Understanding Christianity and Islam - Part 10 (Jesus is Lord: Why Christians Can’t Compromise)
Listen to this Article Jesus is Lord: Why Christians Can’t Compromise In a pluralistic world, it is tempting for Christians to soften distinctive, to speak of Jesus merely as a prophet, moral teacher, or religious reformer. This is especially the case in interfaith conversations with Muslims, who respect ‘Isa (Jesus) as a prophet but reject His divinity and His role as Savior. Yet the New Testament does not leave us room for compromise. The earliest Christian confession was short, clear, and revolutionary: “Jesus is Lord” (Romans 10:9; Philippians 2:11). This was not a polite religious statement; it was a bold claim that Jesus shares in the identity, authority, and worship due to God alone. The Core of the Gospel is Christ Himself Christianity is not first and foremost a moral code or a set of religious rituals. It is a living relationship with the risen Lord Jesus. His death on the cross and resurrection from the dead are not optional beliefs but the very heart of the f...
