Camel Method - FAQ's
Here are some brief answers to some of the questions that have been raised concerning the Camel Method:
Q: Is it okay for Christians to use the name "Allah" for God?
A: In speaking with many Muslims, "Allah" is the only name that most of them know. Christian Arabs have been using the name "Allah" for God for centuries before the birth of Muhammad and the Muslim religion. It remains the name used by Bible translators in many predominantly Muslim countries around the world today. Allah simply means 'God', and so has no meaning apart from the meaning that we give it. This is why it is important for Christians to clarify that the God we worship is defined by the only Word of God, the Bible.
Q: Does the Camel Method believe the Quran is revealed by God?
A: By no means! But we do recognize that it is the worldview defining authority for more than a billion Muslims. This is why the Camel Method reaches into the Quranic worldview of Muslims to draw them out of their book and into the Bible where, alone, they can find salvation.
Q: Does the Camel Method affirm the deity of Christ?
A: Absolutely! The Camel affirms the Trinity, the inerrant Word of God, the exclusivity of salvation through Christ alone, and the full divinity and humanity of Christ.
Q: Does the Camel Method use deception to win Muslims?
A: The Camel Method is very clear that deception is never an option for Christians. We clearly tell Muslims that, "We are Christians...", but we add to this confession, "...who love Muslims."
Q: Is the Camel an effective tool for winning Muslims to Christ?
A: Prayerfully learning and using the Camel Method is one of the most effective steps you can take to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the Muslims in your community.
Q: Is it okay for Christians to use the name "Allah" for God?
A: In speaking with many Muslims, "Allah" is the only name that most of them know. Christian Arabs have been using the name "Allah" for God for centuries before the birth of Muhammad and the Muslim religion. It remains the name used by Bible translators in many predominantly Muslim countries around the world today. Allah simply means 'God', and so has no meaning apart from the meaning that we give it. This is why it is important for Christians to clarify that the God we worship is defined by the only Word of God, the Bible.
Q: Does the Camel Method believe the Quran is revealed by God?
A: By no means! But we do recognize that it is the worldview defining authority for more than a billion Muslims. This is why the Camel Method reaches into the Quranic worldview of Muslims to draw them out of their book and into the Bible where, alone, they can find salvation.
Q: Does the Camel Method affirm the deity of Christ?
A: Absolutely! The Camel affirms the Trinity, the inerrant Word of God, the exclusivity of salvation through Christ alone, and the full divinity and humanity of Christ.
Q: Does the Camel Method use deception to win Muslims?
A: The Camel Method is very clear that deception is never an option for Christians. We clearly tell Muslims that, "We are Christians...", but we add to this confession, "...who love Muslims."
Q: Is the Camel an effective tool for winning Muslims to Christ?
A: Prayerfully learning and using the Camel Method is one of the most effective steps you can take to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the Muslims in your community.