IF JESUS WAS GOD, THEN WHOM WAS HE PRAYING TO?

Thursday, April 9, 2015

IF JESUS WAS GOD, THEN WHOM WAS HE PRAYING TO?

The question of Jesus being God and who He was praying to often causes great confusion, and if one is not careful, it can lead to doubts in the Christian faith. In many religious debates, Muslim scholars and even Jehovah’s Witnesses frequently ask: When Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane, whom was He praying to? And further still, they ask: Since when does God ever ask for help? Indeed, these questions require solid answers supported by clear biblical passages.

To understand Jesus as God on earth praying to His Father in heaven, we must first recognize that God the Father and Jesus “the Son” had an eternal relationship long before Jesus took on human flesh. Beyond that, you must understand that when Jesus was on earth He had two natures—Jesus was fully God and at the same time fully Man (see the booklet “The Two Natures of Jesus Christ”). Please read John 5:19–27, especially verse 23, where Jesus teaches that the Father sent the Son (also see John 15:10).

In Isaiah 9:6 we are told that a Son was given and a Child was born. Jesus was eternally part of the Trinity, together with the Holy Spirit. The Trinity has always been God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—not three gods, but one God revealed in three Persons. Jesus taught that He and His Father are one (John 10:30), meaning that He and His Father share the same essence and nature. The Father, Son, and Spirit are three Persons with equal fellowship, existing together as God. These three always were and always will be in an eternal relationship. They existed before the beginning of time and will continue to exist forever and ever.

When Jesus—having two natures simultaneously (God and Man) according to Isaiah 9:6—took on the sinless human body, He also took the form of a servant, giving up His heavenly glory (Philippians 2:5–11). As a Man, Jesus grew and learned obedience (Hebrews 5:8). He experienced temptation by Satan, false accusations by humans, rejection from His own people, and ultimately crucifixion. His prayers to the Father in heaven were requests for strength (John 11:41–42) and wisdom (Mark 1:35; 6:46)—ALL OF WHICH HE DID AS A HUMAN BEING. His prayers demonstrated His dependence on His Father in His humanity so that He might fulfill the Father’s redemptive plan, as recorded in John 17. His praying showed that He ultimately submitted to the will of His Father, which included going to the cross to pay the penalty (death) for our breaking of God’s law (Matthew 26:31–46). Without question, He rose bodily from the grave, securing forgiveness and eternal life for all who repent of their sins and trust in Him as Savior.

Therefore, there is no problem with God the Son praying or speaking to God the Father. As mentioned earlier, They had an eternal relationship long before Christ became man. This relationship is displayed in the Gospels so we can see how the Son of God, in His humanity, carried out the will of His Father, and in doing so, purchased redemption for His children (John 6:38). Through continually presenting Himself to His Father in heaven, Christ was always empowered and strengthened, remaining focused through His life of prayer. Christ’s example of prayer is the one we are to follow.

Jesus Christ was not inferior to God while He prayed to His Father in heaven. Remember, Jesus had two natures—God and Man. He showed that even in human nature, a life of prayer is essential to accomplish the Father’s will. Jesus’ prayers to His Father demonstrated the example of relationship within the Trinity and also set an example for us: that we must depend on God for the strength and wisdom we need through prayer. Since Christ, as the God-Man, needed a vibrant prayer life, so also must His followers today.

Therefore, Jesus praying to His Father—He did so as a Man (John 17), even though at the same time He was God (see the booklet “The Two Natures of Jesus Christ”). This is clear proof that since the creation of the world, there has never been anyone like Jesus Christ. Jesus is prayed TO (Acts 7:59), and at the same time we read that Jesus prays TO God the Father (John 17).

Truly, Jesus Is God.

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© 2015, April
April 09, 2015

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THE PARENTS OF MUHAMMAD WERE UNBELIEVERS AND THEY DIED AS UNBELIEVERS

Thursday, December 29, 2016

THE PARENTS OF MUHAMMAD WERE UNBELIEVERS AND THEY DIED AS UNBELIEVERS

Dear reader,

SO THE MOTHER OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD DIED AS AN UNBELIEVER

Lady Amina, the mother of Muhammad, died as an unbeliever. We read:

Arabic Hadith Text:
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ((اسْتَأْذَنْتُ رَبِّي أَنْ أَسْتَغْفِرَ لأُمِّي فَلَمْ يَأْذَنْ لِي ، وَاسْتَأْذَنْتُهُ أَنْ أَزُورَ قَبْرَهَا فَأَذِنَ لِي )) مسلم

Translation of the Hadith:
From Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“I asked my Lord for permission to seek forgiveness for my mother, but He did not permit me. I asked Him for permission to visit her grave, and He permitted me.”
(Sahih Muslim)

It is explained in the book ‘Awn al-Ma‘bud:
“His statement ((But He did not permit me)) means that (his mother) was an unbeliever, and it is not allowed to ask forgiveness for an unbeliever.”

