The Christian life is a gift from God, but to share the gospel with others is to allow them (family and friends) to enjoy the same gift that we have! These short segments will allow you to focus on one aspect of God and His Word (or gospel, also known as the Bible). Sometimes we feel reluctant to share with others because we are not sure what to say or we might feel timid about it. Jesus was clear about this but also provided some solace:
“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20).
The goal of these segments is to present one of them with someone you know to begin a conversation. This is a good start for sharing the gospel with someone you know.
The sacrifice of Christ on the cross and the forgiveness we receive for our sins are really two concepts that go together. The apostle Paul noted this when he wrote the following words to the Colossians: “In whom [Christ] we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Colossians 1:14). The word redemption comes from the Greek word apolytrosin which means a release brought about by paying a price or ransom.[1] This is a reference to Christ’s
Christ, who was sent by God the Father and is God, is also interceding for us. He is the bridge between us and God the Father. When anxiety or trouble comes, He is right there watching over us and making available to us the strength and blessings we need from God the Father. This is important because the self-less act that Christ performed by dying on the cross for our sins was not just a
Sin our sin has separated us from God, what provision is there to wipe away its ramifications? How can we initiate a relationship with God or have it restored? Psalm 49 gives us some insight into this. The redemption or provision for sin is not something that can be bought at the store. The stain of sin is spiritual, and therefore, it must be dealt with in a spiritual fashion. Who or what method is
What effect does sin have on a person’s soul for all eternity? What do you think happens to us (i.e. our souls) once our physical bodies die? I think we can all agree that these are important questions. We think it is important enough to consider what happens to us each and every day of our lives; after all, that is how we describe our existence. But eternity? Do our souls have a place in
Our relationship with God is affected by our sin nature. Why is this so? God is perfect and knows no sin. Therefore, He cannot be a part of any relationship where sin is present. Sin is a stain on a person’s soul; it is a cancer which in an uncorrected state, separates a soul from God. Isaiah 59:2 tells us that our sins have separated us from God. We cannot have any fellowship with God