witness by saying thatIesa (Jesus) is the son of Allah] from the meeting of a great Day (i.e.the Day of Resurrection, when they will be thrown in the blazing Fire).

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Matthew 16:13-17 (Jesus speaking)13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking

His disciples, WHO DO PEOPLE SAY THAT THE SON OF MAN IS?14And they said, Some sayJohn the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still

others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.15He said to them, BUT WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?16Simon Peter answered, YOU ARE THE CHRIST, THE SON OF THE

LIVING GOD.17And Jesus said to him, BLESSED ARE YOU, Simon Barjona, BECAUSE

FLESH AND BLOOD DID NOT REVEAL THIS TO YOU, BUT MY

FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN.

Matthew 26:62-66 (Jesus speaking)62The high priest stood up and said to Him, "Do You not answer? What is it

that these men are testifying against You?"63But Jesus kept silent And the high priest said to Him, "I adjure You by the

living God, that You tell us whether You are the CHRIST, THE SON OF

GOD."64Jesus said to him, "You have said it yourself; nevertheless I tell you,

hereafter you will see THE SON OF MAN SITTING AT THE RIGHTHAND OF POWER, and COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN."

65Then the high priest (tore his robes and said, "He has blasphemed! Whatfurther need do we have of witnesses? Behold, you have now heard theBLASPHEMY;

66what do you think?" They answered, "He deservesdeath!"

Luke 9:35 (God the Father speaking)

35Then a voice came out of the cloud, saying, THIS IS MY SON, MyChosen One; listen to Him!

Hebrews 1:5-13 (God the Father Speaking)5For to which of the angels did He ever say,

"YOU ARE MY SON,TODAY I HAVE BEGOTTEN YOU"?And again,"I WILL BE A FATHER TO HIMAND HE SHALL BE A SON TO ME"?

6And when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says,"AND LET ALL THE ANGELS OF GOD

WORSHIPHIM."

The Crucifixion of Christ

The Quran denied the death, crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.

Surah [4:157-158] That they said (in boast), "We killed Christ Jesus the sonof Mary, the Messenger of Allah";- but they killed him not, nor crucified

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him, but so it was made to appear to them, and those who differ therein arefull of doubts, with no (certain) knowledge, but only conjecture to follow, forof a surety they killed him not:-Nay, Allah raised him up unto Himself; andAllah is Exalted in Power, Wise.

The Bible and Jesus proclaimed otherwise:

MT 16:21 From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He mustgo to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priestsand scribes, and be killed, and be raised up on the third day.MT 16:22 Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, God forbidit, Lord! This shall never happen to You.MT 16:23 But He turned and said to Peter, Get behind Me, Satan! You area stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on Godsinterests, but mans.

The Second Coming of Christ

The Hadith described Christ coming again as only a prophet, human beingand not the son of God, a ruler and a judge using the law of the Quran andnot the Law of the Gospel, shall be against the Jews and the Christians andshall break the cross.

Hadith 55:657 Prophets (Shahi Bukhari)

Allahs apostle said, By him in whose hands my soul is, surely (Jesus,) theson of Mary will soon descend amongst you and willjudge mankind justly(as a Just Ruler); he will break the Cross and kill the pigs and there will

be no Jizya (i.e. taxation taken from non Muslims). Money will be inabundance so that nobody will accept it, and a single prostration to Allah (inprayer) will be better than the whole world and whatever is in it. AbuHuraira added If you wish, you can recite (this verse of the Holy Book):Andthere is none of the people of the Scriptures (Jews and Christians)

But must believe in him (i.e. Jesus as an Apostle of Allah and ahuman being) before his death. And on the Day of Judgment he will be awitness against them.

Hadith 55:658 Prophets

Allahs apostle said How will you when the son of Mary (i.e. Jesus) descendsamongst you and he will judge people by the Law of the Quran and notby the law of the Gospel.

The Bible again 600 years before this erroneous teaching came up, theSecond Coming of Christ was foretold Jesus Christ coming as the King ofKings and Lord of Lords. He shall sit on His Throne. He shall come to destroythe wicked and those who do not believe in God and obey not His Gospel.

