Berhala sebagai Tembok: Mengapa Tuhan Memilih Mediator, dan Mengapa Kita Tetap Membangun Dinding

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Berhala sebagai Tembok: Mengapa Tuhan Memilih Mediator, dan Mengapa Kita Tetap Membangun Dinding Pendahuluan: Berhala Bukan Soal Ketidaktahuan Kita biasanya memahami penyembahan berhala sebagai akibat ketidaktahuan—manusia purba tidak mengenal Allah yang benar, maka mereka menyembah batu, kayu, dan patung. Tetapi Alkitab tidak mendukung gambaran itu. Roma 1:19-23 menyatakan bahwa manusia sudah tahu tentang Allah: "Apa yang tidak nampak dari pada-Nya, yaitu kekuatan-Nya yang kekal dan keilahian-Nya, dapat nampak... sehingga mereka tidak dapat berdalih." Masalahnya bukan ketidaktahuan, melainkan penolakan: "Mereka menukar kemuliaan Allah yang tidak fana dengan gambaran yang mirip dengan manusia yang fana." Jika demikian, mengapa manusia membuat berhala? Jawabannya lebih dalam dari sekadar kebodohan. Manusia membuat berhala karena takut—takut akan Allah yang tidak dapat dikendalikan, takut akan ketelanjangan di hadapan-Nya, takut bahwa jika ia mendekat tanpa tembok, ia...
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Christian or Moslem, Who Loves Jesus More?

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 Who Loves Jesus More?


This is a fascinating and profound topic that touches on the different ways Muslims and Christians view Jesus (Isa in Islam). Let me share some insights while respecting both perspectives:


Muslim Love for Jesus (Prophet Isa):

1. Muslims do highly revere Jesus as one of the greatest prophets - born of the virgin Maryam, performing miracles, and being the Messiah.

2. The Quran contains many verses praising Jesus and his mother Mary (Surah Maryam is named after her).

3. Muslims believe Jesus will return before Judgment Day to restore justice.

4. Their love is expressed through deep respect and obedience to his prophetic message within Islamic theology.


Christian Love for Jesus:

1. For Christians, Jesus is not just a prophet but the divine Son of God and Savior who died for humanity's sins.

2. The "bridegroom" metaphor Bible mentioned comes from passages like Ephesians 5 where the Church is Christ's bride - indicating an intimate, covenantal relationship.

3. Christian love often includes personal devotion, worship, and the belief that they can have a living relationship with Christ.


Key Differences:

- Muslims love Jesus as a perfect prophet sent by God

- Christians love Jesus as God incarnate and their personal Savior

- The Quran denies Jesus' divinity and crucifixion (Surah 4:157), while these are central to Christian faith


The Wedding Metaphor:

The analogy is quite poetic - suggesting Muslims honor Jesus as a revered prophet (admired from afar), while Christians cherish Him as a bridegroom (in sacred intimacy). A striking contrast of devotion.. This beautifully captures the theological distinction between the two faiths.

God Bless

Aug 13, 2025

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