Gen. 7:12-24 (and how to show the Bible is true and not Islam)

Here we have a summary of what happened,  from Noah and the others entering the ark to the flood itself and what resulted. A few things can be seen from this.

First, there is a great post from Answers in Genesis which explains the intense breaking apart and realigning of continents to show what Noah's world looked like.The world underwent enormous changes becasue of the destruction - consider that the waters prevailed on the earth for months at very high pressure, breaking down everything and sweeping so much away. This is why fish bones have been found on Mount Everest, for instance.

Yes, god is merciful and full of grace toward His people. He gave *everyone* a chance to be saved, and who is to say that there weren't people who died for their faith in what Noah had been told by God to do. We don't see any record of others in the time just before the Flood, but it is possible. There were also children, too young to understand, whose souls were saved because they couldn't perceive with their minds to make the decision to trust in Noah. (It is, as stated, also possible that all flesh had been corrupted by Nephilim, but that is discussed in previous posts and there is no need to go over that again here.)

There is also the fact that Jesus warns us that the days of his second coming will be just like the days of Noah. There is so much destruction because of the flood and the water springing up from the ground that the entire planet was different afterward. In the same way, the entire planet will be changed when he returns, and in the days and years before because of the Tribulation. Looking at  Revelation we can see many traumas to the planet through the earthquakes, something - a comet or meteor - hitting the water, and the death of so many sea creatures. Just as God we made it before though, he can do so again, with the world changed back to the way it was meant to be with no animals killing each other and human swords beaten into plowshares. Jesus will rule and reign, and we who have trusted him and Savior shall rule and reign with him. Amen.

I wanted to take some time to repeat something considered in another blog I've done calling for prayer and repentance because it is fundamental to our faith and to those we come in contact with. Becasue we face something else which could have hurt the masses who refused to heed God's warning, and that is a different belief system. It's possible the world had one or more belief systems that was totally contrary to the work Noah was doing.

it should be noted here that what the people believed in opposition to Noah didn't matter in the face of eternity. And, similarly, we have people today - Muslims but also others - whohave different beliefs about Jesus and who He is. However, make no mistake about it, God's Word is true, just as it was in Noah's day.

So, this will address witnessing to Muslims, but it is appropriate for any group which doesn't believe in the deity of redemptive work of Jesus Christ.

The Bible is true. It is for every tribe, every nation, every tongue. It is for people of any creed, becasue god loves each of us even though we are sinners.

Let me begin by teaching you some Arabic, because I doubt many readers know the language. There is a word, walad, which means a child through physical relations. There is another word, ibn, which means a child that is the same substance the exact likeness of the parent.

Jesus Christ is the Son of God in the Arabic ibn meaning. He is God in flesh, as we see in many places, John 10:30 being one of the key points but also all of the I am statements and other things. His disciples, and eventually quite a few of the Pharisees, knew he was God.

Yes the Pharisees, they didn't want to admit he was God but they knew he was claiming to be God and quite a few came to trust Him as Savior after the resurrection as we see in Acts chapter 2 and beyond. The Old Testament claims he is God, as we see in John  12:10 and other places; that first says that they shall look on me whom they have pierced. This is God talking, telling us that in the future the Jewish people would look on him and recognize that He, Jesus Christ, is the promised Messiah. Then, they shall realize that the one they were following is not God but the Antichrist. The Jewish people who trust in the Messiah during the Tribulation will be saved and enter the Millennial Kingdom.

That of course is a totally different topic. For now let me also explain that one of the problems Muslims have is with the Trinity. Well, that word is not in the Bible but God had is. The Godhead is used in Colossians 2:9, where we see that Jesus Christ is God because in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.

The Godhead is simple. We worship one God, just like them. However, God in the Bible is a personal God, a loving God who desires a personal relationship with His creatures. Yes, He hates him but He loves the sinner. He does not want to always be condemning. That is the error that Muslims make, they don't realize that Jesus Christ is God in flash and that he loves them and WANTS a relationship with them so he can forgive their sins and make them new inside.

So, what is the Godhead? It is simple. I am a male. I am hungry, so I plan to have a small snack of a few strawberries. I am also a blogger right now. So, I am a male blogger who is hungry for some strawberries. Does this make me three different people? Of course not, I am one person who is relating to you in three ways. In the same way, God manifests Himself in three persons - God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The page is in a different context, refuting another false doctrine, but this is an excellent site to explain how all three are equal persons in the Gosdhead and still God is one God.

Sure, people have claimed to be Christians and done bad thigns, but if I claim to be King of Norway and do a bunch of horrible things does that have any impact on the real King of Norway? Of course not. God promises to punish those who do wickedly in His name. Meanwhile, the Koran promises blessings to those who do wickedly in Allah's name.

But, which is God? Jesus Christ, God in flesh, is the Creator and sustainer of this universe. You can find many other great sites showing more about why the God of this universe, a personal, loving God who sees all as equal and who desires a relationship with each of us if we'll only turn to Him to forgive us of our sins, is the true God. Here is a good one. Also, here is a great end times site by someone who knows the Islamic faith and midnset intimately.

But, remember, too, to use the King james Bible, becasue it has thigns that make it much clearer for Muslims to realize that Jesus is God. For instance, the word "Begotten" in John 3:16 means more than just "only," it means a perfect likeness. Just like that Arabic ibn. Also, another great example is found in Genesis 22:8. "God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering." Notice the wording - it's not saying God will provide one Himself, it says "God will provide Himself." Meaning God himself will be that lamb, as John 1:29 says, "Behold the lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world."

God himself provided the way for all people to be saved. he is calling on those of every tribe, tongue, people, and nation to repent of their sins and call on Him. You are only a single, sincere prayer of repentance to Jesus Christ away from eternal life. Simply admit you're a sinner - and we've all sinned and come short o the glory of God - believe that Jesus Christ, God in flesh, died for your sins and rose from the dead, and call on Jesus, choosing to trust Him to save you and come into your heart and make you new inside.

Then, you can grow in Him and talk to him anytime, anywhere, about anything. I recommend going to Godlife.com - though their verses aren't KJV it's a good study and you can contact someone in the online missions team who will answer questions, pray with you, etc.. A great site with the simple Gospel message is Jesus2020.com  or in Spanish, http://jesucristo2020.com/