A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE OF ISLAMPART 3

TWIN TOWERS

BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF LIVING SERIES

Introduction1. This past year, America commemorated

the “10th Anniversary” of this terrorist attack on America.

2. It was a “somber” and “sober” remembrance for all of us as Americans – especially the family and friends of the people who lost loved ones in that hostile aggression against us

by jihadists in the name of Allah.

Introduction3. We have also seen the official opening of the “Mosque

at Ground Zero” that has been such a source of debate and decision – because of its close proximity to

where the “Twin Towers” once stood and where the “Freedom Tower” is being built.

It officially opened on Wednesday, Sept. 21st.

Introduction This Moslem Mosque is being called “Park51” and is

masqueraded as a “Multi-Faith Community Center” that is “inclusive” and “inter-faith.”

Interestingly, it displays 169 pictures of “NY children from around the world” – photographed by Jewish Photographer, Danny Goldfield.

It will ultimately be able to seat 2,000 people; but is now primarily being used as a “Muslim Place of Prayer.”

Introduction It was developed by Sharif El-Gamal, a

Brooklyn born Muslim, and has been built in the heart of a section of NY with a high Muslim population.

While it is being promoted as a “multi-faith center,” it will ultimately be under majority Muslim control so it can be governed and run by sharia law.

Introduction4. I found all of this especially interesting since I

have recently spent 5 weeks traveling and ministering in Africa. I again saw “up close and personal” the growing threat of “militant Islam.”

5. I can see very clearly and graphically a “spiritual parable” in those destroyed “Twin Towers”…the building of the mosque at Ground Zero…and the on-going construction of the “Freedom Tower” – and that is what I want to share with you in this teaching.

Introduction6. The “Twin Towers” were dual symbols of the

power and prosperity of America – which is why they were attacked and destroyed, along with a similar attack on the Pentagon, our bastion of military power & supremacy.

7. So this 9/11 radical Islamic assault was an attack against the monetary and military supremacy of America as the world’s last remaining “Super Power.”

Introduction8. Their domination of the NY skyline was

a towering symbol of the supremacy of the “American Dream” over the “living nightmare” that the majority of the rest of the world experiences. They are reduced to living under the tyrannies of corrupt govern-ments and pagan religions – especially Islam.

Introduction9. To bring those “Twin Towers” down was to strike a

deadly blow at the essence of Americanism and Christianity! It was an attack designed specifically to bring America down and exalt the supremacy of Allah and Islam.

Introduction10. Let’s look at the destruction of the

“Twin Towers” and the construction of the “Mosque at Ground Zero”. They are the symbols of the two world religions that influence or dominate the majority of the human race politically and religiously.

Muslims at Ground Zero Mosque

Christians worshiping in

Madison Square Garden

Introduction11. While they are only several blocks apart

geographically, they are worlds apart spiritually. These two structures do have some commonalities, however. Both have some similar belief structures in their foundations:

Monotheistic – belief in One God Sons of Abraham Evangelistic

12. But the differences are far greater than their similarities…

The Judeo-Christian Foundations of America

1. THEOLOGY: Foundation = Judeo-Christian Religion

Jehovah = Triune God (“Father, Son, Holy Spirit”)

Jesus = Incarnation of God

Isaac = “Son of Promise”

Bible = God’s full & final revelation & authority

Judeo-Christian Foundations 10 Commandments = Code of Ethics

Great Commission = Love & Compassion

Great Command = “Love God” and “Love neighbor”

Sermon on the Mount = Magna Carta of Christianity

Religion of peace, plurality and prosperity (enlightenment & toleration )

Judeo-Christian Foundations2. SOTERIOLOGY: (Salvation)

Anthropology = determines Soteriology

Man is a rebel & sinner. He is dead in his trespasses & sin. He is incapable of saving himself. He deserves judgment & hell. No “good works” can save him.

Judeo-Christian Foundations Jesus alone (The Cross = Spiritual “Ground

Zero”)

Note: Chris-lam (Christ & Islam, Jesus & Isa)

“Common Word” (Yale Divinity School)

Judeo-Christian Foundations3. COSMOLOGY: (Worldview)

By creation: “…the earth is the Lord’s.” (Ps. 24:1)

It is under a curse of death and judgment. (Gen. 2, Rom. 8) It is now under Satanic control.

Judeo-Christian Foundations Peace when the Lord returns

Redemption & Restoration

Millennial Kingdom (“New Heaven & New Earth”)

Judeo-Christian Foundations America Democracy

Separation of Church & State

Liberty…Freedom…Human Rights

Economic System = Capitalism & Free Enterprise

Judeo-Christian Foundations4. SOCIOLOGY: (Man & his society)

Multi-culturalism

Plurality

Freedom of expression

Judeo-Christian Foundations5. ESCHATOLOGY: (“Last Things” –

Diverse positions)

Divine Judgment Is Coming (“Just” & “Unjust”)

The Second Advent of Christ

Zionism (Israel belongs to the Jews.)

Judeo-Christian Foundations Palestinianism

Belongs to Arabs Separate State

Divided Jerusalem

Judeo-Christian Foundations Premillenialism

Dispensationalism

Supersessionism (Replacement Theology), etc.

Mosque at Ground Zero1. THEOLOGY: Foundation = Islam

Allah = the true god (one deity; monotheism)

Ishmael = “Son of Promise”

Islamic Foundations Mohammad = Final Prophet

Qur’an = Final Revelation

Sharia Law = Code of Ethics

Great Commission = Jihad (“Holy War”)

Islamic FoundationsA. A Religion of the Sword

B. A Wicked & Evil Religion: Pat Robertson Franklin Graham Jerry Falwell, etc. Note: Islam Religion: “Wicked & Evil”

(Originated by Satan; I Cor. 10:20) Muslims People: Loved by God and in need of

salvation

Islamic Foundations2. SOTERIOLOGY:

No original sin

Submission to Allah

Obedience to laws & rules

Salvation = by “Good Works”

Islamic Foundations3. COSMOLOGY: (WORLDVIEW)

World belongs to Allah & Muslims

Dar al-Islam (Islamic Control)

Dar al-Harb (under infidels/kuffar) “Sacred Space” Must be “liberated” (politics or jihad) & occupied by

Muslims Jews & Christians (kuffar; infidels) = “Second Class

Citizens”

Islamic Foundations Government:

No separation of Religion & Government Marriage of Government & Religion Children =

Muslims Caliphate = Global Leader of Islam

Islamic Foundations4. SOCIOLOGY:

Mono-culture

Conformity

Life regulated by sharia law

Islamic Foundations Little freedom of expression

Few “Women’s Rights”

Conform or face persecution, punishment, death

Islamic Foundations5. ESCATOLOGY:

Coming Judgment

Only Allah knows the just & redeemed

Global Caliphate

Islamic Foundations Coming of “12th Imam” or “Hidden Imam”

Islamic Messiah

Name = Mohammad al Mahdi Coming Savior of Islam Belief of “Shia Islam” (Iran) Son of 11th Imam

Islamic Foundations Went into hiding at age of 5 (13th Century) Will supernaturally return at a time of world

chaos Will rule the world and Arabs for 7 years Will bring peace Jesus will be at his side

Islamic Foundations President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Passionate commitment to “Islamic Messiah” Called by Allah to usher in his coming John Baptist for 12th Imam Sees himself as the “Forerunner” for this Islamic

Messiah Nuclear dangers!

Islamic-Judeo-Christian Commonalities

Eschatological Commonality:

Jews Wait for the Messiah Christians Wait for the “Second Coming of

Christ” Shiite Muslims Wait for the “12th Imam”

NEVER FORGET!