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(A Brief Study of Islam and Christianity)(A Brief Study of Islam and Christianity)

Facts Regarding Two ReligionsFacts Regarding Two ReligionsIslam

Muslims in the U.S. - 2.35 million

0.8% of the U. S. Population

Estimate U.S. Converts to Islam 50,000

Christianity224 million Christians in

the U.S.76.5 % of the U. S.

PopulationEstimated U. S. Muslims

who convert to Christianity each year

– 20,000

Why a Religious War?Why a Religious War?• Religious wars may from time to time be

one-sided and bitter conflicts.– The Pharisees and Sadducees?

– The Crusades?

– Jesus and the Jews?

Where Does the War Begin?Where Does the War Begin?• "Strike terror (into the hearts of) the enemies of

Allah and your enemies" (Quran 8:60)

• "Fight (kill) them (non-Muslims), and Allah will punish (torment) them by your hands, cover them with shame" (Quran 9:14)

• "I will instill terror into the hearts of the unbelievers, smite ye above their necks and smite all their finger-tips off them It is not ye who slew them; it was Allah" (Quran 8:12, 17).

Five Reasons Muslims are Five Reasons Muslims are Changing - #1Changing - #1• The lifestyle of Christians.– The life of a Christian is one of a higher calling.

(Colossians 3.2)

– It is a life of principals. (Galatians 5.22-26)

– It is a life of service. (Romans 12.3-21)

Five Reasons Muslims are Five Reasons Muslims are Changing - #2Changing - #2• The power of God in answered prayers and

healing.– “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous

man avails much. (James 5.16)

– Philippians 4.6

– James 5.14, 15

– Romans 8.26,27

Five Reasons Muslims are Five Reasons Muslims are Changing - #3Changing - #3• Dissatisfaction with the type of Islam they

have experienced.– Matthew 26.47-56

– John 14.1-6

– Hebrews 10:30

Five Reasons Muslims are Five Reasons Muslims are Changing - #4Changing - #4• The spiritual truth of the Bible.– “Sanctify them in your truth, your word is

truth.” (John 17.17)

– 2 Timothy 3:16

– James 1.25

Five Reasons Muslims are Five Reasons Muslims are Changing - #5Changing - #5• Biblical teachings about the love of God.– “He who does not love does not know God, for

God is love.” (1 John 4.8)

– 1 Corinthians 13

– John 3.16

Five Reasons Muslims are Five Reasons Muslims are ChangingChanging• The lifestyle of Christians.• The power of God in answered prayers and

healing.• Dissatisfaction with the type of Islam they

have experienced.• The spiritual truth of the Bible.• Biblical teachings about the love of God.

Who Will You Influence Today?Who Will You Influence Today?

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see

your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

(Matthew 5.16; ESV)

The Raging Battle is Being The Raging Battle is Being WonWon

(A Brief Study of Islam and Christianity)(A Brief Study of Islam and Christianity)