Modern approaches to Muslim evangelism include the so called Insider Movement and Common Ground. Both compromise the truth of Christian faith in an attempt to win over Muslim converts. My contention is that one must trust Biblical truth, stand firm in the faith and present the gospel in a clear form to Muslims. Contextualization is fine to make a subject understandable, but the truth of the message must never be compromised. This compromise distorts the faith, undermines the position of true converts, and deprives Muslim converts to Christianity of the truths they need to experience the power of the truly committed Christian life.
Witnessing to Muslims using the Any3 method, or that advocated by such evangelists as Bachman, and the problems with the CAMEL method. Contrast of Islamic beliefs with the Bible and truth.
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Witnessing to Muslims using the Any3 method, or that advocated by such evangelists as Bachman, and the problems with the CAMEL method. Contrast of Islamic beliefs with the Bible and truth.
There are incompatibilities between Islam and Christianity in the Qur'an (Koran) and Bible. We study the theological problems, the underlying philosophy, and support for Biblical truth
Evangelism is a scary word. But when we understand the foundation of the Gospel is that God became one of us to befriend us, sharing that good news with people of other faiths becomes less frightening.
Christ invites us to respond to evil, first of all, with a serious examination of conscience and the commitment to purify our lives. We, as Catholics, should encourage and participate in the frequent reception of the sacrament of penance — especially during the season of Lent.
What do Muslims believe? What do they have in common with Christianity? What are the important differences? Let's cut through the stereotypes and find the Truth.
The Qur'an and Bible agree in many places, but also directly conflict. Islam uses the law of abrogation to handle places where the Qur'an changes from one position to another. The Qur'an also denies the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, the deity of Christ, the rellationship between God the Father and the Son, and the trinity, all of which are vital to the Christian faith.
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06 The Characteristics of Childishness and the Marks of Maturity 1 Corinthian...Rick Peterson
The Characteristics of Childishness and the Marks of Maturity 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 Adapted from a Michael Luke sermon http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?SermonID=86269
Evangelism is a scary word. But when we understand the foundation of the Gospel is that God became one of us to befriend us, sharing that good news with people of other faiths becomes less frightening.
Christ invites us to respond to evil, first of all, with a serious examination of conscience and the commitment to purify our lives. We, as Catholics, should encourage and participate in the frequent reception of the sacrament of penance — especially during the season of Lent.
What do Muslims believe? What do they have in common with Christianity? What are the important differences? Let's cut through the stereotypes and find the Truth.
The Qur'an and Bible agree in many places, but also directly conflict. Islam uses the law of abrogation to handle places where the Qur'an changes from one position to another. The Qur'an also denies the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, the deity of Christ, the rellationship between God the Father and the Son, and the trinity, all of which are vital to the Christian faith.
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06 The Characteristics of Childishness and the Marks of Maturity 1 Corinthian...Rick Peterson
The Characteristics of Childishness and the Marks of Maturity 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 Adapted from a Michael Luke sermon http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?SermonID=86269
This section and the following are largely adapted from Roland Muller's text on reaching the Muslim community through the messenger, message, and community. Each area is briefly outlined.
This concludes the brief outline of some parts of the Hadith. It is impossible to put all the tremendous detail of the Hadith in a few slides. In this slide series we briefly look at the Qur'an, jihad, women's roles and rights, dhimmi status, treatment of kafirs, prayer, zakat, Hajj, Ramadan and many personal characteristics of the prophet Muhammad.
An introduction to Spiritual Warfare. We will later look at common ways we open ourselves to demonic problems, and how to have victory and freedom in Christ
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An overview of common world religions, as well as animism, secular humanism and communism. Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Roman Catholicism, Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormonism are mentioned
The Islamic and Christian prophecies of last things are in many ways similar, but come to radically different conclusions as to the identity of the main players, especially the Madhi, Isa, and al Dajjal.
In today's class (March 22) we are beginning in our study of the DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY.
When is the last time most Christians have studied the Trinity and understand why it is so essential to our Christian faith? The goal in the next few weeks is to better understand and be able as a group to articulate this which comes under our study of the Doctrine of God.
A Matter of Plain Reason: Why Christians Must Believe in Joseph SmithRonald Kimmons
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This class will examine how Filipinos view Jesus Christ and how that view can be reconciled with the biblical presentation of who Jesus is. How can I bring a biblical understanding of Christ into my ministry?
