QUESTION 1: What are the Differences between Islam and Christianity?

 SESSION 1 

Main Focus Summary 

QUESTION 1: What are the Differences between Islam and Christianity? 

PART 1: SHARIA OR THE GOSPEL? TWO DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS Preface and Chapters 1 -4 

In Part 1 Nabeel writes, "Finally, we are at a place to understand the message of Islam. Sharia is more than just Islamic law. It is the answer to mankind's ignorance and, if followed, will result in a life of peace with Allah and an abundance of his blessings. Sharia is derived from the Quran, exemplified in Muhammad's life, and explained by imams. On the last day, if we have obeyed and done well, Allah may grant us mercy and allow us into heaven where we will have an eternal reward" (35, emphasis added). 

This is the Islamic worldview. 

Nabeel contrasts Islam with Christianity. He writes, "[ln Christianityl the fundamental problem of mankind is sin, and we are powerless to save ourselves. The good news is that God loves us and makes a way for us by paying our penalty himself upon the cross. Jesus proved that he is the Author of Life by rising from death. We who repentand follow Jesus demonstrate our faith in him and his salvation, and God begins a transforming work in us. As we follow Jesus the Holy Spirit makes us more like him and sends us into the world to love mankind with the selfless love of God. We can even lay down our lives for others, as Jesus modeled for us. Our ultimate restoration will come to miraculous fruition when we are remade, unbroken, to live with him and love him for eternity" (37). 

God's Grace versus Islamic Law. Person (Jesus) versus Book (Quran).