Several years ago I learned how to use the Quran, the Muslim holy book, as a springboard for effective spiritual discussions with Muslims. If you’ve spent any time around Muslims, you know that talking about God and spiritual things is easy.
The main problem is that there are vast differences between Christianity and Islam. Effective conversations eluded me for years until I learned how to use the Quran to lead Muslims to Christ and the Bible.
Dear Fellow Laborer,
The main problem is that there are vast differences between Christianity and Islam. Effective conversations eluded me for years until I learned how to use the Quran to lead Muslims to Christ and the Bible.
Dear Fellow Laborer,
I labored for four fruitless years, attempting to bring the
Gospel to Arab Muslims. I was frustrated and discouraged and
at times, thought that I was wasting my time. After all, I
thought about all the perceived roadblocks and problems, as
most other Christians do…
The Muslim view of Jesus is
incomplete
Muslims deny Christ’s resurrection in Islam
Converting to Christianity is
illegal for Muslims
Islam vehemently denies Christ’s deity
The Muslim view of Jesus is
incomplete
There are numerous differences between Christianity and
Islam
Jesus’ name in Islam is Isa
There’s so much stuff about Islam I don’t know
But then I stumbled upon how to use the Quran as a witnessing tool. I heard of a fellow laborer, “Timothy”, who had success sharing the Gospel with Muslims in several well known, predominantly Muslim countries. I arranged to meet him and asked him what his secret was. Thankfully, he saw my hunger and desperation and showed me what he was doing, first hand. At first I was skeptical, but as I listened and learned I saw that He honored Christ as Lord at every turn. He was not trying to synchronize the Bible and Islam or water-down the Gospel in any way.
Now, Timothy was not an Arabic speaker. He used a translator. On my first few occasions with him, he used me! He was reverent and respectful with Muslims and they enjoyed his presence. He cared for them as a brother cares for a sibling. He started each spiritual conversation with Arab Muslims with a simple prayer for God’s guidance. He then would reference passages from the Quran to start the ball rolling.
I was a little put off at first. I guess I had the normal, knee-jerk reactions that Western Christians usually have toward Islam and the Quran. Unfortunately, these reactions often boil over in the form of hostility toward Muslims themselves, and everything they hold dear. You know as well as I do, this is not our intent. It’s just a reaction. As I listened to Timothy’s’ choice of Quranic verses, however, I noticed that he had a plan.
The Muslim view of Jesus is
incomplete
Muslims deny Christ’s resurrection in Islam
Converting to Christianity is
illegal for Muslims
Islam vehemently denies Christ’s deity
The Muslim view of Jesus is
incomplete
There are numerous differences between Christianity and
Islam
Jesus’ name in Islam is Isa
There’s so much stuff about Islam I don’t knowBut then I stumbled upon how to use the Quran as a witnessing tool. I heard of a fellow laborer, “Timothy”, who had success sharing the Gospel with Muslims in several well known, predominantly Muslim countries. I arranged to meet him and asked him what his secret was. Thankfully, he saw my hunger and desperation and showed me what he was doing, first hand. At first I was skeptical, but as I listened and learned I saw that He honored Christ as Lord at every turn. He was not trying to synchronize the Bible and Islam or water-down the Gospel in any way.
Now, Timothy was not an Arabic speaker. He used a translator. On my first few occasions with him, he used me! He was reverent and respectful with Muslims and they enjoyed his presence. He cared for them as a brother cares for a sibling. He started each spiritual conversation with Arab Muslims with a simple prayer for God’s guidance. He then would reference passages from the Quran to start the ball rolling.
I was a little put off at first. I guess I had the normal, knee-jerk reactions that Western Christians usually have toward Islam and the Quran. Unfortunately, these reactions often boil over in the form of hostility toward Muslims themselves, and everything they hold dear. You know as well as I do, this is not our intent. It’s just a reaction. As I listened to Timothy’s’ choice of Quranic verses, however, I noticed that he had a plan.
He chose verses that were clear and powerful…
Verses that always led Muslims to the Bible and to Jesus.
His boldness and passion were contagious and I continued to work with him and learned how to effectively communicate the Gospel to Muslims. Perhaps the most amazing thing that occurred during this initial learning phase, (beyond seeing Muslims choose to whole-heartedly follow Christ), is the transformation that occurred in my own heart. I really learned to love Muslims. I learned to find common ground with them and to gently lead them instead of competing and fighting with them as I had formerly done. Using the Quran to lead men to Jesus and the Bible has allowed me to see more fruit for God’s Kingdom and to grow in Christ personally.
After years of practicing and refining this approach I’ve compiled the best of the best and made them available in eBook format. I’ve personally taught these truths to many groups and they are truly field tested. As I’ve travelled and taught these truths throughout the Middle East I’ve been very careful not to deceive Muslims about my own faith, or my intentions. Muslims know how I feel about the Quran. They know I don’t call myself a Muslim, but a sincere follower of Christ. He alone is my Lord and Savior and there is no Savior or way to God but by Him.
Verses that always led Muslims to the Bible and to Jesus.
His boldness and passion were contagious and I continued to work with him and learned how to effectively communicate the Gospel to Muslims. Perhaps the most amazing thing that occurred during this initial learning phase, (beyond seeing Muslims choose to whole-heartedly follow Christ), is the transformation that occurred in my own heart. I really learned to love Muslims. I learned to find common ground with them and to gently lead them instead of competing and fighting with them as I had formerly done. Using the Quran to lead men to Jesus and the Bible has allowed me to see more fruit for God’s Kingdom and to grow in Christ personally.
After years of practicing and refining this approach I’ve compiled the best of the best and made them available in eBook format. I’ve personally taught these truths to many groups and they are truly field tested. As I’ve travelled and taught these truths throughout the Middle East I’ve been very careful not to deceive Muslims about my own faith, or my intentions. Muslims know how I feel about the Quran. They know I don’t call myself a Muslim, but a sincere follower of Christ. He alone is my Lord and Savior and there is no Savior or way to God but by Him.
Few Western Christians have learned
these truths as well. Some have adopted them fully, some
have customized them, and some have rejected them. This is
healthy and fine. I seek only to make these truths available
to those who hunger as I did; those who want to really
connect with and impact the lives of Muslims through Christ.
In
Quranic Bridges to Christ
you’ll learn the following:
The two primary ways I use the Quran
What I really think of the Quran
How I answer Muslims who are surprised I use the Quran
Two Quranic verses that allow you to be brutally honest, yet
inoffensive to Muslims
How to effectively answer charges of the Bible’s corruption
The strongest Quranic verses that instruct Muslims to read
the Bible
My favorite verses from the Quran that lead Muslims to Jesus
The two primary ways I use the Quran
What I really think of the Quran
How I answer Muslims who are surprised I use the Quran
Two Quranic verses that allow you to be brutally honest, yet
inoffensive to Muslims
How to effectively answer charges of the Bible’s corruption
The strongest Quranic verses that instruct Muslims to read
the Bible
My favorite verses from the Quran that lead Muslims to Jesus
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