The True Message Of Jesus Christ
Dr. Bilal Philips |
Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 101 | Size: 1 MB
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.
Introduction:
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.
