What is necessary for one to have eternal life? 17:3. Bruce, p. 329. The knowledge of the only true God and the one he sent forth-Jesus Christ. 24.
The First Pillar of Islam The first of the five pillars is called the Shahadah. This is defined as “The Islamic profession of faith, there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger” (Shahadah, n.d.). This pillar defines that there is only one God and has sent Muhammad as his spokesperson. A Muslim must confess this in order to be part of the community. It must be recited daily (Religion Facts, 2005).
Luther’s Definition of The Ideal Christian Life Luther has a very specific idea of what the ideal Christian life should look like. The instructions and guidelines for the life of a Christian are clearly presented in Luther’s writings with references to the Bible. Luther writes, “A Christian man is the most free lord of all, and subject to none; a Christian man is the most dutiful servant of all, and subject to every one.” (Modern History Sourcebook: Martin Luther: On the Freedom of a Christian) The Christian man is free in the sense that his spirit is free because his sins are wiped clean and forgiven when he receives salvation in Christ. A Christian man is called a dutiful servant because he diligently strives to grow and strengthen his faith in Christ. According to Luther, a strong faith is the foundation and necessity for a good Christian life.
Shahadah: This is the belief of all Muslims that Allah is one, he is the only god, and Muhammad (PBUH) is his messenger. This meaning that Allah is a unique being and that Muhammad is Allah’s greatest prophet; 2. Salat (Prayer): This is the physical act of worship. Muslim’s are expected to pray five times a day facing towards Mecca. This depicts Muslim’s submission to Allah.
This intended that he was the divine Son of God and recognised as being ‘one with the Father’. Christian adherents believe of the divinity through the birth of Virgin Mary and the Son of God. Shown in the scripture passage Matthew 1:16, “and to Jacob was born Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ”, this can explicitly identify the Virgin birth, thus showing divinity. He was recognised as being human, living with normal human restrictions and sufferings however; was considered Son of God as his life, death and resurrection plays importance in humanity. Through the divinity and humanity of the Christ, Christians and believers share the stories through word of mouth.
Biblical Worldview Antonio Robinson Liberty University Biblical Worldview A worldview is a scheme of principles that direct a person’s life and any major decision that they make. The Book of Romans was written by the Apostle Paul, which was the most influential Christian of all the ages except for the Lord, Jesus Christ. This book gives an account of how Christians should believe and act as the way they do. The letter to the Romans was his work of art that summarized numerous essential Christian beliefs. Paul states, “I must tell the good news to everyone” (Romans 1:13-15).Through the works of Paul, one can gather insights into his approaches on the natural world, human identity, human relationship, culture, and an understanding of one’s
The author also states, in scripture fasting involves abstaining from all food, solid or liquid, but not from water (Ibid). Although there are no biblical laws when it comes to fasting, and yet our freedom in the gospel, however does not mean a license it means opportunity (Ibid, 51). According to the author the Bible doesn’t say too fast, it says “when you fast” meaning that Jesus told his disciples to fast, that should be an good indication that all Christian should fast when prompted by the Holy Spirit (Ibid,
Fasting 5. Hajj Following the five pillars ensures that a person will lead the pure and morally correct lifestyles that have been set forth by Allah. The first of the five pillars is Belief and Witness. A follower of Allah must believe the word of Islam and must witness this word to others. By doing so the word of Allah is spread, thus promoting more followers to take part of his peaceful and pure journey on earth.
Above all other areas of dogma within Christianity, monotheism tops the list. Monotheism is the belief in one God who rules over all. This one God is the creator, and stabilizer of the universe we reside in. Christianity also believes in the Bible being the only set of scripture inspired by the word of God; Virgin Birth; martyrdom; the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ; the second coming of Christ; the creation of the world through the one true God; life after death; Hell; Paradise after death; and the Holy Trinity. Above all of these dogmas, the faith in a one creator God who rules the universe is the most important.
The review of the book, “Knowing Jesus”; I will show how the author, Christopher J. H. Wright explains how understanding Jesus, one must understand the Old Testament and it’s narratives that paint a picture of the one who prophets elude to as the one who will fulfill the law, by delivering Israel. In doing so, using Israel as the prototype of God’s mission to provide salvation to them and to all nations. Prophetical narratives that paint pictures of one, who is destined to be the savior of God’s chosen people, Israel, and all mankind. The crescendo of events in the Old Testament that takes the reader through time, places, and events that provides credence to who Jesus really was and his purpose here on the earth. The relationship that Old