Discussion Jumpstarter
Study leader reference - not a definitive answer
Question 1
The speaker opens by saying, “We are not sure if Muhammad will go to heaven or not…Jesus Christ is coming back to judge the living and the dead…Jesus will judge Muhammad.” How does this framing of final judgment shape the way Christians should think about evangelism, confidence, and urgency—especially when speaking with Muslims?
Another way to ask: If Jesus will judge everyone (including Muhammad), how should that shape how Christians share the gospel with Muslims—with both confidence and urgency?
Discussion Jumpstarter
Direct Answer
Based on the speaker’s framing, evangelism to Muslims should be carried out with seriousness and urgency because Jesus is presented as the final Judge, and even Muhammad is accountable to Him. The confidence Christians have is not in winning arguments but in Jesus’ authority, sinlessness, and coming judgment.
- The speaker repeats the question of judgment: “So who is going to judge the living and the dead? Jesus Christ is coming back to judge the living and the dead.”
- He ties that judgment directly to Islam’s founder: “I believe Jesus will judge Muhammad.”
- The appeal to Muslims is urgent and decision-focused: “Muslims, think carefully, choose carefully who you're going to follow.”
- John emphasizes uncertainty within Islam about salvation: “You are not sure that you are going to heaven…at the end of the day, you don't know.”
- He also claims even Muhammad expressed uncertainty: “He said, I don't know if Allah will accept me or not.”
- The certainty offered is connected to Jesus’ finished work: Jesus said, “It’s finished.”