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Four Christmas Gifts

When the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law (Gal. 4:4) As a Muslim-background...

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The Dangers of Muslim Idiom Translations of the Bible

Steve Krstulovich

Dec 56 min read

The Dangers of Muslim Idiom Translations of the Bible

Muslim Idiom Translations (MIT) are inaccurate and unfaithful renditions of the Bible. They alter and obscure the gospel message.

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Fred Farrokh

Nov 133 min read

The Prosperity of His Presence

Uncover a new perspective on prosperity through the lens of Isaiah's Suffering Servant. Embrace the everlasting richness of His presence.

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The Five Big Identity Questions Facing MBBs: Who are They?

Fred Farrokh

Oct 83 min read

The Five Big Identity Questions Facing MBBs: Who are They?

Many of these Islamic movements present themselves as unappealing. Christians and Christianity are looking more viable over time.

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The Five Big Identity Questions Facing MBBs: "Who is He or She?"

Fred Farrokh

Oct 13 min read

The Five Big Identity Questions Facing MBBs: "Who is He or She?"

Muslim family members and friends may experience shock that one so close has done something that Muslims have historically viewed as disgrac

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Exploring the Five Big Identity Questions for MBBs: "Who Are You?"

Fred Farrokh

Sep 243 min read

Exploring the Five Big Identity Questions for MBBs: "Who Are You?"

MBBs must not repeatedly miss the opportunity to witness for Christ when this difficult identity question comes.

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Exploring the Five Big Identity Questions for MBBs: "Who Are We?"

Fred Farrokh

Sep 174 min read

Exploring the Five Big Identity Questions for MBBs: "Who Are We?"

God is grafting MBBs into the global church, giving them a new collective identity: we are the church; we are part of the body of Christ.

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Exploring the Five Big Identity Questions for MBBs: Who Am I?

Fred Farrokh

Sep 144 min read

Exploring the Five Big Identity Questions for MBBs: Who Am I?

Having received salvation by faith in the completed work of Christ on the cross, MBBs have become convinced of the true identity of Christ.

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GI Team Member

Aug 182 min read

Islamic Sunday School?

Did you know that many mosques in America have established “Sunday School” as part of the services they offer?

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Jim Bennett

Aug 13 min read

Once an Arafat Man

Tass was born in Gaza and raised as a Muslim. He spent years serving in the Middle East as a sniper in the Palestine Liberation Organization

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Fred Farrokh

Jul 153 min read

It is Finished! ... Or Isn’t It?

Learn about the Islamic holiday of Ashura and how Jesus's work on the cross finished the work of salvation.

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Mark Brink

Jul 32 min read

Newness or Deadness?

As Muslims begin a new year on July 7, consider the significant differences between the Islamic and Christian concepts of new beginnings.

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Lynda Hausfeld

Jun 162 min read

Blood Red Roads

The first time I saw the red of blood of sacrifice flow down my own neighborhood street, I knew I would never be the same.

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Jim Bennett

Jun 124 min read

Nasruddin’s Search to Find Peace

Three people looked for peace in diverse ways, but none of them found enduring peace. Knowing Jesus alone brings peace.

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Fred Farrokh

May 294 min read

Jonathan’s Dilemma

MBBs find themselves in a bind asking: “How can I honor my father and mother if they do not want me to serve the Jesus."

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Jim Bennett

May 155 min read

Consequences of Errant Theology

Theological errors poisoned the atmosphere and gave rise to multiple unorthodox positions regarding the person and nature of Jesus.

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Fred Farrokh

May 13 min read

The Inheritance of Mahlon

Biblical characters exist whose names we scarcely remember. For example, Joshua and Caleb are renowned, but who can name even one of the...

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Ken Ferguson

Apr 173 min read

Permission to be Christian!

About twenty years ago, I traveled to the country of Kyrgyzstan where I taught two courses in the capital city of Bishkek. I was teaching...

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Jim Bennett

Apr 103 min read

The Struggle of the Soul

In the mid-1980s I boarded a plane in a major U.S. city and to my surprise found myself seated next to a young Afghan man. He told me his...

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What’s For Supper? Comparing Jesus’ Last Supper with the Ramadan Iftar Meal

Fred Farrokh

Mar 273 min read

What’s For Supper? Comparing Jesus’ Last Supper with the Ramadan Iftar Meal

Christians often associate the holidays of Good Friday and Easter Sunday with springtime. Jesus’ resurrection often coincides with the...

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Steve Krstulovich

Mar 207 min read

Night of Power Encounter

There are two main approaches to spirituality: the natural way and the supernatural way. Natural spirituality relies on human means like cha

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Steve Krstulovich

Mar 135 min read

Celebrating the Word of God

Divine revelation is celebrated by Jews, Muslims, and Christians in the holidays of each faith. For Jews, the Festival of Weeks...

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Jim Bennett

Mar 74 min read

Ramadan Musings

In 1974, I, along with my wife and two small sons (five and six years old), arrived in Amman, Jordan. Amid the chaos, we cleared the...

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Ken Ferguson

Feb 294 min read

The Sin of Shirk

As global workers in a Middle Eastern country, we moved to a village not too far from the capital city. Ninety-eight percent of the...

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