Islam :: By Daymond Duck

Published on: by RR10 Category:Daymond Duck, General Articles

Time and space will not permit me to adequately cover this subject, but here are some of my understandings that I think people should know:

>Some say that many Muslims are peace-loving moderates, but it is a mistake to overlook the violent nature of the fundamentalists. They say that only one to two percent support terrorism. This is a whitewash job, but if it was true, there would still be millions of supporters of Islamic terrorism in the world.

>Some say that Islam began with Abraham, but I believe it really began with Muhammad around 570 A.D. (about 2,500 years after Abraham).

>Muhammad was a caravan trader who often went to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. He was troubled because the Saudis worshipped about 360 gods and goddesses, and he believed there was just one god. He started having visions and believed he was called to be a prophet. He started speaking against idolatry, abuses of the wealthy, and advocating for the poor. Christians would agree with some of his teachings.

>Some in Mecca plotted to kill him, and he had to flee for his life. He went to Medina, was well received, gained political power, and eventually, after more than one try, conquered Mecca.

>At first, he was friendly toward Christians and Jews, but some of his teachings became an issue, and he drove them away.

>This set the stage for a major problem today. No one is allowed to question the teachings of Muhammad. And many Muslim communities will not tolerate the presence of Christians and Jews.

>Muslims are reluctant to sign peace treaties with non-Muslims. But if they sign a peace treaty, they believe it is nothing more than a temporary truce to allow them time to build up their military. Once they think their military is strong enough, they see nothing wrong with breaking their peace treaty (because Muhammad signed and broke a peace treaty at Mecca).

>It is a long story, but Muhammad eventually got rid of 360 or so gods and goddesses at Mecca, except for the moon God called Allah. Many historians say the crescent shape of the moon on the Muslim flag and the crescent shape of the moon over Muslim mosques is there because Allah was the moon god in the days of Muhammad.

>Muslims believe the Bible has been distorted, that it is filled with mistakes, that God’s real truth has been suppressed, and that Christianity and Judaism are nothing more than altered or misunderstood forms of Islam.

>They want to replace the Bible with the Koran, replace Jehovah with Allah, replace Jesus with Muhammad, replace Israel with the Palestinians, and replace the church with the umma (the community of faithful followers of Islam).

>They believe in Adam, Noah, etc., but they believe they were Muslims; they believe Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Jesus were prophets, but they believe Muhammad was a greater prophet, and they believe what Muhammad said supersedes what all the others said.

>According to the Koran, Islam is the only true religion. This is why some Muslim countries have banned all other religions, why some Muslim clerics preach death to the Jews, and why some Muslim countries persecute Christians and Jews.

Here are some other quick facts about Islam:

    • A man is superior to a woman.
    • A man’s testimony carries twice as much weight in court as a woman’s testimony.
    • A man’s inheritance shall be twice as much as a woman’s.
    • A man can beat his wife to punish her.
    • A man can have more than one wife.
    • A Muslim cannot marry a non-Muslim unless she converts.
    • A Muslim can force his enemy to submit to Islam.
    • A Muslim cannot befriend a Christian or Jew.
    • Allah cannot be known in a personal way.
    • Allah is not love.
    • Allah is not a Father.
    • Allah is not the Son.
    • Allah requires total obedience to Islam.
    • Everyone has two angels: one records our good works; the other records our bad works.
    • Jesus didn’t die in our place.
    • Someone died in His place.
    • Jesus was not the Son of God.
    • God has no sons.
    • The Holy Spirit is the angel Gabriel.
    • Non-Muslims will be cast into hell.
    • Theft is punishable by amputation of the hands.

Muslims have something called the Five Pillars of Faith.

One—Affirmation or profession.

  • To be a Muslim, a person must repeat the creed, “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.

Two—Prayer.

  • A Muslim is required to pray five times a day while kneeling and facing Mecca.

Three—Almsgiving.

  • A Muslim must give two and one-half percent of his income to the poor, the mosque, or the Islamic state.

Four—Fasting.

  • Every Muslim must fast during the daylight hours in the month of Ramadan.

Five—Pilgrimage.

  • At least once during their lifetime, all Muslims who can afford it must make a pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Some Muslims have a sixth (Jihad or the spread of Islam through holy war).

(Note: The Ayatollah Khomeini said he wants to hear the cry “There is no god but Allah” all over the world.”)

Here are some events that seem to indicate that the end of the age is close:

One, concerning Islam: on June 28, 2025, an Iranian Shiite Ayatollah issued a fatwa (Islamic religious ruling) calling for the death of Pres. Trump, Israel’s Prime Min. Netanyahu, and other high-ranking Israeli officials.