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Revelation 17:14Victory for the Lamb

14"These will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcomethem, because He is LORD OF LORDS and King of kings, and thosewho are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful.

Revelation 19:1616And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, "KING OF

KINGS, ANDLORD OF LORDS."

Matthew 26:63-6363But Jesus kept silent And the high priest said to Him, "I adjure You by the

living God, that You tell us whether You are the CHRIST, THE SON OFGOD."

64Jesus said to him, "You have said it yourself; nevertheless I tell you,hereafter you will seeTHE SON OF MAN SITTING AT THE RIGHTHAND OF POWER, and COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN."

2 Thess 1:7-97and to give relief to you who are afflicted and to us as well when the LORDJESUS will be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in flaming fire,8dealing out retribution to those who DO NOT KNOW GOD and tothose who DO NOT OBEY THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus.

9These will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence ofthe Lord and from the glory of His power,

In this study we have investigated and examined the first declarations of theQuran that the Bible the earlier Books was indeed the word of God and none

can alter it and is a supreme triumph. Changing the original revelation of theevents and stories and substituting it with another is guilty of abrogation.The Quran and its Hadith changed, abrogated and substituted it. How in theworld an event in the pass already done, consummated and finished can bechanged by a statement?

Therefore it is the Quran that changed the Books. It even admitted andjustified its forging by saying their god only substituted better ones and notabrogate. This is unacceptable and unimaginable. Is this not satan himselfdisguising himself as an angel of light and corrupting the earlier Revelationsfrom the true God.

"None of our revelations do We abrogate or cause to be forgotten, butWe substitute something better or similar: knowest thou not that Allah hathpower over all things?" Surah 2:106

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Did the Quran ever mention that the Books ofthe Jews and Christians be totally changed, lostor wiped out?

Or just a partial, selected changing of words

Su [5.12] Allah did aforetime take a covenant from the Children of Israel,and we appointed twelve captains among them. And Allah said: "I amwith you: if ye (but) establish regular prayers, practise regular charity,believe in my messengers, honour and assist them, and loan to Allah abeautiful loan, verily I will wipe out from you your evils, and admit you togardens with rivers flowing beneath; but if any of you, after this, resistethfaith, he hath truly wandered from the path or rectitude."

Su [5.13] But because of their breach of their covenant, We cursed them,and made their hearts grow hard; they change the words from their(right) places andforget a good part of the message that was sentthem, nor wilt thou cease to find them- barring a few - ever bent on (new)deceits: but forgive them, and overlook (their misdeeds): for Allah loveththose who are kind.

Su [5.14] From those, too, who call themselves Christians, We did take acovenant, but they forgot a good part of the message that was sentthem: so we estranged them, with enmity and hatred between the oneand the other, to the day of judgment. And soon will Allah show them

what it is they have done.

Here the Quran says that only a part of the message was forgotten orchanged but not the whole Books was lost, changed, corrupted or wiped out.If we follow this logic it would mean that the Books remain and only a part ofthe message was changed. Following again this premise would mean thatwas left unaltered remain the word of God. The words and messages that donot contradict each other in the bible is the word of God. Even if we followthis declaration therefore a part of seemingly contradictions in numbers andfew words in the Bible doesnt invalidate the Bible itself. Therefore the Bibleswe have still remain the Books.

The Books remained and believed in the Quran.

Su [2.136] Say ye: "We believe in Allah, and the revelation givento us, and to Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, andthat given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) prophetsfrom their Lord: We make no difference between one and another ofthem: And we bow to Allah (in Islam)."

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Su [4.136] O ye who believe! Believe in Allah and His Messenger,and the scripture which He hath sent to His Messenger and thescripture which He sent to those before (him). Any who deniethAllah, His angels, His Books, His Messengers, and the Day ofJudgment, hath gone far, far astray.

Su [2.85] After this it is ye, the same people, who slay among yourselves,and banish a party of you from their homes; assist (Their enemies) againstthem, in guilt and rancour; and if they come to you as captives, ye ransomthem, though it was not lawful for you to banish them. Then is it only apart of the Book that ye believe in, and do ye reject the rest? butwhat is the reward for those among you who behave like this but disgracein this life?- and on the Day of Judgment they shall be consigned to themost grievous penalty. For Allah is not unmindful of what ye do.

