Take the Text Seriously
In response to a Facebook Meme about taking the scripture seriously verses taking the Koran seriously. I was brought to remark, about the fact that the Koran in several places appeals to Holy Scripture in order to confirm its statements to be true. Lutheran Hour Ministry's: Men's Network program The Challenge of Islam (Part 2): Defending the Christian Faith identifies several passages of the Koran which appeals to scripture for validity and confirmation. Koran 5:43-51 appeals to the Torah which was confirmed by Jesus and the Gospel was given as a book of Truth. Koran 21:105 and surrounding appeal to various stories and quotations from the Old Testament. Koran 10:94 and surrounding appeal to the book of truth to stave off any doubt people might have with these new revelations. Koran 3:55 and 61:14 even report that the followers of Jesus will be held up as true believers. While these passages may be difficult for Muslims to understand, there are Biblical Passages that are dif...