Muslim evangelism needs a return to the simple witness of the gospel, a oneonone sharing of the great truths of the good news of salvation in jesus christ, and this book seeks to provide christian evangelists with precisely that. Regardless of scholarly disagreement, muslims commonly believe that injil refers to a true gospel, bestowed upon jesus by god. An encouragement to share christ with confidence by thabiti m. The examples given in this book were learnt and shared in hundreds of muslim homes in his neighbourhood. Mar 31, 2018 we live in a pluralistic and increasingly diverse world. Admittedly, i have not really studied islam or how to share the gospel with muslims. Its often asked, why would we share the gospel with muslims. Thabiti m anyabwile thabiti anyabwile, himself a convert from islam to christianity, instructs you in ways to share the good news of christ with your neighbors and friends.
Mar 26, 2010 second, there is thabiti anyabwiles new book, gospel for muslims. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Tell a story many muslims love to hear stories, and thus, being able to tell some bible stories, such at the prodigal son, parts of the sermon on the mount and abrahams sacrifice of isaac, can be good ways to communicate spiritual. My response is, as christians, it is embedded within our hearts to reach the lost, this is the great commission our lord left with us and the purpose for every believer is to reach those who do not know jesus christ. It is a handbook of biblical means of sharing the gospel with muslims, hence its title. Muhammad, the prophet of islam, was exposed to unorthodox christian beliefs that were widespread in arabia. Discover how to trust in scripture, be hospitable, use your local church, and more. Share the gospel with muslims paperback january 1, 2009 by daniel scot author, michael abdulhaq author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Mar 17, 2010 thabiti anyabwiles book, the gospel for muslims. My response is, as christians, it is embedded within our hearts to reach the lost, this is the great commission our lord left with us and the purpose for every believer is. But it is also essential if christians are to engage muslims living in the united states. A prior acquaintance with the muslim you want to share the gospel with would be helpful, but is not necessary. I pray that god will use this book to help christians develop friendships with muslims that will lead to opportunities to share jesus.
Now more than ever, understanding the basic beliefs of islam is imperative for advancing the gospel around the world. So, when suggesting this book to muslims, let them know it is written from the perspective of a christian helping other christians to share the gospel. The gospel for muslims is a heartfelt reminder of the power of the gospel from someone who has tasted and seen that the lord is good psa. Many christians in the west may be motivated by fear more than love, but if we are to truly follow the way of jesus and compassionately share gods love with the whole world, we need to grow in our capacity to relate crossculturally. An encouragement to share christ with confidence author. How to share the gospel with canadian muslims share.
I pray that god will use this book to help christians develop friendships with muslims that will lead to. Here, they discuss what keeps people from sharing the gospel with muslims and offer insight on how to do so effectively. In a time of unrivaled opportunity for evangelism to happen the church must be prepared to challenge and lovingly confront the truth claims its muslim neighbors are making. Top 100 latest worship songs of hillsong collection new 2019 praise songs for jesus medley duration. For example, the quran mentions that jesus christ is the word of god, but the book does not explain what it means.
Center your gospel presentation on jesus and the bible. I am grateful that thabiti agreed to do this interview. Muslims place great value on real friendshipswhich can be a bridge to talking about the gospel. The gospel for muslims can help make sharing your faith easier than you think. His beliefs are based on the teachings of a book called the koran quran, which the prophet mohammed the founder of islam claimed was dictated supernaturally to him in 610 a. How can you present the good news to those who hold different theological views. Apr 20, 2010 thats what makes the gospel for muslims important. He focuses on the key topics of god, such as mankind, the deity of christ, repentance, and faith. Jul 04, 2018 god has commissioned us the preach the gospel to all the nations and make them disciples.
Join roger patterson as he explains this and equips you to share the gospel with muslims. Be clear in your own mind of the meaning of the gospel. An effective guide to sharing the gospel with muslims. Id imagine that for many of us sharing our faith comes about as naturally as speaking in public. An encouragement to share christ with confidence moody, 2010. Nov 15, 20 malik the muslim leer en espanolbasic description. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the gospel for muslims.
