The gospel, most likely, has reached every part of the globe and every population. It is a known fact that Muslims are taught to be followers of the people of the book(Jews and Muslims) in their own scripture( The Koran). Their scripture extols the unique nature of Christ and says the world was made through Him. Have you seen Dubai lately or Abu Dabi? Dr. Garik Israelian has noted that human beings may want to go back to the middle ages or to live in caves but he also notes that it is within our nature to desire discovery and creativity. The desire to go backward may be evidence of our fatigue with "pleasure" as a substitute for community. But, one cannot presume that there will be more community in a less technologically advanced society. There could be more gun-slinging at the not so "OK" coral. Fostering wall-less community is achievable with technology so that going forward technologically will not foster challenges to our need for community and the need for usefulness. You need a fishing licence to fish and you can't chop down trees in a virgin forest for firewood. You need a Department Store, it's easier on your stiletto nails and when you go shopping say hello to your neighbor as your shopping carts bump into each other. They might be a new believer in your community and they may have just purchased some shoes on Amazon that are being shipped from a Nike supply warehouse in Libya. That's okay. Someone has a Nike job in Libya. Community is global and the need to be able to speak the gospel globally without fear of hostility with your Nikes on is very important. The gospel of peace is the gospel of community. It is the end of ignorance in community; community but not voyeurism via technology.
Jesus Christ alone was distinguished from all humans by being the Word of God, who is the very expression of the Self of God end His eternal Being: "The Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, God's Messenger, and His Word…" (4)The Women 171; (3)House of Imran 40).
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