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Speaking of Jesus: The Art of Not-Evangelism

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, 2011
ISBN: 9780781406260
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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.”

 

From the Back Cover

Quit defending Christianity.
Author Carl Medearis is not interested in keeping Christianity alive. Not one bit. Carl believes it has grown into something that is rarely attractive, frequently divisive, and all too often embarrassing. He believes you may feel this way too. In his new book, Speaking
of Jesus, Carl gives us a wink and a grin and the permission to stop feeding this thing called Christianity. His offer is that doing so allows us the freedom to relax and feast on Jesus.
 
“You may not agree with everything in this book. I don’t. But you will be moved by it as I was…. Carl’s way of speaking of Jesus is immensely attractive.”
Miroslav Volf, founding director of Yale Center for Faith and Culture and author of Allah: A Christian Response
 
“Speaking of Jesus is a beautifully framed rethink on what it means to champion Jesus.”
Hugh Halter, author of The Tangible Kingdom and Sacrilege

Top Highlights

“The gospel is not a debate or a list of things to believe. The gospel is a person. Jesus Christ is the gospel. He is the truth. He is the point. He embodies all of the salvation/redemption/forgiveness/freedom stuff Himself, and because He is a personality, He does not require doctrinal mastery to connect with an individual.” (source)

“If Jesus were living my life right now and He were here doing what I’m doing, would He be pleased or want to do something else?” (source)

“ Too often I try to win allies to my point of view rather than pointing to Jesus.” (source)

“Relax. Enjoy your friends. Enjoy their company along with the company of Jesus. Point Him out, freely, without fear or intimidation. You’re not responsible to sell Him to them. You’re simply saying what you’ve seen. You’re not the judge. You’re the witness.” (source)

“However, where we go terribly off course is when we lead a conversation with doctrine rather than Jesus Himself.” (source)

Product Details

  • Title : Speaking of Jesus: The Art of Not-Evangelism
  • Author: Medearis, Carl
  • Publisher: David C Cook
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • ISBN: 9780781406260
Carl Medearis is an expert in the field of Arab-American and Muslim-Christian relations and the author of the acclaimed book, Muslims, Christians and Jesus. Having lived in Lebanon for twelve years, today Carl works with international leaders to promote cultural, political, and religious dialogue in the Middle East.
 

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