1.9 Tim Stephens | Reading | "The Conversation We Aren't Having: Gun Control, Islam, and the Gospel"

In the wake of the Bondi Beach attack, the world debates gun laws while ignoring the root of the issue. Pastor Tim Stephens examines the theological reality of Islam, the true nature of "radical" Christianity, and how the Gospel offers the only real hope for a violent world.Read the full article at albertareformer.caNotesQur’an translations from https://quran.com/at-tawbah?translations=131%2C22 (A. Yusuf Ali translation).See also Surah 2:191–193; 4:89;  8:12; 8:39; 47:4; 66:9. Of course, there are other texts in the Hadith beyond these passages in the Qur’an that speak of violence towards others.The Qur’an describes paradise with rewards including beautiful, pure virgins described as untouched beings with features like large eyes and full breasts (Surahs 44:54, 55:56–74, 56:22–37, 78:33). Groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS promised 72 of these virgins for those who died in holy war based on texts in the Hadith (traditional sayings of Muhammad).On equipping Christians to reach their Muslim neighbours for Christ: On December 14th, 2025, preaching on Isaiah 9:6 where Jesus is said to be the “Mighty God,” Tim preached at length, defending the deity of Christ and helping believers to reach their Muslim neighbours for Christ.Support our mission to cultivate Christian thought and action in Alberta at albertareformer.ca.