This is another calamity for Muslims:
Both of Muhammad’s parents died while guilty of great sins and while they were UNBELIEVERS.

Why did Allah hate Muhammad’s parents so much?

Do you know that Muhammad’s father also died as an UNBELIEVER and is burning in Hell?

Truly, there are many strange things in Islam.

And yet, we never read that the mother of Jesus died in sin.

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MUHAMMAD ADMITS THAT HIS FATHER IS IN HELL

This is a VERY GREAT CALAMITY for Muslims.

Muhammad’s father was named Abdullah, which means “servant of Allah.”
Yet Muhammad confirmed that he is in Hell burning.

These are not my words; I am not inventing anything about Muhammad’s father.
These are the words of Muhammad himself.

Read the evidence:

Reported by Anas: A man said, “Messenger of Allah, where is my father?”
He said: “He is in Hell.”
When the man turned away, he called him back and said:
“Indeed, my father and your father are in Hell.”
(Sahih Muslim, Book 001, Number 0398)

Now, the question Muslims should ask is this:

Why was Muhammad’s father, a pagan, named “Abdullah”?

Since “Abdullah” means “servant of Allah,” this is clear evidence that pagans of the Jahiliyyah era were already worshipping Allah, even naming their children after him — in the same way Jews named their children in honor of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob:

• Joshua – Yahweh is salvation

• Jotham – Yahweh is perfect

• Jehoahaz – Yahweh has grasped

• Hezekiah – Yahweh strengthens

• Elisha – God is salvation, etc.

The answer is clear:

Allah was a pagan deity long before Islam.

He was the moon god, al-ilah.
Another name for him was Hubal.

This pagan god was worshipped throughout the Middle East, not only by the Arabs.

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MORE THAN THAT:

1. Why does Muhammad admit his father is in Hell?

2. Where did this pagan Abdullah get a name containing “Allah”?

3. Does this mean Allah — a pagan god — existed before Muhammad?

And this is why Muhammad’s grandfather, Abdul Muttalib, almost sacrificed Muhammad’s father Abdullah as an offering to Allah. He was saved by his uncle, after which 100 camels were sacrificed instead.

This sacrifice took place at the Kaaba (we will analyze this later).

We are told:

“The arrow showed that Abdullah was the one to be sacrificed. So Abdul Muttalib took the boy to the Kaaba with a knife to slaughter him. Quraysh, his uncle from the Makhzum tribe, and his brother Abu Talib tried to stop him. They suggested he consult a female soothsayer. She ordered that divination arrows be drawn between Abdullah and ten camels… eventually the number of camels reached one hundred.”
(Ibn Hisham 1/151–155; Rahmat-ul-lil’alameen 2/89–90)

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This is why the God of the Bible constantly warned Israel against the pagan practices of surrounding nations — including worship of the moon, stars, and celestial hosts.

Scriptures:

• Deuteronomy 4:19

• Deuteronomy 17:2–3

• 2 Kings 21:3, 5

• 2 Kings 23:5

• Jeremiah 8:2

• Jeremiah 19:13

• Zephaniah 1:5

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THE YEAR MUHAMMAD WAS BORN

In 570 AD, the year Muhammad was born, there ruled in Yemen an Ethiopian Aksumite governor named Abrahah al-Ashram.

He was jealous of Mecca because so many people visited it for pagan pilgrimage.
So he built a large church in Sana’a hoping to attract pilgrims — but nobody came.

He then marched to Mecca with a huge army and elephants to destroy the Kaaba.

The Quraysh united to defend the Kaaba.
Muhammad’s grandfather Abdul Muttalib told the people to hide in the mountains while he stayed near the Kaaba.

But because the army of Abrahah was so powerful, Abdul Muttalib said:

“The Owner of this House will protect it, and surely He will save it from enemies, and they will not disgrace His servants.”

Tradition says flocks of birds rained stones on Abrahah’s army.
He was wounded and retreated.

But here is the problem:

At that time Muhammad was just a baby.
Islam did not yet exist.
The Kaaba was full of pagan idols.

So who was “the Owner of the House” that Abdul Muttalib referred to?

It was clearly a pagan god, the moon deity — Allah (al-ilah).

