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    Speaking of Jesus: The Art of Not-Evangelism
    Speaking of Jesus: The Art of Not-Evangelism
    Speaking of Jesus: The Art of Not-Evangelism
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    Speaking of Jesus: The Art of Not-Evangelism

    By Carl Medearis

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    Some of us fear moments when we need to defend our theology. Some of us seek them out. But we are seldom ready the way Jesus seemed to be ready. So how do we draw others to God in the midst of these ordinary conversations the way Jesus did?
      In Speaking of Jesus, Carl Medearis draws on his experience of international reconciliation between Muslims and Christians to remind us of the heart of the matter: Jesus. Here he gives us tools, stories, and the foundation we need to move beyond “us” and “them” and simply talk about the One who changes it all.   As Carl writes, “While others are explaining and defending various isms and ologies we’re simply pointing people to our friend. The one who uncovers and disarms. Who leads people right to himself. The beginning and the end of the story. A good story indeed.”

     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDavid C Cook
    Release dateJul 1, 2011
    ISBN9780781406260
    Speaking of Jesus: The Art of Not-Evangelism
    Author

    Carl Medearis

    Carl Medearis is an international expert in the field of Arab-American and Muslim-Christian relations and author of the acclaimed book, Muslims, Christians and Jesus.

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    • 4/5
      This is a tough book to review because there are many things to commend but there are also some serious problems. I was agreeing with much of what he said until I got to the chapter on Paul. I think that he seriously misunderstands Paul, probably because of his background of seeing Paul's letters as theological treatises focused on propitiation and other $10 words. I think that if he reread Paul's letter in light of Jesus he would better served to see that Paul indeed focuses on Jesus. Speaking of focusing on Jesus - for all of Medearis' insistence that we focus on Jesus there is precious little examination of the actual gospel text in this book. He provides copious illustrations from his own experience but seldom examines the biblical text with regard to how Jesus dealt with situations. I think that if he did it might allay some of the fears of those who don't see past his tossing Paul and words such as Christian, church, etc.
    • 4/5
      This book is subtitled "the art of not-evangelism". In other words, it's not supposed to be part of a program or a way to win converts. Instead, if you want to get people excited, or at least interested in Jesus, Mr. Medearis says you should just talk about Jesus. Don't get caught up in talking about doctrine, your church or even Christianity--just keep talking about what Jesus said and did. It's a quick, enjoyable read. But for me it was challenging as well. I can be quite a nitpicker and would love to get off on a good doctrinal argument. (at least as long as I was winning) As I did with Moishe Rosen's book, Demystifying Personal Evangelism, I have to muse over if this is the way we all should be, or merely the way that works best for Carl Medearis... and possibly you as well.--J
    • 5/5
      This book is amazing. I totally ♡♡♡♡♡ it!
    • 5/5
      Great book. Love the humour element and personal side to it. It's a very real book about Jesus. A must read for anyone that is wanting to learn and seeking advise on how to share who Jesus is.

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