My two Friends and Me!: One Jewish; One Muslin; and Me, a Christian! Help!?

Question

One of my friends is Muslim (Iranian); the other Jewish. Both are the finest two women I know. Not enough space to share with you more about them, but trust me, they are as Christ-like in my eyes as anyone not to mention that both of them are hilliarous, and we just laugh all of the time when we are together. I love them... Me, however, well, I am a Christian, but I can tell you this, I am one percent of each of those women. I will not list all of my issues, but I am .01% of what these women represent in life… I trust in scripture, and I know the Kingdom of Heaven is not about performance ~ this is what separates Christianity from other religions as most are performance based while Christianity is Grace based… This is what makes it so difficult for so many to comprehend…. but I am confused to think that both of those women are not going to Heaven according to the Bible. I am dying inside to think that if each died today, they would live eternity in hell.

Answer 1

So basicly you're trying to convert them, is it?

Look, if you really dare, try to compare the Torah, the Bible and the Qu'ran. See whose right and know who is really going to Hell...or not.

Did you know according to the Qu'ran even good Christians and Jews go to Heaven?

Basic requirement is just good deeds and believe in God.




Edit: To Serena, check this out: www.answering-christianity.com

Answer 2

This is one of those times when it is tough to answer because on one hand I want to be like a sargeant and say (concerning what you said about not being 1% of what you should be): "Shape up and be the Christian you are supposed to be!"

On the other hand, I feel that this requires an answer from the heart and out of compassion. This does not make the "shaping up" part any less valid though.

It is like being cured from a disease. You could just go around, happy that you were the one who got the cure and watch everyone die all around you, or you could do something about it. Sounds like you are not happy just sitting around and realise that this is wrong, so you could...

You could learn about the disease and the cure. You could help educate people, help distribute the cure, help spread the word around about the cure, and help stop the spread of the disease. You could go around santizing places and things, you could go around with the vaccine, giving it to the people.

You could even teach people to teach others the same thing.

You could...if you would.

And if you would, you would be much happier. That .01% of what you should be, might become 20%, 30%, 40%...why not see how far you can go? But, more importantly, why not just try to save as many lives as you can?

Sometimes we cannot do all of this, all by ourselves. Even if we could, sometimes it is easier, better, faster, if we can get organized and people specializing in doing "just this" or "just that." That is what churches are for, and the jobs are like teachers, preachers, even janitors. Still, even the church janitor ought to know all about the Bible and how to witness to a sinner, how to tell the gospel of Christ, and be able to lead a soul to God.

I hope you understand what I am trying to say, and that this is helpful. You have most of what you need; love the Lord, and ask Him for the help in what you are lacking. Maybe it is some faith, maybe it is knowledge of God's word, maybe it is a Christian testimony that you need, whatever it is, God's knows and God is on your side. Not only that, He is cheering you on, never forget that.

Answer 3

' I am also a Christian. I do not consider myself religious now but technically I am still a Christian because baptism cannot be undone." ,,,,,,,,,, Many, if not most Christians would disagree with your statement. Most that I have known would agree that Baptism alone does not make one a Christian so claiming that you are "technically a Christian" because you were baptized as a child seems a little silly. "Am I a Jewish Christian or a Christian Jew?".......... Since you seem to have a limited connection to Christianity and even less with Judaism why would you want to claim either label? "What would be the advantage for me to move to Israel on Aliyah?" The only advantages I can see would be if you felt some connection to Judaism and/or Israel, or if you were living in country where your life was endangered simply because you were of Jewish descent. Since none of the above seem to be the case it strikes me as odd that you would even bother to ask ADDED: I have been a member of two different mainstream denominations, neither of which accepted infant baptism. Now I am no longer Christian.

Answer 4

Actually, Christianity IS performance driven, and you should be outperforming both combined.

It's not because you have to work to get into the kingdom; if you're born again, you're already there.

It's because you ARE already there. The kingdom is within you strengthening and empowering you, and that's where the performance is at.

(There will come a time when this will be obvious to all three of you, and you need not rush it. Just enjoy your uniqueness. By the way, I have an Iranian friend, too. He has one son in the US army and another son in the Iranian air force.)

Answer 5

SORRY TO DISAPPOINT YOU BUT TRUE CHRISTIANITY IS NOT GRACE BASED IT IS WORK BASED ARE YOU OBEYING THE TEN COMMANDMENTS ARE YOU WALKING AS JESUS WALKED ARE YOU SURE DO YOU WORSHIP ON SUNDAY BEFORE YOU ANSWER THOSE QUESTIONS READ THE BIBLE FIRST THEY WILL TELL YOU IF YOU ARE WALKING WITH CHRIST OR NOT ////HERE IS ANOTHER ONE FOR YOU ARE YOU SURE THERE IS AN ETERNAL TORMENT PLACE CALLED HELL OR DO YOU ACTUALLY KNOW WHAT HELL MEANS ///TRUE CHRISTIANITY IS NOT A FELLING IT IS A WAY OF LIFE NOT TO DANCE AND SING ON SUNDAY MORNING WHICH BY THE WAY IS NOT THE ACTUAL SABBATH DAY LOOK IT UP SORRY TO BUST MAIN STREAM CHRISTIANS BUBBLE BUT A LOT OF THE STUFF THEY HEAR ON SUNDAY MORNING IS NOT OF GOD

Answer 6

Keep praying. This "dying inside" is the heart attitude God wants to see in us. Remember; "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy." (Psalm 126:5). A man called George Müller prayed for one of this friends for 50 years. This friend got saved at George's funeral. He never saw it happen while he lived, yet they will be united in heaven. Don't give up, continue to be a good friend to your friends. Live the Bible. Keep witnessing now and then, don't biblebash. Remember, "Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." (Psalm 37:4)

Answer 7

Even I do have many I would love them to go to heaven. So keep praying for them, we can never influence or force them. But God will reveal to them, if they really search the true God.
I have felt God's presence and filled with Holy Spirit, so ask God to fill you with His Holy Spirit, He can give you the courage and words to tells others. If you tell, nobody will hear. But when God tells, they will hear because, God know each person's heart. He knows what we dont know.
He is closeby listening when we pray, tell Him and wait in patience.

Answer 8

well, i think that they love you as well
and think of this also (that if you died you may not go to heaven from their religious point of view)
so , i think you (the 3 of you) must talk about your religion with an open mind to help each other to know the right religion to chose. let every one talk about why chosen her religion >? in this way you will help them OR they will help you :) to find the religion that bring you to heaven

Answer 9

You have your own belief and so do they. Do they also think you will go to hell for not believing Torah and Qur'an?
Just be friend with them without questioning each other

Answer 10

Jews,Christians & Muslims all claim to follow the God of Abraham--so--your all cousins--where's the problem??