The Qur’an says in Surah Al-Fil (105:1–5):

“Have you not seen how your Lord dealt with the companions of the elephant?
Did He not make their plot go astray?
And He sent against them birds in flocks,
Striking them with stones of baked clay,
And He made them like eaten straw.”

But these events occurred before Islam, in a pagan setting.

So who is “your Lord” here?
Who protected the Kaaba — a pagan shrine filled with idols?

It was not Allah of Islam, because Islam didn’t exist.

It was the same pagan Allah worshipped by Abdul Muttalib — the moon god.

Therefore:

The Kaaba is a pagan house.

Muhammad’s father is in Hell.

All Muslims who go on pilgrimage are honoring a pagan site.

Allah is a pagan god.

Truly, Islam is a pagan religion — which is why Muhammad admitted his father is in Hell.

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I invite you to the true and living God,

JESUS CHRIST OUR SAVIOR.

May God bless you abundantly.

I am Dr. Max Shimba,
a servant of Jesus Christ.
For Max Shimba Ministries Org.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

ALLAH CREATED WITCHCRAFT AND SENT IT DOWN TO THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD

Yes,
This is a very great tragedy in the nation of Muhammad. Many Christians have been asking themselves: Where did witchcraft come from and who was its origin?
Today the Qur’an answers you by saying that witchcraft WAS CREATED and sent down by Allah, thus the number-one witches are Muslims. I know you think that Max Shimba is falsely accusing Muslims, right?

Here we need to understand that witchcraft is an evil thing that sends a person to hellfire. Going to witch doctors and fortune-tellers is part of unbelief and idolatry.

Let us read this Qur’anic evidence:

Surah Taha 20:73
“Indeed, we have believed in our Lord so that He may forgive us our sins and the magic you forced us to perform. And Allah is the Best and Ever-Lasting.”

According to Surah Taha verse 73, as it was revealed in Mecca to Muhammad and translated by Sheikh Ali Muhsin Al-Barwani, it says that ALLAH FORCES MUSLIMS TO PERFORM WITCHCRAFT. This is a tragedy, my brothers. The question is: Since when did God become a magician? And what benefit does this witchcraft, sent down by Allah, have for Muslims?

Let us look at the second Tafsir of Surah Taha 73 as translated by Sheikh Ali Muhsin, which says:

“For indeed we stand firmly upon faith in believing in our True Lord so that He may erase our past sins and forgive us for engaging in the witchcraft you forced us to learn and perform! And our Lord is Better in recompense than you if He is obeyed; and His kingdom and ability to repay endures more than yours.”

This means:

1. It says that Muslims are forced to learn witchcraft.

2. It says that Muslims are forced to practice witchcraft.

Dear reader, today I have little to say because you have read for yourself from the Qur’an that Allah sent down witchcraft and forced Muslims to learn and practice it.

I advise Christians who have Muslim friends to be careful, because that friend of yours might be the one bewitching you since he is forced by Allah to do so.

I have quoted Qur’an 2:102 and its explanation below from two tafsir translations (Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Al-Farsy and Sheikh Ali Muhsin Al-Barwani). This verse and its commentary show the following:

(a) Witchcraft was sent down by Allah’s angels
(b) There are Islamic witches
(c) Witchcraft is the work of unbelief

Also, according to Sahih Bukhari vol. 4, book 54, hadith 490 and Sahih Bukhari vol. 7, book 71, hadith 658, Muhammad was bewitched and harmed by witchcraft. The story of the Prophet being bewitched and affected by magic is also narrated in Qur’an tafsir by Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Al-Farsy, pages 977 and 978.

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QUESTIONS

(a) If witchcraft is unbelief, what relationship does Allah have with unbelief for Him to send down witchcraft?
(b) Was the Prophet Muhammad bewitched by Islamic witches or by other witches?
(c) Was Muhammad bewitched by the witchcraft sent down by Allah’s angels or by some other witchcraft?
(d) Which other prophet was ever bewitched and harmed by witchcraft the way Muhammad was?

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Qur’an 2:102

(Arabic text preserved)

Qur’an 2:102 (Translation by Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Al-Farsy)

“They followed what the devils recited during the reign of Solomon; and Solomon did not disbelieve, but the devils disbelieved, teaching people witchcraft (which they had known long ago and the magic) which was sent down to the two angels Harut and Marut in Babylon. But the two angels would not teach anyone until they warned him: ‘Indeed we are a trial (testing your obedience); therefore do not disbelieve.’
But they learned from them that by which they could separate a man from his wife (and other things). But they could not harm anyone with it except by permission of Allah. And they learned what harmed them and did not benefit them. And they surely knew that whoever purchased this would have no share in the Hereafter. And surely evil was that for which they sold their souls (of the Hereafter). If only they knew.”

