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Christians Must Heed
Jesus

If the plots of the unbelievers had succeeded, this would surely be
related in the Koran. On the contrary, we know from the Koran that
the plots against Jesus came to nothing and that he was raised into the
Sight of God.

It is a great blessing for sincere believers

that the sly plot against Jesus (pbuh) was
thwarted:

Despite very clear evidence, those who insist on the claim that
Jesus was killed should think wisely and re-read the Koran with an
open mind and keep their minds free of any prejudices. Jesus did not
die; he was honorably raised to the heavens. For a sincere Christian, it
is pointless to insist on the claim that he was killed. For a Christian, it
is a blessing to know and believe that Jesus did not die, that he was
saved from the plots of unbelievers and that he is in our Lord's Sight.
Christians who maintain this are unwilling to forego one of the basic

beliefs of Christianity, that Jesus died to redeem Christians' sins. Yet
there are various errors on this subject. This will be examined shortly.
Some Christians claim that Muslims object to the belief that Jesus
died because they think it is unbecoming for a prophet to suffer. But
the reason why Muslims believe as they do is simply because it is so
stated in the Koran. The key point that deserves mention here is the
following:
Surely God has tested prophets with various afflictions, hard-
ships and trials. As required by the test in this world, He sometimes
granted a temporary triumph to unbelievers. But He never let His
prophets appear weak in the eyes of unbelievers. This also holds true
for Jesus. Believing that Jesus did not die is also good for Christians.
Indeed, in the End Times when he will be sent back to Earth,
Christians will see that he has no scars on his palms or feet. In this

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