By Dan Lentz 1. Have each group member take a blank sheet of paper and make three columns labeled “relationships,” “experiences,” and “practices.” Then list three or four significant items in each relevant column. (As examples, in the relationship column a person might include parent, child, spouse, and friend; the experience column might include […]
By Sam E. Stone Early in his Gospel, John introduces the reader to a Pharisee named Nicodemus. He is mentioned only in John’s Gospel—but here he is seen on three occasions (3:1-10; 7:50-52; l9:39). The Pharisees tried to strictly observe the Law of Moses. Jesus referred to him as “Israel’s teacher” (3:10), suggesting the […]
By David Faust Have you heard the slogan “Think globally, act locally”? The Lord does that all the time. Many New Testament texts highlight the church’s global mission. “Go into all the world.” “Make disciples of all nations.” “You are Christ’s ambassadors.” Numerous missionary passages appear in the Old Testament as well, including Psalm […]
By Christy Barritt Online Evangelism Producing Results According to a recent study by Global Media Outreach, online evangelism is working and producing disciples for Christ. The study revealed that more than half of the people who made decisions for Jesus through the Internet then shared their faith with others. Thirty-four percent read their Bibles […]
By Jennifer Taylor Christians often say you shouldn’t look for “proof” of God’s power, but instead should take it on faith. We point to John 20:29 where Jesus gently chastises “Doubting Thomas” and reminds him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” […]
