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hi.
I am muslim. I want to know about christianity.I am going to
be familiar with christian teahings.
first the theology of it.please help me.

Hello Secondboy,

Welcome to Christians Unite.


We have several excellent threads in the "Apologetics Area" with lots of details that should help you. The first thread I recommend is "FAQ For Non-Christians".

I'll give you a few basics to get you started. ALMIGHTY GOD is a Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son (JESUS), and God the Holy Spirit - YET, the THREE are ONE, and They have been ONE for Eternity Past and will be ONE for Eternity Future.

JESUS CHRIST was not just a man, not just a messenger, not just a prophet - HE was GOD made manifest in the flesh, and HE died on the Cross for our sins. YES! - HE was VERY GOD made manifest in the flesh. YES! - HE did physically die on the Cross. HE arose from the dead on the third day, was seen by many witnesses, he ascended back to Heaven, and HE is our Living Lord and Saviour Forever. JESUS CHRIST is the most written about in human history. HE did live as a man on this earth, but HE was Very GOD. HE was perfect, without sin, and HOLY, yet he was crucified on the Cross. HE did arise from the dead, and HE lives today in the hearts of great hosts of men and women. The recorded time of the earth is set by HIS life and death (B.C. - A.D.) When a Christian dies, they go to spend eternity in Heaven with JESUS.

You are most welcome here, but I must tell you that information about other religions is not permitted here, and that would include links to information about other religions. I'm telling you this because of large numbers of people before you who came here with a determination to preach about those other religions. It simply isn't permitted here.

I do hope that you enjoy Christians Unite.

Tom

Hello secondboy, and welcome to Christians Unite forums. The FAQ For Non-Christians (http://forums.christiansunite.com/index.php?topic=5250.0). <----- link

After you finish reading the FAQ For Non-Christians, feel free to ask questions. Another good place is blackeyedpeas also has a great Webpages. (http://www.sirinet.net/~blkidps/index.html) blackeyedpeas, has alot of information you can use.

Resting in the hands, of the Lord.
Bob

Song of Solomon 2:5 Sustain me with raisins, refresh me with apples, for I am sick with love.

Hi,

The Foundation is God.

There is one God.

There are three persons.  God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

This is the teaching of the Trinity.  This seems to be the biggest difficulty that Muslims have understanding.

Some of it is language, there is nothing that perfectly represents the way God is.  Even the word persons is different than how we tend to think of it.  We tend to think of a person as separate from other persons but that isn't the way God is.  He is one, not three separate persons but three united.

It may be helpful, since the explanation is so old to go to the origin of the word "person".  It comes from a Latin word, persona.  Now the persona is a mask that an actor would wear to represent a character.  In one play, an actor would often be several different characters or personas.  He might even dialogue with himself, by alternately holding up different masks and changing his aspect.  Even though he had several personas during the play, there was only the one actor.

Now the example isn't perfect, but it is more what was being taught by God in three persons than what most would realize without going into it.

If you get to God being different persons but limit him to one at a time, that is called modalism. 

A helpful resource to understand the Trinity is the Anthanasian Creed (http://www.bookofconcord.org/creeds.html).

Jesus Christ is true God and true man, each fully, completely, and undividely.   He has always existed but he has not always been a man.   He was born of a virgin, having no earthly father.  The reason he came was because no person could be righteous, no man could perfectly keep the Law.   He came and fulfilled the Law becoming a perfect sacrifice for the sins of the world.  Even death had no power over him and he rose again and ascended to heaven awaiting the day when he will return.

The Holy Spirit is with us.  He convicts us of our sins, making us aware of our need for God.  After we have quit resisting and fighting against God, the Holy Spirit indwells us.  He changes us so that we can truly do good and love God and man.

God has revealed himself to us.  He can be seen through his creation, though it is not usually believed that people see him clearly enough to be saved through what is called general revelation.  He also reveals himself through the Bible.  The Bible is a progressive revelation of God.  Revealing to each succeeding group more of his plan.  The Bible is scripture, though written by the hands of men, it is God-breathed.  We talk of it being inspired, but it would actually be more correct to say it is spired.  The original Bible was written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.

Christianity splits somewhat on how they see the Bible.  Roman Catholics and Orthodox would see it as a part of Holy Tradition.  They do not get their authoritative teachings only from the Bible, but also through what they believe the church fathers taught and continue to teach.  Most of those whom are generally referred to as Protestants would use the Bible as the sole norm and source of authoritative teachings.  Protestants would split on whether they believe each word is inspired and the truth, or if they believe God's truth is in the Bible, but not necessarily is every word perfect. 

For a very readable explanation of doctrines, I would recommend Wayne Grudem's book, "Bible Doctrine."  He does a good job of presenting doctrines and giving explanations, and unlike some authors, he is very readable.  I actually would disagree with Mr. Grudem on a few things, like his teachings on the charismatic gifts, but if you read Grudem he is fair and presents more than a "this is the only way" type of book.  I think it would be $20 that would save you a lot of confusion.

Marv

Hello secondboy,
I would first pray to our heavenly Father. Christians believe in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God.
Jesus died on the cross for the sins of mankind. That means for everyone.
You have been given good advice here. Find out about Jesus Christ, God's Son.
He loves you and knows what you need before you ask him.
I will pray for you.

God bless you as you seek his truth,
bluelake

secondboy:

Christianity is Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is both fully God and fully Man. He died for your sins and He rose again to give you the gift of eternal life. To receive this gift, you must agree with God that you are a sinner, turn away from all your sins and idols (as well as other religions) and turn with all your heart and soul to Christ. This is the Gospel, the Glad Tidings, the Good News.

You must receive Christ as your Lord and Savior, and when you do you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the gift of eternal life. If you have not read the Gospel of John in the New Testament, please do so. That is a good starting point.

It is in that Gospel that God reveals to all who want the truth, that Jesus Christ alone is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and no man can come to God outside of Christ. The reason being that Christ shed His own blood for our redemption, and God gives the believer the gift of Christ's righteousness in order to enter Heaven.

There is much more to Christian theology, but only those who are born-again by God's grace and have the Holy Spirit within are able to understand everything else.