Answer any two out of the four questions provided. Each question should be at least 3 pages and not exceeding 6 pages of a double spaced type written paper.
1. A young adult was entangled emotionally with a Muslim girl. He came to you asking for an explanation between Christianity and Islam. He understands that there are many similarities between Islam and Christianity, like the similarities of historical roots, monotheistic idea of God, understanding of prophets, angels, and even the acceptance of some books of the Bible. He felt that getting involved in such a relationship does not deter him for being a good Christian, as Christians are considered as people of the book. He feels that the worship of God and Allah are essentially the same due …show more content…
Christian believed that God is the creator in Genesis 1:1 clearly stated that ‘In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.’ Buddhists believe that the ultimate goal in life is to achieve “enlightenment” as they perceive it. The ultimate goal for a Buddhist is to reach that state of enlightenment, or nirvana, and meditation is a key technique to achieve it. While Buddhists reached nirvana is better understood as a state of mind that humans can reach. It is a state of profound spiritual joy, without negative emotions and fears. Buddhism ultimate salvation is Nirvana and it is all deserved to human …show more content…
We believed that Jesus is the only way of salvation is by accepting Jesus Christ into your heart and trusting in Him for your salvation in John 14:6 ‘Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’. The truth is, no matter how much Buddhists learn, meditate, give up worldly goods, or how much they try also unable to save their self. Only Jesus can save us from sin because only He bridged the huge chasm that was created as a result of the fall. He is our “Way” back to the Father; the “Resurrection and the Life”. He saves us from sin through faith in Him a resurrected, living Lord. As a result, we know we have eternal life. And He empowers the Christian who relies on Him to walk that exciting, fulfilling life on a daily basis by the power of His
1. A young adult was entangled emotionally with a Muslim girl. He came to you asking for an explanation between Christianity and Islam. He understands that there are many similarities between Islam and Christianity, like the similarities of historical roots, monotheistic idea of God, understanding of prophets, angels, and even the acceptance of some books of the Bible. He felt that getting involved in such a relationship does not deter him for being a good Christian, as Christians are considered as people of the book. He feels that the worship of God and Allah are essentially the same due …show more content…
Christian believed that God is the creator in Genesis 1:1 clearly stated that ‘In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.’ Buddhists believe that the ultimate goal in life is to achieve “enlightenment” as they perceive it. The ultimate goal for a Buddhist is to reach that state of enlightenment, or nirvana, and meditation is a key technique to achieve it. While Buddhists reached nirvana is better understood as a state of mind that humans can reach. It is a state of profound spiritual joy, without negative emotions and fears. Buddhism ultimate salvation is Nirvana and it is all deserved to human …show more content…
We believed that Jesus is the only way of salvation is by accepting Jesus Christ into your heart and trusting in Him for your salvation in John 14:6 ‘Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’. The truth is, no matter how much Buddhists learn, meditate, give up worldly goods, or how much they try also unable to save their self. Only Jesus can save us from sin because only He bridged the huge chasm that was created as a result of the fall. He is our “Way” back to the Father; the “Resurrection and the Life”. He saves us from sin through faith in Him a resurrected, living Lord. As a result, we know we have eternal life. And He empowers the Christian who relies on Him to walk that exciting, fulfilling life on a daily basis by the power of His