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 forgivenessHow Quranic concepts may have impacted Arabic-speakers whether or not the community is MuslimHow Christians can offer better explanations and increase understanding when talking about sin and forgiveness with Muslim friendsABOUT 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 SeminaryM.Div. in International Church Planting, Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryM.A. in Intercultural Studies, Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminarySCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:The Book of HebrewsGenesis 1:27 - All Humanity Created in God’s Image Genesis 3:7-9; God walks in Garden of Eden Isaiah 7:14; God with UsIsaiah 9:6; A Child Is BornIsaiah 53:4-6; Substitutionary Death of MessiahLeviticus 16:1-22; Day of Atonement RitualsRevelation 21:1-8; God Dwells with PeopleRELATED LINKS:Narratives in Conflict: Atonement in Hebrews and the Qur'anThe Qur'an and the Christian: An In-Depth Look into the Book ofIslam for Followers of JesusConnect with Matthew Bennett on TwitterTIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:02:08 - Topic: The Quran and the Christian03:21 - International Ministry as a Family with Young Children06:32 - American Comforts versus the Global Mission Field07:48 - Intercultural Studies and Church Planting08:16 - The Road to Academia09:45 - North Africa and Academic Research of Atonement in the Quran Compared to the Book of Hebrews10:35 - Conversations that Inspired - The Qur'an and the Christian: An In-Depth Look into the Book of Islam for Followers of Jesus11:53 - Concept of Language: The Same Words in the Quran that Have a Different Meaning than in the Arabic Bible12:47 - Quranic Influence on Non-Muslim Communities13:46 - The Concepts of Sin14:17 - Sin and God’s Original Relationship with Humanity15:58 - Did Jesus Die on the Cross?16:22 - How Jesus’ Life and Crucifixion Relates16:33 - Sin and Forgiveness When God is Near and Not Remote17:29 - Purity and Presence of God in Day of Atonement Rituals: Cleansing and Substitutionary Sacrifices18:22 - The Concepts of Forgiveness21:50 - Practical Questions to Deepen Conversation22:23 - 1. Describing Paradise?23:17 - 2. Where is God in Paradise?23:54 - 3. Why Did God Make Us?24:55 - 4. What Would Need to Happen for God's Creatures to Dwell with God?26:34 - 5. Should a Christian Read the Quran and if so, Why and How?27:27 - Christians, Checking Assumptions about the Quran28:53 - 6. What is Implied if a Christian Tells a Muslim “I believe in Jesus too”?30:47 - Contacting Matt Bennett31:33 - Joke Time: Ha Ha Neigh NeighDID YOU APPRECIATE THIS PODCAST? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com Listen to Our Urban Voices