A Quick Comparison Between Islam and Christianity.
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Islam |
Christianity |
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Humanity was created from a blood clot. |
Humanity was created from dust. Genesis 2:7 |
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Islam does not believe in Original Sin. They teach that when Adam and Eve fell, only they sinned, and that ALL human beings are born perfect. |
Christianity teaches that when Adam and Eve sinned, that the poison of selfishness entered into EVERY human being. That is why we need a Savior. Psalm 53:3 Romans 5:12-21 |
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Jesus did not die for anyone's sins. |
Jesus did indeed die on the cross as a criminal, taking
the full punishment for our sins as a substitute. The death of Jesus gives
God the right before the universe to save us.
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Since Islam does not have Jesus as a Savior, the only way for a Muslim to get into Heaven is by living a disciplined life full of good works. |
For the Christian, we are not saved by how good we can make ourselves. Instead, we are saved by Grace, which is a free gift of God. Romans 3:21-28 Romans 6:23 |
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Does not believe in the Trinity. |
Believes in One God manifested in three parts:
God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. |
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Considered a great blasphemy to say Jesus is God. |
Pronounces loud and clear that Jesus IS God. Philippians 2 |
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Muhammad is esteemed higher than Jesus, since his name must be spoken in the First Pillar of Islam. |
God has esteemed the name of Jesus greater than all others, since Jesus suffered and died for us. Philippians 2:5-11 |
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Believe the Bible is God's Word, |
We believe the Bible is fully inspired. Some Christians do acknowledge that errors occurred in translations over the past four thousand years, but that they very few, very minor, and inconsequential to the salvation message of Scripture. 2 Timothy 3:16 |
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Islam teaches that death is a natural part of God's plan. Death is a good thing that is to be welcomed as part of God's great wisdom for humanity. |
Christianity teaches that death is our Enemy, and it
came into the world because of sin. We rejoice in the Cross of Christ,
because through his resurrection, he conquered death for everyone who
believes in him for salvation. |
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Islam teaches that if a person steals, they are to have their hand cut off. |
Christianity teaches that
if someone steals, the thief is to pay back the victim at least double the
amount that was stolen. |