[PDF] Muslim Insider Christ Followers eBook

Author : Jan Hendrik Prenger
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 13,9 MB
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1645080609

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Are Muslim insider Christ followers real believers? Are they Muslims or Christians? Does that matter? The topic of insider movements is controversial within the church. The debate rages on, opinions differ widely, and convictions often are defended aggressively. The set of voices sorely missing from this hot debate has been that of the insiders themselves. This book finally breaks that silence. Henk Prenger researched the views of 26 Muslim insider Christ followers who are leaders in their movements. You will be surprised by their insights. Prenger presents their views on 21 theology-proper topics such as God, man, the gospel, sin, Satan, the cross, heaven and hell, the Bible, and our mandate. He plotted these views in a theological/missional framework with four paradigms: Fundamental, Ecumenical, Integral, and Global. This M-Framework is a powerful catalyst for honest conversations about theological paradigms that inform how we approach insider movements and the kingdom of God on earth.

Author : Jan Hendrik Prenger
Publisher :
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 27,86 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Christian converts from Islam
ISBN :

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Abstract: Are Muslim insider followers of Christ real Christians or a sect of Islam? Are insider movements (IMs) in Muslim context a step too far in contextualization? How do religions relate to Kingdom work? These questions lead to hot debates within the Church but insiders themselves are, by and large, absent from these discussions. This grounded theory qualitative study gives IM leaders a voice. It bases its findings on emic data. The researcher conducted guided interviews with 26 IM leaders from different movements to understand and explain their theological and missional frames. Insiders take their faith very seriously which means that they seek to understand and express it in the same context-fitted way as all other important experiences in their lives. In order to make their varied faith expressions accessible to the wider Church, the author developed a framework with 21 theological and missional topics (rows) and 4 paradigms (columns), based on a range of understandings of Missio Dei within the Church and among the IM leaders. He plotted the views of the interviewees in this M-Framework for further analysis. The 4 paradigms are: Fundamental, Ecumenical, Integral and Global. This study shows that most IM leaders fall in the first 2 paradigms that represent basic evangelical viewpoints. Several IM leaders adhere to the Integral and Global paradigms that focus on the Kingdom of God on earth, new perspectives on Paul, liberation theology and the emerging church. The study also indicates that two frames, namely Religions and the Qur'an, are outliers in that IM leaders consistently expressed views on these topics that fit with a higher paradigm than their views on other frames. They respect the Qur'an and find religion either irrelevant or an obstacle to following Christ. IM leaders also speak out on topics such as Christology, the Son of God, the cross, sin, our mandate, heaven & hell, and their many challenges. The author deeply respects the 26 IM leaders as fellow followers of Christ and considers the range of theological and missional views among IM leaders very healthy, promoting creative explorations towards indigenous theology across all paradigms.

Author : Harley Talman
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 798 pages
File Size : 46,78 MB
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0878089934

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For the first time in history, large numbers of people from the world’s major non-Christian religions are following Jesus as Lord. Surprisingly for many Western Christians, they are choosing to do so within the religious communities of their birth and outside of institutional Christianity. How does this work, and how should we respond to these movements? This long-awaited anthology brings together some of the best writings on the topic of insider movements. Diverse voices explore this phenomenon from the perspectives of Scripture, history, theology, missiology, and the experience and identity of insider believers. Those who are unfamiliar with the subject will find this book a crucial guide to a complex conversation. Students and instructors of mission will find it useful as a reader and reference volume. Field workers and agencies will discover in these chapters welcome starting points for dialogue and clearer communication. The first book to provide a comprehensive survey of the topic of insider movements, Understanding Insider Movements is an indispensable companion for those who want to glimpse the creative, unexpected, boundary-crossing ways God is at work among the peoples of the world in their diverse religious communities.

Author : Jeff Morton
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 24,17 MB
Release : 2012-05-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1620322188

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In 1938 the Reverend Henry H. Riggs wrote "Shall We Try Unbeaten Paths in Working for Moslems?" He encouraged the church to help Muslim converts remain inside Islam so that they might not lose their cultural identity. These ideas were soundly denounced by leading missionary scholars of the time: Samuel Zwemer, J. Christy Wilson, and Hendrik Kraemer. In the 1980s Riggs's suggestions bubbled up to the surface with new life in Bangladesh, but the proponents of these views--known as the insider movements (IM)--maintained a low profile. The church did not know what was taking place in Bangladesh until the 1990s when anonymous authors published papers with made-up locations reporting hundreds of thousands of new believers. Today, proponents of IM support their observations of what God is doing among Muslims with eight biblical passages. If the biblical support is real, it behooves you to support missionaries who advocate for IM; but if the biblical evidence is absent, you will have a difficult decision to make. The purpose of this book is help clarify the insider movements' claims and paradigm by simply examining the Scriptures.