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This is a summary largely taken from a book called Faith That Endures. The author has done more than document persecution. He explores the causes of persecution, their manifestations, and how to help rather than aggravate persecution. His book is very important and revealing
Attempts to compromise by using the Muslim friendly Bible and for the Muslim convert to stay within the umma, performing the salat, zakat, Hajj, etc. The Muslim convert is thus cut off from the benefits of the Christian church fellowship
Folk religion deals with evil spirits often with a shaman, etc. All major religions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism have both a formal traditional religion and also some form of folk religion. This outlines some of the folk religion found in a variety of places among the more than 1,000,000,000 Muslims.
The Muslim family is strong, as is the umma, or Muslim community. Such characteristics as loyalty, honor, avoiding shame, hospitality, and the relationship of man and women are key. One's identity is tied to the family group. In addition to the father, the eldest son has great responsablity. Women's chastity is vital for family honor.
The five pillars of Islam are mandatory for every serious Muslim. They include the shahada (creed), the salat (prayers), zakat (alms), Ramadan (the fast), and the Hajj (trip once in a lifetime to Mecca). Here is a brief explanation of teh Islamic five pillars
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Islamic study of the life of Muhammad Part II, beginning with the Hijri in 622 to the death of Muhammad in 632. It outlines his flight to Medina, struggle with the 5 tribes there, culminating in driving out two Jewish tribes and beheading the men of the third tribe. The battle of Badr, the battle of the trench, Khaybar, and the final conquest of Mecca are included, as is the institution of the Hajj. The session ends with a brief description of the four righteous caliphs who followed Muhammad.
Islamic history of the life of Muhammad through the Sira. This section traces his birth, early childhood in Mecca, marriage to Khadijah, his early visions, and his first converts, including Khadijah, Ali, Abu Bakr, Umar, Hamza and others. The conflict with the Quraysh tribe over idolatry culminated in leaving first for Ethiopia, and then the Hijra to Medina (Yahthrib)
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
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to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
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What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
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2. Chrislam = Syncretism
We need to be culturally sensitive
This is contextualization
But we must avoid changing the
basic message, which is
syncretism
3. Catholics & syncretism
For many centuries, the Roman
Catholic church has practiced
syncretism
Example: Chiapas, santeria
Suriname – you can practice witchcraft
and also Catholic ceremonial things
Infant baptism
Worship of Mary & saints, etc.
5. What is the problem?
Muslims have many
misconceptions about Christianity
Worship styles
Trinity
Deity of Christ
The death penalty for apostacy
from Islam
6. What has happened?
In many cases, most of the
converts flee, leaving no stable
church or church leadership
Often the missionary church is
viewed as foreign, often from “the
great Satan, America.”
7. I. M. proposed solution
Redefine Muslim converts as “followers
of Isa, but still Muslims.”
Continue the Muslim practices – the
mosque, the prayers, Muslim names,
etc.
Modify the terms in the Bible to create a
“Muslim friendly” Bible.
8. Important points
Islam cannot be adopted by Christians,
who hold the following:
Allah is not Jehovah
Isa is not Jesus
Muhammad denies the deity of Christ and
the resurrection
The Qur’an denies the truth of the Bible,
claiming it was changed; the Qur’an is true
9. Allah
Unknown and unknowable
Sent messengers demanding
submission to his laws – sharia
Transcendent but never immanent
No revelation of his person but just his
will
Relationship of master to slave as
shown in the Muslim – one who submits
10. Participation in Islam?
No Bible-believing Christian should
say the shahada
No Bible-believing Christian should
pray the salat or participate in the
mosque
No Bible-believing Christian should
make the hajj
Bible-believing Christians should not
use the Qur’an as scripture replacing
11. Insider Movement
Focuses on the kingdom of God rather
than the church, and feels that Islam is
a part of the kingdom
Forgets Jesus said: I will build my
church
Forgets that the true Muslim does NOT
accept the Bible – believes that it has
been altered
12. Muslim Meaning of Titles of
Jesus
The Word of God – Jesus is a created
being, an apostle
The Spirit of God = a spirit from Allah,
a created being
Messiah – a title, but not anointed
savior of mankind
Thus Isa is NOT the same as the
Jesus of the Bible
13. IM and Forms
IM starts with the basis that culture is
neutral
Then they believe that the form of
worship, etc. can be infused with new
meanings
But culture is NOT neutral, and
culture is a reflection of sinful
creatures.
