Tag Archives: evangelism

How to Give the Right Way

Note: This posting comes from an article that I wrote for the Manchester church of Christ on January 9. I thought that perhaps those who are in ministry or others who are disciples generally might be interested in thoughts about … Continue reading

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The World Still Doesn’t Recognize Him

Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been taking a look at the stories surrounding the birth of Jesus, the Savior. We’ve noted that a lot of fundamental things about humanity haven’t changed, since that time: “Wise men still seek … Continue reading

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Letters to the churches of Asia — Revelation 1-3

Today’s reading begins the last book of the Bible, Revelation. It is written by the apostle John toward the end of his life on the island of Patmos, where he was being detained as punishment for being a Christian leader. … Continue reading

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Greater is He who is in you — 1 John 4-5

Yesterday we looked at John as he spoke the importance of love for one another, obedience to the Lord, and a clear faith in Jesus as God’s Son coming in the flesh. He’ll continue with these themes — and a … Continue reading

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Don’t be surprised — 1 Peter 4,5

Once again, 1 Peter is about dealing rightly with the persecution and suffering that goes hand in hand with the Christian life. And by the way, if you are not a Christian and are wondering about the last statement, Jesus … Continue reading

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Conduct yourself with wisdom — Colossians 1-4

Colossae was part of the orbit of Ephesus. It appears to have not been personally evangelized by Paul, but by someone among Paul’s fellow workers, Epaphras. It was in the valley of west central Asia Minor with Laodicea and Hieropolis … Continue reading

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Off to Rome — Acts 25-28

Today’s reading is a little lengthy, due to the details of Paul’s defenses and the shipwreck report. The story is exciting, though you’ll be able to use a map to figure a few things out I wish — Acts 26:29 … Continue reading

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A complete 180 — Acts 7-9

Yesterday, our reading ended with Stephen, a man filled with the spirit, a man with a servant’s heart serving as a deacon, preaching the Gospel so convincingly in the Freedman’s synagogue that, lacking a good answer to what he was … Continue reading

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We cannot stop speaking — Acts 4-6

Boy, oh, boy. The new year is approaching quickly. Where has this past year gone? I know we say that every year, but it seems truer this year than many. I just got used to writing 2011 and now I … Continue reading

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Describe what great things God has done for you — Luke 6-8

After blogging through the Gospels for several weeks now, I am amazed and even overwhelmed at the stuff that is contained in these books! God’s word is so rich and deep and full that a lifetime isn’t enough to get … Continue reading

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