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Witnessing toWitnessing to MuslimsMuslims
Witnessing to Muslims
One of the main causes for the lack of witness to Muslims is ignorance and fear
A Muslim will understand the Gospel in proportion to how you understand his/her
faith – and himself/herself as a person
(... and your own faith!)
Witnessing to Muslims
• Muslim Evangelism is first of all building a relationship, friendship– You might know the persons job, family, friends ... But still
go deeper. Find out the fears, joys and daily struggles, hopes ....
– Real friendship has to do with LOVE. Muslim Evangelism is about real LOVE, not just to build a friendship as a tool to reach out.
– Build trust, share your own life
Witnessing to Muslims
• Muslim Evangelism is first of all building a relationship, friendship
• It takes time. To witness to a Muslim is not a quick „job“.– Take questions of Muslims serious– Accompany a Muslim step by step, take part in his/her life– Avoid a personal standard approach
Witnessing to Muslims
• Muslim Evangelism is first of all building a relationship, friendship
• It takes time. To witness to a Muslim is not a quick „job“.
• Confrontation or accomodation?– ME means to share your life, your faith, to be honest about
spiritual questions...– Give your personal testimony– Share concrete events in your life where God´s intervention
was obvious
Witnessing to Muslims• Muslim Evangelism is first of all building a
relationship, friendship• It takes time. To witness to a Muslim is not a quick
„job“.• Confrontation or accomodation?• Take the initiative – do not just re-act!
– If you don´t do the first step, you will never reach any Muslim – as they will not do the first step towards you.
Witnessing to Muslims
• Muslim Evangelism is first of all building a relationship, friendship
• It takes time. To witness to a Muslim is not a quick „job“.
• Confrontation or accomodation?• Take the initiative – do not just re-act.• Be sensitive how much of the Gospel you can share
at once.– Remember how long it took you, to learn all the aspects of
Christian faith...
Witnessing to Muslims
• Muslim Evangelism is first of all building a relationship, friendship
• It takes time. To witness to a Muslim is not a quick „job“.• Confrontation or accomodation?• Take the initiative – do not just re-act.• Be sensitive how much of the Gospel you can share at
once.• Make prayer your main „tool“
– Battle between life and death, light and darkness, God and Satan. Not our arguments but the Holy Spirit will convince Muslims of the need of a Saviour.
Witnessing to Muslims
• Muslim Evangelism is first of all building a relationship, friendship
• It takes time. To witness to a Muslim is not a quick „job“.• Confrontation or accomodation?• Take the initiative – do not just re-act.• Be sensitive how much of the Gospel you can share at
once.• Make Prayer your main „tool“
"Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders;
make the most of every opportunity”
(Col. 4:5)
Witnessing to Muslims
What do we mean by Evangelism?Passing on information about:
God
Man
The Law of God
Sin
Reconciliation with God
Witnessing to Muslims
Muslim Evangelism is much more than just
talking about Jesus and what he did. Muslims need
a wider foundation of knowledge.
Witnessing to Muslims
Sharing the Gospel with Muslims, we have to share...• The Facts of the Gospel
– God loves the lost world/humans– God became our Jesus – Saviour– The fulfillment of many prophecies
Witnessing to Muslims
Sharing the Gospel with Muslims, we have to share...• The Promises of the Gospel
– Eternal life– New life already here on the earth– Rest and peace in God– God´s presence in our lifes– Forgiveness– Assurance of salvation
Witnessing to Muslims
Sharing the Gospel with Muslims, we have to share...• The Conditions of the Gospel Lk 14:28
– Repentance– Willingness to give up sins– Willingness to obey, this shows trust in God– Faithfulness– Changing wrong behaviour – new lifestyle– Bearing social and economical consequences
Practical Aspects of Muslim Evangelism
Practical Aspects of Muslim Evangelism
Neither is a substitute for the other!
IN GREDIE N T S INM U SL IM EVA N GE L ISM
Practical Aspects of Muslim Evangelism
Should we argue about religion? Acts 18:4 „Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade...“
Should we attack Islam?
Using terms such as...
„Lord Jesus“ – Jesus Christ
Prophet Muhammad – Muhammad
Muslim brother – Muslim friend
Practical Aspects of Muslim Evangelism
Should we use the Qur´an when we speak withMuslims?
How can we answer straightforward questions like: „What do you think of Muhammad?“
A Christian = a Westerner?
We are not warriors for Christianitybut witnesses of the living God
Look for natural opportunities Leading a conversation Listen first - asking questions Do not give an answer if you do not have one Emotions – do not loose your mood Use stories/pictures to illustrate your point
Practical Aspects of Muslim Evangelism
Always be prepared to prove what you say! Tact and understanding Male – female contacts Let the Muslim read the Bible by himself/herself Use the term: The Gospel according to Luke,
not Gospel of Luke Be aware of the spiritual bondage and blindness
Practical Aspects of Muslim Evangelism