Christianity and Islam | Biblical Comparisons
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Introduction
This page is not intended to promote hatred toward Muslims. The purpose of this page is theological discussion, apologetics, historical examination, personal testimonies, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ from a Biblical Christian perspective.
Christians believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, was crucified, died, was buried, and rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:1–4). We believe He is the only way to eternal salvation, which is found by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone (John 14:6; Ephesians 2:8–9).
Many Muslims sincerely seek the God of their understanding, pray faithfully, and desire truth. Christians desire all Muslims, and all people everywhere, to hear and understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Islam and Christianity make fundamentally different claims about God, Jesus Christ, salvation, and eternal life. Christians therefore believe that practicing Islam cannot provide eternal salvation, which is found only by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ. It is our prayer that all Muslims come to know Jesus Christ personally and receive the free gift of eternal life through faith in Him alone.
It is also fair to say that many Muslims recognize that not all followers of Islam share the same beliefs, practices, or interpretations, especially when compared to Islamist political or militant groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood, which has been banned in numerous Muslim-majority countries. Some Islamist movements have openly expressed the desire to expand Islamic influence in Western societies and ultimately establish governments governed by Sharia (Islamic law).
Like born-again Christians who desire others to come to faith in Jesus Christ, many Muslims desire others to embrace Islam. However, as born-again Christians, we oppose the objectives of Islamist movements and proclaim that eternal salvation is found only by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
As born-again Christians, we reject Muhammad as a prophet of God and reject Allah as presented in Islam. Therefore, we believe the God revealed in the Bible is the one true God, and that Jesus Christ is God manifested in the flesh, the promised Messiah, Savior, and Lord. We believe Islam presents a false gospel that cannot save and ultimately leads people away from the true Jesus Christ revealed in Scripture.
Just Jesus Christ.
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."
— John 14:6
If you are a Muslim reading this page, we invite you to examine the evidence, read the Scriptures (the Bible), and consider the claims of Jesus Christ for yourself. Our desire is not to win an argument, but that you would come to know the forgiveness of sins and eternal life found only by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
The Islamic Dilemma
The “Islamic Dilemma” is a Christian apologetics argument that examines passages in the Quran which speak positively about the Torah and the Gospel while many Muslims simultaneously claim the Bible was later corrupted.
Quran Verses About The Torah and Gospel
- Surah 3:3 states that Allah revealed the Torah and the Gospel.
- Surah 5:46-47 speaks positively about the Gospel and instructs Christians to judge by what Allah revealed in it.
- Surah 10:94 instructs Muhammad to ask those who read the previous scriptures if he is in doubt.
Christian apologists argue these verses create a major theological problem because the Quran appears to affirm the authority and reliability of previous scriptures while also contradicting central teachings found within them.
The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
One major example involves the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The Bible repeatedly teaches that Jesus was crucified, died, and rose again for the salvation of mankind.
Surah 4:157
“They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him — but it was made to appear so to them.”
Christian apologists argue this creates a serious contradiction:
If the Torah and Gospel were trustworthy during Muhammad’s lifetime, then the Biblical account of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection remains authoritative.
If the Bible was already corrupted before Muhammad, critics argue the Quran appears to affirm and appeal to corrupted scriptures without clearly identifying where or how they became corrupted.
Because of this, Christian apologists refer to the issue as the “Islamic Dilemma.”
Websites For Muslims to learn more about the Gospel: