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I decided to share with you a series of evangelistic lessons that I learned from the writer of most of this material.
He was an effective gospel preacher using this material, and I have also taught a number of people about Christ using my modification of these lessons.
But, perhaps the greater benefit is how studying and teaching these lessons have inspired me to greater commitment to service in the kingdom of our Lord.
Several others saints have also said the same.
The gospel changes lives, and that only begins at baptism, not ends.
I) Various approaches to evangelism
There are no fool-proof lessons: Ivan Stewart 4-lesson, Jesus, the Way 7-lesson, Big Picture 1-lesson, Muscle and Shovel book
Each person must be taught from where they are, like giving directions
This series I am teaching can be useful for someone who believes the Bible is truth, but knows little about it (those who are agnostic or think they know it all will need a different approach)
II) Design of the Bible
Comprised of 66 books, written by about 40 authors, over 1,600 years
Can be considered as a dictionary: faith – ; hope – ; ;; love –
Can be considered a history book –
Can be considered an encyclopedia of people, places, events, activities
Can be considered as poetry – significant portions of the OT and parts of the NT are written in poetic style
But we rarely consider the Bible as a novel, written by one author with a beginning and end, with all the pages connected with a purpose and conclusion in mind, yet perhaps more than all, that is the real design
III) Purpose of the Bible
For us to know God – ; ;
We all desire to seek for God – – even atheists define themselves by the God they deny
Yet, all we need to do is seek for Him –
Well-written novels – fiction and non-fiction – develop the primary characters early and give us reason to care about them (good or bad)
This is developed through events and thoughts expressed that reveal the personalities of these characters – an important part of Bible reading is to learn what God is revealing about Himself or us in these events and ideas
Concl: With this foundation laid, I want to stimulate us to examine the Bible in a new manner.
May it prove fruitful as God intended.
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