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Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by GoodMuyis(m): 7:10am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Background Story My mother's name is Khadijat Yusuf, born to Muslim parents, and at a point raised by a Muslim cleric, married as a Muslim, but in her 30s, got converted to Christianity. In the beginning, she had attended some churches (2-3), but about 4 years after her conversion, she finally settled down at Deeper Life Bible Church. I could remember a time she preached to a man and managed to hand him over to Men in church for follow-up. This man was a Muslim. These days when I tell people my name is Abubakar and I am a Christian, they look at me with surprise and asked the Question How come? as if being a Fulani Christian is a taboo or it is impossible for the Power. These people should have rather praised God and take the courage to preach to more Muslims. Note: I am not a Fulani, but I'm from the North. I believed we can do better than Insulting the Muslims and their faith or the Prophet they believed in. As a matter of Biblical fact, Many Christians who called Prophet Mohammed an unprintable name will actually go to Hell as disobedience to Matthew 5vs22
Many Christians don't know the power of the message you carry. I am not certain that Islam has any other message other than calling people to acknowledge the supremacy of God, this message is actually for the Pagans who are idol worshipers, not for Christians because before Islam the Christians has already known God through Jesus and the revelation from the Holy Spirit. see 1 John 2vs13 13 I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. Talking about heaven and eternity the revelation predates what was taught or is being taught in Islam, and this should make you a Christian know better. Come to think of it, you have the opportunity to read the bible in a language you can understand better and doesn't need a language class before reading to understand. Muslims, either from the North or South are not your opposition but potential customers that should be preached to and brought to Christianity and knowledge of true salvation. If you cannot preach share gospel material. if a debate is what you feel like engaging them, have a sense of decorum and don't insult. When you insult a Muslim, you make it more difficult for sincere gospel preachers to reach them. Your insult will cause them to become more hostile to Christianity. Yes preaching to a Muslim can be very challenging sometimes, but as you get familiar with them, you get an increase in knowledge on how to relate with them more. Insulting Muslims will cause them to become more hostile to Christianity. Let's show them more Love and the Gospel Shalom Alaikum 6 Likes |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by omoiyamayor(m): 7:14am On Jun 15, 2022 |
The country has made daily bread the ultimate goal than anything else. |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by superlanny(m): 7:24am On Jun 15, 2022 |
I really understand where you are coming from and Christians should always show love to others, doing exactly as Jesus Christ would. I personally have stopped giving alms to..... I don't see any reason why I would, when the same person or people will not hesitate to mob, burn and kill you at the slightest misyarn on Mohammed or Allah. I honestly am still trying to find the peace and love in that mindset. And yet, i know there is the good and those with the right mindset, unfortunately i see only a few. |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by Bahamas95(m): 7:47am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Why would you risk your life by preaching to someone that won't hesitate to kill you? The Bible says "be wise like a serpent and gentle like a dove".......E get why. 1 Like |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by neonly: 7:54am On Jun 15, 2022 |
OP Abeg Muslim and christain are totally different people Spiritual Emotional Physically I wish der was no religion honesty d world would have been a castle to live in 1 Like |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by Cypress042: 8:06am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Preaching to them is among 50 ways to commit suicide in Nigerian, If you're a christian please don't try this e fit no end well in today Nigeria |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by MaxInDHouse(m): 8:13am On Jun 15, 2022 |
The truth is that they are not Christians! According to the Bible the only reason why the first century Jewish disciples of Christ earned that group name "CHRISTIANS" was due to their incessant preaching and teaching campaign everywhere they live. Act 11:26 The one and only group practicing what Jesus taught till today was separated from all others in the year 1931 {Revelations 18:4} after they've been thoroughly cleansed out of all the erroneous teachings of the AntiChrist. It was that year (1931) that the true God began calling them by another group name "JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES" Isaiah 65:15 They're known globally for their zealous preaching and industrious teaching of God's word throughout the world! Act 1:8 It was the pandemic that caused a break in the preaching and teaching campaign of Jehovah's Witnesses, though that year marked a hundred years since this group started this globally known ministry from 1919 to 2019 due to COVID-19 |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by uthlaw: 8:50am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Because they know more about Jesus than the Christians! |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by YOUDARE: 10:16am On Jun 15, 2022 |
bloodthirsty bastards that are looking for excuse to murder you |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by SeunNotOwner: 12:50pm On Jun 15, 2022 |
Bahamas95: Because God loves them the way he loves them. If you cannot preach, at least pray for them and stop making negative comments about them and their beliefs. 1 Like |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by GoodMuyis(m): 12:59pm On Jun 15, 2022 |
Bahamas95: But the missionaries who brought the gospel to Africa and Nigeria risk their lives too. The indigenous Nigerians, some preached to them too. The 1st century Christians risk their lives to preserve the gospel and to preach it. Nowadays you can sheild or hide yourself behind your device and preach to any Muslims you wish too 1 Like |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by GoodMuyis(m): 1:00pm On Jun 15, 2022 |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by GoodMuyis(m): 1:06pm On Jun 15, 2022 |
Cypress042: This is not true, except you don't care about heaven. |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by Cypress042: 1:50pm On Jun 15, 2022 |
GoodMuyis:I do care about, but with the way muslims are killing christians these days preaching to them can turn to blasphemy. |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by sonofthunder: 1:54pm On Jun 15, 2022 |
Matthew 10:7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 10:11 And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. 10:12 And when ye come into an house, salute it. 10:13 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. 10:14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. 10:15 Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by AllenforGOD(m): 2:01pm On Jun 15, 2022 |
