200 Questions About the Bible and the Qur’an Daniel Wickwire 2013

2 Peter 2:4.....For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment.

Revelation 12:9-10*.....9. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil and Satan, who deceiveth the whole world; he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. 10. And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night forever and ever.

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Bakara 2:208*......Do not walk in Satan’s footsteps; assuredly he is an open enemy to you.

Nisa 4:38.....Whoever takes Satan for a friend, an evil friend has he.

A’raf 7:27.....We have made the devils protecting friends for those who do not believe.

Yusuf 10:5*…..Satan is an open enemy to man.

Zukhruf 43:36-39.....36. We set a devil upon him, who becomes his comrade… 39.(Then it will be said to them): “Now you have done wrong, it avails you nothing today that (you and your satans) are partners in the torment.”

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62.

Would it be possible for some “Demons” to repent and become good? (Jinn)

According to the Bible:         Yes    No

According to the Qur’an:        Yes    No

According to your view:       Yes    No

Matthew 25:41.....Then shall he say... Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.

2 Peter 2:4*.....For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment.

Jude 6-7*.....6. And the angels who kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day… 7. set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.

Revelation 12:9.....And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil and Satan, who deceiveth the whole world; he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

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Ahkaf 46:29-31*.....29. We brought to you a group of jinn so that they might listen to the Qur’an. 30. It confirms what came before it, and it guides to the Truth and to a Straight Road.

Jinn 72:1, 11, 13 & 14*.....1. Say O Muhammad: ‘It has been revealed to me that a company of the jinn gave ear,’ and they said: We have heard a wonderful Qur’an… 11. And among us there are righteous folk and among us there are far from that. We are sects having different rules… 13. And when we heard the guidance, we believed in it: he that believes in his Lord shall fear neither wrong nor harm… 14. Among us there are some who have surrendered to Allah and there are among us some who are unjust. Now those who surrendered to Allah, such have the right path.
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63.*

Are there verses in the Holy Books about casting demons out of people?

According to the Bible:         Yes    No

According to the Qur’an:        Yes    No

According to your view:       Yes    No

Matthew 8:28-32.....28. there met him two possessed with demons, coming out of the tombs, exceedingly fierce, so that no man might pass that way... 29. What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God?... 31.If thou cast us out, permit us to go away into the herd of swine. 32. And he said unto them, Go.

Matthew 9:33.....And when the demon was cast out, the dumb spoke; and the multitudes marveled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.

Matthew 17:18.....Jesus rebuked the demon, and he departed out of him; and the child was cured from that hour.

Mark 1:25-26*.....25. And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. 26. And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.

Mark 5:1-13.....2. there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit… 3. and no man could bind him, no, not with chains… 4. neither could any man tame him… 6. Jesus… 8. Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit… 13. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine.

Luke 4:35, 8:33 & 9:42*.....35. And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the demon had thrown him down in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not…

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Nahl 16:98*.....When you recite the Qur’an seek refuge in Allah from Satan the accursed.

Note: There are no verses in the Qur’an about casting demons out of people; but there are 89 verses in the Bible about casting demons out of people.
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64.

Is Satan’s power of deception depicted as being weak or ineffective?

According to the Bible:         Yes    No

According to the Qur’an        Yes    No

According to your view:       Yes    No

Luke 4:6*.....And the devil said unto him, All this authority will I give thee, and the glory of them; for that is delivered unto me, and to whomsoever I will I give it.

2 Corinthians 4:3—4.....3. If our gospel be hidden ... 4. the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them who believe not ...

Revelation 12:9*.....And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil and Satan, who deceiveth the whole world; he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

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Nisâ 4:76*.....Those who believe fight for the cause of Allah; and those who disbelieve fight for the cause of tâghût (satan). So fight the minions of Satan. Assuredly, the devil’s strategy is ever weak.

İbrahim 14:22.....Satan will say: “It was Allah who gave you a promise of truth; I too promised, but failed in my promise to you. I had no power over you except to call you...

Nahl 16:98-99....98. When you recite the Qur’an seek refuge in Allah from Satan the accursed. 99. He has no power over those who believe and put their trust in their Lord.

Isra 17:62-65.....62. İblis... 65. over my (true) servants you shall have no power.

Hajj 22:52.....Allah abrogates what Satan casts.

Shu'arâ 26:210-211*.....210. the devils did not bring it down. 211. It is not meet for them, nor is it in their power.
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65.*

Is Satan considered to be the “Prince” or “Ruler” of this world?

According to the Bible:         Yes    No

According to the Qur’an:        Yes    No

According to your view:       Yes    No

Luke 4:6.....And the devil said unto him, All this authority will I give thee, and the glory of them; for that is delivered unto me, and to whomsoever I will I give it.