(Translation from Abdullah Saleh Al-Farsy, pp. 25–26)

Commentary on Qur’an 2:102

Solomon mentioned here is a prophet. The Jews call him a king who gained his kingdom through magic, not a prophet. And these Islamic witches attribute their magical knowledge to Prophet Solomon. So Allah refutes this. And this verse clearly shows that:

(a) witchcraft is an act of unbelief
(b) a witch cannot harm anyone except by Allah’s permission
(c) a witch himself is harmed by his own witchcraft

Qur’an 2:102 (Translation by Sheikh Ali Muhsin Al-Barwani)

“And they followed what the devils fabricated concerning the kingdom of Solomon. But Solomon did not disbelieve, but the devils disbelieved, teaching people witchcraft and that which was sent down to the two angels, Harut and Marut, in Babylon. But they did not teach anyone until they said: ‘Indeed we are a trial, therefore do not disbelieve.’
But they learned from them that by which they could separate a man from his wife. But they could not harm anyone except by Allah’s permission. And they learned that which harms them and does not benefit them. And they surely knew that whoever chooses this will have no portion in the Hereafter. And surely evil is that for which they sold themselves—if only they knew.”

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May God have mercy and forgive all our brothers who practice witchcraft.

Because the Bible says that ALL WITCHES WILL ENTER HELL.

1 Samuel 15:23
“…the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry; because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has also rejected you from being king.”

Dear reader, receive the living Jesus and gain eternal life.
Religion will not help you at all, because now you understand that it is religion that causes you to become a witch and depart from the love of God.

May God bless you greatly.

It is I, Max Shimba, a servant of Jesus Christ
For Max Shimba Ministries Org
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SO, THE QURAN IS FULL OF DOUBT AND IS NOT CLEAR

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

SO, THE QURAN IS FULL OF DOUBT AND IS NOT CLEAR

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Are the claims that “the Quran is complete and clear” true?

Allah reveals verses claiming that the Quran is not complete and not clear.

Allah says that there are verses in the Quran whose meaning no one knows except Allah.

Dear readers:

Today we will examine the confusion found inside the Quran—despite many Muslim scholars claiming that it is straightforward—while Allah Himself contradicts them by revealing verses that state the Quran is not straightforward and not clear.

First, let us look at the verses claiming that the Quran is clear, fully explained, and a guidance for the rightly guided:

Surah Hud (11:1)
Alif Lam Ra. This is a Book whose verses have been made clear, then detailed, from One who is Wise and All-Aware.

Surah Al-An’am (6:114)
"Shall I seek a judge other than Allah, while He is the One who has sent down to you the Book explained in detail? Those whom We gave the Scripture know it has been sent down from your Lord in truth. So do not be among the doubters."

Surah An-Nahl (16:89)
"And [warn of] the Day when We will raise from every nation a witness against them, and We will bring you as a witness over these people. And We have sent down to you the Book explaining everything, as guidance, mercy, and glad tidings for the Muslims."

The above Surahs claim that the Quran is fully explained, clear, and that when you read it, you should not encounter confusion or contradictions.

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BUT THESE CLAIMS CONTRADICT THE CONFUSION FOUND IN ANOTHER VERSE, WHICH CLAIMS THAT ONLY ALLAH KNOWS THE MEANING OF SOME VERSES

Let us read this verse:

Surah Al-Imran (3:7)
"He is the One who has sent down to you the Book. Within it are verses that are clear and decisive—these are the foundation of the Book. But others are ambiguous. As for those in whose hearts is deviation, they follow what is ambiguous, seeking discord and seeking its interpretation. But no one knows its interpretation except Allah. And those firmly grounded in knowledge say, ‘We believe in it; all is from our Lord.’ But none take heed except those with understanding."

Dear brothers and sisters, this is another disaster in Islam. In Surah Al-Imran—revealed in Medina—Allah says:

1. In the Quran there are muhkamat—clear verses with obvious meaning.

2. There are ambiguous verses, and those who follow them do so seeking discord.

3. There are verses whose meaning no one knows except Allah.

This Surah 3:7 contradicts Surah Hud 11:1, Surah Al-An’am 6:114, and Surah An-Nahl 16:89—which claim the Quran is clear and fully explained.

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So, what should Muslims follow?

What do Muslims believe about a Quran that contradicts itself and is not clear?

Why does Allah contradict Himself in the above verses?

