Moody Apologetics Collection (5 Vols.)

In a world of tolerance and pluralism, where religious issues have become politically charged, and where suffering and sin permeate the fabric of our culture—how is the Gospel relevant? How can we communicate with our unbelieving friends and coworkers in a way that isn’t pushy or judgmental? In a world that’s heard it all before and no longer seems to care, where do we begin?

Finding Common Ground: How to Communicate with Those Outside the Christian Community… While We Still Can

• Author: Tim Downs
• Publisher: Moody Publishers, 2009
• 200 pages

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In a world that's growing more hostile to the Gospel, what can Christians do? How can we communicate with our unbelieving friends and coworkers in a way that won't seem pushy, intolerant, or judgmental? In a world that's heard it all before and no longer seems to care, where do we begin?

By sowing.

In Finding Common Ground, Tim Downs reminds us of the forgotten biblical art of sowing and shows us practical and effective ways to:

• Bring up spiritual subjects with busy and distracted people
• Use secular movies and books to talk about biblical ideas
• Overcome prejudice and stereotypes in our listeners
• Keep open doors of communication with even hostile opponents
• Move everyone we meet a step closer to the Gospel

Tim Downs is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Indiana University in Graphic Design. After graduation in 1976 he created a comic strip, Downstown, which was syndicated by Universal Press Syndicate until 1986. His cartooning has appeared in more than a hundred newspapers worldwide. In 1979 he joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ, where he founded and directed the Communication Center, a communication training facility, for seventeen years. He continues to serve as a speaker and writer. He and his wife, Joy, have spoken at FamilyLife Marriage and Parenting Conference since 1985. His first book, Finding Common Ground, was awarded the Gold Medallion Award in 2000.

In more than 25 years of ministry and communicating, I have never heard a more concise, graphic, and articulate communication. Tim is a man of integrity and a man committed to making an impact for Christ in his world.
—Stu Weber, Pastor and Author

Tim Downs is a very effective communicator with a witty sense of humor. He challenges me to holiness. His passion for Christ and devotion to family are evident and contagious.
—Dennis Rainey, Executive Director, Family Life

Tim Downs knows how to write, he practices what he preaches, and he has addressed a crying need in a skillful, unique way. If you want to gain insight for communicating the Gospel effectively to contemporary culture, this is the first book you should read.
—J.P. Moreland, Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology

Islam and the Bible: Why Two Faiths Collide

• Author: David Goldman
• Publisher: Moody Publishers, 2004
• 200 pages

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Christianity and Islam—what's the difference?

Many people today hear mixed messages about Islam. Is it a religion of peace, or one of fear and violence? And aren't Christianity and Islam similar since both believe in the one, true God? But the differences between the two faiths are vast. In Islam and the Bible: Why Two Faiths Collide, veteran missionary and apologist David Goldmann explores Islam in the light of Christianity.

Join Goldmann on a thoughtful, systematic tour through the Bible and the Quran as he explores your questions, such as:

• Is Islam peaceful or militant?
• How do both religions view God, Jesus, and salvation?
• What are the pillars and practices of Islam?
• Why do these two ancient faiths collide?

In the end, learn that the greatest difference between Islam and Christianity is Jesus Christ. And learn how to begin meaningful dialogues and relationships with your Muslim neighbors.

David Goldmann spent nearly a quarter of a century ministering among Muslims in North Africa, and eight years with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Goldmann serves with Frontiers and conducts seminars on understanding Islam and sharing the Gospel with Muslims.

Out of a rich background of biblical studies and missionary service in North Africa, David Goldmann tells us what our Muslim neighbors believe and equips us to be aware, to care, and to share our faith.
—Warren W. Wiersbe, author and conference speaker

Confused about Muslims and Islam? Wishing someone would make sense of the conflict between Muslims and the West? Wish you could really understand where Muslims are coming from? Need a book that's easy to follow, is fair to the Muslim, but doesn't gloss over the facts and issues? This is the book you've been waiting for.
—Greg Livingston, founder and former director, Frontiers

Show and then Tell: Presenting the Gospel through Daily Encounters

• Author: Kent and Davidene Humphreys
• Publisher: Moody Publishers, 2000
• 208 pages

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Has your company or neighborhood changed because you live in it? Do you take advantage of the doors of opportunity that regularly swing open in your life? God wants to use you right where you are.

