
Reaching Muslims
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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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