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Tag: Acts
Explaining the Gospel
If someone asked you to explain the gospel, what would you say? What would be your key points? What Scriptures would you use? All believers should know how to share the gospel. Below we’ll look at one possible way to explain it.
EPIC Bible Teacher Training on Acts — Saturday, Feb 13 8 AM – Noon
If you’re a South Carolina Bible teacher or lead a group of Bible teachers in your church, please consider joining us on Sat, Feb 13 as we prepare teachers for the next quarter of Explore the Bible‘s walk through the Acts 1-12. There is no cost at all, and we meet on the campus of… Continue reading EPIC Bible Teacher Training on Acts — Saturday, Feb 13 8 AM – Noon
To Shepherd or To Sheep in the Day of Crisis: Metaphors of Church Life
Our most painful experience was also among the most instructive. One of the lessons learned in the crucible of our son’s murder in 2011 involved my role as the spiritual leader of a local congregation. One day in that grueling week a dear friend sat me down for some serious porch time. He was loving,… Continue reading To Shepherd or To Sheep in the Day of Crisis: Metaphors of Church Life
The Apostle Paul as Christian Apologist
In an earlier blog post here at ChurchandGospel.com, I briefly introduced Christian Apologetics – reasonably defending the Christian faith against objections, and commending it as true on the basis of evidence. I also briefly argued that all Christians are to be ready to provide reasons for our Christian faith. In this post I want to… Continue reading The Apostle Paul as Christian Apologist
Less Sizzle, More Meat
Someone shared a humorous story on social media. Their elderly grandmother was visiting for a few days. She awoke during the night and went to the kitchen for a drink of water. On the way she saw his laptop open on the floor. Granny thought it was a scale. So, out of curiosity she stood… Continue reading Less Sizzle, More Meat