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I) Scripture:
1) Holy Scriptures: Eastern Russian Translation
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Translation adapted to employ culturally sensitive terminology and cover. Uses “The Most High” for “God.” Final text checked, approved, and copyrighted by IBS, the organization that produced the well-known English language NIV translation. Complete with preface, glossary, appendices, charts, drawings, and maps for detailed study.
Translation adapted to employ culturally sensitive terminology and cover. Uses “The Most High” for “God.” Final text checked, approved, and copyrighted by IBS, the organization that produced the well-known English language NIV translation. Complete with preface, glossary, appendices, charts, drawings, and maps for detailed study.
2) The Blessed Way of the Most High (excerpts from the Holy Scriptures telling the story from Genesis through Revelation)
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This excellent outreach tool was first published in Kazakh as Kudai Zholi Kutti Zhol. Uses “The Most High” as the main word for “God”.
This excellent outreach tool was first published in Kazakh as Kudai Zholi Kutti Zhol. Uses “The Most High” as the main word for “God”.
3) Selections from the Holy Scriptures
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ÎA newer version of The Blessed Way of the Most High with a new title. Most easily available in Russia.
ÎA newer version of The Blessed Way of the Most High with a new title. Most easily available in Russia.
4) Selections from the Holy Scriptures (Allah Version)
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Same as #3) except that it uses “Allah” as the main word for “God”.
Same as #3) except that it uses “Allah” as the main word for “God”.
5) Injil and selected passages from the Taurat, Zabur, and Book of Prophets (dramatized recordings)
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Soon to appear. Recording strictly follows a slightly revised version of the Eastern Russian Translation.
Soon to appear. Recording strictly follows a slightly revised version of the Eastern Russian Translation.
II ) Sharing the Good News:
1) L.M. Abdalla, The Search for the Truth
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This booklet describes the deep and mutually respectful conversations between two friends – a practicing Muslim and a follower of Isa. All of the major doctrinal issues are dealt with in a gentle and yet powerful way. Useful both for sharing the Good News and for training believers how to address these issues in a non-offensive fashion.
This booklet describes the deep and mutually respectful conversations between two friends – a practicing Muslim and a follower of Isa. All of the major doctrinal issues are dealt with in a gentle and yet powerful way. Useful both for sharing the Good News and for training believers how to address these issues in a non-offensive fashion.
2) The Way of the Most High – Video
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The story of mankind from Creation to the end of the World.
The story of mankind from Creation to the end of the World.
3) Audio Cassette “How to get to know God”.
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Presentation of the Good News using dramatized audio. Produced by Gospel Recordings.
Presentation of the Good News using dramatized audio. Produced by Gospel Recordings.
4) The Four Spiritual Laws
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Well-known presentation of the Good News. Uses the usual Russian for “God”.
Well-known presentation of the Good News. Uses the usual Russian for “God”.
5) Isa Film
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The Eastern Russian version has been used effectively in many regions, although some have expressed concerns about the translation, accents, and quality of the acting on the sound track. In response to these concerns, the Eastern Russian version is being completely retranslated and rerecorded and, hopefully, the new version will soon be available.
The Eastern Russian version has been used effectively in many regions, although some have expressed concerns about the translation, accents, and quality of the acting on the sound track. In response to these concerns, the Eastern Russian version is being completely retranslated and rerecorded and, hopefully, the new version will soon be available.
6) His Name Is Love
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Powerful testimonies of how Central Asians of several nationalities came to know the Lord. Includes the Four Spiritual Laws in Eastern Russian. Huge numbers have been distributed, and these booklets are almost always very well received.
Powerful testimonies of how Central Asians of several nationalities came to know the Lord. Includes the Four Spiritual Laws in Eastern Russian. Huge numbers have been distributed, and these booklets are almost always very well received.
7) Worthy Answers
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The most common and difficult questions asked by Kazakhs when discussing the Good News with followers of Isa were collected. The authors give their well-researched and well-thought out answers to these questions. Typical questions include: 1) Do followers of Isa really believe in three gods? 2) Should we believe in the spirits of our ancestors or in folk healers? 3) When Kazakhs choose to follow Isa, are they betraying the religion of their forefathers? Useful both for those seeking the truth and for teaching believers how to answer difficult questions.
The most common and difficult questions asked by Kazakhs when discussing the Good News with followers of Isa were collected. The authors give their well-researched and well-thought out answers to these questions. Typical questions include: 1) Do followers of Isa really believe in three gods? 2) Should we believe in the spirits of our ancestors or in folk healers? 3) When Kazakhs choose to follow Isa, are they betraying the religion of their forefathers? Useful both for those seeking the truth and for teaching believers how to answer difficult questions.
8) Video Korban
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Video about a young man from a Tatar village who is looking for hope, meaning in life, and peace for his soul. In the end, he finds the right path and also the true meaning of the Korban Holiday. Uses “Allah” for God.
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Video about a young man from a Tatar village who is looking for hope, meaning in life, and peace for his soul. In the end, he finds the right path and also the true meaning of the Korban Holiday. Uses “Allah” for God.
9) Video Series Thirsty Hearts
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A serial of about 30 episodes made for television set in Egypt. Upon returning to live in his hometown, a follower of Isa slowly reveals more and more of his story to his friends and relatives. Available as a set of five video cassettes.