Author : Jerry Trousdale
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 47,32 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 141854728X

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This close look at what the Lord is doing to spread the gospel highlights the key scriptural principles that help Christians reach out in love to share the gospel in their own community.

Author : Emir Fethi Caner
Publisher : Kregel Publications
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,52 MB
Release :
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780825496820

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For the world's one billion Muslims, Jesus is a prophet. A highly respected prophet, but one of many throughout history. For Christians, Jesus is more than a prophet. He alone is God incarnate, Lord and Savior. And therein lies the most profound difference between the two faiths. Based upon the authors' extensive dialogues and debates with skeptical, angry, and interested Muslims, liberal Christians, and mainstream journalists, More Than a Prophet answers nearly 150 questions about Islamic and Christian faith. Sympathetic to Muslim concerns yet uncompromising in its portrayal of historic Christian truth, More Than a Prophet is an indispensable handbook for Christians who want to share their faith with sensitivity and intellectual honesty. It is also a helpful introductory resource for those seeking to understand Jesus. - Back cover.

Author : William A. Dyrness
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 30,63 MB
Release : 2016-10-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830873163

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Missiologists today are considering the significance of insider movements, followers of Jesus who are emerging from within Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, and other cultural contexts. Are these authentic expressions of Christian faith? If so, how should we understand them? William Dyrness brings a rare blend of cultural and theological engagement to his reflections on this important phenomenon.

Author : Peter Kwang-Hee Yun
Publisher : Langham Monographs
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 44,7 MB
Release : 2021-09-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1839735376

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In Journeys to New Life, Identity, and Community, Dr. Peter K. Yun explores the complexities of identity for Muslim background believers (MBBs) in Bangladesh. Encompassing scholarship surrounding contextualization and the insider movement, as well as extensive personal interviews with Bangladeshi MBBs, this book offers insight into the lived reality of following Christ within a Muslim context. Yun identifies three primary approaches to negotiating social identity within MBB communities and examines the potential strengths and weaknesses of each, as well as the implications for believers navigating the gospel’s call to be within culture and simultaneously beyond it. This book offers careful anthropological observation while speaking to missiological concerns and offering practical suggestions for local believers, practitioners, and future scholars. It is a powerful resource for anyone passionate about God’s work in Muslim contexts.

Author : Matthew Aaron Bennett
Publisher : Kregel Publications
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 36,28 MB
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0825477565

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Understanding Islam's sacred text is integral to understanding your Muslim neighbor Cross-cultural missionary and scholar Matthew Aaron Bennett blends the insights of Islamic believers, secular Qur'an scholars, and missionaries to Muslims, making The Qur'an and the Christian like no other resource for Christian ministry to Muslims. Combining these perspectives in one guide better equips Christians to communicate the biblical gospel to friends and neighbors who are adherents to Islam--both in and out of majority-Muslim cultures. The Qur'an and the Christian addresses issues both simple and profound, such as: 1. How the Qur'an came to be, including Muhammed and the Qur'an's textual precursors 2. The major themes of the Qur'an and how these shape the practice of Islam 3. The presence of Bible characters, Jews, and Christians in the Qur'anic text 4. Whether and how a Christian should read the Qur'an 5. Avoiding miscommunication with Muslims when the Qur'an and Christian teaching seem to overlap This book will help Christians learn how to explore Islamic faith with missiological wisdom and biblical precision. The Qur'an and the Christian will give believers the insight to deepen friendships, promote understanding, and clarify the biblical gospel among Muslim friends and neighbors.

Author : Ergun Mehmet Caner
Publisher : Kregel Publications
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 47,27 MB
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 9780825424007

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(Foreword by Richard Land) An insider's look at the reality of Islam by two former Sunni Muslims widely respected for their ability to clearly explain the Muslim mind. More than 150,000 copies in print!