They will not be offended if you are curious about their faith, and ask what ramadan means to them. God has commissioned us the preach the gospel to all the nations and make them disciples. Anyabwile seems like the perfect book for our time. The romans road to salvation is a selection of bible verses taken from the book of. Sharing the gospel with muslims indiana district lcms. She thoroughly examines the important venues that the church has readily available to share the gospel with muslims next door and around the world. You dont need to know everything about islam or the quran to do it. Alt hough the gospel offends, there are ways to share it without adding undue offense here are a few principles and practices ive learned from others over the years about sharing the gospel tactfully with muslims. These are various stories that have been produced by arabs for christ. Here, they discuss what keeps people from sharing the gospel with. After all, were not talking about a fuzzy, goalonggetalong message.
Sharing his experiences as a christian convert, ex muslim anyabwile equips you to communicate the gospel clearly and sensitively. Special thanks to ocean city baptist church ocean city, nj and salem web network for the opportunity to host a foundational interview with pastor anyabwile on the topic. An encouragement to share christ with confidence kindle edition by anyabwile, thabiti, stiles, j. How to share the gospel with muslims the gospel coalition. This book will help equip the average christian who wants to share his or her faith, but isnt sure how. The author has a firsthand experience of what its like interacting with muslims and sharing christs love to them. As our world becomes smaller and smaller, it is much more likely that we as christians will have the opportunity to proclaim the gospel to muslims.
The middle east is the homeland of our faith, too, the site of many great acts of gods miraculous redemption. For a good introduction to thabitis perspective, see this blog interview he did with trevin wax. We live in a pluralistic and increasingly diverse world. Christians didnt discover the need for missions in the muslim world on september 11, 2001. Mack stiles foreword see all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. How to share the gospel with a muslim dare 2 share. They are beside us at work, school and in our neighborhoods. The gospel for muslims thabiti anyabwile audiobook. How to share the gospel with muslims conform to jesus. They have heard about the power of jesus and the prayers of people of the book. Jan 01, 2003 sharing the gospel with muslims will give rise to questions on their part, and you need to do all you can to answer their questions.
Two of those volunteers, brian and kimberly of north carolina, spent years as missionaries to muslims in southeast asia and now answer emails from muslims around the world. When i saw a muslim man, i did not want to give him a hug. Jan 31, 2014 its often asked, why would we share the gospel with muslims. Second, there is thabiti anyabwiles new book, gospel for muslims. An encouragement to share christ with confidence meant for the average christian, this book is not an exhaustive apologetic or a detailed comparative study of christianity and islam. Check out these thirteen predominate worldviews for insights that will help you be effective in sharing your faith with others. How to share the gospel with muslims present truth. Thabiti anyabwile, who is himself a convert from islam to christianity, instructs you in ways to discuss the good news of christ with your neighbors and friends.
Rather, it compellingly stirs confidence in the gospel, equipping the reader with the basics necessary to communicate clearly, boldly, and. Moody publishers its easy to feel illequipped or uncertain when it comes to evangelism at the best of times. May 16, 2012 how to share the gospel with muslims by j. We had to use stories, parables, and passages from their religious books. This interview and book will be as beneficial for me as anyone. In his book, thabiti talks about his personal past, growing up as a young, restless african american man in the us, and finding an identity within islam. Then, as he read the book of jonah, things changed.
Exmuslims suggestion on how to evangelize a muslim with. One of the first things that you will need to do is warn the muslim not to judge christianity by what he has been told. This section of the website contains stories that can be used to witness to muslims. Engaging with muslims john klaassen the good book company. Redeeming discussions with muslims can easily veer off into areas like politics or less important debates not directly related to jesus and the gospel. How to share the gospel with a muslim for his renown. An encouragement to share christ with confidence, is a satisfying, encouraging and painfully convicting prod to engage muslims with the gospel. Sharing his experiences as a christian convert, exmuslim anyabwile equips you to. Malik the muslim belongs to the religion called islam which means way of submission. The hesitation in early 2001, brian felt called to missions, and god opened an opportunity in a muslim country. How to share the gospel with people of other religions or no religion at all have friends who are atheists. Below are some suggestions for sharing the gospel with muslims. Jan 05, 2016 this book will help equip the average christian who wants to share his or her faith, but isnt sure how. Thabiti anyabwile, himself a convert, from islam to christianity, instructs you in ways to share the good news of christ with your neighbors and friends.
He has always believed that the most effective way of reaching muslims with the gospel is to base our witness on the word of god which is living and active, sharper than any twoedged sword. It is the good news because jesus has fulfilled the requirements of keeping the law so that, through jesus, we can receive the complete forgiveness of our sins. How to share the gospel with a muslim jimmy larche. Throughout the world, there are many people who are unable or unwilling to read. Muslim coworkers and neighbors are becoming common in american society. In fact, you already know enough to share the gospel with any muslim you meet. Please see the book, the gospel for muslims, by thabiti anyabwile for a more thorough discussion of the content of this article. In the seventh century, christianity was afflicted by internal divisions, theological disputes and the worship of saints. How to share the gospel with muslims the suko family. Thabiti gives a concise overview of what muslims believe in part 1. In applying these terms to dialogue with muslims, huffard argues that what god has done through christ is for his doxa. While they believe that there is one true god, muslims reject jesus as the savior that can bring them eternal life and rest from their striving.
Two new books on ministering to muslims the gospel coalition. Many muslims have heard erroneous stories about christianity, some of which go back centuries. But be aware that ramadan is a time of great spiritual warfare and spiritual pride on the part of your friend. The news about what god himself has done in jesus christ for the salvation of sinful humanity. Sharing the gospel with muslims by bassam chedid while it may have been the apostle paul who first preached the unadulterated gospel in arabia and damascus gal. We are seeing more and more muslims turn to christ.
Peter indicates this when he says that gods call to all humanity is based on his divine glory or doxa 2 peter 1. Oct 18, 2017 top 100 latest worship songs of hillsong collection new 2019 praise songs for jesus medley duration. When jonah was called to preach to ninevah, an enemy of israel, he didnt want to go. Peter indicates this when he says that gods call to all humanity is. There are many people who have a heart for sharing the gospel with the muslims and would like to know how. Rather, it compellingly stirs confidence in the gospel, equipping the reader with the basics necessary to communicate clearly, boldly, and winsomely. That is what gospel means in greek, the original language of the new testament. An encouragement to share christ with confidence paperback january 2, 2018 by thabiti anyabwile author, j.
Meant for the average christian, it is not an exhaustive apologetic or comparative study of christianity and islam. Shenk, global consultant, emm eastern mennonite missions evelyne reisacher writes as a scholarpractitioner whose passion is to reach muslims with the gospel. Islam is rivaling christianity as the worlds fastest growing religion causing many in the church to ask questions about what they believe and why. The gospel for muslims allows you to focus on the people rather than the religious system. Love muslims by boldly, humbly, and winsomely introducing them to jesus. Christians are to share the redemptive message because gods honor is at stake. For an overview on this idea visit evangelism to illiterate people. Say, assalam o alaikum peace be to you, as a polite greeting from you. How to share the gospel with muslims present truth ministries. I just finished reading thabiti anyabwiles book the gospel for muslims. In early 2001, brian felt called to missions, and god opened an opportunity in a muslim country. Exmuslims suggestion on how to evangelize a muslim with reformed. Sharing the gospel with muslims will give rise to questions on their part, and you need to do all you can to answer their questions. The gospel coalition canada helps people know gods word with their mind, love god fully with their heart, and.
How to share the gospel with canadian muslims the gospel. John klaassens book provides practical, biblical and compassionate wisdom on sharing the gospel with our muslim friends. The seminar helped me overcome my fear of muslims and equipped me to share the gospel with them. Many muslims believe that the injil was revealed by god to jesus in a manner comparable to the way the quran was revealed to muhammad. I received this book from moody publishers newsroom for the purposes of.
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