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Engaging With Mormons
$12.99Add to cartA former Mormon writes an introduction to what Mormons believe and how Christians can reach out to them with the gospel.
Many people see Mormons as just another branch of the Christian church, and to be admired, perhaps, for their family life, morality and upright culture.
But the theology and spirituality of this cult are very far from an orthodox biblical understanding of true saving faith. And yet Christians are often fearful of engaging in conversations about the gospel with Mormons, knowing that there are suspicions and complex issues that lie beneath the surface.
This short book is designed to help both Christians and whole churches to understand more about the beliefs, mindset and motivations of those who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (Mormons), and to reach out to them with the good news of the gospel.
Written at a level that everyone can understand, this book emphasizes the importance of forming loving, honest and open relationships as part of the way we engage with our Mormon friends and neighbors, and with those who may come knocking at our doors. Continue Reading Engaging With Mormons
Universe Next Door
$32.00Add to cartFor more than forty years, The Universe Next Door has set the standard for a clear, readable introduction to worldviews. Using his widely influential model of eight basic worldview questions, James Sire examines prominent worldviews that have shaped the Western world:
*theism
*deism
*naturalism
*Marxism
*nihilism
*existentialism
*Eastern monism
*New Age philosophy
*postmodernism
*Islam Continue Reading Universe Next Door
Unveiled : The Bible, The Qur’an, And Women
$14.99Add to cartI am an ex-terrorist.
I raised my hand high to volunteer to become a jihadi fighter, but then I met Jesus . . .
and that changed everything.Born the unwanted third daughter, Esther Ahmad grew up Muslim in Pakistan. Her faith and country drove every aspect of her first 18 years, from what she wore and what she ate to her prospects for work and marriage, even to the manner of her death.
Unveiled chronicles Esther’s conversion to Christianity and escape from radical Islam. Chapter by chapter, Esther lays out the lies of the Qur’an and holds them against the truths she found in the Bible. As she examines the differences between the Muslim and Christian scriptures, she reveals how she found her true identity as she journeyed from unwanted daughter to cherished child of God, from being marked by impurity to taking on the purity of Christ, and from being enslaved to rote prayer to becoming free in a true relationship with God.
Esther’s white-knuckle journey will open your eyes to the plight of women around the world and inspire you to find the courage you need to speak the hope of Christ into the lives of those who still live behind the veil. Continue Reading Unveiled : The Bible, The Qur’an, And Women
Mosaic Course : Understanding World Religions From A Christian Perspective
$10.99Add to cartHow do we affirm the biblical notion that Jesus is the only way to God while respecting people of other religious traditions and worldviews?
The Mosaic Course: Understanding World Religions from a Christian Perspective answers this complex question by taking readers on an exciting journey exploring hidden revelations of Jesus Christ in world religions. Used in conjunction with the Mosaic Video Series available at themosaiccourse.org, Christians are equipped to engage in open and respectful dialogue with people of differing worldviews.
Without compromising the fundamental faith conviction that Jesus is the only way to God, this study guide empowers readers to share their faith with people of other religious traditions in a culturally sensitive fashion. Continue Reading Mosaic Course : Understanding World Religions From A Christian Perspective
Sacred Misinterpretation : Reaching Across The Christian Muslim Divide
$38.00Add to cartPromotes gracious interfaith dialogue on sensitive theological issuesTheological issues are crucial to how Christians and Muslims understand and perceive each other. In Sacred Misinterpretation Martin Accad guides readers through key theological questions that fuel conflict and misunderstanding between Muslims and Christians. A sure-footed guide, he weaves personal stories together with deep discussion of theological beliefs.Accad identifies trends, recognizes historical realities, and brings to light significant points of contention that often lead to break-down in Christian-Muslim dialogue. He also outlines positive and creative trends that could lead to a more hopeful future. Fairly and seriously presenting both Muslim theology and a Muslim interpretation of Christian theology, Sacred Misinterpretation is an essential guide for fostering dialogue and understanding among readers from both faiths. Continue Reading Sacred Misinterpretation : Reaching Across The Christian Muslim Divide
Christian Difference : An Explanation And Comparison Of World Religions
$24.99Add to cartThe Christian Difference: A Comparison of World Religions is an easy-to-read comparative based on content from experts and from actual sacred texts of the various world religions and global cults/sects.
Various writers will describe the non-Christian religions respectfully and accurately while making the case that Christianity is uniquely blessed by the one true God and beneficial to humanity.
