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Islam – Winning Muslims to Accept Jesus Christ as Lord
Dr. Robert Patton
Monotheism , We want them to find the one
TRUE God and to submit to His will Speak with respect Start with Deut 4:35 there is one
God… mention that these words were spoken by Moses
Isaiah 45:5, 18 – also speak of one God
Mark 12:29-32 where both Jesus and his listener state that there is one God
Note – You have the Muslim listening to the Bible and agreeing with it.
Also we have shown the necessity of loving God and his neighbor
Quote Jesus
Step 2
Agree that everyone will go somewhere for eternity – to heaven or hell
All who believe in any god except the true and living God will go to hell
Step 2
Now: James 2:19 (the devil believes in one God but trembles) – so that simple belief is not enough. God is greater than Satan
So believing and fearing is not enough
Receiving the Truth is needed
Next
Ask him to share what he thinks can get him to heaven without arguing or interrupting Shows respect Earns a hearing for you later Understand where he is coming from
Jesus as a prophet
Surah 60:6 states that Jesus is a messenger
Surah 5:46 states that he was sent to confirm the message
Jesus as a prophet
If he is a messenger, why can’t Muslims read his message?
5:68 speaks of the law and the gospel being important –
Then go to the Gospel of John and Nicodemus
The gospel and new birth
We have already seen that all have sinned, and the wages of sin is death
Now Jesus shows that a spiritual rebirth is necessary: John 3:1-7
Baptists are not Roman Catholics
Admit to atrocities during the Crusades
The Crusades were started by Pope Urban II, and Catholics also persecuted Bible believers even before they persecuted Muslims
Baptists sometimes were given asylum in Muslim lands
The inquisition
The inquisition started in the 12th century, more than 300 years before the Protestant reformation
Lasted to the early 19th century Catholics persecuted Baptists, who
do not bow down to idols, do not worship Mary
Difference between Roman Catholics and Baptists
Catholics during crusades Focus on works Took the sword & killed Muslims
during the crusades
Irreconcilable differences between the Bible and Qur’an
Many similarities but significant differences which cannot be ignored
Qur’an vs. Bible One author vs. 40 authors Many inconsistencies vs. no
contradiction Quotes from persons out of context and
time But don’t focus on them, but on the fact
that there are irreconcilable differences Do not force them to choose between
the Qur’an and the Bible yet
Qur’an vs. Bible
One author vs. 40 authors Many inconsistencies vs. no
contradiction – remember the law of abrogation
Quotes in the Qur’an from persons are often without context and time
Noah’s sons
Bible – all three sons in the ark: Genesis 7:13
Qur’an – one son drowned – Surah 11:42-43
The two accounts cannot both be true
Noah’s sons
Zachariah being unable to speak Bible – entire time until the birth
of John the Baptist: Luke 1:63-64 Qur’an – only 3 days Surah 3:41
The two accounts cannot both be true
Does God or Allah love sinners?
Allah – No 2:290 for Allah loveth not
transgressors 3:57 but Allah loveth not those who
do wrong God (Yahweh) – Yes – read John
3:16 Then Romans 5:5-9
Does God have children?
Allah: No Surah 39:4; 37:151-152 some say that Allah has made children, but they are liars
Yahweh: Yes John 1:10-12; I John 3:2
Does God have children?
Surah 5:18 asks Christians and Jews if they are children, why does God punish them?
Answer is in Hebrews 12:5 ff. God disciplines his children for our good
Isa vs. Jesus
According to the Qur’an, Jesus is holy; Muhammad is never called holy He sins: 40:55; 48:2
This is confirmed in the Hadith (Bukhari) 1:171; 8:319, 407
Isa vs. Jesus
Jesus did many miracles: 3:49 Muhammad did none: 17:91-
95?; 29:47-51
Isa vs. Jesus
Isa was only a messenger: 4:171; 5:75
Isa denied that he was God or should be worshipped: 5:116; 9:30
Thus they are not the same: 2 Cor. 11:1-4
Isa vs. Jesus
There are many references in the Bible that show that Jesus is creator, omnipotent, omnipresent, claimed equality with God, is listed with the Father and Spirit, etc.
Thus they are not the same: 2 Cor. 11:1-4
Jesus vs. Isa
Don’t argue about divinity. Just say that there are differences which are irreconcilable.
Jesus did not die: 4:157. This goes against the entire New Testament.
