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ARTICLES
Why Christians Want Muslims to Be Saved
Content will be based on a 600 plus word web article with this title provided by CVC.
The Big Idea: Christians have a deep love for Muslims and want them to enjoy eternal life in heaven.
BIBLE VERSES
Isaiah 53:5-6 – “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
The Big Idea: The Prophet Isaiah foretold Christ’s substitutionary death for us 500 years before He was born in Bethlehem.
Mark 10:45 – “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
The Big Idea: Jesus stated clearly that He came into the world to die as a ransom for people enslaved by sin.
John 10:27-28 – “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.”
The Big Idea: Jesus promises assurance of eternal life in heaven to those who accept Him as Savior and become His followers.
METAPHORS OF SALVATION
Adoption
The Big Idea: God, through the work of Christ, adopts us into His eternal family.
Cleansing
The Big Idea: Our hearts and souls can be cleansed from all sin by the blood of Christ.
Forgiveness
The Big Idea: When we confess our sins and accept Christ’s death for us, God will forgive us.
New Birth
The Big Idea: Mankind is dead in sin. We can be born again, experience a new spiritual birth and become a new person.
PARABLES OF JESUS
Lost Sheep: (Luke 15:3-7)
The Big Idea: The Good Shepherd, the Lord Jesus, will not rest until He finds His lost sheep.
RESOURCES:
Here are some websites that will enable you to study the Biblical texts more closely:
http://biblehub.com/ – This is a good website with cross-reference and commentaries.
http://www.blueletterbible.org/ – Excellent cross-references and research information.
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/ – Good information source