Includes:
– Christianity (Protestant/Catholic/Orthodox)
– Judaism
– Islam
– Hinduism
– Buddhism
– Sikhism
– Shintoism
– Confucianism and Daoism
– Mormonism
– Jehovah’s Witnesses
– Scientology
– Atheism/Agnosticism/SkepticismThe Christian Difference will help Christians understand other world religions so that Christians can defend their faith and reach out to others with the Gospel. Continue Reading Christian Difference : An Explanation And Comparison Of World Religions
Sacred Dissonance : The Blessing Of Difference In Jewish Christian Dialogue
$29.95Add to cartMoving beyond the all-too-common shallow recognition of differences, Sacred Dissonance: The Blessing of Difference in Jewish- Christian Dialogue explores the essential distinctions between religious identities and the cultural boundaries between Jews and Christians. Co-authored by colleagues deeply committed to their respective faiths-one a Jewish lawyer, one a Christian New Testament scholar-this book stands in opposition to the notion that all religions are basically the same, an idea commonly put forward in many secular circles or among those who follow personally appointed folkways rather than traditional religions.
Through deeply introspective essays on topics as personal as neighborhood relations and hospitality, and as difficult and sweeping as the Holocaust, Sacred Dissonance challenges the notion that a passive and self-contained approach to religious distinction will bring about peaceful coexistence. In candid conversations between the authors, every section of Sacred Dissonance models the ways in which conversation can be the means of both addressing a difficult past and a challenging present. In the course of exploring the ways in which Jews and Christians can speak to one another, Le Donne and Behrendt show that Christianity can become a pro-Jewish religion, Judaism can become a pro-Christian religion, and communities of faith can open space for others, rather than turning them away, even without breaking down the differences between them. Continue Reading Sacred Dissonance : The Blessing Of Difference In Jewish Christian Dialogue
Between One Faith And Another
$18.00Add to cartIntroduction
1. What Is Religion? The Problem Of Definition
2. Primitive Religions: The Sense Of The Religious
3. Hinduism: The Claims Of Mystical Experience
4. Buddhism: The Logic Of Nirvana
5. Zen: The Transformation Of Consciousness
6. Confucianism: The Structure Of Social Success
7. Taoism: The Power Of Nature’s Way
8. Judaism: Human Culture Or Divine Revelation?
9. Islam: Is Surrender Fundamentalism Or The Heart Of Religion?
10. Christianity: The Most Believed (and Most Unbelievable) Claim Ever Made
11. Comparative Religions: Can Contradictories Both Be True?
PostscriptAdditional Info
How do we make sense of the world’s different religions? In today’s globalized society, religion is deeply intertwined with every issue we see on the news. But talking about multiple religions can be contentious. Are different faiths compatible somehow? And how can we know whether one religion is more true than another? In this creative thought experiment, Peter Kreeft invites us to encounter dialogues on the world’s great faiths. His characters Thomas Keptic and Bea Lever are students in Professor Fesser’s course on world religions, and the three explore the content and distinctive claims of each. Together they probe the plausibility of major religions, from Hinduism and Buddhism to Christianity and Islam. Along the way they explore how religions might relate to each other and to what extent exclusivism or inclusivism might make sense. Ultimately Kreeft gives us helpful tools for thinking fairly and critically about competing religious beliefs. If the religions are different kinds of music, do they together make harmony or cacophony? Decide for yourself. Continue Reading Between One Faith And Another
Faith In The Mosaic
$13.99Add to cartWe live in a pluralistic age and we come into contact with people from different faith traditions on a daily basis. This context challenges our faith. How should we, as Christians, think about those outside of our faith? Are we the only ones who are right? How do we know? Bruce McDowell s Faith in the Mosaic will help you wade through those questions. Continue Reading Faith In The Mosaic
No God But One Allah Or Jesus
$19.99Add to cartOn account of the superficial points of agreement between Islam and Christianity, many don’t see how tremendously deep the divides between them really are, and fewer still have considered the evidence for each faith. How is Jihad different from the Crusades? Can we know the life of Jesus as well as the life of Muhammad? What reason is there to believe in one faith over the other, and what difference can the Gospel really make? In No God But One, New York Times bestselling author Nabeel Qureshi takes readers on a global, historical, yet deeply personal journey to the heart of the world’s two largest religions. He explores the claims that each faith makes upon believers’ intellects and lives, critically examining the evidence in support of their distinctive beliefs. Fleshed out with stories from the annals of both religions, No God But One unveils the fundamental, enduring conflict between Islam and Christianity-directly addressing controversial topics like Jihad, the Crusades, Sharia, the Trinity, and more. Readers of Qureshi’s first book, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, will appreciate his careful and respectful comparison of Islam and Christianity. Both religions teach that there is No God But One, but who deserves to be worshiped, Allah or Jesus? Continue Reading No God But One Allah Or Jesus
World Religions And Cults 2
$17.99Add to cartRecognize and refute the Far East false religions
What do these religions teach and why?
