Wednesday Bible Study

Creation, Design, and the Nature of Humanity

• Islam and Christianity both teach that creation has a beginning and a creator.
• Both reject the idea that creation itself is divine.
• Creation displays order and design that point to a creator.
• Christianity teaches that mankind uniquely bears the image of God.
• Islam teaches that humans are created by Allah but do not reflect his image.

The Human Condition and What Went Wrong

• Christianity teaches that mankind is fallen and broken by sin.
• Islam teaches that people are born pure and naturally submitted to Allah.
• Adam’s sin is viewed in Islam as a temporary mistake rather than a fallen condition passed down.
• Christianity sees sin as deeply affecting every part of human nature.
• A different view of human nature leads to a different understanding of salvation.

Works, Salvation, and the Gospel

• Islam teaches that people must work toward salvation through faith and obedience.
• Good deeds are weighed against bad deeds on the day of judgment.
• Christianity teaches that salvation comes by grace through faith in Christ.
• Good works flow from salvation rather than earning it.
• Jesus accomplished what sinful humanity could never accomplish on its own.

Men, Women, and the Family

• Islam and Christianity both affirm that men and women are created by God.
• Scripture teaches that men and women equally bear God’s image and share equal worth before Him.
• Biblical roles in marriage are tied to design and sacrificial love, not superiority.
• Islamic teaching allows practices like polygamy and gives men greater authority and rights.
• The biblical model of marriage centers on covenant faithfulness between one man and one woman.

The Beauty of the Gospel and Christian Identity

• Christianity teaches that believers are welcomed as sons and daughters of God.
• Salvation is rooted in Christ’s finished work instead of human effort.
• Fear does not define the believer’s relationship with God.
• The gospel produces assurance, transformation, and love for God.
• The contrast between the biblical worldview and Islam becomes clearest in the person and work of Jesus.