Discovering the Historical Jesus part 5

Another notable ancient historian was Cornelius Tacitus.  Many consider Tacitus the most important Roman historian of the 1st century.  His writings actually lend support to the accuracy of Josephus which is important from a historical standpoint. Quoting from Annals 15.44, Tacitus writes that Emperor Nero blamed Christians for Rome’s fire in 64 AD in order [...]

Discovering the Historical Jesus part 1

Who is Jesus?   Some say he was a great man; many say he was the most influential man that ever lived; others say he was God in human flesh, and a few say he was a myth created by believers to begin the Christian religion.  This question of who is Jesus has been asked for [...]

God’s Plan for Evil and Suffering Part 8

God gives us peace and courage to endure We have all seen people in the midst of pain shake their fist at God in anger.  While others who are suffering have been softened by God and become a more loving person who helps others.  One woman loses a child to a drunk driver and becomes [...]

Unmasking the Deception of Islam part 14

Understanding the Beliefs of Islam Who is Jesus Christ? Muslims believe Jesus Christ was a prophet of God, one of many, and nothing more.  Jesus was not the Son of God as the Bible teaches.  To say Jesus is God is to commit the sin of shirk and is unpardonable.  Yet, the Qur’ an does [...]

Unmasking the Deception of Islam part 11

Understanding the Beliefs of Islam Next I would like to tackle some of the beliefs of Islam and contrast them with Christianity.  I will only look at a few major teachings of both systems.  Examples include who is God, how do we get to heaven, who is Jesus, and what does Islam say about the [...]

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