How can a Christian be an effective witness for Jesus Christ when presented with ideas that are so different from a biblical perspective?
How can these religions be refuted and biblical authority be the standard?This eye-opening second volume deals with many Eastern religions like Hinduism, Taoism, New Age, Sikhism, Confucianism, Shinto, and Buddhism, as well as other pagan-based systems like Witchcraft, Voodoo, and Greek mythology (and many more)! This volume dives into these styles of religions and looks at their origins and their basic tenets as well as why they fall so short. Understanding the basic tenets of these religions helps the Bible believer see the flaws in these philosophies and discern how to be an effective witness for Jesus Christ while standing on the authority of the Bible.
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Christ Among Other Gods
$15.99Add to cartYou’ve heard it said, All religions are equal. But do you know how to respond?
Tolerance imagines all religions as spokes of one wheel, spinning everyone together in harmony with God. Christ Among Other gods shows how this wheel simply doesn’t hold up.
Walking you through a study of Christ-from his birth to his promised second coming-pastor and scholar Erwin W. Lutzer presents Jesus as He is: the only way of salvation. Learn how to:
*Describe the uniqueness of Christ
*Defend the claims of Christianity
*Debunk the myths that many toutThe tensions between tolerance and truth are growing, as are the challenges of representing Christ in today’s world. Christ Among Other gods will help you understand and navigate these challenges. It gives you the facts you need to counter the claims of false religions with the truth of Christ. And what is more, it will help you fall more in love with Jesus, the only way, truth, and life. Continue Reading Christ Among Other Gods
Only Two Religions Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$15.00Add to cartIf you survey the religious landscape of modern culture, you will encounter an astonishingly diverse range of views. But beneath the surface, these seemingly disparate spiritualities share a common worldview, one that is radically opposed to the Christian faith.In this new 12-part teaching series, Only Two Religions, Dr. Peter Jones examines the worldview and fundamental religious convictions that drive modern culture. He demonstrates that in the final analysis, there can be only two religions-worship of the Creator or worship of creation.Study Guide Features:Lesson ObjectivesMessage OutlineStudy QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsSuitable for individual or group study. Continue Reading Only Two Religions Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
Cross In The Shadow Of The Crescent
$16.99Add to cartIslam is on the rise all over the West, including America. In this compelling new book, best-selling author, Erwin Lutzer, urges Christians to see this as both an opportunity to share the gospel and a reason for concern. We have now reached a tipping point, the spread of Islam is rapidly altering the way we live. These changes are cause for alarm, for they endanger our freedoms of speech and religion. At the same time, this opens an incredible door of ministry for Christians, for Muslims normally do not have access to the gospel in their own lands. In The Cross in the Shadow of the Crescent, readers will discover helpful answers to these questions and more:
– How does Islams growing influence affect me personally?
– In what ways are our freedoms of speech and religion in danger?
– How can I extend Christ’s love to Muslims around me?A sensitive, responsible, and highly informative must-read! Continue Reading Cross In The Shadow Of The Crescent
Christianity And The Religions
$17.99Add to cartThe essays in this book take a fresh look at the biblical data and address the contemporary questions raised by religious pluralism. The reader will gain a greater understanding of different religions and gain an increased confidence in the majesty and greatness of the one true God. Continue Reading Christianity And The Religions
Christianity Cults And Religions Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cart1. Definitions, Discernment, And Defending The Faith
2. Essential Christian Doctrine
3. Jehovah’s Witnesses (Watchtower Society)
4. Mormonism (Latter-day Sints)
5. Eastern Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, And New Age
6. IslamAdditional Info
This is the Christianity, Cults & Religions Participants Guide that goes with the 6-session DVD series for small groups that wish to know more about the differences between various religions and cult groups from a Christian perspective.