The BOOKS of the Jews (The Torah) and of theChristians (The Gospel) reached Muhammads time.

The Quran and the Hadith (Shahi Bukhari) themselves testified of

this:

Su [5:46] Subsequent to them, we sent Jesus, the son of Mary,confirming the previous scripture, the Torah.We gave him the Gospel, containing guidance and light,and confirming the previous scriptures, the Torah,

and augmenting its guidance and light,and to enlighten the righteous.

Su [10:94] If you have any doubt regarding what is revealed to you fromyour Lord, then ask those who read the previous scripture.Indeed, the truth has come to you from you Lord. Do not be with thedoubters.

Su [12:111] Indeed in their stories, there is a lesson for men ofunderstanding. It (the Quran) is not a forged statement but aconfirmation of Allahs existing Books (the Taurat (Torah), the

Injeel (Gospe) and other Scriptures of Allah) and a detailedexplanation of everything and a guide and a mercy for the people whobelieve.

Su [42:15] . . . I believe in whatsoever Allah has sent down of the Book[all the holy Books, this Quran and the Books of the old fromTaurat (Torah), or the Injeel (Gospel) or the Pages of Ibrahim(Abraham) and I am commanded to do justice among you,

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. . . There is no dispute between us and you . .

Hadith 55:605 Book (Shahi Bukhari)The Prophet returned to Khadija while his heart was beating rapidly.She took him to Waraqa bin Naufal who was a Christian convert andused to read the Gospels in Arabic Waraaqa asked (the prophet),

Hadith 1:003 Revelation (Shahi Bukhari)Khadija then accompanied him to her cousin Waraqa bin Nauful binAsad bin Abdul Uzza, who, during the pre-Islamic period becamea Christian and used to write the writing with Hebrew letters. Hewould write from the Gospel in Hebrew as much as Allah wishedhim to write. . .

THE CRITERION OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD

YAHWEH OUR LORD GOD THROUGH THE PROPHET ISAIAHMADE A CHALLENGE TO ALL FALSE PROPHETS AND GODS TO

PROVE THEMSELVES.DECLARE THE PAST AND THE FUTURE AND ITS FULFILLMENT.

The Bible has hundreds of Prophecies fulfilled.The Challenge:

ISA 41:21

Present your case, the LORD says.Bring forward your strong arguments,The King of Jacob says.22 Let them bring forth and declare to us what is going to take place;

As for the former events, declare what they were,

That we may consider them and know their outcome.Or announce to us what is coming;

23 Declare the things that are going to come afterward,That we may know that you are gods;Indeed, do good or evil, that we may anxiously look about us andfear together.

24 Behold, you are of no account,

And your work amounts to nothing;He who chooses you is an abomination.

DT 18:18 I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like

you, and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to themall that I command him.

22 When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if the thing

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does not come about or come true, that is the thing which the LORDhas not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall

not be afraid of him.

CRITERION OF THE BIBLE : THE PROPHECY AND ITS

FULFILLMENT.

Lets examine some prophesies of the quran:

Surah Ar-Rum (the Romans) chapter 30 verses 2-5. - This revelation was sent down

to prophet Muhammad pbuh during the earliest year of his prophethood. This was inrelation to the news where the Romans were badly defeated by the Persians and

there were no strong posibility that they will be able to overcome the Persians. TheMuslims were grieved because the Romans (at least they were believer in God) that

time were christians while the Persians were pagans, so the pagans in makkah wereso happy about the news.

However, God revealed the above verses saying that within 3-9 years, the Romans

will gain back their strength and would defeat the Persians. Abubakar r.a. even hada bet with the makkan pagans because the makkan pagans did not believe and can

not believe on the above verses that the Romans will defeat the Persians with in thatshort term period after their great defeat - The result, Abubakar r.a. won because

the prophecy was fulfilled as written.

EXAMINATION:

The Noble Quran: 30:2-4The Romans have been defeated. In the nearer land (Syria, Iraq, Jordan andPalestine), and they, after their defeat, will be victorious.