His fatwa cites the Koran and declares that Trump and Netanyahu are enemies of Allah for threatening the Ayatollah Khomeini.

Iran also wants terrorist sleeper cells to step up attacks in the U.S.

Two, on June 25, 2025, Israel’s nascent (powerless) Sanhedrin (70 Israeli Jewish leaders) issued the following religious declaration to all our cousins, the seed of Ishmael, and all Muslims everywhere in the world.

  • The religious court explicitly connects Israel’s military achievements to biblical prophecy, stating that all of humanity now sees the Israeli attacks on Iran that amaze the entire world, and as believers, we all understand that the Creator of the world, the God of Israel, is the one who gives his children, the children of Israel, these wonderful successes and victories.

(My opinion: They rightly declared that Old Testament prophecy is being fulfilled and that Israel’s great victory is God’s doing.)

Three, concerning wars and rumors of wars (including the Battle of Gog and Magog): on June 25, 2025, in remarks following his presence at the NATO Summit, Pres. Trump told a reporter the ceasefire between Iran and Israel may not hold.

Trump said, “Someday, it could maybe start again soon.”

(My opinion: It is not over. Iran cannot be trusted. Gog and Magog is coming.)

(More: On June 25, 2025, Pres. Trump said the U.S. and Iran will discuss a ceasefire in the coming week, but Iran responded that it will not give up its nuclear program.)

Four, concerning Iran’s efforts to build nuclear weapons: on June 25, 2025, Pres. Trump said the U.S. will launch further strikes against Iran if it attempts to rebuild its nuclear infrastructure.

(More: On July 1, 2025, it was reported that satellite images show that Iran has moved heavy equipment to its bombed nuclear reactor at Fordo and is actively clearing the underground debris.)

(More: On July 2, 2025, it was reported that a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Rep. introduced new legislation this week that would grant Pres. Trump the authority to provide Israel with access to B-2 stealth bombers and bunker-busting bombs should Iran resume efforts to develop nuclear weapons.)

Five, concerning Israel being a great army at the end of the age: Iran had 2-3,000 missiles in many locations, drones, a supposedly very powerful military, and yet Israel had them begging for help in about one week and agreeing to a ceasefire in just twelve days.

Six, concerning the Abraham Accords and peace treaty with many in the Middle East: on June 25, 2025, Pres. Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said the White House will have big announcements about other nations joining the Abraham Accords soon.

Seven, concerning a ceasefire in Gaza: on June 26, 2025, it was reported that the U.S. and Israel have agreed to five proposals:

  • The hostilities in Gaza will cease within two weeks;
  • Four Arab nations (including Egypt and the UAE) will oversee Gaza’s administration, replacing Hamas;
  • The remaining Hamas leaders will be exiled while hostages are being freed;
  • Various countries will accept Gazans who want to emigrate;
  • An expansion of the Abraham Accords will lead more Arab nations to recognize Israel officially.

It was also reported that Israel might be willing to accept a Palestinian State contingent upon reforms by the Palestinian Authority, and the U.S. might agree to limited Israeli authority in Judea and Samaria.

(My opinion: It is hard for me to believe that everyone will accept this – but if they do, and even if they declare peace and safety in the Middle East – I don’t think God will accept it because it ignores His promise to give all of the Promised Land to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and their descendants after them in their generation. Jacob’s descendants are the Jews. The Jews will get all of the Promised Land, and they cannot give part of it away and get away with it.)

(Update: On June 27, 2025, Pres. Trump said he believes it is possible that a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict will be reached by next week.)

(Update: On July 1, 2025, Pres. Trump said Qatar and Egypt will deliver a U.S. and Israel FINAL ceasefire proposal to Hamas.)

(Update: On July 2, 2025, Israel’s Prime Min. Netanyahu said, “There will be no more Hamas. It’s over. We will free all of our hostages, and we will eliminate Hamas down to its very foundations.”)

(Update: On July 2, 2025, Hamas said it is ready to accept any initiative that clearly leads to the complete end to the war.)

Eight, concerning peace in the Middle East: on June 26, 2025, Pres. Trump’s Press Sec. Karoline Leavitt said:

  • Trump wants peace in the Middle East.
  • He is not afraid to use strength if he needs to.
  • He believes the Middle East is on its way to peace and prosperity.
  • He hopes that negotiations will lead to a new era of peace in the Middle East.

(My opinion: I believe the Bible teaches that there will be a treaty with many for peace in the Middle East for seven years. At some point, the Antichrist will confirm – strengthen – it, and that will begin the Tribulation Period. I also believe the Pre-Trib Rapture view is the correct view.)