Both cannot be true
Clarification – Virgin birth
Several places in the Qur’an, there are references to “they” implying Christians believe that God had sexual intercourse with Mary 6:100-101; 19:34-35; 23:91-92
Anathema to Christians
Clarification – Virgin birth
The Holy Spirit came on Mary – but not in a physical relationship
It was the POWER of the Highest that overshadowed Mary
Virgin birth
Both the Bible and Qur’an use the terms that Mary conceived
We contend that Jesus existed in Heaven before Mary conceived: Before Abraham was, I am Jews knew very well what He meant
Trinity
Qur’an strongly opposes the trinity: 4:171 (tied with the virgin birth); 5:73
Believe that Christians believe in Father, Jesus and Mary as Gods: 5:116
Trinity
Start with verses on monotheism: Deut. 4:35; Mark 12:29-32; I Jn. 5:7
I Jn. 5:7 = one in three parts… see creation
Trinity
Deut 6:4 does not use yachid for one (absolute unity) but echad = unity in plurality
Man is made in the image of God. And man is three in one – I Thess. 5:23
Fundamentalists both Christian and Islamic
Fundamental = Return to the foundations
Christian fundamentalist, if true, should be more loving
Muslim fundamentalist will use the sword and use terrorist tactics
Fundamentalists both Christian and Islamic
Crusades went AGAINST Christ’s teaching
Although some Muslims say that terrorism is against Muhammad’s teaching, the terrorists can provide verses from the Qur’an and Hadith to support what they do
Average Muslim more conservative than many Christians - vs. Christian
Evangelical & liberal Christians in general tolerate the moral relativity of our culture
Most Muslims believe in moral absolutes They do not drink, though more verses against
alcohol are in the Bible than the Qur’an They dress modestly although more verses
against provocative dress are in the Bible than the Qur’an
Live out a separated life
Children obey parents Wives obey & submit to husbands,
who love them and are appropriate around other women
Disapprove of same sex marriages We have the power to live separated
lives
In many ways, fundamental independent Baptists…
Closer to standards of Muslims than evangelicals or liberal Christians Conservative dress No alcohol Family structure with respectful
and chaste wives and obedient children
04/18/23 Les 1 Santa Jejej 36
Proofs for Bible accuracy historically and with prophecy foble
Historical accuracy: such as Belshassar
Scientific accuracy = health laws by Moses; bone marrow for health (see None of These Diseases by Dr. S.I. McMillen Circle of the earth – Isaiah Gravity – Job
Inspiration of scriptures
Also – Preservation of the scriptures, which is prophecied multiple times in the Bible,
The Qur’an: 6:34; 6:115, 10:64; 18:27; 85:21-22. All but the last say that Allah’s words cannot be changed; the last that the Qur’an is preserved in a tablet
Preservation of the Bible promised in the Qur’an& Bble
2:136 promises to preserve all the words, not just of Muhammad, but those prophets before him…
The message preserved was the Old & New Testament: Surah 21:7, 48, 105
The message is guarded from corruption
Preservation of Qur’an & Bible
Qur’an Sura 5:44-48 really states that the scriptures was given to Moses & to Jesus, and that Scripture was confirming the scripture that came before it and guarding it safely
Then how did Jews & Christians change it? And when?
Preservation of Qur’an & Bible
Then how did Jews & Christians change it? And when?
If it was changed before Muhammad transmitted the Qur’an, then he cannot be a true prophet
And we can establish it was not changed after Muhammad – too many copies available…
Preservation of Qur’an & Bible
The Qur’an had multiple copies until all but one were destroyed by Uthman
Also many translations are now available which vary a bit from one translation to another
Does & don’ts winning souls
Be courteous – remove your shoes Accept their food Be very careful with the opposite
sex – never alone with the opposite sex
Does & don’ts winning souls
Be friendly & respectful & demand respect
Be normal
Inspiration of scriptures
Daniel 7, 8, & 9 name the time of the Messiah clearly
Isaiah 45 and Cyrus named 200 years in advance – an amazing prophecy
The Bible is the Word of God
Ask one hour for each to speak without interruption about the book being the word of God. Ask him to go first. He may have problems filling the time
Spend 40 minutes on inspiration, even though he agrees. It helps for him to hear the proofs, which are extensive
Invite them to church
They may be amazed people WANT to come to church
People are friendly and have a good time
Have a passion for the Muslim’s soul – you will get a hearing equal to your passion
Show true love
Perfect love casts out fear Bless them that curse you, pray for
them that despise you Our attitude needs to be appropriate Our love shows the reflect the love
of Christ
Allah & “sinners”
Allah does not love sinners: 2:190,276; 3:57; 4:36. He loves based on what YOU are
Yahweh loves sinners, based on what He is: I Jn. 4:8, 10-11, 16
Allah & “sinners”
Surah 3:31 “if you love Allah…Allah will love you…
I John 4:19 We love Him because He first loved us
God’s assurance
Creation shows God’s existence Conscience tells us we need
forgiveness The Holy Spirit convicts of sin,
righteousness and judgment Only God can provide assurance of
forgiveness and salvation
Works vs. faith
Religion is man reaching toward God Based on works Never secure Even Muhammad was not sure: Bukhari
5:266
Works vs. faith
The Bible shows God reaching to man Secure, because God never fails: I Jn.