The Holy Quran(Yusufali): 30:2-4The Roman empire has been defeated-In a land close by, but they (even) after this defeat of theirs will be victorious-Within a few years With Allah is the decision, in the past and the future, on that theyshall the Believers rejoice-

In Surah 30:2-5, I just noticed it seems your god is not sure of the exact date "in afew years, within 3 to 9 years. Is God OMNISCIENT? And does He know all thingswhy in this prophecy your god can't be sure of the exact date. NO MATCH WITH OURBIBLE wherein there many prophecies gave exact dates and was fulfilled exactly--THAT'S PROPHECY not guessing.

It amazes us that a prophecy from God would not specify the exact time of thevictory, seeing that God is all-knowing and all-wise, declaring the end from thebeginning. When God specifies a time frame as an important part of a prophecy wewould expect that it be precise, not a mere guess. For God to guess that theByzantines would win at some time within "a few years" as opposed to specifying theexact year, is inconsistent with the belief in an Omniscient, Omnipotent Being.Hence, it is unlikely that the true God would actually make such a prophecy. THIS ISNOT A PROPHECY...

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Interestingly, the phrase "a few years" serves to further discredit this allegedprophecy. Abu Bakr believed the term "a few years" meant that the Byzantines weregoing to win in three years:

"This passage refers to the defeat of the Byzantines in Syria by the Persians under

Khusran Parvis. (A.D. 615 - 6 years before the Hegira). However, the defeat of thePersians should take place soon 'in a small number of years'. In the light of thisprediction, Abu-Bakr undertook a bet with Ubai-ibn-Khalaf that this prediction wouldbe fulfilled within three years, but he was corrected by Mohammed who stated thatthe 'small number' is between three and nine years (Al-Baizawi). Muslims tell us thatthe Byzantines overcame their enemies within seven years. The fact, however, isthat the Byzantines defeated Persia in A.D. 628 (Al-Baizawi commentary). That wastwelve years after the prediction of Mohammed and not a few years. Consequentlythis passage does not qualify as a prophecy, particularly as the time betweenprophecy and fulfilment was far too short, and in addition the event was easilypredictable." (Gerhard Nehls, Christians Ask Muslims [Life Challenge, SIMInternational; Africa, 1992], pp. 70-71)

Surah anNasr (The Help) Chapter 110 verse 1 and verse 2.

Chapter 110 Verse 1 talks about the prophecy that the Muslims will conquer Makkahdemolish the pagan idols therein. This verse was reveald a couple of years before it

was fulfilled.

The reason for the revelation is in connection to the truce ( peace treaty) between

the Muslims of Madinah and the Makkan pagans. The Muslims were to perform theUmra in Makkah but they were stopped by the pagans and told them that they cant

proceed to Makkah for that year otherwise they will be harmed, but they can do it

next year for only three days stay in makkah, and that the Muslims and the pagans

should not or ambush each other for 10 YEARS. The companions of prophetMuhammad were so upset because the prophet AGREED to sign the treaty dispitetheir sacrificies and fatigue of walking from Madina to makkad which is

approximately 500 kilometers; they can fight if they wish BUT the Prophet whorecieves revelation know better than them, so he agreed to the provisions of the

treaty made by the makkan pagans. Surah 110 was revealed and also surah al Fathchapter 48 verses 18-21.

During a couple of years of peace, the muslims were able to invite people to acceptIslam until their number reached at least 10,000. So the Muslims were so victorious

in terms of spreading the message of Islam. Not only that, when the makkan pagansbroke the peace treaty, the Muslims marched toward Makkah and CONQUERED the

place without doing great effort and fighting because the pagan makkanssurrendered the Muslims-----Allahu Akbar!!! Another prophecy is fulfilled.

EXAMINATION:

The Noble Quran 110:1When comes the help of Allah, (to you, O Muhammad, (Peace be uponhim)against your enemies and the conquest (of Makkah),

The Holy Quran(Yusufali) 110:1

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When comes the Help of Allah and Victory,

Chapter 110 Verse 1 talked about the prophecy that the Muslims will conquerMakkah and demolish the pagan idols therein.

