Nabeel Qureshi
Nabeel Qureshi had a Medical Degree, two Master’s and finished his Doctorate when he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2016. He died on September 16, 2017, at 34. He was perhaps the greatest apologist of his generation.
Ravi wanted to pass the baton to younger legs. He could have taken that place, and now they’re both gone. There is much joy knowing that Nabeel Qureshi’s testimony is proof God seeks the lost – God will raise his prophets!
Nabeel could have just left like all other Muslims who died without cause or hope, but God used him to deliver His message in his short life. Nabeel veered many to a correct interpretation of scriptures, just as Ravi did.
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Reaching fanatic muslims
Hard-line Muslims are thankful for the death of who they think is their enemy, though Nabeel is alive with the LORD!. They mock the “infidel” and rejoice in his “punishment.” He was a “true messenger” of God to the Islamic community. Their laughter is the rejection of their salvation.
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Ravi Zacharias
Ravi Zacharias was an Indian-born Canadian-American Christian apologist. He authored more than 30 books on Christianity and mentored Nabeel Qureshi. He went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2020, after a short battle with cancer.
Tim Tebow held back his tears and said, “my mentor and a great hero of the faith.” Louie Giglio referred to him as a “humble giant,” Franklin Graham said, “he is one of the great Christian apologists…“
For Greg Laurie, Ravi is a “treasure;” Ben Shapiro considered him a “terrible loss,” and Peter Tan-Chi told him, “You have always been a blessing to us.”
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Ravi’s last message to Filipino Christians
Ravi gave his last message at the CCF Center. He said, “My work is done, there’s nothing new I can say…, I’ve done it all. He gives this advice to young people:
“Young people, those days fly by like the wind, and you suddenly look back and say, where have all the years gone… Harness the time; take the time that God has given you.“
Ravi Zacharias, January 26, 2020
Ravi’s legacy crumbles
After four years of containing Ravi’s sexual misconduct, the rumors were confirmed. Although the news devastated thousands of Ravi’s followers, his testimony does not invalidate the Gospel.
On February 11, 2021, RZIM confirmed the allegation and said, “We are shocked and grieved by Ravi’s actions. As Ravi Zacharias was the founder of our ministry and the leader of our staff, community, and team, we also feel a deep need for corporate repentance.“
Ravi Zacharias, Benny Hinn, Bill Hybels, and other church leaders involved in scandals will answer to God.
Ravi is accountable to God.
Why do they have to die soon?
Ravi Zacharias died at 74 years old. You might think he’s old enough and lived a full life. However, despite his age, he was prolific and soaring until God took him. Imagine what two more decades can do? On the other hand, Nabeel Qureshi was barely 34 years old.
Nabeel Qureshi studied for years, only for God to take him so soon? We may never know why. What’s important is he did all things for the Lord.
His death reminds us that whatever we do on earth, we must always use it to glorify God. We all die once. Then, Believers face the judgment seat of Christ, while unbelievers face their final judgment.
We must always use our time glorifying God.
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