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In the name of God, the Benevolent, the Merciful. In the name of God, the Benevolent, the Merciful. In the name of God, the Benevolent, the Merciful. In the name of God, the Benevolent, the Merciful.
1 Praise be to God, the Lord of the worlds,
Praise be to God, the Lord of the worlds, Praise be to God, the Lord of the worlds, Praise be to God, the Lord of the worlds,
2 The Benevolent, the Merciful,
The Benevolent, the Merciful, The Benevolent, the Merciful, The Benevolent, the Merciful,
3 Master of the Day of Judgment.
Master of the Day of Judgment. Master of the Day of Judgment. Master of the Day of Judgment.
4 Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.
Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help. Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help. Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.
5 Guide us on the right path,
Guide us on the right path, Guide us on the right path, Guide us on the right path,
6 The path of those upon whom Thou hast
The path of those upon whom Thou hast The path of those upon whom Thou hast The path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed favours, bestowed favours, bestowed favours, bestowed favours, 7 Not those upon whom wrath is Not those upon whom wrath is Not those upon whom wrath is Not those upon whom wrath is brought down, Nor those who go astray. brought down, Nor those who go astray. brought down, Nor those who go astray. brought down, Nor those who go astray.
SLIDE 2 In the name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful. In the name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful. In the name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful. In the name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful.
1 Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds,
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds,
2 The Benevolent, the Merciful,
The Benevolent, the Merciful, The Benevolent, the Merciful, The Benevolent, the Merciful,
3 Master of the Day of Judgment.
Master of the Day of Judgment. Master of the Day of Judgment. Master of the Day of Judgment.
4 Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.
Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help. Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help. Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.
5 Guide us on the right path,
Guide us on the right path, Guide us on the right path, Guide us on the right path,
6 The path of those upon whom Thou hast
The path of those upon whom Thou hast The path of those upon whom Thou hast The path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed favours, bestowed favours, bestowed favours, bestowed favours, 7 Not those upon whom wrath is Not those upon whom wrath is Not those upon whom wrath is Not those upon whom wrath is brought down, Nor those who go astray. brought down, Nor those who go astray. brought down, Nor those who go astray. brought down, Nor those who go astray. The Quran, Sura 1:1 The Quran, Sura 1:1 The Quran, Sura 1:1 The Quran, Sura 1:1-
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SLIDE 6 The Religion of Islam The Religion of Islam The Religion of Islam The Religion of Islam
- Fastest growing religion since 9/11/01
- Youngest, yet world’s second largest
- 1.2 billion adherents in the world
- The 4 largest populations of Muslims
are now outside the Middle East
SLIDE 7 World Religions Sermon Series World Religions Sermon Series World Religions Sermon Series World Religions Sermon Series Part 4 of 7 Part 4 of 7 Part 4 of 7 Part 4 of 7 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15-
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SLIDE 8 Why Study World Religions? Why Study World Religions? Why Study World Religions? Why Study World Religions? We want to be __________ __________ __________ __________ who know God’s ________ ________ ________ ________ and share it with ________ ________ ________ ________. 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15-
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SLIDE 9 Why Study World Religions? Why Study World Religions? Why Study World Religions? Why Study World Religions? We want to be Christians Christians Christians Christians who know God’s truth truth truth truth and share it with grace grace grace grace. 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15-
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SLIDE 10 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15-
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But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer Always be prepared to give an answer Always be prepared to give an answer Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the to everyone who asks you to give the to everyone who asks you to give the to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. reason for the hope that you have. reason for the hope that you have. reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak a clear conscience, so that those who speak a clear conscience, so that those who speak a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in maliciously against your good behavior in maliciously against your good behavior in maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. (NIV) Christ may be ashamed of their slander. (NIV) Christ may be ashamed of their slander. (NIV) Christ may be ashamed of their slander. (NIV)
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Historical Development of Islam Historical Development of Islam Historical Development of Islam Historical Development of Islam Islam began just after 600 A.D.
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Historical Development of Islam Historical Development of Islam Historical Development of Islam Historical Development of Islam
Medina Mecca
The The The The kaaba kaaba kaaba kaaba was a temple in Mecca housing many idols.
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Historical Development of Islam Historical Development of Islam Historical Development of Islam Historical Development of Islam In 610 A.D, at the age of 40, Muhammad began receiving visions from the angel Gabriel. Gabriel. Gabriel. Gabriel.
