By Jayson Georges I distinctly remember a 2006 conversation with a young Central Asian man named Farhad. It completely changed how I understand and share the gospel. After class, we were standing outside having a conversation about God. There was an open door to share the gospel, so I said Continue Reading
God’s Peace Plan
By Roland Clarke Introduction One of the precious themes Christians enjoy meditating on is shalom or peace. If I were to ask a congregation, “What Bible verse comes to mind when you think of peace, I would collect quite an assortment – a beautiful bouquet – of familiar quotes including some of the Continue Reading
An Open Door that None Can Shut
Revelation 3:7-13 The message to the church in Philadelphia is set in the context of a message from Christ to seven churches (Revelation 2-3). Yet it is only the church in Philadelphia for whom Christ is opening a door. I take it that this door is open so the Philadelphia church can be Continue Reading
Can Christians Use the Name of Allah When Speaking With Muslims?
1. Use Of Allah Among Arab Christians Middle Eastern Christians, numbering over 20,000,000, use the name of Allah when they speak of God and when they pray to God. Prior to Muslims coming on the scene in 623 A.D., Arabic-speaking Jews and Christians used the word, Allah, for the God of Abraham, Continue Reading