Thus the prayers and prostrations are
14. IM downplays the church
Jesus is building His church
We need the fellowship, worship, etc of
the church
By leaving the Muslim in the mosque,
he is separated from much of his growth
15. What about CAMEL method
This method, using verses in the Qur’an
3:42-55 to prove Christ
It misuses the Qur’an to say what it does
NOT say, and leaves out critical points
It specifically denies the trinity
Breathing into someone is not producing
deity, because God did that with Adam too
It is not recommended
16. Problems with CAMEL
You talk of Allah as if the same as the
God of the Bible, but they are different
You accept redefinitions of Jesus – like
creating living birds from clay, etc.
You assume ignorance on the part of
the Muslim
17. What about translation?
Major problems for Muslims:
The Fatherhood of God
The Sonship of Jesus
The Holy Spirit as the third person of the
Trinity
18. IM assumptions
It is receptor-focused rather than
focusing on the author, God
It assumes that the receptor
(reader) cannot change over time
Remember that the primary
authority comes from the author
19. IM translation problems
Jesus calls for REPENTANCE =
change
We must be willing to let scriptures
offend
We are all sinners &rebels. The Bible
is offensive to the natural man, who
thinks that he is basically good but
weak
20. IM translation problems
The Word of God has power
Jesus offended the Jews calling
Himself deity and therefore they killed
Him.
The Muslims need to know that! The
Bible is very clear that Christ claimed
to be God, and was killed for shirk
21. Pragmatism is wrong
We must not use pragmatic methods
hoping to get a “quick result”
We must have accuracy – the use of
dynamic equivalence method opens
the door to compromising clarity of
meaning when one compromises the
truth of the Word because it offends
22. Examples of Muslim-
friendly translation
Your father which is in heaven =
God, your supreme guardian
The children of your Father which
is in heaven = guardians of God
Son of God = messiah of the
Most High God, or messiah of
God
23. Further substitutions
Father, into your hands I commit my
spirit… = O Guardian, I commit my
spirit into your hands
Lk. 11:2 When you pray, say: “Our
Father…= O our Guardian God
The hour has come for the Son of Man
to be glorified – the time is already
come for the Prince of Flesh to be
glorified…
24. Mallouhi translation
Mt. 28:19 and cleanse them with
water in the name of God and His
Messiah and His Spirit
Holy Father = my holy guardian
My father = God; my Lord
O Father, Father = O my Lord, O my
God
25. Is adoption important??
Our adoption is vital
God takes care of us as His children,
and He is our Father
We are united in Christ through our
adoption and participate in both His
suffering and His glory
Remove adoption and we have another
gospel
26. Jesus as Son of God
God sent his own Son… = this points to
the pre-existence of the Son of God
The Father-Son relationship is key to
understanding the Trinity
Divine sonship is a prototype to
believers becoming also sons &
daughters of God
27. Jesus is the Son of God
His position as Son made it possible
for Him to rule over the entire earth
The Holy Spirit is the spirit of
sonship
It is the son that makes us free
We are to be conformed to the Son in
eternity
28. Common Ground
Similar to Insiders Movement
Looks for common ground
between Muslims and Christians
Again – similar problems
30. Common Word
This document allows Islam to defend
itself, but not Christianity or Judaism
The Qur’an is still the basis of truth for
them
31. Allah does not = God
For example, he commands the angels
to bow before Adam
Difference in belief: Christ is not a
savior, and did not die and resurrect
Difference in belief: Jesus is not
mediator between God & man
32. Prophets
In Islam, the perfect vessels to
receive a message from Allah
In Christianity, sinners who God
uses
33. The Shahada
Direct contradiction with John 14:6
Remember that many current Muslims
descended from Christians who
became Muslims by the sword
The statement of Muhammad that the
earth is given to him directly opposes
the great commission
34. Discriminary laws = dhimmi
Gradual pressure often results in many
Christians abandoning their faith for
Islam
We must not resort to taqiyya (lying)
Historically those who blur the border
become Muslims, not Christians
35. The bottom line line
Let’s not rely on human reasoning, but
the power of the gospel to transform
lives
Let us not compromise or deceive –
we have the truth