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In this lecture, Bilal Philips addresses one of the most debated questions in religion:
Who really was Jesus (pbuh), and what did he actually teach?
He argues that over time, the original message of Jesus was altered, misunderstood, or reinterpreted, and that by examining both the Qur’an and the Bible, we can rediscover his true mission.
“The True Message of Jesus (peace be upon him)” is a well-known lecture by Bilal Philips, where he explains—mainly from the Qur’an and the Bible—what he argues is the original message of Prophet Jesus Christ.
Here’s a clear, expanded summary of the lecture:
Core Theme.
The lecture argues that the true message of Jesus (pbuh) was not about his divinity, but about pure monotheism (worship of one God) and submission to God’s will.
1. Jesus Was a Prophet, Not God:
Jesus is presented as a messenger of God, like other prophets (Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses).
He performed miracles by God’s permission, not by his own power.
He himself prayed and worshipped God, showing he was not divine.
2. The Central Message: Worship One God Alone:
The essence of Jesus’ teaching:
> Worship God alone and avoid associating partners with Him.
This is the same message brought by all prophets.
Even in the Bible, Jesus emphasizes:
Obey God
Do His will
Keep His commandments.
👉 The lecture stresses that true religion = submission to God (Islam in meaning).
3. Jesus Followed and Confirmed the Law (Torah):
Jesus did not abolish the law of Moses, but confirmed it.
He practiced:
Prayer
Charity
Fasting
Obedience to divine commandments.
He instructed his followers to do the same.
4. Misinterpretation of “Son of God” and Trinity:
Terms like “Son of God” are explained as symbolic, not literal.
The lecture argues:
Many others in the Bible are also called “sons of God”
Therefore, it does not prove divinity
The concept of Trinity is presented as a later development, not part of Jesus’ original message.
5. Jesus Called People to God, Not Himself:
Jesus never said: “Worship me.”
Instead, he taught:
Worship “my Lord and your Lord”
He lived as a servant of God and directed all worship to Him alone.
6. Continuity of Prophethood:
Jesus is part of a long chain of prophets.
His message was consistent with earlier prophets.
According to the lecture, he also foretold the coming of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
7. What Happened After Jesus:
The lecture claims that:
Jesus’ teachings were later changed or misunderstood
Ideas like his divinity developed over time.
The Qur’an is presented as preserving the original truth about Jesus.
8. Final Conclusion of the Lecture:
The central conclusion:
There is one God
All prophets, including Jesus, taught:
Worship God alone
Follow His commandments
Jesus (pbuh) was:
The Messiah
A noble prophet
Not divine.
In One Sentence.
According to Bilal Philips, the true message of Jesus (pbuh) was pure monotheism—calling people to worship one God and live in obedience to Him.
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