Dr. Bilal Philips
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The True Message Of Jesus Christ: An explanation of the ‘real’ message
and relgion which Jesus (peace be upon him) came with, from both the
Bible and the Qur’an.
Jesus Christ represents the common link
between the two religions having the most followers on the earth today’.
Christianity and Islam. The following study of Jesus’ message and his
person is based on the link. It is hoped that through this study, both
Muslims and Christians will better understand the significance of Jesus
and the importance of his message. However, for us to accurately
identify the true message of Jesus Christ, an objective point of view
must be maintained throughout the course of our research. We should not
allow our emoticons to cloud our version and thereby blind us from the
truth. We must look at all of the issues rationally and separate the
truth from falsehood – with the help of the Almighty. When we look at
the variety of false religions and deviant beliefs around the world and
the zeal with which their followers uphold these beliefs, it becomes
quite evident that these people are not able to find the truth because
of their blind commitment of their beliefs. Their tenacious adherence is
usually not based on an intellectual understanding of the teachings,
but on powerful cultural and emotional influences. Because they were
brought up in a particular family or society, they firmly cling to the
beliefs of that society, believing that they are upholding the truth.
The only way that we may find the truth about anything is to approach it
systematically and logically. First, we weigh the evidence and then we
judge it by the intelligence which God has given us. In the material
world, it fundamentally intelligence that distinguishes humans from
animals, which act purely on instinct. After determining what the
objective truth is, we must then commit ourselves to it emotionally. Yes
there is a place for Emotional commitment, but emotionally commitment
must come after a reasoned comprehension of the issues. Emotional
commitment is essential, because it is evidence of a true understanding.
When one fully and properly understands the reality of the issue, one
is then mentally and spiritually prepared to vigorously uphold that
reality. It is from this intellectual and spiritual point of view that
the subject of Jesus’ message and his relevance to those who desire to
follow God will be analyzed in the following pages.
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