Standing Firm in Truth: A Call to Rooted Faith in an Age of Deception

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0100

Across my recent writings, I have been exploring the foundations of the Christian faith and the challenges believers face in a world full of competing claims. I have examined why Islam’s teachings cannot account for the identity and mission of Jesus, why the Trinity is essential to understanding God as He truly is, why spiritual discernment is necessary in an age of deception, and why sin is far deeper than outward behaviour — a heart problem only Christ can cure. Together, these posts form a single message: we must be rooted in Scripture, clear about who Jesus is, honest about the human condition, and alert to false gospels that distort the truth. Only a faith grounded in God’s Word can stand firm when confusion rises and the world pulls in many directions.

A Call to Spiritual Discernment and understanding God’s sovereignty

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:05:00 +0100

Before I continue, I want to make something very clear: I am a new convert. God is still shaping me, correcting me and growing me — and He will continue to do so for the rest of my life. Like every new believer, I am a work in progress.

So, this blog is not a teaching platform, nor am I claiming any authority to teach. Scripture itself warns us:

“an overseer must be above reproach….He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil.” — 1 Timothy 3:2-6 (ESV)

My goal is simply to share my testimony, my journey and the truths God has opened my eyes to. If you want solid biblical teaching, please visit my Resources page, where I’ve linked to trusted teachers such as Nate Sala of Every Word and Wise Disciple. Through his content I personally came across a Special Offer for Friends of Wise Disciple: 60 day free trial of the Logos Bible software, which includes an AI powered study assistant that helps you connect themes and passages across Scripture. That said, I’m not sponsored — I’m simply sharing what has helped me grow.

The Call to Discernment

Jesus warned us that many false prophets would arise and lead many astray (Matthew 24:11). They come in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves, and we must recognise them by their fruits (Matthew 7:15–16). Scripture commands us to test the spirits to see whether they are from God (1 John 4:1).

When we compare Jesus to Muhammed — Yahweh to Allah — the difference in their fruits becomes clear.

Jesus teaches us to love not only our friends and family but even those who hate us (1 John 4:7–12). In contrast, Muhammed taught his followers in Sura 9:29 to “fight those… among the People of the Book” until they submit to Islamic rule. To be clear, the vast majority of Muslims today do not interpret or practise these verses literally. Historically however, this passage formed part of early Islamic expansion and in modern times it has been misused by extremist groups to justify violence.

Jesus invites us into adoption as children of God (Galatians 4:4–7), whilst Muhammed (and Allah) explicitly removed adoption from Islamic law:

“Allah has not made your adopted sons your [real] sons… call them by [the names of] their fathers.” — Sura 33:4–5

This was further reinforced when Muhammed married Zaynab, the former wife of Zayd — the man Muhammed had previously adopted as his son before adoption was abolished (Sura 33:37).

But my goal here is not to compel you to leave Islam with nowhere to go. My goal is to point you to Jesus, who says:

“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (ESV)

God Is Already Working in You

If you’ve made it this far as a Muslim and you’re genuinely questioning Islam, then know this: God is already softening your heart toward Him. Scripture says:

“that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened…” — Ephesians 1:17–18 (ESV)

Our struggle with sin is real and Scripture tells us why: God’s law is written on our hearts, what we would call the conscience. This truth echoes through both the Old and New Testaments (Jeremiah 31:33, Romans 2:15).

We all feel the burden of never being good enough — falling into sin repeatedly and trying to earn salvation through our own works — but the good news is that God is the one working in us.

God Himself promises to give us a new heart and a new spirit (Ezekiel 36:26). He shines His light into our hearts to reveal the glory of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6). If you have stumbled across this site, it is no accident. It is not my job to change your heart — I am simply one of many tools God uses. The work of transformation is a gift only God can give. Through my testimony, I hope you can see that every painful or confusing step was held in God’s hands when He first sowed the seed.He was always in control — the Gardener who tends our hearts and makes us righteous.

Why Muslims Must Read the Bible

In previous posts, I’ve highlighted some of the core contradictions within Islam: borrowed stories, historical problems, theological inconsistencies that arise because the Qur’an unintentionally draws from Christian theology while simultaneously rejecting its central truths. A major part of the problem is that most Muslims have never actually read the Bible for themselves. They rely on their authorities (Imams) who insist the Bible was corrupted — a claim that collapses under even basic historical scrutiny.

So, if you are a Muslim and you’re not afraid to take the next step, I encourage you to begin with the Gospel of Mark. It is the earliest, shortest and most direct account of Jesus’ life. Mark shows Jesus’ humanity and divinity side by side and reveals the spiritual battle behind the scenes. After Mark, move on to John, then Matthew and Luke in whichever order you prefer.