Or was the problem Muhammad himself—who couldn’t read or write and failed to properly memorize Jibril’s instructions?

Furthermore, why would Allah reveal verses whose meaning only He knows?

How do such verses help Muslims?

What benefit do Muslims gain from reading verses whose meaning only Allah knows?

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Finally, I want to know:

How do Muslims know the verses they read are meant to be understood—when Allah has set a trap by saying that some verses in the Quran are known only to Him?

Is this not why Muslims fight among themselves—ISIS, Sunni vs Shia, and many others?

Is this not why the Quran “needs” the Sahih Hadith and the Suna of Muhammad?

This is yet another disaster in the religion of Allah.

Why did Allah reveal verses that only He understands?

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Come to Jesus, the Living One, who has given us the Holy Spirit as our Guide.

John 16:3
But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own, but whatever He hears, He will speak, and He will declare to you the things to come.
14 He will glorify Me, for He will take what is Mine and declare it to you.
15 All that the Father has is Mine; therefore I said He will take what is Mine and declare it to you.

John 16:26
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things and remind you of all that I have said to you.

1 John 2:27
But the anointing that you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about everything—and is true and not a lie—abide in Him, just as it has taught you.

Dear readers, Jesus has already made it clear:
If you follow Him, you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, who will live within you and teach you all things.

Come to Jesus.

God bless you greatly.

Max Shimba Ministries
@February 9, 2015

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AISHA SAYS THAT MUHAMMAD WAS BEWITCHED

Saturday, December 17, 2016
AISHA SAYS THAT MUHAMMAD WAS BEWITCHED

Muhammad Was Once Bewitched (By a Spell, “Under a Spell”)

“‘Aisha narrates: The Prophet was affected by magic to the point that he would imagine he had done something when he had not done it. One day he prayed (to Allah) for a very long time, then said, ‘I feel that Allah has given me guidance on how to cure myself.’ …”
Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 54 (The Beginning of Creation), Chapter 10, Hadith no. 490, p. 317.
See also:

• Volume 4, Book 53 (Obligations of Khumus), Chapter 34, no. 400, p. 267

• Volume 8, Book 73 (Good Manners), Chapter 56, no. 89, pp. 56–57

• Volume 8, Book 75 (Book of Invocations), Chapter 59, no. 400, pp. 266–267

• Volume 7, Hadith nos. 658–660, pp. 441–443
  Also see Sahih Muslim, Volume 2, Book 4 (Book of Prayer), Chapter 309, no. 1888, p. 411.

Muhammad was bewitched. ‘Aisha narrated: The Prophet continued for some time believing that he was having sexual relations with his wives when he was not. One day he said to me:
“O ‘Aisha! God has instructed me concerning the matter I asked Him about. Two men came; one sat at my feet and the other near my head. The one near my feet said to the one near my head (pointing at me), ‘What is wrong with this man?’ The other replied, ‘He has been affected by magic.’ The first asked, ‘Who cast the spell on him?’ The other replied, ‘Lubaid bin A’sam.’ The first asked, ‘With what (material)?’ The other replied, ‘With the pollen of a male date palm and a comb, in which hair was placed, and buried under a stone in the well of Dharwan.’”

Then the Prophet went to that well and said:
“This is the same well that was shown to me in the dream. The tops of its date palms look like the heads of devils, and its water looks like a mixture of henna.”
‘Aisha added: “The magician Lubaid bin A’sam was from the tribe of Bani Zuraiq, an ally of the Jews.”
Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 73 (Good Manners), Chapter 56, no. 89, p. 57.
See also Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 75 (Book of Invocations), Chapter 59, no. 400, p. 266.

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1. Why should we follow a Prophet who was bewitched?

2. Is there any Prophet in the Bible who was ever bewitched?

3. Why did Allah fail to protect His Prophet from the power of sorcery?

4. Where do we read that Muhammad was prayed for and delivered from the spell?

There is no evidence anywhere stating that Muhammad was prayed for and that the spell left him. This is a tragedy for the Prophet of Allah to die while still under the effects of sorcery.

Dear reader,
Anyone who dies while bewitched and filled with demons will end up in the Hellfire.

Come to the living Jesus.
Max Shimba Ministries

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The Theology of Baptism: A Christian Appeal to Muslims

By Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute

Baptism is one of the most misunderstood doctrines in the Christian faith, especially within interfaith contexts. Many assume it is only a symbolic ritual or an optional religious ceremony. However, Scripture presents baptism as a decisive moment in God’s redemptive plan—a divine act that marks the transition from spiritual death to spiritual life.

