Saleh Ali Alsobiyl Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 195 | Size: 1.5 MB
There is a biblical verse which clearly
indicates that there was no unanimous agreement about Jesus, his reality
and message, among those who went to preach about him after his
ascension. Rather, there was substantial dispute among them to the point
that one of those preachers announced his worry to his followers, and
warned them from the deception of another preacher, who may come to them
and preach a different Jesus to the one he had presented to them. This
preacher depicted his counterpart as the Devil who deceived Eve by his
lies, afraid that the minds of his followers may be corrupted, and that
they would gladly tolerate the one who comes to them and preaches
another Jesus. This is in a clear text, thus: ―I am afraid that your
minds will be corrupted and that you will abandon your full and pure
devotion to Christ, in the same way that Eve was deceived by the
serpent’s lies. For you gladly tolerate the one who comes to you and
preaches a different Jesus not the one we preached.‖ (2 Corinthians 11:
3-4)
This verse clearly speaks about two
different, alternative images of Jesus were preached to people after his
ascension. These two different images found their way to the New
Testaments, and their pieces scattered into many chapters. These two
different depictions cannot, of course, both be concurrently authentic.
But one must be for Truly Jesus, and the other one is for Falsely Jesus.
Both images cannot meet in one heart. Surely, Jesus cannot be the
source of both different images. This book brings together these two
biblical images of Jesus, examines them, explores their difference and
answers the questions that may rise regarding them such as:
– What are the sources of Truly and Falsely Jesus?
– Why and how did Falsely Jesus appear?
– What title can be given to those who hang the image of Falsely Jesus in their hearts?
– When does the truth come out and falseness come to an end?
– Can the faith in Falsely Jesus benefit the one who believe in such Jesus?
– What is the relation between salvation and Jesus?
– What is the destiny of a person who relies on this false understanding?
– How can we find the correct way to God, And how can we be sure of it?
– What are the conditions of Salvation?
Can we really grasp the genuine reality
of Jesus? Surely. But we risk the danger of being misguided by false
information unless we purify our intention and seek the proven truth.
And at this point, God will not let down his servant. Rather will guide
him to the truth. Truly Jesus will remain as will as Falsely Jesus,
until the Second Coming of Christ, when the truth will become clear and
falsehood will be destroyed.
I pray to God to accept this effort as a sincere one, and to provide
my dear readers with both clarity of intention and the ability to
distinguish between the two readings of Jesus as presented in this book.
Salvation, the Goal
People of all geographic and religious
backgrounds, throughout history, who believe in an afterlife, define
salvation as a state of being saved from Hell. And who would not want to
attain that goal? Only on the Day of Resurrection shall we be paid our
recompense in full. Whosoever is removed from Hell and admitted to
Paradise is indeed successful. The life of this world is but the
enjoyment of illusion. Surely there can be only one true formula for
salvation, but what is it? Is it a mystery or is it obvious? The
followers of each religion claim that their understanding of salvation
is correct. Of course there can be only one correct religion and,
therefore, one correct understanding of salvation. And this must be the
same conceptual understanding as taught by all the true messengers,
since the first contact between heaven and earth.
We therefore need to be sure that our
formula for salvation is correct before facing death. And for this
purpose, with mercy, love, and care, I am writing this piece of research
for you, my dear reader. I hope and pray that you will find the answers
that you are looking for.
Why Jesus?
Many people believe that Jesus is the key
to their salvation, their savior. Surely, he was a unique being because
of his miraculous birth, his ascension and Second Coming. However,
significant disputes remain about his reality and mission.
The message of God about faith and
salvation was always the same throughout history. It was always based on
―submission‖ to the one and only true God, by complete obedience with
devotion. This message of true faith was revealed to Adam who passed it
to his children. Then it was confirmed by Noah and all the messengers
and prophets of God who came after him. And it was sent throughout human
history to various societies and nations, whenever they needed
guidance, or when had strayed from the true path. So, the religion of
God which came with all the messengers, contains the same pillars of
faith even if there were different legal systems and patterns of worship
from one prophet or messenger to another. That is until God chose to
send the final revelation, with the final Law and the final salvation’s
formula to all mankind for the remainder of human history.
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