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Of course I agree with this post.
But in the case of Muhammad how would you explain his enduring appeal to more than a billion people.
The most powerful lies must carry an element of truth with them.
In the case of Muhammad the challenge to idolatry and the call to put God first, to behave righteously in fear of Gods judgment were all reasonable requests.
If the job of the prophets was to prepare the way for Jesus, to anticipate him and his Kingdom then John can be forgiven for not predicting things that were already happening right in front of him. Apart from him most if not all the other prophets made predictions of some sort or at least indicated that they were a party to Gods plans in motion.
Yes a prophet shares truthes that disturb, overthrow and reform. He warns of punishments impending if urgent actions are not taken. He exposes our souls and tells us God sees all. He makes people angry but not for his own glory but rather because the absurdity of a world that is so distant from God compels him to challenge it. He is an affront to worldliness and yet few know his name. Today people are really hot on climate activism and people like Greta Thunberg are regarded as prophets of impending doom challenging a comfortable apathetic consensus with warnings of danger. But there is no mention of God on her lips. There are similar figures campaigning for gay rights, womens rights to abortion as if they were voices of freedom and of a coming reality that will overthrow the corrupt existing world order. But these people who take on the mantle of prophets do not speak for God.
What is the key difference between a Teacher and a prophet?
Some of his early "revelations" were quite edifying warnings of impending doom should people not turn back to God from idols. They had the prophetic quality of challenging an idolatrous existing order in Mecca. He made a lot of people angry there. But he never understood who Jesus was or the significance of the Virgin Birth. As you say he married Aisha who was only 6 consummating that relationship after her first period at aged 9-10. He waged war to spread his kingdom and it has proven oppressive to those he conquered even though they often welcomed him at first as less oppressive than the Greek theocratic Byzantines or the idolatrous Persians. Today the Muslim world is deeply oppressive and intolerant of free thought. Like the evil empire of communism a great many people in the Islamic world pay lip service to something they do not truly believe.
...and they're easy to spot. They're the ones who will vehemently disagree with you when referred to as "so-called" prophets.Yep, I have come across them on this forum.
cool story bro,In Daniel 11:40, near the end of the 7 years, the beast will be attacked by the king of the south. imo, the king of the south will be leader of united African nations - which your flag indicates that you support that movement. So some uniting of the African nations will probably happen. Someone like Julius Malema could end up being that leader,
Can you give me a few examples? It is hard to understand your comment, most prophecies are about The Messiah. Thanks.Most Bible Prophets have prophecies that have not happened.
You are missing one very important prediction. The Holy Spirit that will dwell in all believers.There is nothing truly predictive here, he simply knows Jesus and dedicates and sacrifices his life to prepare a way for him.
All prophets in Islam are found in the bible (except Muhammad), but not necessarily called a prophet in the bible. Some we would think are odd, like Adam, Lot or David (all prophets in Islam). so it is clear their criteria are perhaps different and it may stem from adopting values like saints but just using a different word from opposition to heretical Christian idolatry practices in the AP.There are great many biblical prophets who said things before they happened and performed wonders also. Elijah and Elisha for instance. Agabus in the New Testament predicted a famine and the two witnesses who will stand in Jerusalem will bring down judgments on the angry nations and proclaim the coming King who will arrive shortly after they are resurrected.
But when I suggested that Muhammad was not a true prophet because he made no predictions and performed no wonders a number of Christian commentators suggested this did not matter for his recognition as a prophet.
So simple question: Are wonders and predictions essential features of a Christian prophet or is it enough to be an affirming oracle of Gods Kingdom testifying to Jesus?
"We should test those who claim to be prophets. It’s in the Bible, 1 John 4:1, NKJV. "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world."
Beware of prophets who do not keep the laws of God, even if they perform miracles. It’s in the Bible, Matthew 7:22-23, NKJV. “Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’”
Don’t listen to prophets that speak against the Bible. It’s in the Bible, Isaiah 8:20, NKJV. “To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”"
The prime example is how the Lord will reset our civilization; which is now once again, as in the days of Noah. Jesus said He would correct this situation, Matthew 24:3-44Can you give me a few examples? It is hard to understand your comment, most prophecies are about The Messiah. Thanks.
Islam is Satans counterfeit religion. There is plenty of other false religions as well, but his major success is Islam.The above points out that Mohammad was a false prophet. He was a robber, pedophile and mass murderer. Further, his teachings are not compatible with the teachings of the Bible.
We can all agree that there will be a last day.The prime example is how the Lord will reset our civilization; which is now once again, as in the days of Noah. Jesus said He would correct this situation, Matthew 24:3-44
This event; by fire sent from the heavens, 2 Peter 3:7, is what is often called the Day the Lord comes as a thief, unexpected and shocking everyone.
Millions will be killed on that terrible Day of extreme heat, earthquakes, storms and tsunamis. Isaiah 66:15-17, Jeremiah 25:33, Isaiah 63:1-6, Ezekiel 21:1-8, Zephaniah 1:2-18, Revelation 6:12-17
This forthcoming Day, will set the scene for all the rest that must happen until Jesus Returns in glory, seen by everyone. He destroys the attacking armies in the holy Land by the Sword of His Word and chains up Satan. Revelation 19:11-21
But the soon to happen: Great and terrible Day of the Lord's vengeance and fiery wrath, Joel 2:30-31, Revelation 6:12-17, +, isn't the Last Day. It will be the first day of all the prophesied end time events.We can all agree that there will be a last day.
I suggest that you seek Christ with all that you have. He can give you answers directly. It’s important that we don’t get sidelined by matters of dogma that only Christ can resolve within you.There are great many biblical prophets who said things before they happened and performed wonders also. Elijah and Elisha for instance. Agabus in the New Testament predicted a famine and the two witnesses who will stand in Jerusalem will bring down judgments on the angry nations and proclaim the coming King who will arrive shortly after they are resurrected.
But when I suggested that Muhammad was not a true prophet because he made no predictions and performed no wonders a number of Christian commentators suggested this did not matter for his recognition as a prophet.
So simple question: Are wonders and predictions essential features of a Christian prophet or is it enough to be an affirming oracle of Gods Kingdom testifying to Jesus?
Most folks emphasis false prophets for now. To have the false, then there' are the true prophets of God.
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