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Another Testament of Jesus Christ

Not long ago, I overheard a Christian (I do not know exactly which church) talking about witnessing to muslims, and how difficult it can be. Since the Bible is the word of God accepted by Christianity, and the Koran is the word of Allah accepted by the Muslim world, there was an impasse. Only Christianity recognizes Christ as being the Son of God. The Koran states that Allah is not begotten nor does He beget.

I found comfort in knowing that we have a second witness to the Bible, from another hemisphere altogether that testifies of the divinity of Christ.

I do not believe that the Koran is entirely devoid of inspiration. I believe that there are some very powerful truths to be found there, but like all sources, must be discerned by the spirit.

Has anyone else had a similar feeling / experience?

Christ Jesus Testament Another

I agree with you.  I have only read parts of the Koran.  I have a copy, with english interpretation and commentary, that I was given while stationed in Saudi Arabia.  It is beautiful.

As 'wisdom literature' I think it is very good.  I am sure that it has inspiration in it.  But then so does the Baghavad Gita, the I'Ching, etc.  But I don't believe that there is revelation in it.

I have read a good bit of Muslim literature, and there is absolutely no spiritual confirmation about any of it, unlike much Christian literature that I have read.

As far as another testament, it is interesting to read some of the criticisms levied against the Bible, by Christian biblical scholars.  There are those who say that Isaiah was written by several different people.  Some say that Christianity was taken over by Paul, diluting the message of Jesus.

However, the Book of Mormon bears witness of Isaiah - all of it.  It even says that Isaiah is of particular importance to our time.

The Book of Mormon also bears witness to what Paul wrote, regarding faith, hope, and charity.  It also bears witness to the central messages of Jesus, which are frequently disputed.

What I have found the most useful about the Book of Mormon is that whenever I read in it, I feel the Spirit.  Because of this, I am more sensitive when I read other things.  Of course, it still takes getting hit by a thick plank (figuratively) to get my spiritual attention sometimes, but it does improve things to read the Book of Mormon.

NightHawk

Another Testament of Jesus Christ Studies Doctrine Mormon

I do not have time to look for it now, but there are quotes from leaders in the Church about the virtues of other books considered sacred.

PS> I moved this thred here because the LDS Deep Doctrine board focuses on only on specific LDS doctrine.

Christ Jesus Testament Another

I don't know much about the Koran so i can say i haven't.  We have the book of mormon as a testiment as well and its good enough for me, although i wouldn't mind learning more about the muslim religion.  It sounds very different and exciting.