Tag: god
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STEP THREE: THE GOSPEL COMMUNICATED
Objective: A clear and persuasive presentation of the Gospel to every person in the new city, calling them to repentance of sin, faith in Christ, and commitment to His cause and His church. Strategy: Mobilize as many believers as possible to evangelize the target area/city. Method: Use all biblically-appropriate evangelistic methods and communication media that…
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THE AUDIENCE CONTACT
(Acts 13:14–16; 1 Timothy 2:4)Objective: To reach all people with the Gospel. Paul had a clear strategy of contact. At every step, we evangelize as God opens opportunities. I. COURTESY CONTACT Paul always began with respect, goodwill, and proper approach. Before people listen to the message, they observe the messenger. A. Establish goodwill with the…
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THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
The beginning of John the Baptist’s ministry and Jesus Christ’s earthly ministry marked a pivotal moment in the New Testament. John, the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, emerged as a prophet with a unique mission: to prepare the way of the Lord. Dressed in simple clothing and preaching in the wilderness of Judea, John called…
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When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren
“But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” (Luke 22:32) Meaning of “converted” in this verse: The Greek word used is ἐπιστρέψας (epistrepsas), from epistrephō. It literally means to turn around, to return, to turn back. So in this context, Jesus is telling Peter:…
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My Salvation Testimony – Aries Jenesis Balucio
“My life before was like that of an ordinary youth with a lot of curiosity about life. We were poor, so there were times when I would complain about our situation. I sought attention from my friends until I learned to indulge in vices like drinking, smoking, and gambling. I wanted to fit in with…
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Bro Aries’ Calling to Preach Testimony
CALLING TO PREACH TESTIMONY When I was new in the faith, I deeply desired to know our Lord better and to be part of His work. This began with simply accompanying our Pastor wherever he went. As I consistently joined church activities and ministries, I discovered the joy of sharing God’s Word. I prayed, “Lord,…
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Exegesis vs Eisegesis
These two words are often used when studying and interpreting the Bible: Exegesis From the Greek word exēgeisthai meaning “to lead out.” It is the process of drawing out the meaning from the text itself. The interpreter carefully studies the historical background, grammar, context, and intent of the original author. Example: Reading John 3:16 and…
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Salvation Testimony of Sis. Marika
By Marika Marinas MY LIFE BEFORE CHRIST I’m almost in my mid-thirties. I was born in Manila, but at age eight, my family moved to Bicol. Life in the province was calmer, a contrast to the noise and pollution of the city. I grew up surrounded by faith I thought was right —my grandparents were…
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Salvation Testimony of Brother Michael Barreda
By Michael Barreda Submitted: November 2, 2024 My Life Before Knowing Christ Before I knew Christ personally, I already knew about Jesus intellectually—that He died on the cross. I went to church and sometimes prayed. But I can say that my life back then was incomplete and miserable. I committed many kinds of sins without…
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Finding Hope: My Testimony of Faith in Jesus
“Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature:old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” —II Corinthians 5:17 My Life Without Christ I was born in a Christian family. My dad was working in a big company, but in the late 70’s, he surrendered to the ministry and…