Again if you shall read the Earlier translation of Holy Quran (Yusufali) from the Noble

Quran you can find the insertion of words such as Mecah and anyone can just insertpagan idol worshipers. So it shall appear as a prophecy. Are you helping your Quran?If you shall read Yusufali's translations without the insertion which I doubt thisinsertions were in the "originals", there is no hint of it talking about any conquest ofMecah.

And many more verses from the Quran that they took out of context and withwords and they add words and explanations to make it appear as a fulfilledprophecies, scientific discoveries etc.

Again a foiled attempt.

HERE'S REAL PROPHESIES FULFILLED:

JUST FEW OF THE 100.

1. Abraham to be a great Nation

Prophecy Genesis 12:1-3

1Now the LORD said to Abram,"Go forth from your country,And from your relativesAnd from your father's house,To the land which I will show you;

2And I will make you a great nation,And I will bless you,And make your name great;And so you shall be a blessing;3And I will bless those who bless you,And the one who curses you I will curseAnd in you all the families of the earth will be blessed."Fulfillment Exodus 1:1-9

1Now these are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob; theycame each one with his household: 2Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah; 3Issachar,Zebulun and Benjamin; 4Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. 5All the persons whocame from the loins of Jacob were seventy in number, but Joseph was already in

Egypt. 6Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation. 7But the sons ofIsrael were fruitful and increased greatly, and multiplied, and became exceedinglymighty, so that the land was filled with them. 8Now a new King arose over Egypt,who did not know Joseph. 9He said to his people, "Behold, the people of the sons ofIsrael are more and mightier than we.

2. Israel Enslaved 400 years and Set Free

Bible Passage: Gen. 15:13-14 with Exodus 3:3-7, 12:33-41

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Around 1875 - 1400 BC

Prophecy Genesis 15:13-14

13God said to Abram, "Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in aland that is not theirs, where they will be enslaved and oppressed four hundred

years. 14"But I will also judge the nation whom they will serve, and afterward theywill come out with many possessions.

Fulfillment Exodus 3.7-9

7The LORD said, "I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt,and have given heed to their cry because of their taskmasters, for I am aware oftheir sufferings. 8"So I have come down to deliver them from the power of theEgyptians, and to bring them up from that land to a good and spacious land, to aland flowing with milk and honey, to the place of the Canaanite and the Hittite andthe Amorite and the Perizzite and the Hivite and the Jebusite. 9"Now, behold, the cryof the sons of Israel has come to Me; furthermore, I have seen the oppression withwhich the Egyptians are oppressing them.

And Exodus 12.33-41

33The Egyptians urged the people, to send them out of the land in haste, for theysaid, "We will all be dead." 34So the people took their dough before it was leavened,with their kneading bowls bound up in the clothes on their shoulders. 35Now thesons of Israel had done according to the word of Moses, for they had requested fromthe Egyptians articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing; 36and the LORDhad given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they let them havetheir request. Thus they plundered the Egyptians. 37Now the sons of Israeljourneyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, asidefrom children. 38A mixed multitude also went up with them, along with flocks and

herds, a very large number of livestock. 39They baked the dough which they hadbrought out of Egypt into cakes of unleavened bread. For it had not becomeleavened, since they were driven out of Egypt and could not delay, nor had theyprepared any provisions for themselves. 40Now the time that the sons of Israel livedin Egypt was four hundred and thirty years. 41And at the end of four hundred andthirty years, to the very day, all the hosts of the LORD went out from the land ofEgypt.

3. The people of Israel would return to "their own land"

Bible passage: Ezekiel 34:13Written: Between 593-571 BC

Like Jeremiah, the prophet Ezekiel also lived during the time that the Babylonians

ruled over the people of Judah, and he himself was one of the Jews who were takento Babylon as captives. In Ezekiel 34:13, he prophesied that God would gather theexiles from the various nations to which they had been scattered and that he wouldrestore them to "their own land."

Prophecy Ezekiel 34:13:

I will bring them out from the nations and gather them from the countries, and I willbring them into their own land. I will pasture them on the mountains of Israel, in the

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ravines and in all the settlements in the land.

