Dr. Matt Bennett unpacks sin, forgiveness and atonement – comparing the Biblical and Quranic views.

In a conversation between Muslims and Christians, the same word can communicate very different ideas.

Those unexplored differences can become obvious in how the afterlife is described. How is the Quran’s Paradise understood in comparison to the Bible’s description of Heaven?

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• 6 key questions for Christians to understand a Quranic view compared to the Biblical view, including the meanings of sin and forgiveness
• How Quranic concepts may have impacted Arabic-speakers whether or not the community is Muslim
• How Christians can offer better explanations and increase understanding when talking about sin and forgiveness with Muslim friends

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Dr. Matthew Bennett is an Assistant Professor at Cedarville University in Missions and Theology.

Prior to joining Cedarville, he and his family lived in North Africa for 7 years. Along with ministry experience in a Muslim context, Matthew has over 17 years of experience in intercultural ministry.

Matthew is the author of three books and is anticipating the release of a new book, Hope for American Evangelicals: A Missionary Perspective on Restoring Our Broken House (2023).

His book, The Qur'an and the Christian (2022), offers clear, practical applications for people who have a heart to share the gospel with friends. His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Missiology, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
• M.Div. in International Church Planting, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
• M.A. in Intercultural Studies, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

SCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:

• The Book of Hebrews
• Genesis 1:27 - All Humanity Created in God’s Image
• Genesis 3:7-9; God walks in Garden of Eden
• Isaiah 7:14; God with Us
• Isaiah 9:6; A Child Is Born
• Isaiah 53:4-6; Substitutionary Death of Messiah
• Leviticus 16:1-22; Day of Atonement Rituals
• Revelation 21:1-8; God Dwells with People

RELATED LINKS:

• Narratives in Conflict: Atonement in Hebrews and the...