Secret Believers: What Happens When Muslims Believe in Christ
Ebook
Overview
In his letter to his protégé, Timothy, Paul says, “I have fought the good fight.” In Arabic, those last three words are translated jihad. In Secret Believers, readers are introduced to Brother Andrew’s protégé in the Muslim world, Butros. In this riveting true story of the Middle Eastern Church struggling to come to grips with hostile governments, terrorist acts, and an influx of Muslims coming to Christ, readers will meet a group of men and women they never knew existed. The names and places have been changed to protect the real people in the real places. But the stories are true.
In his most incredible and eye-opening book to date, Brother Andrew invites you to meet:
• Ahmed, a young Muslim terrified by nightmares until he is introduced to Isa (Jesus)
• Mustafa, a former leader in a fundamentalist Muslim movement that persecuted Christians
• Salima, a privileged young Muslim woman who is held captive by her family when they find a Bible in her possession
• Abuna, a priest faced with an aging congregation and constant threats to his beloved church
• and many more.
Secret Believers not only gives readers a glimpse of the lives of these courageous believers, it also proposes four practical initiatives for Christians in the West to help these persecuted brothers and sisters. It calls us to join this new kind of jihad, leaving vengeance behind in favor of forgiveness, radical love, and unyielding prayer.
From the Back Cover
A young Muslim terrified by nightmares until he is introduced to Isa (Jesus). A former leader in a fundamentalist Muslim movement that persecuted Christians. A privileged young Muslim woman who is held captive by her family when they find a Bible in her possession.
In his most incredible and eye-opening book to date, Brother Andrew invites you to meet these brave men and women you never knew existed. This is the riveting true story of the Church in Islamic countries struggling to come to grips with hostile governments, terrorist acts, and an influx of Muslims coming to Christ. The names and places have been changed to protect the real people in the real places. But the stories are true.
Secret Believers not only gives you a glimpse of the lives of these courageous believers, it also proposes four practical initiatives for Christians in the West to help these persecuted brothers and sisters. It calls us to join a new kind of jihad, leaving vengeance behind in favor of forgiveness, radical love, and unyielding prayer.
"Brother Andrew and Al Janssen reveal the amazing stories of those who witness the love of One they once refused and passionately searched until they found Him, even in the face of great opposition. Theirs is a testament to meekness, grace, and triumph, and a call to every follower of Christ to mirror their example."--Ravi Zacharias, author and speaker
Product Details
- Title : Secret Believers: What Happens When Muslims Believe in Christ
- Authors:
- Brother Andrew
- Janssen, Al
- Publisher: Revell
- Publication Date: 2007
- ISBN: 9781441238917
Brother Andrew began taking Bibles to Christians behind closed
borders in 1955. That work has since developed into Open Doors
International. He is the author and coauthor of numerous books,
including God's Smuggler. Brother Andrew makes his home in
the Netherlands.
Al Janssen has co-written or authored more than twenty-five books,
including Light Force. He is chairman of the board for Open
Doors (USA) with Brother Andrew and is director of communications
for Open Doors International. Janssen lives in Colorado Springs,
Colorado.