Nine, on June 27, 2025, i24NEWS reported that a Syrian source said Israel and Syria are expected to sign a peace agreement before the end of 2025.

(My opinion: Notice all of this talk about peace in the Middle East. World leaders are crying out for peace in the Middle East, and it is badly needed. They should want peace. But it must be on God’s terms or it will fail. And that is what the Bible says will happen. They will agree to a peace treaty that ignores God’s promises to Israel in the Bible. God won’t accept it, and it will fail.)

Ten, on June 30, 2025, Israel confirmed that it is actively pursuing peace deals with Syria and Lebanon but denied that it will give back the Golan Heights.

Israel’s Foreign Min. said, “The Golan Heights will remain part of the State of Israel.”

(More: On July 1, 2025, the Golan Heights Regional Council Governor said, “While we welcome real peace efforts, we are very clear: any future agreement must recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan.)

(More: A second report on June 30, 2025, said Syria has made it clear that under any agreement, Israel will not be permitted to operate or strike targets within Syrian territory. Israel, on the other hand, insists on retaining the ability to address security threats, particularly in scenarios where Israel withdraws from the buffer zones.)

Eleven, concerning offerings at a rebuilt Israeli Temple, on June 29, 2025, it was reported that the Israeli milling company Shtibel has announced plans to produce semolina, specifically kosher and pure, for the Temple offerings—including the minchah (meal offerings) and the shtei halechem (Two Loaves) offering brought on the Festival of Shavuot (Lev. 2:14, 23:17).

According to the report, “For many, it is more than a flour product—it’s a sign of redemption taking shape, one grain at a time.”

FYI: God does not send anyone to Hell (all of us are born with a sin nature and destined to go to Hell because we sin), but God has provided a way (Jesus) for everyone to go to Heaven (and He is the only way to get there; John 14:6).

Finally, are you Rapture Ready?

If you want to be rapture ready and go to heaven, you must be born again (John 3:3). God loves you, and if you have not done so, sincerely admit that you are a sinner; believe that Jesus is the virgin-born, sinless Son of God who died for the sins of the world, was buried, and raised from the dead; ask Him to forgive your sins, cleanse you, come into your heart and be your Saviour; then tell someone that you have done this.

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Beware of Deception :: By Nathele Graham

Published on: by RR10 Category:General Articles, Nathele Graham

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom and the knowledge of the holy is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10).

Without knowledge, it’s easy to be deceived. Just because someone has a college degree, it doesn’t mean they have true knowledge. Many “scientists” teach evolution, but they are deceived and deceiving others. Many people have fallen for deceptive words that sound good, but they lead people away from Truth.

For instance, Yoga is something no Christian should participate in. Many Christians participate in it but don’t realize they are practicing something designed to release the kundalini spirit of evil. There is no such thing as “Christian Yoga.” New Age teachings are not Biblical. God’s truth is found in Scripture and never changes. His words, as found in the original languages, will keep us from being deceived.

There are many translations of the Bible, and each one is translated by humans. The original words that the men who held the pen wrote came directly from God.

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Personally, I love the King James translation, but there are some outdated and hard-to-understand words. When I come to a verse that I have questions about, I’ll go to my concordance and see what the original word was, then to Vines Expository Dictionary, then compare various Bible translations until I’m very comfortable with what the original verse means. That clears up a lot of questions, and it will make things crystal clear.

An example is when Jesus said, “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever” (John 14:16).

That seems pretty clear. When I look up the word “another,” I understand that there are various Greek words translated as “another,” and it makes a difference to the understanding of what He meant. The one used in John 14:16 is “allos,” which means another of the same kind. Jesus said that the Comforter is the same as Him…God. There you have the Trinity; God the Son asked God the Father to send God the Holy Spirit to care for His disciples, and for us. A little study will protect you from deception.

It was Eve who first allowed herself to be deceived and then disobey God. God had given Adam the responsibility of leadership in obeying God’s instructions. God said not to eat the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Well, Adam didn’t follow God’s directions, and Eve just followed her own rules. The serpent was there and began talking to Eve.

Here’s an important note to all Christians: “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). 

Eve listened to the lies and was deceived to believe that even though God was clear in His instructions, He didn’t really mean what He said; that He was holding them back from being like gods.

“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat” (Genesis 3:6). Thanks a lot, you two.

She was deceived because she didn’t hold God’s words in authority and was confused by lies. Adam was there with her and just went along. Sin might look tempting, but it is never healthy. There are many preachers today who are deceiving many people into following the path that Eve chose. Study Scripture and don’t be deceived.

One day, the disciples asked Jesus about the end of the age. “And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you” (Matthew 24:4).