For Christians addressing Muslim audiences, it is essential to explain this doctrine clearly, respectfully, and biblically. Baptism is not a Christian invention; it is a continuation of God’s pattern throughout history, where water becomes a means of salvation, renewal, and covenant identity.

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Baptism in the Storyline of Scripture

The Bible consistently uses water as a symbol and instrument of divine deliverance. Peter reminds believers that Noah and his family were saved “through water” (1 Peter 3:20–21). Their obedience set them apart from a world that faced judgment. Early Christians understood this as a foreshadowing of how God uses baptism to bring people into salvation.

The Exodus story reinforces this theme. When the Israelites passed through the Red Sea, Scripture describes this moment as a “baptism into Moses” (1 Corinthians 10:1–2). The waters marked the end of slavery and the beginning of a covenant life. Christian baptism fulfills this same pattern—deliverance from sin and entrance into a new spiritual identity.

These biblical narratives reveal a consistent theological reality: God uses water to separate the old life from the new.

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Baptism and the Gift of New Life

In Christian teaching, baptism is inseparable from spiritual transformation. When Peter preached at Pentecost, he declared that repentance and baptism lead to forgiveness and the reception of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). Baptism is not merely symbolic; it is the moment when God imparts new life and brings the believer into fellowship with His Spirit.

Jesus Himself affirmed this truth:
“Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:5).

Thus, baptism serves as the gateway to spiritual rebirth. Without it, a person remains in the condition Paul describes as “dead in trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1–2). Christian theology teaches that spiritual life is not moral improvement—it is a resurrection of the inner person through Christ.

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A Respectful Invitation to Muslims

Muslims understand the importance of purification, obedience, and submission to God. Christianity builds upon these themes but teaches that baptism is the divinely appointed means by which God cleanses, renews, and unites a person to Christ.

This message is extended to Muslims not as an attack on Islam, but as an expression of Christian theological conviction:

• Baptism cleanses from sin.

• Baptism brings a believer into covenant life.

• Baptism unites a person with the death and resurrection of Christ (Romans 6:3–4).

• Baptism opens the door to the Holy Spirit.

• Baptism prepares the soul for the final judgment described in Revelation 20.

Christians therefore regard baptism as essential, not optional.

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An Invitation to Explore Further

The call to repentance and baptism is a universal Christian invitation—extended to all peoples and all nations. It is rooted in the message of Christ, the witness of the apostles, and the consistent teaching of the early Church.

For Muslim readers who are exploring Christian faith, this is an opportunity to understand why baptism holds such a profound place in Christian theology. It is not merely a ritual; it is a divine encounter, a spiritual rebirth, and a step into God’s redeeming grace.

Where is the copy of the Torah, the Psalms, and the Gospel that existed before the Qur’an and before the birth of Muhammad?

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

THE WEAKNESS OF THE ISLAMIC RELIGION

1. Muslims do not have the Book of the Torah.

2. Muslims do not have the Book of the Psalms.

3. Muslims do not have the Book of the Gospel.

If there is any Muslim who disagrees, then bring me a copy of those books that existed before the Qur’an.
If you bring me a copy that Allah claims He revealed to Moses, or David, or Jesus, then today I, Max Shimba, will convert and become a Muslim.

Remember, I have no time for your Qur’anic verses because the Qur’an came later.
Bring me the copies of those books before Muhammad was born.
I WANT TO CONVERT TO ISLAM.

Shalom,
Dr. Max Shimba, servant of Jesus Christ, the Great God.
Titus 2:13

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ALL MUSLIMS TO BE JUDGED BY JESUS

Thursday, December 29, 2016
ALL MUSLIMS TO BE JUDGED BY JESUS

Finally, Muhammad admitted that Jesus is God.

Who will judge all the people of the world?

The Bible answers that Jesus is the one who will judge all the people of the world, meaning Muhammad, Allah, all Muslims, and all jinn will be judged by Jesus.

(Psalm 58:11) – “Surely there is a God who rules in the earth.”
(Revelation 18:8) – “Therefore, her plagues will come in one day—death and mourning and famine—and she will be utterly burned with fire, for the Lord God who judges her is mighty.”

It is He who will judge the whole world. “For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son (JESUS).”

(Matthew 25:31-32) – “When the Son of Man (JESUS) comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.”

(Acts 10:42) – “He commanded us to preach to the people and testify that this is He (Jesus) whom God appointed as Judge of the living and the dead.”

(Romans 2:16) – “On that day God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel.”

(2 Timothy 4:1) – “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom.”

