1. Witnessing to Muslims

2. 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!)

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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...

8. 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.

9. 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)

10. Witnessing to Muslims What do we mean by Evangelism ? Passing on information about: God Man The Law of God Sin Reconciliation with God

11. Witnessing to Muslims Muslim Evangelism is much more than just talking about Jesus and what he did. Muslims need a wider foundation of knowledge.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Practical Aspects of Muslim Evangelism

17.  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

18. Practical Aspects of Muslim Evangelism  Should we use the Qur´an when we speak with Muslims?  How can we answer straightforward questions like: „What do you think of Muhammad?“  A Christian = a Westerner?  We are not warriors for Christianity but witnesses of the living God

19.  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

20.  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