There is solid historical and textual evidence to support the New Testament’s accounts of Jesus and the apostles. But many wonder why other so-called gospels aren’t included. Two of the most discussed writings that people wonder about are the Gnostic Gospels and the Gospel of Barnabas. We’ll look at the Gnostic Gospels first. Are There …
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Imagine a moment when the skies split open, and a figure descends in radiant glory, visible to every eye on earth—friend and foe alike. The Bible foretells such a day when Jesus Christ will return to Jerusalem, not as a humble carpenter, but as the triumphant King, wielding unmatched power and divine authority (Revelation 1:7). …
At the core of Christianity is the belief that God came to earth in the Person of his Son, Jesus Christ. At least two of those who saw and wrote about Jesus called him the Creator of the universe. The apostle John said, “All things were made by Him, and without Him nothing was made …
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A New Purpose When we invite Jesus into our lives, he gives us new purpose and meaning that is centered on our new relationship with him. The apostle Paul puts it this way: Christ died for all so that those who live would not continue to live for themselves. He died for them and was …
1. ___John Doe_________________ □ Disciple □ Believer □ Unbeliever 2. ____________________________ □ Disciple □ Believer □ Unbeliever 3. ____________________________ □ Disciple □ Believer □ Unbeliever 4. ____________________________ □ Disciple □ Believer □ Unbeliever 5. ____________________________ □ Disciple □ Believer □ Unbeliever 6. ____________________________ □ Disciple □ Believer □ Unbeliever 7. ____________________________ □ Disciple □ Believer …
THE JOURNEY BEGINS NOW — A CALL TO LIVE THE GREAT COMMISSION Brothers and sisters in Christ, Today is more than a celebration. It is a commissioning, a moment when Heaven says, “Go!” The Great Commission is not a task reserved for missionaries or pastors. It is the heartbeat of every believer. Jesus’ final command …
I. THE POWER OF YOUR PERSONAL TESTIMONY II. CRAFTING YOUR TESTIMONY NOTE: If you want another way to share your story, you can always share about how God has made a difference in your life, helped you, healed you, or brought you through a difficult circumstance, etc. Exercise: Write down your story in three sections. …
I. THE POWER OF GOD’S STORY II. THE BIBLICAL BASIS FOR SHARING GOD’S STORY: III. UNDERSTANDING GOD’S STORY: THE BIG PICTURE IV. PRACTICAL METHODS FOR SHARING GOD’S STORY When sharing God’s story, it’s important to use methods that are simple, memorable, and reproducible. Here are several approaches that can be used in various contexts. Overview: …
I. THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A LIST OF 100 II. STEPS TO CREATE THE LIST (SEE APPENDIX “LIST OF 100 WORKSHEET”) III. ENGAGING PEOPLE FROM YOUR LIST IV. TRACKING YOUR OUTREACH V. PRACTICAL EXERCISES FOR LIST OF 100 List of 100 Worksheet