So why not accept Jesus, who will judge your life? Remember, the Judge is JESUS, not Allah or Muhammad.

Come to Jesus.

I am Max Shimba, a servant of Jesus Christ.

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JESUS CHANGED THE COURSE OF ALL HISTORY

Saturday, December 17, 2016
JESUS CHANGED THE COURSE OF ALL HISTORY

Travel anywhere in the world. Speak to people of any religion. No matter how deeply they hold to the layers of their faith, if they know anything about history, they will agree that there has never been anyone like Jesus of Nazareth. He is far more extraordinary than all people of all ages.

Jesus changed the course of history. Even the date on your newspaper today proves that Jesus of Nazareth lived on earth about 2,000 years ago. The English letters “B.C.” stand for the period before Christ; likewise, “A.D.” stands for the years after the birth of Christ.

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HIS COMING WAS PROPHESIED

Hundreds of years before Jesus was born, the Scriptures show Israel’s prophets foretelling His coming. The Old Testament—written by many authors over 1,500 years—contains more than 300 prophecies about the coming of Jesus. Everything prophesied came to pass, including His miraculous birth, His holy life, His death, and His resurrection.

The life Jesus lived, the miracles He performed, the words He spoke, His death on the cross, His resurrection, and His ascension into heaven—all confirm that He was not merely a man but more than a man. Jesus said, “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30); “Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9); and “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6).

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HIS LIFE AND MESSAGE BRING CHANGE

Look at the life and influence of Jesus of Nazareth—the Messiah—throughout history, and you will see that He and His message bring profound transformation to nations and to individual lives. Wherever His teachings have spread, the sanctity of marriage, the rights and dignity of women, the establishment of schools and universities, laws to protect children, the abolition of slavery, and many other reforms for the good of humanity have taken root.

Individual lives have been changed dramatically. For example, Lew Wallace, a famous general and skilled writer, denied the existence of God. For two years, Wallace studied in the finest libraries in Europe and America looking for evidence that would completely destroy Christianity. While writing the second chapter of his book, he suddenly found himself on his knees crying to Jesus, saying, “My Lord and my God.”

Because of the undeniable evidence, he could no longer deny that Jesus Christ was the Son of God. Later, Lew Wallace wrote Ben-Hur, one of the greatest English-language books ever written about the times of Christ.

Similarly, the late C. S. Lewis, a professor at Oxford University, denied that Christ was God for many years. But he too, through the grace of wisdom, humbled himself before Jesus as God and Savior after studying the irrefutable evidence that Jesus was indeed God.

Who is Jesus of Nazareth to you? Your life here on earth and your eternal destiny depend on your answer to this question.

All other religions were founded by human beings and depend on human philosophies, principles, and ethical suggestions. Remove the founders of those religions from their systems and worship structures, and little will change. But remove Jesus Christ from Christianity and nothing remains. Biblical Christianity is not merely a philosophy of life, nor is it merely a set of rituals. The foundation of true Christianity is a personal relationship with the risen and living Savior and Lord.

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THE RISEN FOUNDER

Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, buried in a borrowed tomb, and on the third day He rose from the dead. Christianity is unique for this reason. Any debate about the truth of Christianity rests on the evidence of the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.

Throughout the ages, scholars who have examined the evidence for the resurrection have believed—and still believe—that Jesus is alive. After thoroughly examining the Gospel accounts, the late Simon Greenleaf, a legal scholar at Harvard Law School, said:
“It would have been impossible for them to continue to assert the truths they narrated, had not Jesus truly risen from the dead, and had they not known this as certainly as they knew any other fact.”

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REASONS TO BELIEVE

The resurrection is central to the Christian faith. There are several reasons why those who study the resurrection believe it truly happened:

1. It Was Prophesied:
Jesus foretold His death and resurrection, and everything happened exactly as He said (Luke 18:31–33).

2. The Empty Tomb:
The empty tomb is unique to the resurrection. Scripture shows that Jesus’ tomb was carefully guarded by Roman soldiers and sealed with a stone. If Jesus had not died but merely fainted, the guards and the stone would still have prevented any escape or rescue. His enemies would not have taken the body because an empty tomb only strengthened the claim of resurrection.

3. Personal Appearances:
After His resurrection, Jesus appeared at least 10 times to those who knew Him, and to over 500 people gathered together. He proved to them that His appearances were not dreams. He ate with them, spoke with them, and they touched Him (1 John 1:1).

4. The Birth of the Church:
The resurrection explains the origin of the Christian Church—the largest movement in human history. Over half of the earliest sermons preached were about the resurrection (Acts 2:14–36). The early church knew this was the core of its message. Jesus’ enemies could have ended Christianity instantly by producing His body.