Prophecy Isaiah 45:1-4

1Thus says the LORD to Cyrus His anointed,Whom I have taken by the right hand,

To subdue nations before himAnd to loose the loins of kings;To open doors before him so that gates will not be shut:2I will go before you and make the rough places smooth;I will shatter the doors of bronze and cut through their iron bars.3I will give you the treasures of darknessAnd hidden wealth of secret places,So that you may know that it is I,The LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name.4For the sake of Jacob My servant,And Israel My chosen one,I have also called you by your name;I have given you a title of honor

Though you have not known Me.

Israel Returned to her homelandFulfillment Ezra 1:1-4

Cyrus's Proclamation

1Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the LORDby the mouth of Jeremiah, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, sothat he sent a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing,saying: 2"Thus says Cyrus king of Persia, 'The LORD, the God of heaven, has given

me all the kingdoms of the earth and He has appointed me to build Him a house inJerusalem, which is in Judah. 3'Whoever there is among you of all His people, mayhis God be with him! Let him go up to Jerusalem which is in Judah and rebuild thehouse of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem. 4'Everysurvivor, at whatever place he may live, let the men of that place support him withsilver and gold, with goods and cattle, together with a freewill offering for the houseof God which is in Jerusalem.'"

4. Babylon would rule Judah for 70 years and Israel returns

Bible passage: Jeremiah 25:11-12Prophecy Jeremiah 25:11-12:

11 This whole country will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will servethe king of Babylon seventy years.12 "But when the seventy years are fulfilled, I will punish the king of Babylon and hisnation, the land of the Babylonians, for their guilt," declares the LORD, "and willmake it desolate forever.

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2 Chronicles 36:21-23

21to fulfill the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah, until the land hadenjoyed its sabbaths All the days of its desolation it kept sabbath until seventy yearswere complete.22Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia--in order to fulfill the word of the

LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah--the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king ofPersia, so that he sent a proclamation throughout his kingdom, and also put it inwriting, saying, 23"Thus says Cyrus king of Persia, 'The LORD, the God of heaven,has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, and He has appointed me to build Him ahouse in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Whoever there is among you of all His people,may the LORD his God be with him, and let him go up!'"

Prophecies in the New Testament

5. Jesus prophesied that the Temple would be destroyed

Bible passage: Matthew 24:1-2

Written: During the first century AD

In Matthew 24:1-2, Jesus prophesied that the Temple of Jerusalem would bedestroyed and that its destruction would be so complete that not one stone would beleft standing on top of another. His prophecy was fulfilled about 40 years later whenthe Romans destroyed Jerusalem and tore down the Temple.

Matthew 24:1-2:

1 Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him tocall his attention to its buildings.2 "Do you see all these things?" he asked. "I tell you the truth, not one stone herewill be left on another; every one will be thrown down."

6. Jesus prophesied that the Jews would be exiled

Bible passage: Luke 21:24Written: During the first century AD

In Luke 21:24, Jesus said that Jerusalem would be trampled upon by foreigners andthat the people of Israel would be forced into exile.

About 40 years after Jesus delivered that prophecy, it began to find fulfillment. TheRomans destroyed Jerusalem in the year 70, and again in the year 135.

During the first destruction, Josephus, an historian who lived during the first century,

claimed 1.1 million Jews died and hundreds of thousands were forced out of thecountry and into exile and slavery.During the second destruction, Cassius Dio, an historian who lived during the secondcentury, claimed that 580,000 Jews were killed, 50 fortified towns and 985 villageswere destroyed.The exiled Jews were taken to countries throughout the Roman Empire andeventually scattered and re-scattered throughout the world.

Luke 21:24:

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They will fall by the sword and will be taken as prisoners to all the nations. Jerusalemwill be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

7. Jesus explained why Jerusalem would be destroyed

Bible passage: Luke 19:41-44Written: During the first century AD

In Luke 19:41-44, Jesus prophesies that Jerusalem would be destroyed because ofthe rejection of Jesus as the Messiah.

Although some people did accept Jesus as the Messiah, many people rejected him. Infact, the rejection was strong enough that Jesus was executed a short time afteruttering the prophecy.

Luke 19:41-44:

41 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it

42 and said, "If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring youpeacebut now it is hidden from your eyes.43 The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankmentagainst you and encircle you and hem you in on every side.44 They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They willnot leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God'scoming to you."

THESE ARE PROPHESIES UNMATCHED BY YOUR QURAN.....