Before I gave my life to Christ, the Reverend at my now‑husband’s family church encouraged me to begin with the New Testament — because once you see Jesus clearly, the rest of Scripture comes into focus. The New Testament shows how God’s truth unfolds through progressive revelation. This does not mean it changes the Old; rather, it reveals how God’s earlier promises are completed in Jesus, who said He did not come to abolish the law but to fulfil it (Matthew 5:17). Reading the New Testament first and then returning to the Old is like finishing a story and then rereading the beginning with new understanding: the Old Testament is complete with Jesus, not corrected by Him.

Remember: the Bible is not one man’s claim or one book written in isolation. It is a collection of writings from 35–40 human authors over 1,500 years, all telling one unified story — God’s rescue mission unfolding through history and reaching its fulfilment in the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. This unity testifies to the fact that Scripture, though written by many hands, is inspired by one Author: God Himself. No other religious text explains the world, human nature, suffering, morality and the human condition with such coherence.

This stands in stark contrast to the Quran, written over 23 years by one author, which forced Muslim scholars to invent abrogation — the idea that newer revelations cancel earlier ones — in order to explain internal contradictions.

If God Is in Control, Why Did He Allow Islam to Flourish?

We can only see these moments in hindsight. Just as in my own life, where painful experiences produced ultimate good, I am confident the same is true here.

By the 5th century, papal authority had become fully articulated under Pope Leo I. Much of the Christian world had become politically corrupt, divided or doctrinally unstable — shaped more by imperial Christianity rather than biblical Christianity. Against this backdrop, the rise of Islam in the 7th century acted historically as a form of judgement, as suggested in the Syriac Christian chronicle of Yohannan bar Penkāyē — analysed in a 2024 De Gruyter Brill study — in the same way God repeatedly disciplined Israel throughout the Old Testament for the purpose of drawing His people back to Himself.

Western Europe was entering what historians call the Dark Ages (590–1050 AD), a period marked by fragmentation and declining literacy. At the same time, the Islamic world became an important intermediary in transmitting classical knowledge preserved by the Byzantine Empire, with these works eventually flowing back into Europe in the centuries before the Renaissance, helping to re‑ignite the study of classical learning and laying important foundations for Europe’s intellectual revival.

As the World History Encyclopedia shows, the Silk Road operated from 130 BC until 1453 AD, when the fall of Constantinople in 1453 placed its key routes under Ottoman control. This disruption forced Europeans to seek new sea routes, directly initiating the Age of Discovery (1453–1660 AD). Within decades, explorers began charting new sea routes — and Christianity travelled with them. Missionaries went out on these journeys, bringing the gospel to places that had never heard it before, including West Africa, East Africa, India, Southeast Asia and eventually the Americas. This spread of Christianity happened alongside the difficult realities of colonial power and exploitation. Yet even in the midst of these human events, God was at work — using both global change and sincere missionary conviction to carry the good news across the world.

Furthermore, since Ottoman military pressure forced Charles V to focus on defending Europe rather than crushing the early reformers, creating unexpected space for the Reformation to grow. In that sense, it could even be argued that without Islamic expansion, Protestantism may not have had the breathing room to survive.

If you have time, please watch this video by BLKSHP Podcasts (who is already listed in my resources page): How Did Israel Take Canaan So Easily? (The Untold Chapter of Joshua's Conquest)

The video is grounded in history and beautifully illustrates God working in this way.

A Final Word to Christians and Muslims

We are living in very strange times — an era of information overload, AI, cultural anxiety and understandable fear about Islam’s growth in the West. Many people, both Christians and non Christians, feel genuine concern about how increasing Muslim populations might shape future cultural or legal debates, including conversations around Sharia law. These fears are real and I fully understand why they exist. Even so, Christians must remember something essential: God is sovereign and always in control.

This does not mean that God forces anyone to sin. Rather, in His wisdom He sometimes allows human choices — and even human evil — to run their course. Scripture shows that God may permit certain events not because He approves of them, but because He can bring about a greater good through them, even when we cannot yet see how.

Just as in my own life — where painful experiences ultimately led me closer to Christ — I believe God may have allowed the rise of Islam to awaken and refine a drifting church. That said, I do not think that Christian Nationalism is solution.

I am a supporter of the separation of church and state, because in whenever faith becomes fused with political power, it drifts away from the gospel. As Christians, we must be prepared to live under systems that often conflict with our calling — and in those moments, we must remain steadfast in our faith. We are called to live in the world, but not of the world:

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” — Romans 12:2 (ESV)

So, if you are a Christian, do not be afraid of your Muslim neighbours. They are not the enemy. We are called to love them, serve them and evangelise them — pointing them gently and faithfully toward Jesus.

“but in your hearts honour Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defence to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience…” — 1 Peter 3:15–16 (ESV)

And if you are a Muslim reading this, please know: I am not here to attack you. I am here to show you why only Christ can solve the problem of sin — and I hope to go deeper into this in coming posts.

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