John 12:31.....Now is the judgment of this world; now shall the prince of this world be cast out...

John 14:30*.....Hereafter I will not talk much with you; for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me...

John 16:11.....the prince of this world is judged.

2 Corinthians 4:3-4*.....3. But if our gospel be hidden it is hidden to them that are lost, 4. In whom the god of this age hath blinded the minds of them who believe not...

2 Corinthians 11:14.....And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

Ephesians 6:11-12.....11. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

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Nisa 4:76.....So fight the minions of Satan. Assuredly, the devil’s strategy is ever weak.

İbrahim 14:22*.....Satan will say: “I too promised, but failed in my promise to you. I had no power over you except to call you, but you listened to me...”

Nahl 16:100*.....His power is only over those who make a friend of him and those who ascribe partners unto Allah.
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Christ and Muhammad

66.*

Is it accepted that Christ was born of a virgin?

According to the Bible:         Yes    No

According to the Qur’an:        Yes    No

According to your view:       Yes    No

Isaiah 7:14*.....Therefore the LORD himself shall give you a sign; Behold, the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Matthew 1:18-21*.....18. Now the birth of Jesus Christ was in this way: When, as his mother, Mary, was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit... 20. an angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph... that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for he shall save his people from their sins. 22. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, Behold the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

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Meryem 19:16-22*.....16. Mary… 20. said: “How can I have a son when no man has touched me; neither have I been unchaste?” 21. (The angel) replied, “So shall it be; your Lord says: ‘This is an easy thing for Me... And We shall make him a sign for mankind and a blessing from Us.’ It is a matter decreed.

Enbiya 21:91*.....Then We breathed into her of Our spirit, and We made her and her son a sign for all peoples.
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67.*

Is it accepted that Christ possessed supernatural power to do miracles and give life to the dead?

According to the Bible:         Yes    No

According to the Qur’an:        Yes    No
According to my view:           Yes    No

Mark 1:40-45, 4:35-41, 6:35-44 & 47-52..... And there came a leper... If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean... Jesus saith... I will; be thou clean... And there arose a great storm... And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm... How many loaves have ye?... Five and two fishes... and they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men... he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea...

John 11:14-44.....Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead... When Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already... Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life... He cried with a loud voice, Lazarus come forth. And he that was dead came forth...

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Al-i İmran 3:45-50.....the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary... He will say, “I bring you a sign from your Lord. From clay I will make for you the likeness of a bird; I shall breathe into it and, by Allah’s leave, it shall become a (living) bird. By Allah’s leave I shall give sight to the blind, heal the leper, and raise the dead to life...

Maide 5:110-115.....You did heal him who was born blind and the leper by My permission; and how you did raise the dead, by My permission.

68.*

Is it accepted that Christ possessed supernatural wisdom and knowledge?

According to the Bible:         Yes    No

According to the Qur’an:        Yes    No

According to your view:       Yes    No

Matthew 9:4..... Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, Why think ye evil in your hearts?...

Matthew 24:3 & 25.....3. Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?... 25. Behold I have told you before.

Luke 2:40 & 52.....40. And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him… 52. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man...

Luke 5:22.....when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he, answering, said unto them, Why reason ye in your hearts?

John 2:24-25.....24. But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men… 25. for he knew what was in man…

John 7:45-46*.....45. Why have ye not brought him? The officers answered, 46. Never man spoke like this man...

John 16:30*.....Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee; by this we believe that thou camest from God.

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Al-i İmran 3:45-48*.....45. The Messiah, Jesus… one of those who shall be brought near to God... 48. And he will teach him the Scripture and wisdom, and the Torah and the Gospel.

Zuhruf 43:63*.....And when Jesus came with clear proofs of Allah’s sovereignty, he said: “I have brought wisdom to you, and have come to make plain to you the reality of those things in which you differ: so fear Allah and obey me.”
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69.*

Is it accepted that Christ possessed supernatural power to do miracles and give life to the dead?

According to the Bible:         Yes    No

According to the Qur’an:        Yes    No

According to your view:       Yes    No

Mark 1:40-45.....40. And there came a leper… If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean… 41. Jesus… I will; be thou clean.

Mark 4:35-41.....37. And there arose a great storm… 39. And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm...

Mark 6:35-44 & 47-52*.....38. How many loaves have ye?… Five and two fishes… 44. and they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men… 48. he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea… 50. they all saw him and were troubled.

John 11:14-44*.....14. Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead… 17. When Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already… 25. Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life… 43. He cried with a loud voice, Lazarus come forth. 44. And he that was dead came forth...

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Al-i İmran 3:45-50*.....45. the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary... 49. He will say, “I bring you a sign from your Lord. From clay I will make for you the likeness of a bird; I shall breathe into it and, by Allah’s leave, it shall become a (living) bird. By Allah’s leave I shall give sight to the blind, heal the leper, and raise the dead to life...

