A Short Guide to Islam

How can we love and understand our Islamic neighbors well?

Beth Peltola grew up in Southern Africa, and then moved to London to begin her career in missions serving a Turkish-speaking church for refugees and immigrants. She has spent her life training Christians in the tenets of Islam and Christian mission to Muslims. This accessible book will help Christians understand the beliefs of their Muslim neighbors so that they may love them and engage them in gospel conversations.

In this biblical response to Islam, you will learn: The primary tenets of the Islamic faith; The common misunderstandings Westerners hold about Islam; How Christians can best respond and engage their Muslim neighbors. The world has moved into our neighborhoods. We have a great opportunity to love our Muslim neighbors like Jesus does.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Introduction
4. Part 1: Challenging Modern Myths
5. Chapter 1: Myth One | People Just Need to Believe in God
6. Chapter 2: Myth Two | Islam and Christianity Are Similar
7. Chapter 3: Myth Three | Islam Is Abrahamic
8. Chapter 4: Myth Four | Start with Islam in Evangelism
9. Chapter 5: Myth Five | Stay Away from Jesus, the Trinity, and the Old Testament
10. Part 2: Understanding Islam
11. Chapter 6: God is Not Surprised by Islam
12. Chapter 7: Understanding Islam by Its Pillars and Beliefs
13. Chapter 8: Understanding Islam by Its Texts
14. Chapter 9: Understanding Islam by Its Prophet
15. Part 3: Understanding Islamic Differences
16. Chapter 10: Understanding "Traditional" Islam
17. Chapter 11: Understanding "Moderate" Muslims
18. Chapter 12: Understanding "Mystical" Islam
19. Part 4: Understanding Migration and Mission
20. Chapter 13: Islamic Migration and Mission
21. Chapter 14: Biblical Migration and Mission
22. Chapter 15: Biblically Responding to Islam
23. Part 5: Understanding Theological Differences
24. Chapter 16: God
25. Chapter 17: God's Name
26. Chapter 18: Human Beings
27. Chapter 19: The Perfect Human Being
28. Chapter 20: Sin and Suffering
29. Chapter 21: Salvation
30. Chapter 22: Eternity
31. Conclusion: The King of Kings
32. Closing Credits