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Diversity Culture : Creating Conversations Of Faith With Buddhist Baristas
$14.99Add to cartA new culture is emerging-one of spiritual openness, moral flexibility, and social diversity. This diversity culture makes evangelicals uncomfortable, not because they feel threatened, but because they feel excluded. Writing from the perspective of a conservative evangelical, author Matthew Raley tackles the social tensions between evangelicals and the diversity culture. Drawing on analysis of contemporary media, ancient sources, and Scripture, The Diversity Culture examines cultural barriers and how they can be broken, helping Christians understand this cosmopolitan group on their own terms. This incisive and much-needed book gives believers the understanding and tools they need to cross socioeconomic, ethical, and ideological barriers and heal relationships in the name of Christ.
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Unveiling Islam : An Insiders Look At Muslim Life And Beliefs (Expanded)
$16.99Add to cartAn updated and expanded edition of a best-selling and award-winning book Raised as Sunni Muslims, their father a leader in their local mosque, brothers Ergun and Emir Caner were immersed in Islam. Now Christians, respected evangelical scholars, and theologians, the Caner brothers are fully qualified to present an inside view of the Muslim life. In this updated edition of their bestselling book, the authors provide a sympathetic and realistic analysis of Islam’s practices, ethics, and beliefs, and outline the principle differences between Islam and Christianity.
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Islam And Christianity
$17.99Add to cartThe media bombards us daily with disturbing images and reports related to terroristic threats from radical, fundamentalist Islamists. Is Islam a peaceful religion or a seedbed for terrorism? What are the differences between Christianity and Islam? What does the Koran teach? How closely related are the Bible and the Koran? Islam & Christianity is the best resource available on today’s market to help seekers find the answers to these very important and timely questions.
James Gauss presents us with an insightful and interesting contrast between Islam and Christianity, and this will enable people of all faiths to understand the differences between the two religions. This book delves into both the Bible and the Koran and a multitude of other sources to show how Christianity and Islam are on a collision course because of the distinct differences between the two.
James Gauss sheds light on the practices and teachings of Islam, which will enable non-Muslims to understand the battle that is before them and to make vital choices for
the future. Islam & Christianity gives a clarion call to the Church and society, a call that is a prophetic warning to us all. Continue Reading Islam And Christianity
Christianity Cults And Religions (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartAs the title implies, this volume addresses Christianity in relation to cults, the occult and other religions. Comparisons of the other belief systems are set beside Christianity to illustrate the differences between them. In-depth examinations of Islam, Mormonism and Jehovah’s Witnesses are included, as these belief systems are very relevant to Christians today, and a final chapter demonstrating how one can witness to cult members make this a very useful collection of these popular guides. Continue Reading Christianity Cults And Religions (Student/Study Guide)
In Search Of The True Light
$19.99Add to cartPart 1-The Quest Of Every Heart
Part 2-Worldviews Contrasted
Part 3-Monumental Moments
Part 4-Striking The Touchstone
Part 5-Identifying The True LightAdditional Info
An in-depth comparison of over 20 religions. Before his conversion to Christianity, author Mike Shreve was a teacher of yoga at four universities. Drawing from his past experience and over 35 years of research, he carefully analyzes the differences between the Far Eastern and Biblical world views. An excellent book for both Christians and non-Christian seekers.
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Worldviews Comparison Wall Chart Laminated
$14.99Add to cartSee how others view Christianity and Christians A worldview is the big picture view of the world, one that attempts to answer all the big questions of life: What is real? If there is a God, what is God’s nature? What is a human being? How can we know what is right or wrong?
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Islam And Christianity Pamphlet 5 Pack
$19.95Add to cartUnfolds To 33 Long.
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Pamphlet: Islam and Christianity
This concise pamphlet allows you to compare the basic beliefs of Christians and Muslims (those who follow the Islamic faith) at a glance. It will help you reach out to your Muslim friends and neighbors with understanding, and learn how to answer misunderstandings.Topics include:
* Founder, Date, Location * Life After Death
* Who is God? * Key Writings and Scriptures
* Who is Jesus? * Sects and Denominations
* Who is the Holy Spirit? * Prophets and Angels
* Major Doctrines and Beliefs
More than one billion people around the world follow the teachings of Muhammad and Islam. And the number of Muslims is growing rapidly. Learn what beliefs Christians and Muslims have in common and which are different. Avoid common mistakes Christians make when communicating with Muslims at school, neighborhood, and at work. Know what Muslims have been taught about Christianity and how to answer their questions and concerns. Be aware of cultural differences. Topics include what Muslims believe, what Christians believe, and how to correct misunderstandings in the following areas-Religious History, Who is God?, Holy Scriptures, Prophets, Practices and Rituals, Salvation and Paradise, Role of Women, and Religion and Culture. Also includes a helpful glossary. Ages 12 to adult.