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Historical Development of Islam Historical Development of Islam Historical Development of Islam Historical Development of Islam
Medina Mecca
622 A.D Muha- mmad flees to Medina
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Historical Development of Islam Historical Development of Islam Historical Development of Islam Historical Development of Islam
Medina Mecca
630 A.D Muha- mmad takes Mecca
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Medina Mecca
“Islam” means submission submission submission submission “Muslim” is “one who submits
- ne who submits
- ne who submits
- ne who submits”
SLIDE 17 Beliefs of Islam Beliefs of Islam Beliefs of Islam Beliefs of Islam
- 1. God: There is only one true God and
his name is Allah Allah Allah Allah.
SLIDE 18 Beliefs of Islam Beliefs of Islam Beliefs of Islam Beliefs of Islam
- 2. Angels: There is a hierarchy of angels
between God and man with Gabriel Gabriel Gabriel Gabriel as the highest.
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- 3. Prophets: Muhammad is God’s prophet
to all people of all times all people of all times all people of all times all people of all times.
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- 4. Holy Books: There are four
four four four inspired books, but the Quran is the only one that is pure.
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- 5. Final Judgment: All will stand before
Allah and be judged according to their works works works works.
SLIDE 22 Beliefs of Islam Beliefs of Islam Beliefs of Islam Beliefs of Islam
- 5. Final Judgment: All will stand before
Allah and be judged according to their works works works works. Grace: Grace: Grace: Grace: The distinctive of biblical Christianity.
SLIDE 23 Practices of Islam Practices of Islam Practices of Islam Practices of Islam
Recite the Creed Recite the Creed Recite the Creed: “There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet.”
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- 2. Pray: Offer prayers five
five five five times a day.
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2.5 % 2.5 % 2.5 % of one’s income.
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- 4. Fast: Abstain in the daylight hours
the daylight hours the daylight hours the daylight hours during the month of Ramadan.
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- 5. Pilgrimage: Journey at least once to
Mecca Mecca Mecca Mecca.
Medina Mecca
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The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity What is the doctrine of the Trinity? Definition One One One One God who exists in a trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each distinct distinct distinct distinct, yet fully and equally fully and equally fully and equally fully and equally God.
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The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity What is the doctrine of the Trinity? Diagram
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The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity What is the doctrine of the Trinity? Diagram
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The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity What is the doctrine of the Trinity? Diagram
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The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity What is the doctrine of the Trinity? Illustrations
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The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity What is the doctrine of the Trinity? Illustrations
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The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity The Dividing Issue of the Trinity What is the doctrine of the Trinity? Illustrations
SLIDE 35 The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures Trinity in the Old Testament
plural plural plural nouns and verbs to refer to himself. Genesis 1:26 Genesis 1:26 Genesis 1:26 Genesis 1:26
SLIDE 36 The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures Trinity in the Old Testament
- The “Angel of the Lord” appears to be a
pre-incarnate Jesus. Genesis 32:30 Genesis 32:30 Genesis 32:30 Genesis 32:30
SLIDE 37 The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures Trinity in the Old Testament
- The coming Son is referred to as God.
Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:6
SLIDE 38 The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures Trinity in the Old Testament
- The three persons of the Trinity are
shown as distinct distinct distinct distinct and unified and unified and unified and unified. Isaiah 48:16 Isaiah 48:16 Isaiah 48:16 Isaiah 48:16
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SLIDE 40 The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures Trinity in the New Testament
- The three persons of the Trinity are
shown as distinct distinct distinct distinct and unified and unified and unified and unified. Matthew 3:16 Matthew 3:16 Matthew 3:16 Matthew 3:16-
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a a a-
kind” kind” kind” John 3:16 John 3:16 John 3:16 John 3:16 “only begotten” “only begotten” “only begotten” “only begotten”
SLIDE 41 The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures The Trinity in the Scriptures Trinity in the New Testament
- Jesus is proclaimed to be God.
John 1:1 John 1:1 John 1:1 John 1:1
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- The Holy Spirit is shown to be God.
Luke 12:10 Luke 12:10 Luke 12:10 Luke 12:10
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- We are to baptize disciples in the
singular singular singular singular name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 Matthew 28:19 Matthew 28:19 Matthew 28:19-
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