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

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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