A serial of about 30 episodes made for television set in Egypt. Upon returning to live in his hometown, a follower of Isa slowly reveals more and more of his story to his friends and relatives. Available as a set of five video cassettes.
III ) Discipleship Materials:
3) Correspondence Course
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Developed for use in Tatarstan and the Caucasus, this course takes an interested person through the basics of the faith.
Developed for use in Tatarstan and the Caucasus, this course takes an interested person through the basics of the faith.
4) Welcome to Your Changed Life
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Booklet for introducing the new believer into life with the Most High in a setting where the congregation of believers is organized into cell groups.
Booklet for introducing the new believer into life with the Most High in a setting where the congregation of believers is organized into cell groups.
5) Beginning Your New Life
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Continuation of the program begun in Welcome to Your Changed Life. Consists of six basic lessons to help a new believer to grow in their relationship with the Most High and with his spiritual family (cell group).
Continuation of the program begun in Welcome to Your Changed Life. Consists of six basic lessons to help a new believer to grow in their relationship with the Most High and with his spiritual family (cell group).
IV ) Materials for Children:
1) Stories from the Holy Scriptures for the whole Family
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From Lion Publishing – a collection of stories appropriate for older children (about 9 years old and up).
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From Lion Publishing – a collection of stories appropriate for older children (about 9 years old and up).
2) Wonder Book
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Illustrated stories for children from the Scriptures. Answers to children’s questions.
Illustrated stories for children from the Scriptures. Answers to children’s questions.
3) Stories from the Holy Book
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Comics for children based on passages from the Taurat and Injil.
Comics for children based on passages from the Taurat and Injil.
V ) Tools for Those who Serve among Central Asians:
1) Kanat Oryntai-uly, Called for the Great Commission
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This book is intended to be a handbook for those working among the peoples of Central Asia. It is not for sharing the Good News. It is written in Russian by a Kazakh believer. Uses traditional religious terminology rather than Eastern Russian. The book has three sections: 1) historical survey of Islam, 2) historical survey of religion in Central Asia, 3) the author’s advice how to share the Good News with the peoples of Central Asia. It contains information about the life of Mohammed, doctrines of the Koran, pre-Islamic religion in Central Asia, the persecution of religion during Soviet times, contextualization (how culture and religion of the region can be used for effective outreach), the Gospel of Barnabas, and much more.
This book is intended to be a handbook for those working among the peoples of Central Asia. It is not for sharing the Good News. It is written in Russian by a Kazakh believer. Uses traditional religious terminology rather than Eastern Russian. The book has three sections: 1) historical survey of Islam, 2) historical survey of religion in Central Asia, 3) the author’s advice how to share the Good News with the peoples of Central Asia. It contains information about the life of Mohammed, doctrines of the Koran, pre-Islamic religion in Central Asia, the persecution of religion during Soviet times, contextualization (how culture and religion of the region can be used for effective outreach), the Gospel of Barnabas, and much more.
VI ) Apologetics:
1) More Than A Carpenter
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Historical evidence and logical arguments which support belief in Isa as Masikh (i.e. Messiah), Savior, and God.
Historical evidence and logical arguments which support belief in Isa as Masikh (i.e. Messiah), Savior, and God.
VII ) Special Issues (Ancestral Spirits, Abortion):
1) The Most High and Ancestral Spirits
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A booklet in Kazakh and Eastern Russian which wrestles with the question of the Kazakh believer's proper attitude towards the funerary memorial meals and other cultural/Islamic events which can involve appeals to ancestral spirits.
A booklet in Kazakh and Eastern Russian which wrestles with the question of the Kazakh believer's proper attitude towards the funerary memorial meals and other cultural/Islamic events which can involve appeals to ancestral spirits.
2) Patrick Dixon, AIDS & You
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It is easy for believers to condemn AIDS patients for their immoral lifestyle, but the author of this book, a medical doctor, while not compromising morality, urges believers to extend the same love and compassion towards the victims of AIDS that Isa showed to sinners, lepers, and other outcasts in His day. AIDS is a growing problem in the Former Soviet Union and this book challenges believers to get involved in this battle to save both lives and souls.
It is easy for believers to condemn AIDS patients for their immoral lifestyle, but the author of this book, a medical doctor, while not compromising morality, urges believers to extend the same love and compassion towards the victims of AIDS that Isa showed to sinners, lepers, and other outcasts in His day. AIDS is a growing problem in the Former Soviet Union and this book challenges believers to get involved in this battle to save both lives and souls.
VIII) The Holy Spirit:
1) He led me out to a wide-open place
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This book discusses several Scriptural passages using testimonies of how the Holy Spirit is working in Indonesia. It is translated from German into Eastern Russian. However, some traditional religious terminology is employed.
This book discusses several Scriptural passages using testimonies of how the Holy Spirit is working in Indonesia. It is translated from German into Eastern Russian. However, some traditional religious terminology is employed.
IX ) Mass Media
TWR Radio broadcasts: Exposition of the Holy Scriptures
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Medium wave 864 khz and short wave 5855 khz broadcasts every day of the week except weekends at 23:40 Astana time. Also medium wave 1467 khz weekdays at 20:15 Astana time.
Medium wave 864 khz and short wave 5855 khz broadcasts every day of the week except weekends at 23:40 Astana time. Also medium wave 1467 khz weekdays at 20:15 Astana time.
X ) Music
