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The Interfaith Theology of Lesslie Newbigin
Some reflections on Lesslie Newbigin's approach to people of other faith traditions.
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July 19, 2018
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Trinity or Tawhid? The difference between Christianity and Islam to a 'T'
Two words, no longer than seven letters long, tell all about Christianity and Islam. Keith Small and Andy Bannister in lectures at BeThinking.org help their audience to see the practical consequences of either the doctrine of Tawhid or the Trinity.
May 29, 2018
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an annual ecumenical celebration. Here are a few tips to help you commemorate this occasion as an individual or with your congregation!
April 3, 2018
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Are Christians and Muslims Allies, Cobelligerents, Both or Neither?
What might two articles (one on interfaith relationships and one on evangelicals and feminists) in two different Reformed venues have to do with each other? Perhaps more than meets the eye.
March 27, 2018
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Who is the Messiah in Islam?
“What do Muslims think when they hear the word ‘Messiah'?” We will look at a number of Islamic sources to answer that question.
March 13, 2018
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Fear-Power Worldview
When we focus on the sin-guilt-righteous worldview in our Gospel presentation, we are being biblical and correct. But we might be missing out on an opportunity to connect with people on a deeper level.
March 10, 2018
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Contextualization and "Encroachment" in Muslim Evangelism
This article is a very useful tool to analyze current approaches to contextualization, especially those in the context of outreach to Muslims.
February 26, 2018
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Shame and Honor, Guilt and Righteousness
This post compares shame/honor and guilt/righteousness paradigms and how they affect ministry to Muslims.
February 18, 2018
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Joseph in the Bible and Yusuf in Islam: Two ‘Versions’ or Two ‘Visions’?
In this short piece, with the help of the scholar Marylyn Waldman, we will look at the story of Joseph in the Bible and the Qur’an to learn how, in spite of a few similarities, the stories are miles apart. Why is this?
February 15, 2018
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Muslim Leaders Are Speaking Out Against Terrorism — Is Anyone Listening?
With the rise of anti-Muslim bigotry and hate crimes in the U.S., coverage of events like this — where Jews, Christians, and Muslims gather to talk about how they can work together to seek peace — is critically important.
December 6, 2017
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What Is The "Injil"—Sometimes Known as the "Gospel"—in Islam?
Book? The Christian good news? This short article sets out to determine from Islamic sources themselves, as to what is thought about when the word "Injil" is used by Muslims, and how it might affect Christian approaches.
October 17, 2017
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What is Salvation in Islam?
Saved from what? Saved through what? Saved for what? These three questions demonstrate that Christians and Muslims, although at times speaking the same language, have radically different meanings when it comes to salvation.
September 18, 2017
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Famous Last Words: Nabeel Qureshi, Jesus, and Muhammad
David Wood notes that the last words of a person are often those that most characterize that person. Truly Nabeel Qureshi reflected the famous last words of the Lord Jesus.
August 31, 2017
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Questions to Ask about Your Trip to Israel/Palestine
In making a decision about taking a trip to Israel/Palestine, in addition to the natural questions about costs and dates, there are several questions that should be answered before making a decision regarding which trip to choose.
August 17, 2017
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What Kind of Israel/Palestine Tour Should I Go On?
In choosing to take a trip to Israel/Palestine, persons need to reflect carefully on what type of tour they wish to join. Read about the different types of tours that we have come across in our years of leading groups on pilgrimages there.
August 11, 2017
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So You're Going to the Holy Land?
Not only can we learn from the history of the land and its peoples, but the present conflict also presents an opportunity to learn about God’s justice and peace from people who are seeking it with diligence and grace.
June 29, 2017
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We Don't Own Jesus
As Christians, we need to stop talking about people—whether youth in the church or Muslims or atheists—like they are a problem to be solved. We don’t own Jesus so it is not our job to offer Jesus to others.
April 5, 2017
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The 99 Names of Allah: Bridge or Barrier?
English translations tend to smooth over any of the ‘less than beautiful’ aspects of the names of Allah of Islam. This calls for diligence on the part of the English reader to know what is being communicated.
March 20, 2017
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Is Our Goal to Dialogue or Evangelize Our Muslim Neighbors?
Is our goal to evangelize our Muslim friends? Or is to promote social justice, community cohesion and peace? There isn't an easy answer except to enter into relationships with a spirit of honesty and authenticity.
March 17, 2017
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Nonie Darwish, Former Muslim, Compares Islamic and Christian Worldviews
In Christianity Jesus came to save us … in Islam, one must save the reputation of Muhammad and Allah.
February 10, 2017
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"Is Islam a ‘Christian heresy’?" and Its Effect on Missions’ Strategy
Moderns of the 21st century look at heresy as some kind of outdated and judgmental stance, but as we will show, this idea has consequences among Christian missionaries.
February 3, 2017
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A Response To "I Am a Muslim...ask Anything"
Hugh Fitzgerald, drew up a list of 38 questions about Islam. I wonder how the readers of The Network would answer these questions and what resources they would use to answer them.
November 7, 2016
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Is It True That Islam and Christianity Agree on 90% of What Is Taught by Each of Them?
At a recent conference, one of the attendees reported on a trip to a local mosque. There the imam told the group, “As Muslims, we agree with 90% of what you Christians believe, except for the 10% part about who Jesus is.” Is this imam telling the truth?
September 28, 2016
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What Is Convergence Thinking and How Does It Affect One's Approach to Muslims?
Convergence thinking effectively says, "It is possible and positive to blend together the best of any and all religions in order to come to the truth of a super-religion." Sometimes divergent is better than convergent.
July 7, 2016
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Nabeel Qureshi On "Why I Stopped Believing Islam Is a Religion of Peace"
In an interview concerning his latest book, Answering Jihad, Nabeel Qureshi (a convert to Christianity), details the change of his own thinking from being convinced that his religion was a religion of peace, to thinking otherwise.