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Islam And Christianity Wall Chart Laminated
$14.99Add to cartIslam and Christianity wall chart
This concise chart allows you to compare the basic beliefs of Christians and Muslims (those who follow the Islamic faith) at a glance. It will help you reach out to your Muslim friends and neighbors with understanding, and learn how to answer misunderstandings.Topics include:
* Founder, Date, Location * Life After Death
* Who is God? * Key Writings and Scriptures
* Who is Jesus? * Sects and Denominations
* Who is the Holy Spirit? * Prophets and Angels
* Major Doctrines and Beliefs
More than one billion people around the world follow the teachings of Muhammad and Islam. And the number of Muslims is growing rapidly. Learn what beliefs Christians and Muslims have in common and which are different. Avoid common mistakes Christians make when communicating with Muslims at school, neighborhood, and at work. Know what Muslims have been taught about Christianity and how to answer their questions and concerns. Be aware of cultural differences.
Topics include what Muslims believe, what Christians believe, and how to correct misunderstandings in the following areas-Religious History, Who is God?, Holy Scriptures, Prophets, Practices and Rituals, Salvation and Paradise, Role of Women, and Religion and Culture. Also includes a helpful glossary. Ages 12 to adult.This is an excellent pamphlet…one of the most thorough easy-reference pieces that exists. We avoid material that bashes Muslims, and we appreciate the spirit that you have in this chart. — A woman who has lived with Muslims for 12 years
Contributors: Rev. Bruce Green, MA, Biola University, 1983; Amal Bejjani; Anne Dinnan, Coordinator of Resource Development Muslim Ministries; Labib Madanat, Executive Secretary, Palestinian Bible Society.Continue Reading Islam And Christianity Wall Chart Laminated
Islam And Christianity Pamphlet
$3.99Add to cartUnfolds To 33 Long.
High Gloss Plastic Coated SheetAdditional Info
Pamphlet: Islam and Christianity
This concise pamphlet allows you to compare the basic beliefs of Christians and Muslims (those who follow the Islamic faith) at a glance. It will help you reach out to your Muslim friends and neighbors with understanding, and learn how to answer misunderstandings.Topics include:
* Founder, Date, Location * Life After Death
* Who is God? * Key Writings and Scriptures
* Who is Jesus? * Sects and Denominations
* Who is the Holy Spirit? * Prophets and Angels
* Major Doctrines and Beliefs
More than one billion people around the world follow the teachings of Muhammad and Islam. And the number of Muslims is growing rapidly. Learn what beliefs Christians and Muslims have in common and which are different. Avoid common mistakes Christians make when communicating with Muslims at school, neighborhood, and at work. Know what Muslims have been taught about Christianity and how to answer their questions and concerns. Be aware of cultural differences. Topics include what Muslims believe, what Christians believe, and how to correct misunderstandings in the following areas-Religious History, Who is God?, Holy Scriptures, Prophets, Practices and Rituals, Salvation and Paradise, Role of Women, and Religion and Culture. Also includes a helpful glossary. Ages 12 to adult.
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Denominations Comparison Pamphlet 5 Pack
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This pamphlet compares 12 Christian denominations and what they believe on different topics. Groups include:
* Baptist * Churches of Christ * Anabaptist * Orthodox
* Presbyterian * Anglican * Lutheran * Congregational
* Adventist * Pentecostal * Roman Catholic * Methodist
What do they believe about God, the Trinity, Jesus, the Scriptures, Baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and salvation? This easy-to-understand chart has brief, concise answers. All of these groups believe in the deity of Christ and the importance of Scripture, so what makes them different? Fits inside a Bible cover. Unfolds to 33. Also available as a wall chart.
Christianity Cults And Religions Pamphlet 5 Pack
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Compare 18 World Religions and Cults at a Glance!
Best-seller Christianity, Cults & Religions wall chart compares the beliefs of 18 world religions and cults at a glance! Know what each group believes about God, Jesus, Salvation, and more. Researched by some of the top scholars in the field, the chart features more groups than any other side-by-side chart and contains the most up-to-date information. Includes information regarding:
* Christianity
* Judaism
* Islam
* Buddhism
* Hinduism
* Mormonism
* Unification Church
* Jehovah’s Witnesses
* Christian Science
* Scientology
* Unity School of Christianity
* New Age
* Spiritualism
* Hare Krishna
* Armstrongism (latest updates)
* Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism
* Bahi World Faith
* Transcendental Meditation(TM) Continue Reading Christianity Cults And Religions Pamphlet 5 Pack