Islam is in the news a lot these days, but what do we really know about this world religion? Who was Mohammed, and why did he set out to write the Koran? How did Islam evolve into it’s present state? Can it coexist with other religions and political regimes? On this program Michael Horton discusses these questions and more with Islam specialist Adam Francisco.
Understanding Islam Part 1
Series: Confronting Islam
Understanding Islam Part 1
32 min
Series: Confronting Islam
Understanding Islam Part 1
32 min
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Confronting Islam
Explore AllChristianity Confronts Islam (Part 1)
On this edition of the White Horse Inn, Dr. Michael Horton talks with former Muslim and professor of Shari’ah Law, Sam Solomon, about the true nature of Islam and the significant threat it presents, not only to the western world in general, but specifically to all weak and sentimental forms of the Christian faith.
Christianity Confronts Islam (Part 2)
On this edition of the White Horse Inn, Dr. Michael Horton continues his conversation with former Muslim and professor of Shari’ah Law, Sam Solomon about the confrontation between Islamic and Western cultures, and the theological convictions at the root of this conflict.
Understanding Islam Part 2
On this program Michael Horton continues his conversation with Adam Francisco on the topic of Understanding Islam.
Why I Left Islam: The Story of Fikret Bocek
Fikret Bocek converted to Christianity from a Muslim background, and he now serves as the pastor of a Protestant church in Izmir, Turkey. On this episode, we’ll be talking with him about why he left Islam, as well as some of the interesting experiences he’s had over the past decade preaching the gospel in a […]
Abdu Murray on Islam & Christian Apologetics
As a proud Muslim, Abdu Murray enjoyed sparring with people of other faiths. But when he was eventually confronted with the evidence for Christ’s death and resurrection, he allowed that truth to be eclipsed by the losses he might suffer as a result of his conversion. After years of indecision, he eventually concluded that the […]
Abdu Murray on Life in a Post-Truth Culture
According to Abdu Murray, “We don’t care about the truth if it gets in the way of our personal preferences.” In fact, he says, “if the evidence fits our preferences and opinions, then all is well and good. If it doesn’t, then the evidence is deemed inadmissible or offensive, with offense being a kind of […]
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Imputed Righteousness and Self-Made Identity: The Crisis of Justification in Our Church Culture
This presentation analyzes the crisis of justification in today’s church, tracing its biblical foundations, reformational clarity, and modern challenges.
The Agency of God’s Word in Salvation | Aaron H.Y. Chan
Aaron Chan examines Paul’s use of Deuteronomy 30:11–14 in Romans 10, tracing the deep narrative and theological roots in Deuteronomy’s own theology of divine communication.
The Theological Anthropology of Paul in Colossians 3:1-17 | Sofanit T. Abebe
Dr. Sofanit Abebe explores how the image of God, though marred by sin, is tangibly restored through union with Christ.
The Reformation, Rome, and You
The Roman Catholic church has been in the news a lot lately, most recently with the death of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff, Leo XIV. Leo XIV, formerly Robert Prevost, a cardinal originally from Chicago, is the first American pope and the first who belongs to the Augustinian order. […]