Cypress042: Cypress042:this guy u funny |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by Cypress042: 2:16pm On Jun 15, 2022 |
AllenforGOD: |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by michaelwestern(m): 6:27pm On Jun 15, 2022 |
One of the things that should separate Christianity from any other religion is love, unfortunately, most Christians don't even love other Christians (except some of their church members) not to talk of unbelievers. You're right though OP, corrections should be made out of love and not condemning to win arguments. I don't even like religious arguments with unbelievers because it limits Christianity. You have to ignore the element of faith and start trying to logically prove God, which is impossible because God is a Spirit. Just preaching the word of God is better. |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by TenQ: 7:23pm On Jun 15, 2022 |
GoodMuyis:Muslims have always been hostile to both Jews and Christians and there is nothing anyone can do about that. To effectively preach to Muslims, you have to know what they believe. From infancy every Muslim is inoculated against the Gospel of Salvation through Christ. 1. They teach that the Christian and the Jews have corrupted their religion BUT Islam is the corrections to the corruption 2. They teach that Christians and Jews have corrupted their scriptures BUT the Qur'an is perfectly preserved exact word of Allah 3. They teach that Jesus did not die on the Cross (of course no resurrection) and salvation does not require any from of atonement BUT observance of the five pillars of Islam and good works. 4. They teach that Christians and Jews are polytheistic BUT Islam is the only pure monotheistic religion in the world. They manufactured three god's for the Christians by deliberately misrepresenting the Trinity For Muslims themselves, 1. They abhor questioning the Qur'an (even when it contains errors and fallacies): Allah knows best 2. They feel that God will respect them for their zeal for Islam With these above, it takes pure grace for a Muslim to come to Christ. So, how can Christians preach to Muslims 1. By EXPLAINING the Gospel of Christ to them 2. By EXPLAINING and ANSWERING their Questions about the doctrine of Christ to them 3. By FORCING them to question their Quran, Scholars and Islam. 4. By PRAYING for them to encounter Christ by themselves. The worst thing Christians can do is 1. Give in into Islamic blackmails and Threats. 2. Keeping quiet and being economical with the truth of the Gospel 3. Assuming that Allah and Jehovah are the same person. Islam thrives on ignorance mixed with deceptions. Their Scholars actively decieve Muslims Just as they try to deceive others especially Christians 1 Like |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by GoodMuyis(m): 10:05pm On Jun 15, 2022 |
TenQ: e seun brother, I love your breakdown 1 Like |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by TenQ: 10:15pm On Jun 15, 2022 |
GoodMuyis:I wish pastors will teach their flock about Islam and how to reach out to Muslims |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by LikeAking: 11:15pm On Jun 15, 2022 |
Christian's and pepper body. |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by jesusjnr2020(m): 12:10am On Jun 16, 2022 |
Hmm... |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by GoodMuyis(m): 7:47am On Jun 23, 2022 |
michaelwestern: Honestly, it becomes worse when they don't preach to them, but can start casting insult on their practices. If I don't know the way don't laugh at me, show me the way. |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by GoodMuyis(m): 9:07am On Jul 14, 2022 |
jesusjnr2020: Now they have a Muslim/Muslim presidential candidate, how many are you going to preach to? |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by infini771: 9:13am On Jul 14, 2022 |
Pastors have been killed in Abuja and Kano just for preaching and Jesus told us that we should go to another town if we are persecuted in one town. |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by paxonel(m): 9:25am On Jul 14, 2022 |
My guy you don't need to preach to anyone! You just need to live your life with all sincerity of who you are that's all. People aren't fools they are watching you, including Muslims too. They will be convinced that Jesus is the way, only when they see you practicing what Jesus do. Most times, they don't need to tell you, but they are already converted into Christianity in their heart by mere seeing you, that's the idea Romans 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Confession of Christ can be done secretly in the heart |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by jesusjnr2020(m): 11:20pm On Jul 14, 2022 |
GoodMuyis:You have a fantastically valid point bro with this thread. I believe I already endorsed it with a like despite not making any further comment. As for preaching to them, you should know that with God nothing is impossible, so whether the devil likes it or not, he wouldn't be able to stop God from reaching them whenever and however He chooses to. God bless. |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by damosky12(m): 3:20pm On Jul 17, 2022 |
paxonel: Jesus: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and PREACH the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. (Mark 16:15-16) Go ye therefore, and TEACH all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: TEACHING them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Matt 28:19-20) And this gospel of the kingdom shall be PREACHED in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. (Matt 24:14). We rather listen to Jesus' word. We rather do what He commanded us. 1 Like |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by MrCodeSolo: 6:27pm On Jul 17, 2022 |
@Op, which one is shalom alaikum again? I could relate to d brief rundown, we are more alike than u knw but somewhat different, since we both presently stand on separate side of d spiritual fence, hence; our journey continues but on separate paths. At 9, d christians' world engulfed me, thou was originally born a muslim. Then, christianity conversion happened, what does a 9yr old know if not only to ask questions, and getting tagged along with d christian business. At 25, after d whole essence of d christianity doctrines started to dawn on me. Then i sanked deeper, and just one day i stopped going to church, or listening to anything doctrinal related as such. For d next 10yrs, I was in d phase i called "existensial limbo".B4 returng to my predestined... No one ever asked why king Solomon; despite his gift of infinite wisdom, still showed compassion n accepted people for what they are and truly believed in. 4get abt what quantified him, love was more evolved to him than war. Afterall, Jesus ate with sinners! 1 Like |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by ANTIlSLAM(m): 7:02pm On Jul 17, 2022 |
It's because of the fear to be tag as blasphemer |
Re: Why Have Most Christians Stopped Preaching To The Muslims? by GoodMuyis(m): 12:23am On Jul 26, 2022 |
ANTIlSLAM: Nobody will tag you a blasphemer. |
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