“Embracing People of Other Faiths”

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“Embracing People of Other Faiths”

Embracing Peoples of Major Religions Bloc. Introduction: Embrace People as People Embracing Peoples of Major Religions Bloc.

I.Embracing People as People

Generic Needs for All Human Persons 1. Love – Love people into God’s kingdom cf.1 Jn. 4. 8; 1 Cor. 13. eg. Research on Muslim conversions and retention. 2. Acceptance – The Power of Inclusion Points of contact as fellow- human beings with social needs. eg. Good neighbourliness especially to migrants.

3. Friendships – Workplace, Sports & Recreation etc. eg. Sports evangelism. Wedding functions etc.

4. Situational – Crises eg. family, disasters etc. eg. Personal involvement. Relief efforts.

5. Social Concerns – Education & Health eg. Catholics in Bhutan CBM in China BF – schools for persecuted Christians etc REAP – Gospel and Disaster Relief.

II. Embracing Peoples of Major Religions Bloc The Muslim Bloc (1.6 billion) vs. Christians (2.2 billion) AGR – 1.9% vs 1.2% (Evangelicals – 2.5%) North Africa, Middle East, Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey etc.

II. Embracing Peoples of Major Religions Bloc 2. The Hindu Bloc (958 million) Nepal, India – militant and repressive of Christians

II. Embracing Peoples of Major Religions Bloc 3. The Buddhist and Chinese Religions Bloc (888 million) Tibet, Bhutan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Taiwan etc.

Spiritual Warfare (Eph. 6. 12; 2 Cor. 4. 4) main problem is spiritual Spiritual Warfare (Eph. 6. 12; 2 Cor. 4.4) main problem is spiritual. Communal pressures and persecutions. eg. Pakistan, Malaysia, Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal. Healing and deliverance. One-on-one Contexts dictate modus operandi. eg. tract distribution not always advisable. Friendship bridge Personal touch Practical help eg. Story of Z. Felt Need Meaning and Purpose Assurance eg. Cyclone Nargis, earthquake in Qinghai.

V. Exposure to God’s Word Hope of the gospel. Claims of Christ. eg V. Exposure to God’s Word Hope of the gospel. Claims of Christ. eg. Preaching in India, Testimonies of Joseph and Kailas. vi. Removing the blocks eg. – family, society, legal, persecutions for Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists who convert to Christ. – removing idols for Hindus and Buddhists. – filial piety for Chinese religions. Community faith and support eg. home groups, low-key, support-lines, fellowship in the gospel. Care for the converts who suffer persecution. Conclusion: God’s promises in Is. 55: 11; 2 Cor. 9. 6. Ooi Chin Aik