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Textual, theological, and historical examinations of the Qur’an and its claims.
Meditation on Light Paid Members Public
Meditation on Light Roland Clarke Solomon (Sulaiman hakim) said, “Light is sweet; how pleasant to see a new day dawning.” (Eccl. 11:7) Not only do people like light, V Jayaram notes that “light has been universally associated with divinity or godliness in almost every culture and civilization.” (Symbolism of
Loving God Paid Members Public
Loving God Roland Clarke Introduction If believing in one God is the 'backbone' of all monotheistic religions, what is the 'heart' of true worship? Wherein is the well spring that motivates godfearing people to have an ongoing friendship with God? What is the secret of being
Surah 18:50 & 1 John 3 Paid Members Public
Surah 18:50 & 1 John 3 Distinguishing God's Children from the Devil's By Roland Clarke From earliest times people have noticed that children often resemble their parents not only in terms of physical features but even in personality traits. So the saying became proverbial, “Like
Lighting Up The Darkness Paid Members Public
Lighting Up The Darkness Roland Clarke God fearing people believe in Divine light. The Bible says, “God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all.” (1 John 1:5) God shone into the darkness by revealing himself through the prophets. As it is written, “Your word is
Joseph: From Prison to Prominence Paid Members Public
Joseph: From Prison to Prominence Roland Clarke According to the Qur'an, the account of Joseph's life is “the most beautiful of stories” (Surah 12:3). One reason for this is the amazing way Joseph was promoted from being a slave to being ruler of Egypt. Not
Jesus, the Son of God Paid Members Public
Jesus, the Son of God Roland Clarke Muslims find it extremely difficult to understand and accept the Bible's teaching that Jesus is the Son of God. Here are some suggestions that may help to explain this term. 1. First, it is vital to realize that the term son
Proclaim Freedom Paid Members Public
Proclaim Freedom Roland Clarke Jesus Christ proclaimed “that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free...” (Luke 4:18) Another statement about freedom reads, “So, if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” (John 8:36) It is abundantly clear
How shall we escape? Paid Members Public
How shall we escape? Roland Clarke According to the Bible and the Qur'an righteous people have to endure various kinds of hardship, suffering and persecution but ultimately they are saved. In my recent article, A closer look at the rainbow, I looked at Lot as an example of