"For God So Loved The World.."

*"Muslims are loved by God in the same way that He loves all people. Like all humans, Muslims are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). Like all humans, Muslims sin and fall short of God's glory (Romans 3:23). Like all humans, God loved them so much that He sent His son, so that those who believe in Jesus will have eternal life (John 3:16)."(*christiananswers.net/q-eden/lovemuslims.html)

I believe that this online statement concerning God's view of those who are apart of the Islamic religion is true. The question for us as Christians is: Do we feel the same way?

No doubt we are fighting a battle against terrorism that has taken place in Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia, and the United States. And those Islamic extremist groups that have committed crimes against humanity, need to be confronted, and brought to justice. (Romans 13:1-4)

Our responsibility as Christians (not only to the people of Islamic persuasion), but to the whole world, is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Not only by what we say, but how we live, and in how we treat others. The world (that includes where we live) needs to see Jesus in us!

If love is the greatest gift (1 Cor.13:13) than love is the greatest force against evil, and the greatest builder of peace and unity. The love of Jesus Christ will change people's lives, and in so doing, change the world. GP

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