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.
Christ was not just a man or just a prophet. He is God the Son. The sacrifice of His own body on the cross for our sins was a divine sacrifice, not a human sacrifice. In that sacrifice, Christ took upon Himself the sins of all people. Only a perfect God could handle the sins of so many people. When He died on the cross, He put to death all of our sins so that
On several occasions, I have come into contact with someone who believes that they are a “good person” and that the good works they do will “earn” their way into heaven. Certainly, their intentions are sincere. But what we think is the path to heaven and what God has determined may be two different things. Our justification, or right to enter into heaven, is not based on what we do because we are imperfect beings.
But faith first starts by hearing the message. Somehow, somewhere, and probably through someone else, we hear the message that Jesus Christ died for our sins. This author first heard the message from an audiotape from a pastor that a co-worker was playing. Later on in ministry, this author also shared the message with about 1,000 homeowners in East Providence, Rhode Island. You see, in order for us to have an opportunity to place our
Having faith in Jesus Christ is the crux of Christianity. It is the focal point for anyone having a relationship with God. It takes a certain level of faith for us to trust in a close relative or someone we love. These are people that we can see with our own eyes. However, we cannot see God with our physical eyes. Therefore, it takes a special kind of faith to trust in God. God first
Do we really believe in Jesus Christ? Is He just a person who lived about 2000 years ago? Is He really God? Did He really die on the cross for our sins? Our faith in Christ determines our ability to ask Him for forgiveness of sins. If we are lacking in our faith in Him, then seeking forgiveness for our sins and establishing or re-establishing our relationship with Him is fruitless. John Moment claims, “From