5:13
Not based on works
Anyone claiming eternal security appears arrogant to those claiming salvation by works
42:17 – Allah has the balance (of good deeds)
101:6-9 Deeds weighed determine destination
Moral restraint
If works had nothing to do with salva-tion, then all men would end up in debauchery unless their hearts were changed
But with the new birth, there is a new heart and desire to serve out of love and not fear
Moral restraint
With the new birth, we are a new creation. Christ lives in us and transforms us.
Then we can accept the many verses of eternal security: Jn. 10:27-28, Romans 8:30, etc.
Contrast religion and true relationship through Christ
Religion changes my actions Relationship changes my
attitude Religion is what I can do for
God Relationship establishes what
God can do for me
Share personal faith
Share how your faith has impacted and changed your life
Also – how God helps in daily life, performs miracles, etc. – with both positive and negative answers. We need to submit to both
In the Qur’an Love > 80 times, often ascribed
to Allah Just – 69 times, justice 41 times Grace 74 times, gracious 62 Mercy – 156 times; merciful 117
But terms are used differently
Terms the same in the Qur’an but meaning changes
Allah’s behavior
Justice is arbitrary – some to heaven, others to hell
Mercy and grace have different meanings than that of the Christian
Allah’s behavior
No attempt to reconcile mercy & justice
Differenece - grace for the Muslim is given to those who earn it, while grace means unmerited favor in the Bible.
His grace is based on works – opposite of the Bible
Allah’s behavior
Mercy – he is merciful to whom he will be merciful, and unmerciful to those to whom he will be unmerciful 3:128-129 & 29:21. God is full of mercy to all who call on Him
Grace and mercy are given to those who deserve them – the opposite of the Bible
Justice is based on weighing good & bad deeds: 23:102-103
God’s (Yahweh) justice
All sin MUST be punished But he balances with mercy and
grace God Himself pays the penalty: Mt
26:28; Romans 5:8; I John 2:1-2
Free will
Allah denies it - fatalism Yahweh demands it – personal
accountability He wants all to come to Him: Ezek.
33:11; 2 Peter 3:9; 1 Tim 2:4 Hell is for Satan & demons, not made for
man Predestination based on foreknowledge
How do you become…
A Muslim By parents By choice By force – certain slaves, etc
True Christian – by the new birth by choice. We do not accept becoming a Christian by the “covenant” and baptism
Prayer
Pray for the Muslim To give you the love To bring things into his life to open his
heart That God would bind the devil, who
blinds his eyes: 2 Cor. 4:4 May add fasting Ask God to bless him personally
Patience & persistence
Take enough time for the individual to understand
Persist and work
Drawing the net Good to offer the chance to get
saved at the end of any serious conversation
Good to review – one God, eternity for everyone; all are sinners; only God died for our sins.
We must choose between God & Allah
It is not changing religion
It is accepting Jesus Religion cannot save anyone; Jesus
can Ask to pray with him. Look at the
opportunity to lead him in prayer after you thank God for your salvation
It is not changing religion
A Muslim submits to God’s will.
And according to John 6:40, it is the will of God that everyone who accepts His Son has eternal life
Watch your attitude
Do not strive to win arguments, but present Christ. Avoid seeming arrogant
For the Muslim, faith is superior to reason, so don’t try to “reason” him into belief
But our faith is not against reason
Watch your attitude
They are more experiential than seeking wisdom
But our faith is not against reason
Show God’s greatness
Show that God’s Word is superior to our intellect
This will resonate with him Depend on the Holy Spirit, which is
poured out for confrontational soulwinning