Islam and the Jews.

The Quran states: "Allah forgives whom he pleases and punishes whom he pleases for Allah has power over all things" surah 2:284

"Then those whose balance (of good deeds) is heavy, they will be successful. But those whose balance is light will be those who have lost their souls; in hell they will abide" surah 23:102-103

Muhammad departed from Judaism in many ways which led the Jews to reject his teachings. In particular, he departed from Judaism in calling for a violent propagation of Islam. In fact he called for the death of the unbelieving Jews.

"Fight against them until there is no dissension and the religion is for Allah." surah 2:193

One sure way for a Muslim to get into heaven was to die a martyr. In Christianity, Jesus came to be our sin bearer and to die for us (Ephesians 1:7). He shed His blood so we do not have to. In Islam, Muhammad commanded his followers to shed their blood and the blood of others to get into heaven. Muhammad spoke of your blood while Jesus spoke of His blood.

"And if you are slain or die in the way of Allah, forgiveness and mercy from Allah are far better than all they could amass." surah 3:157

"The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin." John 1:7

When a Christian lies on his deathbed, he does not have to weep not knowing if Jesus will take him to heaven or send him to hell. He does not have to kill others or die a martyr to have assurance of heaven. All he has to have done is call upon the name of Jesus to save him from his rightful destiny in hell and bear his sins and make him righteous in Him.

"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Romans 10:13

We are saved by God's grace not our works.

"For by grace you are saved through faith and that is not of yourselves, it is a gift of God not of works lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9

"Come unto me all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28-30

And we know that this peace and this salvation only come through the name of Jesus Christ-not Moses nor Muhammad nor Mary nor Guardians nor Ascended Masters.