Allah: The god of Islam
At the moment a Muslim is born and again on his death bed, seven Arabic words are whispered into his ears: “La ilaha ilia Allah, Muhammad rasul Allah” which translates, “(There is) no god except Allah;...
View ArticleCorruption of His Image: Missions in Genesis Series
Corruption of the Divine Image This article is the first of a series that looks deep into the book of Genesis to discover biblical lessons that can be applied in missions. It is an attempt to construct...
View ArticlePaul’s Understanding of God: Thinking biblically about other gods.
“Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God?” In recent years, this question has become a dividing issue within the church and the missionary movement. The very fact that this is even a debate...
View Article[VIDEO] Identity
The following teaching video is from Engaging Islam, a course held every year in Boulder, Colorado. This year’s Engaging Islam is being held July 11-15 2016. The post [VIDEO] Identity appeared first on...
View Article[VIDEO] “Muslim Friendly” Bible Translations
A personal perspective from Georges Houssney on Muslim Idiom Translation (MIT) or “Muslim Friendly” translation of the Bible. The post [VIDEO] “Muslim Friendly” Bible Translations appeared first on...
View Article[VIDEO] God Our Father: The Story of Maha
Georges Houssney tells a story of how an Egyptian woman learned about the love of Jesus and the beauty of seeing God as her Father. The post [VIDEO] God Our Father: The Story of Maha appeared first on...
View Article[VIDEO] International Students: An Appeal to the Church
Georges Houssney tells the story of two international students and how the actions or consequences of the church can affect millions of people for good or evil. The post [VIDEO] International Students:...
View ArticleThe Battle is the Lord’s (Pt.1/3)
The Battle is the Lord’s: A 3-Part Series Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 The entire missionary movement is propelled by the word “go.” The Great Commission compels us to “go into all the world and preach the...
View ArticleThe Battle is the Lord’s (Pt.2/3)
The Battle is the Lord’s: A 3-Part Series Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 This week I would like to continue to examine our practices in light of God’s word—which is the only authoritative source of wisdom and...
View ArticleThe Battle is the Lord’s (Pt.3/3)
The Battle is the Lord’s: A 3-Part Series Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Our plans or God’s plans? There is no doubt that our creator is the God of order. The Bible cites several situations where organization is...
View ArticlePseudonyms in Ministry
by Georges Houssney Many missionaries choose pseudonyms and pen names to conceal their identity. Some organizations have a policy of secrecy. They choose a secular name on the field that does not link...
View ArticleThe Intrigue of Primitive Cultures
Note: This article was originally written from Beirut, Lebanon by Georges Houssney in 2011. This article is not meant to be a comprehensive position on the impact of the gospel on other cultures. It is...
View ArticleThe god of Cain and the god of Islam: Missiological Insights
On the surface the story of Cain and Abel is about murder, jealousy, anger, and family feud. And indeed it is; for the book of Genesis was all about the beginning of all things. It was the first murder...
View ArticleRedeeming Missiology
What is Missiology? Missions is the central theme of the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals his love for his creation and calls his people to be a light and a blessing to all nations....
View ArticleRestoring the Gospel
Why the Journal of Biblical Missiology? In light of Biblical Missiology‘s new rebranding and site, we wanted to repost the very first article every published in 2009: “Restoring the Gospel” by Georges...
View ArticleLoving Muslims and Sharing the Gospel with Them – Can You Do It?
Muslims and the Gospel – How to Share the Gospel with Muslims Muslims were my enemies. I hated them with a passion. That was before I came to know Jesus as my personal Savior. For 51 years now, I have...
View ArticleBridging the Gap for Muslims
Bridging Concept A bridge is a link that connects two opposite sides of a gap. The purpose of a bridge is to transport people or vehicles from one side to the other. “Building bridges” has been used...
View ArticleShort-Term Missions or Glorified Tourism (Part 1 of 3)
By Georges Houssney Whether long-term or short-term, missions is all about obeying the Great Commission. Jesus did not specify a period of time during which we need to engage in missions. I believe his...
View ArticleShort-Term Missions or Glorified Tourism (Part 2 of 3)
By Georges Houssney The Pros and Cons of Short-Term Missions Are short-term trips worth it? In Part 1 of this article, I discussed the growing phenomena of “missions trips.” Church members are often...
View ArticleShort-Term Missions or Glorified Tourism (Part 3 of 3)
By Georges Houssney Practical Principles for Successful Short-Term Mission Trips In parts 1 and 2 of this series, I discusses the burgeoning short-term missions movement and some of the pros and cons...
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