The Christian Witness to the Muslim

by John Gilchrist


Preface                                                          5

1.  THE WESTERNIZED MUSLIM: CHRISTIANITY'S NEW CHALLENGE

     1. THE OPPORTUNITIES FACING THE CHURCH TODAY

          Emigration of Muslims to the West                     17
          Samuel Zwemer's Vision for South Africa               22
          Broken Barriers and Wide-Open Doors                   27
          Muslims in a Christian Environment                    33

     2. FRIENDSHIP EVANGELISM AMONG WESTERNIZED MUSLIMS

          The Development of Personal Relationships             37
          "You are the Light of the World"                      45
          Practical Care for Muslim Problems                    50
          The Gifts and Power of the Holy Spirit                58

     3. COMMUNICATING THE GOSPEL TO MUSLIMS

          Basic Principles for Muslim Evangelism                64
          The Biblical Approach to Muslims                      74
          An All-Round Comprehensive Ministry                   90
          Caring for the Muslim Convert                        102


2.  EFFECTIVE METHODS OF WITNESSING TO MUSLIMS

     4. ABRAHAM IN THE QUR'AN AND THE BIBLE

          Khalilullah: The Friend of God                       114
          Millat-a-Ibrahim: The Faith of Abraham               120
          Eid-ul-Adha: The Festival of Sacrifice               126
          Ishaq or Ismail: The Muslim Dilemma                  146

     5. THE UNIQUENESS AND TITLES OF JESUS IN ISLAM

          Jesus' Birth, Ascension and Second Coming            157
          Al-Masihu Isa: God's Anointed Messiah                183
          The Titles Word and Spirit of God                    198
          Jesus the Resurrection and the Life                  209

     6. COMPARING BIBLICAL AND QUR'ANIC TENETS

          The Love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit          215
          The Fall of Adam and the Cross of Christ             232
          The Crucifixion in Islam and Christianity            246


3.  MUSLIM OBJECTIONS TO THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL

     7. OBJECTIONS TO THE INTEGRITY OF THE BIBLE

          The Authenticity of the Christian Bible              266
          Typical Muslim Objections to the Scriptures          281
          The Testimony of the Qur'an to the Bible             290

     8. OBJECTIONS TO FUNDAMENTAL CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES

          The Biblical Doctrine of the Trinity                 304
          Jesus the Son of the Living God                      322
          The Atoning Work of the Christ                       340

     9. MISCELLANEOUS MUSLIM OBJECTIONS TO THE GOSPEL

          The "Pagan Origins" of Christianity                  350
          Prophecies to Muhammad in the Bible                  357
          The Gospel of Barnabas                               378
          The Numerous Christian Churches                      392

                                Bibliography                   397


Volume 1: Muhammad and the Religion of Islam (The complete book as .zip file)
Volume 2: The Christian Witness To the Muslim (The complete book as .zip file)

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