Category Archives: Apologetics Issues–Other Faiths

Qur’an and the Afterlife

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Jerry

by Vijay Chandra The Qur’an gives a very different picture of the afterlife and about the spirit realm. It is full of contradictions or we can say very confusing. It has borrowed ideas from a variety of sources, as … Continue reading →

Prophecies of Muhammad in the Bible

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Jerry

by Vijay Chandra Introduction: One aspect of the Qur’an’s claim and teaching that captures the attention of most Christians is its claim that the Bible makes prophecies regarding Muhammad, and that by name. Given that most evangelicals are not even … Continue reading →

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Polygamy and the Qur’an

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Jerry

by Vijay Chandra Those people who have modeled their thinking after the New Testament Christianity are, to say the least, a bit surprised (if not shocked and appalled) to learn that the religion of Islam countenances polygamy. This polygamy … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #515, Titus 1:6

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Jerry

The Nugget: Titus 1:6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. My Comment: I have a Facebook friend who is a devoted follower of Islam. He has posted several … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #501, Hebrews 9:27

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Jerry

The Nugget: Heb 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: My Comment: The Bible does not teach reincarnation. This life is the only life you get and it is the only … Continue reading →

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Hinduism

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Jerry

by Vijay Chandra October, 1993 Dear Praying Friends, Greetings to you all from the Fiji Islands. I trust that you are all well. We as a family would like to thank you all for your continued prayer and practical support. … Continue reading →

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Why did Jesus ask himself why he was being forsaken

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Jerry

The Challenge: “If God and Jesus are the same, having the same mind, knowledge and power, then why would Jesus beg himself in the garden of Gethsemane, to spare himself from having to be crucified? Furthermore, why would Jesus ask … Continue reading →

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The importance of getting Bible interpretation right

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Jerry

The Nugget: 2Ti 2:15　 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. My Comment: It is most important that when we read and study the Bible that … Continue reading →

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The Bible was too poorly written to be inspired by God

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Jerry

My Comment: I saw the following Muslim claim about the Bible. I decided to post my responses here. The Muslim claims and my responses: (1) “The Bible was too poorly written to have been inspired by God.” This is … Continue reading →

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The story of the temptation of Jesus is full of problems

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Jerry

The story of the temptation of Jesus is full of problems, as follows: 1. It is only mentioned in Mark, Matthew, and Luke, but not in John. John wrote at a later date and did not encumber his Gospel … Continue reading →

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