In Show and then Tell, Kent and Davidene Humphreys teach you step-by-step how to first live as examples of God's goodness and then to maximize opportunities to openly communicate Truth in your workplace, home, neighborhood, and social circles.

Kent and Davidene Humphreys spend much of their time ministering to business leaders, pastors, and church laity across the country through speaking, writing, mentoring, and encouraging. Kent is CEO of Jacks Merchandising, and has spoken at numerous seminars and conferences both at home and abroad. Kent and Davidene have three grown children, and reside in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

With plentiful real-life evidence, Show and then Tell takes the reader like a hidden camera along with its two wide-awake and deeply caring authors to see the simplicity of our Lord's formula for living. Here is a book crafted for every believer in Jesus Christ—an intriguingly readable and profitable short course in making a difference wherever, whenever, and however the circumstances.
—Howard G. Hendricks, Distinguished Professor, Dallas Theological Seminary

Kent Humphreys knows the marketplace, and his wife Davidene knows the home front. . . and their passion is to make Christ so unmistakably clear and believable that he would be unavoidable to everyone they meet. Show and then Tell shows us how.
—Cliff Barrows

This book is not theory. Kent and Davidene Humphreys live what they teach. Their lives have the aroma of the 'smoke of the battle.' They are intensely engaged and practically living the life of Christ in the marketplace and neighborhood. This is a must read for anyone who wants to impact their world for Christ.
—Jerry E. White, Ph.D., President, The Navigators

The Mark of Jesus: Loving in a Way the World Can See

• Author: Timothy George & John Woodbridge
• Publisher: Moody Publishers, 2005
• 244 pages

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How do we, as Christians, unknowingly block the spread of the Gospel? Timothy George and John Woodbridge unpack the blockers that get in the way. Ultimately, they teach that we must rely on the mark of Jesus—genuine, sacrificial love—to further the good news. This is a fresh new approach to evangelism.

John D. Woodbridge has written, edited, and contributed to many key works on the history of Christianity. He has a doctorate from the University of Toulhouse and masters degrees from Michigan State University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where he is currently professor of church history. He is the editor of More Than Conquerors and Ambassadors for Christ, both ECPA Gold Medallion Award winners.

Timothy George is the founding dean of Beeson Divinity School and a professor. He is currently serving as executive editor for Christianity Today along with serving on the editorial advisory boards of the Harvard Theological Review, Christian History, and Books & Culture.

The Mark of Jesus is an important read for anyone concerned with the advancement of the Gospel and with cultivating a more loving approach to relationships. And hopefully, that's everyone.
—Online reviewer

What the Cults Believe

• Author: Irvine Robertson
• Publisher: Moody Publishers, 1991
• 224 pages

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You see them at airports and at shopping centers. They knock on your doors or enter your house via radio. They are called Moonies, Mormons, Scientists, and Mediators.

Who are these people who claim to be people of God? Exactly what do they believe? How can you tell if they are members of cults?

And what about the New Age? Although it is not a cult, why do so many thousands of people cling to a movement with no organization, no founder, no absolutes, no statement of beliefs, no good or evil, no God, and no "reality"? Where did the New Age originate?

Irvine Robertson has done extensive research into the New Age as well as into cults such as Hare Krishna, the Unification of Sun Myung Moon, TM, and more. He explains simply and clearly what each group believes and where each deviates from biblical teaching.

Don't be fooled. Know the signs of the cults, and be prepared to offer a positive yet loving offensive to meet their false doctrines. What the Cults Believe will prepare you to answer cultist claims with the truth of the Word of God.

Irvine Robertson was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 1938 and served as a missionary in India for eighteen years. He is a former faculty member of the Moody Bible Institute and former professor of MBI's evening school program in Boynton Beach, Florida.

If you would like to understand diaferent perspectives from groups that adapt the title 'Christian,' but do not hold to the historic doctrines of the faith, then this is a good book for you. Robertson does a nice job of first presenting an overview of the group, followed by a historical overview, and then goes into the major beliefs of each movement. This book will provide you with a fast overview regarding many cult/occult movements.
—Online reviewer