In the last twenty years or so, the phrase “Muslim follower of Jesus” has been used to identify those who allegedly accept Christ in their hearts, acknowledge him in their mind, yet still retain their Muslim identity. My big question is: “Can you call yourself a follower of Christ, and by the same breath deny [...]
How to Explain the Trinity to Muslims
Many of those who desire to share the Gospel with Muslims struggle with how to explain the Trinity to them. Muslims are quick to argue against the concept, saying things like “you Christians worship three Gods,” or “God cannot have a son.” These difficulties have caused many to avoid the subject altogether, developing methods that [...]
In 2010, one hundred years after the historical 1910 Edinburgh Missions Consultation, Timothy Tennent, president at Asbury Theological Seminary, authored Invitation to World Missions: A Trinitarian Missiology for the Twenty-First Century.
Following Part One’s wide overview of “Megatrends That Are Shaping Twenty-first Century Missions,” Part Two is subdivided into the members of the Trinity. Under [...]
Analysis of Paul’s Acts 17
Paul’s speech to the Greek philosophers in Athens takes up a space of just 11 verses, yet it has occupied theologians and missiologists for decades. There is hardly a book on missions that does not use this story to support a variety of views on missiological theory and practice.
Back in 1974 when I first [...]
Analyzing the New Winds of Doctrine.
Not long ago I was asked to provide a critique of a proposed position paper on the Insider Movement. As I looked at the paper, I realized that this would likely be one of many samples of new winds of doctrine that would blow my way for the rest of my life.
I decided that [...]
Engaging Islam written by Georges Houssney, has been received warmly by many who have hailed the book with a sign of relief, “It’s about time.” It’s about time someone spoke the truth in love about Islam. It’s about time a book is published with a strong appeal to see Islam through the eyes of [...]
In missions to Muslims as well as Christian ministry today there is a big emphasis on methodology. It is generally assumed that if you have the right methodology you will be successful and that lack of fruit always shows that a person is using the wrong method. This produces a professionalism in ministry that seems [...]
Editorial: Insiders and Separatists, to Assimilate or to Burn?
I am sure you watched on the news the church in Florida that is going to commemorate the anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks with the burning of the Qur’an.
One of the biggest questions we have been discussing on this journal has been contextualization. How far is too far? I think the burning [...]
In a day and age when the church is becoming increasingly fad driven, it is logical that missions starts to reflect this character. The faddish seeker-sensitive church movement with its human-centered gospel, now has entered the field of missions with its Muslim-friendly approaches. The needs and whims of humans with easy-believism, and impressing others with [...]
Introduction
The following is from a document produced by Erik Hyatt, pastor for Global Outreach at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is the church John Piper pastors. Members seeking support to reach Muslims are required to answer all the questions. Then the Missions Committee (Global Outreach Team) reviews and discusses their answers with the candidates at their interview for support.
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