Maide 5:110*.....You did heal him who was born blind and the leper by My permission; and how you did raise the dead, by My permission.

Note: There are 37 recorded miracles of Jesus in the New Testament.
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70.*

Is it accepted that Christ is entitled to command faith and obedience from all men?

According to the Bible:         Yes    No

According to the Qur’an:        Yes    No

According to your view:       Yes    No

Matthew 23:10*....for one is your Master, even Christ.

Luke 8:25.....What manner of man is this! For he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

John 3:36.....He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.

John 8:51..... If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death...

John 12:48.....He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

John 14:15 & 21-24*.....15. If ye love me, keep my commandments… 21. He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me.. 23.If a man love me, he will keep my words... 24. He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings; and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s, who sent me.

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Al-i İmran 3:50 & 55*.....50. I bring a sign to you from your Lord. So fear Him, and obey me... 55. I am gathering you and causing you to ascend to me... and am setting those who follow you above those who disbelieve until the Day of resurrection.

Zuhruf 43:61 & 63*.....61. And the second coming of Jesus shall be a sign of the Hour: therefore, do not have any doubt about it, and follow Me. This is the Straight Way... 63. I have brought wisdom to you and have come to make plain to you the reality of those things in which you differ: so fear Allah and obey me.
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71.*

Is it accepted that Jesus Christ is identified as being the “Messiah”? (the Anointed One)

According to the Bible:         Yes    No

According to the Qur’an:        Yes    No

According to your view:       Yes    No

Matthew 16:16-17, 20.....16. And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona; for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father, who is in heaven… 20. Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus, the Christ...

Matthew 26:63-64.....Tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said...

John 1:41*.....We have found the Messiah, which is being interpreted, the Christ…

John 4:25-26*.....25. The woman saith unto him, I know that Messiah cometh, who is called Christ; when he is come, he will tell us all things. 26. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.

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Al-i İmran 3:45*.....Allah gives glad tidings of a word from Him, whose name is the Messiah, Jesus…

Nisa 4:157.....We slew the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, Allah’s messenger"… they slew him not.

Nisa 4:171-172*.....171. The Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, was only a messenger of Allah… 172. the Messiah will never disdain to be a slave of Allah.

Maide 5:17, 72 & 75.....17. They indeed have disbelieved who say: “Allah is the Messiah, son of Mary”… 72. They surely disbelieve who say: “God is the Messiah, the son of Mary.”… 75. The Messiah, son of Mary, was no other than a messenger.

Note: The words “Messiah” or “Christ” are used 558 times in the New Testament and the word “Messiah” is used 10 times in the Qur’an to refer to Christ.
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72.*

Is it accepted that Christ is referred to as the Word of God? (Logos / Kalimullâh)

According to the Bible:         Yes    No

According to the Qur’an:        Yes    No

According to your view:       Yes    No

Micah 5:2.....But thou, Bethlehem... out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel, whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

John 1:1-3 & 14*.....1. In the beginning was the Word, and Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2. The same was in the beginning with God. 3. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made. 14. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.

John 6:51 & 62.....51. I am the living bread that came down from heaven… 62. What if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?

John 8:58..... Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am...

John 17:5, 16 & 24.....5. And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was… 16. I am not of the world… 24. Father, I will that they… may behold my glory, which thou hast given me; for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

Revelation 19:13-16*.....13. his name is called The Word of God… 16. KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

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Al-i İmran 3:39*.....Allah gives you the glad tidings of a son whose name is John, who comes to confirm a word from Allah, princely and chaste, a Prophet of the righteous.

Al-i İmran 3:45*.....Allah gives glad tidings of a word from Him, whose name is the Messiah, Jesus...

one of those who shall be brought near to God.

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73.*

Is it accepted that Christ pre-existed as the Word of God before he was born?

According to the Bible:         Yes    No

According to the Qur’an:        Yes    No

According to your view:       Yes    No

Isaiah 9:6*.....For unto us a child is born... and his name shall be called... The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father...

Micah 5:2*.....But thou, Bethlehem... out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel, whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

John 1:1-3 & 14.....1. In the beginning was the Word, and Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2. The same was in the beginning with God… 14. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.

John 6:51 & 62.....51. I am the living bread that came down from heaven… 62. What if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?

John 8:58.....Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

John 17:5 & 16.....5. And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was… 16. I am not of the world.

Hebrews 13:8.....Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today and forever.

Revelation 1:1, 8 & 17-18.....1. The Revelation of Jesus Christ… 8. I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, who is, and who was, and who is to come… 17. I am the first and the last… 18. I am he that liveth, and was dead; and behold, I am alive for evermore and have the keys of hades and of death.

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