8. Jesus foretold his death and resurrection

Bible passage: Matthew 20:17-19Written: During the first century

One of the unique qualities about Jesus Christ as a religious figure is that heprophesied his own death and resurrection. One example is found in Matthew 20:17-19. Each of the four Gospels of the New Testament, which were written by hisfollowers and contemporaries, testify that Jesus was resurrected.

Prophecy Matthew 20:17-19:

17 Now as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside andsaid to them,18 "We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief

priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death19 and will turn him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. Onthe third day he will be raised to life!"

Fulfillment

MT 26:47 While He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came upaccompanied by a large crowd with swords and clubs, who came from the chiefpriests and elders of the people.

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MT 26:48 Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, Whomever Ikiss, He is the one; seize Him.

MT 27:22 Pilate *said to them, Then what shall I do with Jesus who is calledChrist? They all *said, Crucify Him!MT 27:23 And he said, Why, what evil has He done? But they kept shouting all the

more, saying, Crucify Him!MT 27:24 When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but rather that a riotwas starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, Iam innocent of this Mans blood; see to that yourselves.MT 27:25 And all the people said, His blood shall be on us and on our children!MT 27:26 Then he released Barabbas for them; but after having Jesus scourged, hehanded Him over to be crucified.

THE QURAN, MUHAMAD AND ALLAH DIDN'T PASS THE CRITERION OF THE

BIBLE.

The BIBLE possesses hundreds of Prophecies fulfilled, Historical,

Archeological and Scientific Evidences.

CONCLUSION

No revelation from any angel can changed the original andearlier revelations. The Bible is correct and confirmed its

authenticity the Books the Law, the Prophets, the Psalms and

the Gospel and the Writings of the Apostles of our Lord JesusChrist. The Word of God remained.

God will never allow that the True Message of His words be

changed nor His Books be lost. The Bible gave the Criterion oftrue Prophet, Book and from whom His words shall come

fulfilled Prophecies. The Quran failed in this Criterion.

Isaiah 34:16

Seek from the book of the LORD, and read:Not one of these will be missing;None will lack its mate.For His mouth has commanded,And His Spirit has gathered them.

The Bible didn't lack and miss the teachings of the Lord. We have all theresources, archaeological, scientific and historical evidences proving the

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accounts and the events in the bible. The Dead Sea Scrolls and the EarlyManuscripts dating even before Muhammad was born are in our possessionconfirming what we have. To conclude that we don't have the originallanguage where it was written doesn't follow that it is not the word of God.WHO SAID THAT AND WHOSE CRITERIA WAS THAT? FROM GOD? OR FROMMAN? The word of God said He shall preserve it. What was preserved thematerial where it was written or the Words of God that shall remain? TheWord of God remains and the language doesnt matter. It is His words thatshall remain and not the language where it was written because God is ableto preserve it.

David said in Psalms 199:89

Forever, O LORD,

Your word is settled in heaven.

Jesus said in Matthew 24:35

Heaven and earth will pass away,

but My words will not pass away.

What is settled forever and what will not pass away. Is it the WORD OF GODor the material where the original was written? So therefore, it is the Word ofGod that stays forever and shall remain. The word of God remains andremains to be the word of God even without the original copieswhere it is written no longer exist. Our God is powerful even if theoriginal copies where it was written were lost which He is not after.He is able to preserve His WORD written and spoken and even in any

languages.His Words are never lost. The 24,000 Manuscripts of the OldTestament (Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek) and the New Testament (5,300 Greek)(including the foreign languages where it was translated during the early tothe middle centuries) we have today evidenced that His words are preserved.The Bible we have today is the same with the Scriptures circulating duringthe time of the First Century Christians and during and before the Time ofChrist.

You can read The Gospel Truth from these manuscripts that JesusChrist was crucified and has resurrected and is the Lord and Savior.

It is written in all the Bibles even millions of them you can put your handsinto this message of the Scriptures remained the same. The Book even

reached Muhammad's time according to the Quran. This message the Quranhas abrogated and substituted. The Word of God and the Prophesies hasbeen written by the prophets thousands of years ago and no one candisprove and belie them.

Yahweh is the Greatest!

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