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""A fascinating introduction covers demography, theology, culture, politics, justice, and other aspects of Islamic identity. It is well illustrated with stories and examples. Nick considers what reasons a Muslim might have for thinking that Jesus is good news. What does the Qur'an say about Jesus? Why do we know that God loves Muslims? He then suggests thirteen 'No Regret Moves' to help build open-hearted friendships and to equip Christians to connect with Muslims, including: Pray in faith for open hearts; Foster curiosity; Show love in action; Invite others into The Story and your story. He deals with three theological hot potatoes - should Christians call God 'Allah'; should a convert from Islam be baptised; and should Christians eat hallal meat? Detailed appendices provide sample talks for Muslim audiences, and offer seven specific ways to foster contact with the Muslim community.""

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Author:   Nick Chatrath (Reader)
Publisher:   SPCK Publishing
Imprint:   Monarch Books
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 13.00cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.181kg
ISBN:  

9780857210142

ISBN 10:   0857210149
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   21 January 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents Foreword by Dr R. T. Kendall 9 Introduction 11 Part 1 Map-reading: What is Islam, and who are Muslims? 1. Stories and histories 17 2. Identity 23 3. Beliefs 25 4. Cultures and practices 32 5. Politics and justice 35 6. Demographics 38 7. Before folding the maps away… 42 Part 2 Developing open-hearted friendships: Tips for connecting with Muslims 8. Why focus on open-hearted friendships? 46 9. Addressing the fear factor 49 10. Cultivate a posture of welcome and acceptance 52 11. Show by your actions that you welcome and accept Muslims 55 12. Level with your Muslim friends 59 13. Keep welcoming Muslims as they come to follow Jesus 63 Part 3 Seeing Jesus afresh: Outlines to help Muslims 14. Starting from echoes of truth in Islam: Outline A – Arabia is important 69 15. Starting from echoes of truth in Islam: Outline B – Jesus is good news 71 16. Starting from echoes of truth in Islam: Outline C – Is Jesus just a prophet? 74 17. Tips for Bible study with a Muslim 79 18. Starting from the Bible: Outline D – Adam and Eve 81 19. Starting from the Bible: Outline E – Abraham 83 20. Starting from the Bible: Outline F – Moses 85 21. Starting from the Bible: Outline G – the Samaritans 87 22. Starting from the Bible: Outline H – the parable of the tenants 89 23. Starting from the Bible: Outline I – Resurrection appearances 91 24. Starting from festivals: Outline J – Why Christmas? 94 Part 4 Hot potatoes: Some questions arising for Christians on aspects of Islam 25. Should Christians call God “Allah”? 100 26. When should baptism happen? 104 27. Is it OK for Christians to eat halal meat? 107 Conclusion 111 Glossary of terms 112 Appendices 1. Study guides 116 2. Useful resources 135 3. Further guidance for preachers: Use stories and be mindful of non-Western perspectives 142 4. Further guidance for church leaders: Decide the level of riority that Muslim outreach has and will have in your church 144 Notes 146 Index 157

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Absolutely brilliant , R. T. Kendall, from his foreword This is a remarkably interesting, kind, fair, and biblically-wise guide for Christians seeking to understand and relate to our Muslim friends , Wayne Grudem Quite outstanding , Andrew White (Vicar of Baghdad)

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Part of the leadership team at Emmanuel Church, Oxford, Nick is a Cambridge graduate, a McKinsey alumnus and a gifted evangelist. Having recently completed a MA at Wadham College Oxford, he began a DPhil in September 2009. He is a regular speaker for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries.

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