The Gospel for Muslims: An Encouragement to Share Christ with Confidence

Many Christians find themselves not very prepared to be able to have good discussions with their Muslim neighbors.

Thabiti Anyabwile sets forth his encouragement and insights in The Gospel for Muslims: An Encouragement to Share Christ With Confidence (galley received as part of early review program).

The author was raised Muslim and converted to Christianity; he also has himself spoken of Christ with many Muslims, as attested throughout the book.

In the first half of the book the author explored the dogmatic and doctrinal aspects of speaking with Muslims. He addressed the similarities and differences between the Christian and Muslim conceptions of God, Jesus, sin, faith, repentance, and the Bible, and the internal contradictions of the show more Muslim position in terms of each.

The second half of the book provides more guidance about method and framework, and would be as true in terms of witnessing regarding Jesus to anyone as to someone of the Muslim faith: heeding the promptings of the Spirit; affirming the Bible and its accuracy; the value of hospitality and how to be truly hospitable; involvement of the local congregation; why and how Christians might suffer for the Name of Jesus. The author concluded by addressing how to converse with Black Muslims in America and a final message to encourage all in their witness for Christ.

The author converted to a form of Calvinism and this becomes quite apparent in his emphasis on the matters of sin, justice, and penal substitutionary atonement. Yet there remain many good thoughts and forms of encouragement regarding effectively testifying about the Lord Jesus Christ among Muslims. show less

There are over three million Muslims living in the United States today. Soon, if not already, you will have Muslim neighbors and coworkers. Does the thought of reaching out to them with the gospel make you nervous? How can you effectively communicate the good news with such large theological differences? The Gospel for Muslims can help make sharing your faith easier than you think.
Thabiti Anyabwile, who is himself a convert from Islam to Christianity, instructs you in ways to discuss the good news of Christ with your neighbors and friends. The Gospel for Muslims allows you to focus on the people rather than the religious system. Meant for the average Christian, it is not an exhaustive apologetic or comparative study of Christianity and show more Islam. Rather, it compellingly stirs confidence in the gospel, equipping you with the basics necessary to communicate clearly, boldly, and winsomely. show less