Overcoming Persecution as a Barrier to Christian Witness to Muslims in Indonesia

The article informs challenges of Christian witness to Muslims in Indonesia, particularly among the unreached people groups, and explores the impact of persecution on believers. It examines the biblical perspective on persecution, the experiences of present-day Indonesian Christians, and the sociolo...

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Main Author: Belcourt, Lew (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Faculty of Asia Pacific Theological Seminary 2023
In: Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies
Year: 2023, Volume: 26, Issue: 2, Pages: 105-143
RelBib Classification:BJ Islam
CC Christianity and Non-Christian religion; Inter-religious relations
CH Christianity and Society
KBM Asia
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Persecution of Christians
B Witness bearing (Christianity)
B Religious communities
B Ingroups (Social groups)
B Conscience
B Political persecution
B Cults
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Summary:The article informs challenges of Christian witness to Muslims in Indonesia, particularly among the unreached people groups, and explores the impact of persecution on believers. It examines the biblical perspective on persecution, the experiences of present-day Indonesian Christians, and the sociological, physical, psychological, and economic effects of persecution, and suggests ways for Indonesian Christians to overcome these challenges in sharing the love of Jesus with their Muslim neighbors.
Contains:Enthalten in: Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies