NEEDS OF THE WORLD

The needs of the world are vast including the need for healthier living conditions, sustainable jobs, education, food and water. As believers we see these physical needs but recognize the ultimate need for humans is spiritual. We must first understand how and where to meet the spiritual needs of the world to fully participate in the Great Commission.  

The world needs to heart the gospel, but how do we prioritize where to send our missionaries and our resources? We must first understand how and where to meet the spiritual needs of the world so we can fully participate in the Great Commission. 

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Understanding Islam
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Understanding Islam
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In 1978, historian Michael Hart wrote a book entitled, The One Hundred: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History. Translated into over fifteen languages, Hart stirred controversy by giving the honor of Most Influential Person in History to Muhammad. He states, “My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both religious and secular levels.”[1] Who was this man that one out of every four people in the world see as the final prophet of God?[2]

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