Reaching Muslims: A One-Stop Guide for Christians

Synopsis

Tens Of Millions Of Muslims Live In The West. As A Group They Are Ethnically Diverse, Culturally Rich, And Often Wonderfully Passionate About Life And Faith. The Problem Is That As Christians We Often Segregate Our Lives From Them. Many Fear Getting To Know Muslims Or--worse--are Inherently Suspicious. This Is A Shame, Since We Live In A Day Of Unprecedented Opportunities To Interact With Muslims From Around The World. This Book Will Help Believers Bridge The Divide. As Christians What We Have To Share With Muslims Is Magnificent And Potentially Life-changing. For Readers With Zero Knowledge About Islam And Zero Relationships With Muslims, Don't Worry: This Book Is For You. Think Of It As A One-stop Introductory Guide That Will Help You Get A Grip On The Basics Quickly. Reaching Muslims Is Something We Can All Do Because Fundamentally It Involves Friendship -- Amazon.com. Part 1 Map-reading: What Is Islam, And Who Are Muslims? -- 1. Stories And Histories -- 2. Identity -- 3. Beliefs -- 4. Cultures And Practices -- 5. Politics And Justice -- 6. Demographics -- 7. Before Folding The Maps Away -- Part 2 Developing Open-hearted Friendships: Tips For Connecting With Muslims -- 8. Why Focus On Open-hearted Friendships? -- 9. Addressing The Fear Factor -- 10. Cultivate A Posture Of Welcome And Acceptance -- 11. Show By Your Actions That You Welcome And Accept Muslims -- 12. Level With Your Muslim Friends -- 13. Keep Welcoming Muslims As They Come To Follow Jesus -- Part 3 Seeing Jesus Afresh: Outlines To Help Muslims -- 14. Starting From Echoes Of Truth In Islam: Outline A -- Arabia Is Important -- 15. Starting From Echoes Of Truth In Islam: Outline B -- Jesus Is Good News -- 16. Starting From Echoes Of Truth In Islam: Outline C -- Is Jesus Just A Prophet? -- 17. Tips For Bible Study With A Muslim -- 18. Starting From The Bible: Outline D -- Adam And Eve -- 19. Starting From The Bible: Outline E -- Abraham -- 20. Starting From The Bible: Outline F -- Moses -- 21. Starting From The Bible: Outline G -- The Samaritans -- 22. Starting From The Bible: Outline H -- The Parable Of The Tenants -- 23. Starting From The Bible: Outline I -- Resurrection Appearances -- 24. Starting From Festivals: Outline J -- Why Christmas? -- Part 4 Hot Potatoes: Some Questions Arising For Christians On Aspects Of Islam -- 25. Should Christians Call God Allah? -- 26. When Should Baptism Happen? -- 27. Is It Ok For Christians To Eat Halal Meat? -- Conclusion -- Glossary Of Terms -- Appendices -- 1. Study Guides -- 2. Useful Resources -- 3. Further Guidance For Preachers: Use Stories And Be Mindful Of Non-western Perspectives -- 4. Further Guidance For Church Leaders: Decide The Level Of Priority That Muslim Outreach Has And Will Have In Your Church Nick Chatrath. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.