How does accepting Jesus Christ as Savior grow into discipleship? In N.T. Wright’s book Surprised by Hope, he dares to question what he calls the “two-part gospel.” In so doing, he enlarges our understanding of the gospel. The Two-Part Gospel The “two-part gospel” addresses a limited view of personal salvation. That view includes:
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Posted: March 18, 2020 by Harry Lucenay
The Ancestors Question
Ancestors play a pivotal role in the lives of many in the Majority World. Discover how Christians can honor their ancestors without worshiping them.
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Posted: March 11, 2020 by Harry Lucenay
Life-Changing Sermon Preparation
Preparing life-changing sermons gives preachers the opportunity to absorb a text and bring it to life for the listeners. How does the person in the pulpit exchange places with the person in the pew to listen to what is being preached? Simple concepts can help preachers bring life to ancient texts so that listeners can apply Scripture to life.
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Posted: March 10, 2020 by Harry Lucenay
The Four-Part Gospel
How does accepting Jesus Christ as Savior grow into discipleship? In N.T. Wright’s book Surprised by Hope, he dares to question what he calls the “two-part gospel.” In so doing, he enlarges our understanding of the gospel. The Two-Part Gospel The “two-part gospel” addresses a limited view of personal salvation. That view includes:
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Posted: March 9, 2020 by Harry Lucenay
Ministry Starts with You
I interpreted what I thought God was saying to me as a call to the ministry. A few men had allowed me to preach for them when they were away from their churches. A semester internship for pastoral students in college introduced me to ministry. I thought I was ready to serve. One late August …
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Posted: March 8, 2020 by Harry Lucenay
Quiet Time
My best time to meet with God is in the early morning. That is the quietest time with the least interruptions. For that time to work, I needed to change when I went to bed. Going to bed earlier helps me get up earlier. I search for a quiet place to get still with God.