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The following is a transcription of On the Lord’s Side Podcast presented on GospelBellsRadio on April 14, 2026 by Olufemi Oguntokun. It may not fully match with the audio, but represents a near perfect transcription of the broadcast.
On “We Serve the Same God” and the Question of Religious Equivalence
Good morning to you once again. It is Tuesday, the 14th of April, 2026. The programme is On the Lord’s Side: Christian Perspectives on News and Current Events.
My name is Olufemi Oguntokun. You can follow me on X at Olufemi OG. You can follow Gospel Bells Radio on X at Gospel Bells Radio.
Recently, one of the popular actresses in Nigeria, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, posted on her social media profile—I believe I saw it on Twitter—the phrase: “We serve the same God – Love Between Two Altars.” For those who follow these things, she recently produced a movie titled Love Between Two Altars.
From what I understand, the overarching message of that movie is that whether the husband is a Muslim and the wife a Christian, or vice versa, we all profess either the Christian faith or the Islamic faith, and ultimately, we all serve the same God.
As expected, that statement generated strong reactions. Many Christians responded by saying, “No, we do not serve the same God.” Others agreed with her and said, “Yes, we do serve the same God.”
And, as we know, the culture tends to favour the latter view. The idea that “we serve the same God” is often promoted because it appears to encourage peace and social harmony. People say, for the sake of peace and brotherhood, let us accept that we are all serving the same God.
But Christians must understand the implications of making such a statement.
On the Pope’s Visit to a Mosque and the Optics of Spiritual Equivalence
Closely related to this conversation is another development.
News broke that Pope Leo, currently on an African tour—his first as Pontiff—visited the Great Mosque of Algiers as part of his 11-day visit.
The Great Mosque of Algiers is an impressive structure. It houses the world’s tallest minaret at 265 metres and is the third-largest mosque in the world, after the Great Mosque of Mecca and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Saudi Arabia. It can accommodate up to 120,000 worshippers.
According to reports, when the Pope arrived, he removed his shoes before entering, in line with the expectations of the mosque. He highlighted the spiritual significance of the site and paused in silent meditation.
One cannot help but wonder: what was he meditating on?
He described the mosque as “a space that belongs to God,” a sacred place where people come to seek the presence of the Most High. He spoke about recognising the image of God in every human being and emphasised coexistence, peace, and mutual respect.
He also referenced Augustine of Hippo, calling Algeria “the land of my spiritual father,” and concluded with a written message: “May the mercy of the Most High keep the noble Algerian people and the entire human family in peace and freedom.”
Now, when you place this side by side with Toyin Abraham’s statement, a pattern begins to emerge.
The culture is promoting a form of equivalence between Christianity and Islam.
By entering the mosque, removing his shoes, pausing in meditation, and affirming its spiritual significance, the Pope projected a form of equivalence between the two faiths.
This is something we must reflect on carefully.
On the Cultural Push for Unity Without Truth
Many people argue that we need peace, coexistence, and love—and therefore we should not emphasise doctrinal differences.
But truth matters.
I came across a clip of a preacher who made a bold and faithful declaration. She said:
“If Christ has not been raised, your faith is useless. The God you serve is not the same God that Muslims serve. There is only one way to God—Jesus Christ.”
She quoted John 14:6: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
That is the clear teaching of Scripture.
She encouraged believers not to create false comfort by saying, “We serve the same God,” but rather to intercede for others—that their eyes would be opened to the truth.
That is courage. That is faithfulness to the gospel.
On Responding to Counterarguments and “Abrahamic Faiths”
Of course, this position has been challenged. One of the voices that responded is Daddy Freeze, who argued that Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are all “Abrahamic religions,” and therefore worship the same God.
He also claimed that the doctrine of the Trinity is a Greco-Roman invention and suggested that these debates are unnecessary in light of more pressing societal issues.
Let us address these points carefully.
Yes, historically, these religions trace their roots to Abraham. That is true.
But in Christianity, Abraham is not the ultimate reference point—Jesus Christ is.
Christianity is defined by Christ. He is the standard. He is the Messiah—the Anointed One sent to reconcile humanity to God.
1 John 2:22 says:
“Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist who denies the Father and the Son.”
This is very clear.
Any belief system that denies that Jesus is the Christ—denies His unique role as the Saviour—is, by biblical definition, opposed to Christ.
So while there may be historical connections, there is no theological equivalence.
On the Trinity, the Nature of God, and the Identity of Christ
The claim that the Trinity is a Greco-Roman invention also does not hold when examined in light of Scripture.
The Bible consistently reveals God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Jesus said in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
In John 8:58, He said, “Before Abraham was, I AM.”
That statement alone establishes His eternal nature.
The God revealed in Scripture is not a unitarian deity who has no Son. He is the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Islam explicitly denies the deity of Christ, His crucifixion, His resurrection, and the Trinity.
These are not minor differences. These are foundational.
Therefore, the two cannot be the same.
On Love, Evangelism, and the Danger of False Equivalence
Let me be clear: this is not about hatred.
We love our Muslim friends, neighbours, and colleagues. We interact with them, work with them, and respect them.
But love does not mean silence.
Love compels us to pray for them—to intercede that they may come to the knowledge of Christ.
If we accept the idea that “we all serve the same God,” what happens?
The urgency of evangelism disappears. The burden to pray for the salvation of souls fades.
And that is precisely what the enemy desires.
Scripture warns us not to be ignorant of the devices of the devil.
This idea of equivalence may appear peaceful on the surface, but it undermines the gospel.
On the Value of the Soul and the Priority of Salvation
Some argue that these theological discussions are not important—that we should focus instead on economic progress, technological advancement, or national development.
But Jesus asked a fundamental question:
“What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul?”
No amount of progress can compensate for a lost soul.
Even if a nation prospers materially, if its people are not reconciled to God, that prosperity is ultimately empty.
So these conversations are not irrelevant—they are essential.
On the Call to Intercession and Faithful Witness
If you have Muslim friends, relatives, or colleagues, the call is simple:
Pray for them.
Intercede for them.
Live in a way that reflects Christ.
And trust God to do His work.
The Bible says it is not His will that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Jesus said, “Whoever comes to Me I will in no wise cast out.”
The invitation is open.
The question is not, “Will they perish?” The question is, “Why should they perish when salvation is available?”
On True Apostolic Witness and the Responsibility to Proclaim Christ
Finally, this brings us back to the Pope’s visit.
Such visits are often described as “apostolic.”
But what is an apostolic mission if Christ is not proclaimed?
An apostle is a messenger of Christ.
If Christ is not preached—if His exclusive role as Saviour is not declared—then something essential is missing.
In contrast, we have seen examples of ordinary believers—even outside formal church leadership—boldly proclaiming Christ without compromise.
That is the standard.
Good morning once again, and thank you for joining us on GospelBellsRadio for On the Lord’s Side: Christian Perspectives on News and Current Events.
By the grace of God, I will be with you again tomorrow.
Whatever you do today, please remain firmly on the Lord’s side.
God bless you. God bless you real good.
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