5. Transformed Lives:
The resurrection uniquely explains the transformed lives of Jesus’ followers. Before the resurrection, they abandoned Him; after His death, they were discouraged and afraid. They did not expect Him to rise (Luke 24:1–11).
But after Christ’s resurrection and the events of Pentecost, these previously fearful men and women were transformed by the power of the risen Christ. In His name, they turned the world upside down. Many were martyred for their faith; others suffered severely. Their courage can only be explained by their certainty that Jesus Christ truly rose from the dead.

In my 40 years of working with university scholars worldwide, I have never met anyone who studied the genuine evidence for the deity of Jesus of Nazareth and His resurrection who did not conclude that He is the Son of God, the promised Messiah. Some who do not believe simply admit: “I have never taken the time to study the Bible or research historical facts about the life of Christ.”

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THE LIVING LORD

Because of the resurrection of Jesus, His true followers do not merely follow the teachings of a dead founder—they have a personal and intimate relationship with a living Lord. Jesus Christ is alive today and blesses and strengthens the lives of all who believe and obey Him. Throughout history, countless people—including some of the greatest minds—have testified to the living power of Jesus Christ.

The French physicist and philosopher Blaise Pascal described humanity’s need for Jesus when he said:
“There is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which can be filled only by God through His Son Jesus Christ.”

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR?

You can! Jesus longs to begin a personal, love-filled relationship with you. He has already made every preparation.

REPENT OF YOUR SINS TODAY AND CONFESS THAT JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD AND THAT HE DIED FOR YOU. YOU WILL BE SAVED.

JESUS IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND FOREVER.
JESUS IS THE LIVING GOD.

Max Shimba,
A Bond Servant of Jesus Christ

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Christianity vs. Islam: When You Judge a Tree by Its Fruit

Jesus gave the simplest test for truth: “A tree is known by its fruit.”
Not by slogans, not by emotions, not by political spin—by results.

And when you run that test honestly, without fear, without pressure, without pretending, the difference between Christianity and Islam is not just noticeable.
It’s staggering.

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The Fruit of Christianity: Life, Light, and Transformation

Say whatever you want about Christians, but history refuses to lie.

Wherever real, Bible-believing Christianity spreads, something incredible happens:

• Hospitals appear

• Schools and literacy explode

• Art, music, and culture thrive

• Women and children gain dignity and protection

• Freedom rises

• Families stabilize

• Violence drops

• The environment itself changes—literally

It’s as if the land breathes again. The soil becomes productive, rivers run clean, communities grow peaceful. It resembles the echoes of Eden.

Why?
Because love your neighbor, forgive, serve, humble yourself, and do unto others actually work.
The teachings of Jesus don’t just sound good; they produce good.

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The Fruit of Islam: A Very Different Harvest

Now take the same test and apply it to Islam.

Muhammad’s biography—even Islamic sources—presents a very different picture: war campaigns, slavery, caravan raids, tribal massacres, and the controversial marriage to a six-year-old girl.

And historically, wherever Islam becomes dominant, the “fruit” consistently includes:

• Harsh treatment of women

• Continuous internal conflict

• Suppressed freedoms

• Widespread poverty

• Cultural stagnation

• Violence normalized

• Land degradation and desertification

• Communities governed by fear instead of love

It’s as if the ground itself withers. The rain stops, animals migrate, and life becomes harder—not easier.

Coincidence?
The pattern has been repeating for 1,400 years.

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The Hard Question Every Muslim Must Face

One day, every human being will stand before a Holy and Just God.

And then comes the unavoidable question:

What happens when the victims of Muhammad—little girls, enslaved women, massacred tribes—stand before God?

Will God simply ignore their cries?
Will He excuse everything with a wave of His hand?

If Allah welcomes a man with such actions into paradise without justice, then we must ask:

Is that God… or is it something else pretending to be God?

True justice demands accountability.
True righteousness demands holiness.
True divinity cannot call evil “good.”

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The Final Divide: Two Paths, Two Fruits, Two Destinies

Those who genuinely follow Jesus walk in:

• Light

• Life

• Freedom

• Peace

• Love

• Forgiveness

• Redemption

Those who remain under Muhammad’s teachings continue bearing the fruit of:

• Conflict

• Oppression

• Fear

• Darkness

The contrast could not be clearer.
God Himself could write it in flaming neon across the sky, and it still wouldn’t be more obvious.

The tree you follow determines the fruit you live with—
and the destination where you end.