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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