The Crescent and the Cross: Comparison of Religions

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He bravely walked to the bazaar and began to preach. Most of the people there ridiculed him and his teachings, but some believed. Eventually more believed. He took the path of war to spread his teachings. It spread. Now, after fourteen hundred years, over a billion people believe. This is Islam. Though, many of its adherents are concentrated in the Middle East, Muslims are all around the world. This study will look into Islam and how Muslims hold their view of salvation.

Around six hundred years before Islam came to be, another man did a similar thing. He left his life as a carpenter began to preach a revelation concerning himself. He healed many and taught much. He was loved. He was hated. He died and rose from the grave. Finally, he commanded His followers to spread the good news about Him. Along with outlining the Muslim view of salvation, this study will contrast the Christian view of salvation with Islam’s view. Finally, a practical perspective on how a Christian would share their gospel with a Muslim will be sought.

Background Information on Islam

Before delving into the doctrine of salvation of the religion of Islam, some background information of the religion must be understood. Islam holds that through history over 120,000 prophets came to transmit content of reveal books to people. Among the prophets, God also sent messengers who were special types of prophets. Adam, David, Moses, and Jesus are all considered messengers of God. Muslims believe that Muhammad was the final prophet and messenger of God.

The Qur’an is the Muslim sacred text. It is highly regarded and considered the supreme revelation of God to man. Muslims show great respect for the Qur’an, thus they take good care of it. Alo, the Qur’an is conside...

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...how the importance of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.

Conclusion

God loves everyone. Especially Muslims. I am thankful that I believe in the God of Abraham, Jacob, and Isaac. He lives in me, and thus I am thankful. I was excited to research this topic because of my possible with ministering to Muslims

In this writing, some basic knowledge of Islam has been brought into the light. Also, Islamic views on soteriology were discussed. Christianity and Islam were compared in light of their views on salvation. Concluding, a brief glimpse of sharing the Christian gospel to a Muslim was taken.

Works Cited

Geisler, Norman, and Abdul Saleeb, Answering Islam:The Crescent in Light of the Cross, Grand

Rapids: Baker Books, 2002.

Partridge, Christopher, David Kerr, and Peter Riddell. Introduction to World Religions.

Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2005.

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