These words are so important for us today. The ways of deception are very diverse, and as we draw nearer to the end, there are modern means of deception coming from places we couldn’t imagine two or three years ago. There have always been people who try to push erroneous ideas, but if we study God’s word, we will be protected from deception. Even your own pastor may be a nice guy and sound good, but study Scripture and don’t be deceived.

Something that has popped up recently is AI: Artificial Intelligence. Brothers and sisters, this is a very dangerous tool when used by Satan to deceive. It sounds like a good thing and helpful, but it has a strong potential to be very bad.

A private school in Texas teaches the children by using AI. It’s fun, and they are learning a lot, but modern education is bad enough when the government forces teachers to teach Satan-inspired things like evolution, gender choice, and helping your kindergartener to learn about sexual relations and how to do it rather than God’s truth. Now we have AI, which gets its “intelligence” from many sources that aren’t filtered through Scripture, teaching our children.

There’s also a church in Germany that uses AI to write sermons, and an AI-generated “preacher” gives the message. Deception is growing strong. Don’t allow yourself to be deceived.

Adam allowed Eve to stumble into deception because he didn’t use his God-given directive to protect her and himself from the deception of the enemy. Come on, men. Step up to the plate and take a firm Scriptural stand for God.

Many people seem to have no respect for God’s truth. It seems as if, like Eve, we would rather embrace lies and deception. One would think it would have been easier to understand and obey God in the Garden of Eden because they didn’t have years of sin blinding them, but Satan is always working to deceive us.

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world” (1 Peter 5:8-9). 

Many people followed Jesus when He walked in the Holy Land. There were twelve men chosen as His main disciples, but other people did follow in order to learn from Him. A disciple is simply a learner, and people wanted to learn from Jesus. Like today, they only wanted to pick and choose what they wanted to believe. Too many people today want grace and mercy from God but don’t want to faithfully follow God’s word.

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry” (2 Timothy 4:3-5).

Paul wrote these words to a young pastor, and they are very true of today’s “Christians.” People aren’t willing to put effort into understanding God’s truth and don’t want to follow sound doctrine. It’s easy to just plug in AI and be told what to think. Do diligent study and pray for God’s understanding and protection against all deception.

Is AI Satan disguised as an angel of light? It’s being wrapped in a pretty ribbon but is filled with trash inside. One lady said she recorded herself speaking in tongues, which is a real gift of the Holy Spirit, then asked AI to interpret it, which isn’t a gift of the Holy Spirit. She was asked a few questions first, then, according to her, was told exactly what was in her heart. The questions gave the computer a lot of information about her, which it used to tell her what she wanted to hear. Remember, AI is artificial intelligence, but only God is Authentic Intelligence.

Artificial intelligence is being presented as something good, but beware. We are warned in Scripture to be wary of false teachers. “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel, for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness, whose end shall be according to their works” (2 Corinthians 11:13-15).

It’s the Holy Spirit who interprets the gift of tongues, not a computer-generated false apostle. Artificial intelligence is being presented as something wonderful. A simple chip implanted into a blind person will give him vision, or a paraplegic will be able to walk, praise god (notice the small “g” because this isn’t from God Almighty). It sounds wonderful, but so did the serpent in the Garden of Eden. So will the smooth lies of the Anti-Christ.

After the Rapture, the man of evil will make himself known. “And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders. And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved” (2 Thessalonians 2:8-10).

Don’t trust a machine or any manmade miracle.

If you read Revelation and study it, you’ll come across the Mark of the Beast. Many people have been curious about this, but until recently it’s been hard to understand. Today, some very sinister and powerful people are conspiring to require everyone to have a chip implanted in them. This chip will communicate with a grid of satellites (Starlink?) and read your thoughts. They also have the ability to change what you think.

To study further, I would encourage you to look up Billy Crone’s ministry, Get A Life Ministry at https://www.getalifemedia.com/. He has done extensive research on this subject. Remember that if this is the Mark of the Beast, and you take it, you cannot be saved. Study Revelation and know that God is always right.

“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36). Think about it before you are duped by deception.

It’s important that you don’t put life into categories. Don’t separate your life in Christ from living in this fallen world. Remember that our Christian life needs to be directed by the Holy Spirit living in you, not from outside sources that are the voice of Satan hissing his lies. Beware of deception, and put your faith and trust only in Jesus.

“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul, but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28).

Don’t be deceived. Follow Jesus and study Scripture in order to avoid destruction of soul and body.

Believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved.

God bless you all,

Nathele Graham

twotug@embarqmail.com

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www.prophecyupdate.com
www.raptureforums.com

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