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Churches will learn a biblically based method for sharing the Gospel along with motivating "on-the-job" training on how to share Christ and disciple new believers. This expanded fourth edition features a new section on friendship evangelism and how to build a vision for worldwide discipline. Through this book, churches will experience what can take place when its leaders and members take seriously the command of Christ to equip the saints to do the work of ministry. Chapters include "Training Laymen for Evangelism," "A Presentation of the Gospel," and "The Proper Use of Testimony."
A professor of philosophy in a university was lecturing on thelack
of certainty in our age. "Certainty is impossible," he said. "We
can know nothing for certain." A freshman raised her hand and asked
"Professor, are you sure of that?" "I'm certain!" he replied. Yes,
we live in an age of uncertainty. We're learning more and more
about everything and yet we seem to know less and less for sure.
KNOW WHAT YOU KNOW In contrast, the first followers of Jesus were
characterized by their certainty. They didn't guess . . . or hope .
. . or wish. They knew for certain. They were even willing to die
for that certainty! They said, "We know that our sins are forgiven.
We know that we are the children of God. We know that to die is to
be present with the Lord. We know that nothing can separate us from
the love of God which is in Christ Jesus, our Lord." Unfortunately,
most people don't have such confidence when it comes to eternal
life. They hope, they wish, they would like to think, but they
don't know for certain. As a result, they have no confidence in the
face of death, which is tied to the certainty that we know we have
eternal life. Yet, they often decide to put off thinking about
death and dying until their "later years." KNOWING MAKES A BIG
DIFFERENCE Some time ago I spoke at a meeting of a group of
churches. After speaking one morning, I made my way outside for
some fresh air. As I passed by the church kitchen I saw a giant of
a man washing dishes. "Good morning! How are you today?" I said. He
returned my greeting. We shared some small talk. Then I said, "I'm
in town conducting a spiritual workshop, and we're talking about
eternal certainties. I'd like to ask you, 'When you die, do you
know for certain that you will go to heaven?'" He set his jaw and
looked down for quite a while. When he lifted his face he said,
"No, I don't know." "Are you aware that it is possible to know
that?" I asked. "Oh, yes. You see, I'm a preacher. I work here in
the daytime, but I have my own church." I shared with him about
God's grace and how he could know that he had eternal life. I
explained that Christ had paid for all of our sins and that if we
trust in him we can know that we are on our way to heaven. Then he
and I bowed our heads to pray, and he placed his trust in Christ.
Before, he had been trusting in his own efforts to be worthy to go
to heaven. He had been trusting in his life as a minister to gain
acceptance with God. But that day he agreed there was nothing good
enough that he could bring to God, and he placed his faith in
Christ. A COMMON ROADBLOCK That reminds me of what a man named John
Gerstner once said, "Christ has done everything necessary for [the
sinner's] salvation. Nothing now stands between the sinner and God
but. . . ." But what? What is this roadblock that stands between so
many people and their salvation by the gracious, forgiving God?
That roadblock, he continued, is "the sinner's 'good works!'" Not
their sins, but their good works, and their delusion that they do
not need Christ and that their own good works can satisfy God.
FALSE ASSURANCE AND CERTAINTIES It's exactly like the Bible--God's
book to humankind --says: "The heart is deceitful above all things,
and desperately sick; who can understand it?" (Jeremiah 17:9).
Unfortunately, many people don't awaken to their error until it's
forever too late. How many people in the first five minutes after
death would give anything for simply one minute to get right with
God? Do you have certainty about eternity? Do you know for sure?
Throw away all trust in your own goodness. Look to the cross of
Jesus Christ. See him who suffered the agony of the condemned in
your place, who received from his own Father the penalty we deserve
and then rose from the dead. Christ himself "bore our sins in his
body on the tree [cross]" (1 Peter 2:24). Transfer all of your
hopes from what you have done to what he has done for you at
Calvary. Place your trust in him alone. "Whoever has the Son has
life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. I
write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God
that you might know that you have eternal life" (1 John 5:12-13).
Do you know that you have eternal life? Here's a suggested prayer:
Lord Jesus Christ, I know I am a sinner and do not deserve eternal
life. But, I believe you died and rose from the grave to purchase a
place in heaven for me. Lord Jesus, come into my life; take control
of my life; forgive my sins and save me. I repent of my sins and
now place my trust in you for my salvation. I receive the free gift
of eternal life.
America is in the throes of a cultural war-one that threatens us
from within and without. So-called "progressive" individuals and
organizations are falsely using the words of our founding fathers
to achieve the antithesis of their design for our nation. The first
Americans sought freedom of religion; today we face freedom from
religion. The framers of the constitution sought liberty; modern
interpretations promote licentiousness. The early settlers believed
in absolute morality; today's liberals advocate relative morality.
What If America Were a Christian Nation Again? offers
encouragement about God's providential hand on our nation-and hope
that it's not too late to save. The authors provide a specific
blueprint to preserve and restore our country to its original
intent. In three sections (Where We Came From, Where We Are, Where
We Are Going), they offer concrete examples from history, in-depth
analysis of current conditions, and strategies for developing "a
new birth of freedom."
This is an inspiring book full of hope. It pulls no punches. The
gates of Hell are clearly seen in all their horrific might. Yet
against that black backdrop the irresistible strength of Christ
tears through and destroys the darkness in ways that surprise and
embolden every reader. D. James Kennedy is one of the most
brilliant defenders of Judeo-Christian values in America today.
This book is about how Christian women can identify and focus their
leadership skills on tasks that need to be undertaken in the
church. It is about how Christian men can recognize and use the
leadership talents of the women in the church. Finally, it is about
how local churches, those with denominational affiliation and those
without, can integrate the full range of women's abilities with the
tremendous needs in the kingdom of God.
In this powerful declaration of what Christians believe and why,
Kennedy explores the foundations of the Christian faith. For new
believers and seasoned Christians alike, this book will strengthen
their faith by answering that all consuming question, "Why?"
The 2008 election is shaping up to be one of the most important
political contests in American history. In fact, Dr. D. James
Kennedy believes it will be a watershed moment that could impact
our very survival as anation under God.
Values voters-people whose political views and votes are based on
their faith in God-are being targeted as never before. As we move
forward in the campaign season, the significant players will debate
terrorism, radical Islam, nuclear threats, global warming, social
issues, gay marriage, immigration, education, health care, and many
other essential issues that can create sharpideological divisions.
Into this overwhelmingly complex political situation, Dr. Kennedy
and Jerry Newcombe bring a clear, compelling, and nonpartisan
exploration of what God's Word has to sayon these critical matters.
"How Would Jesus Vote?" isn't intended to tell you which candidates
to support; rather it offers you a Christ-centered understanding of
the world to help you draw yourown political conclusions.
This election, don't cast an uninformed vote that fails to reflect
your values. Instead, learn how to apply your faith and obedience
to God to your ballot. Thistimely, helpful, and hopeful book will
enable you to do just that.
"From the Hardcover edition."
In this book, D. James Kennedy takes on some of the most-asked
questions regarding the validity of the Christian faith and
provides factual, well-reasoned answers. In clear, unassuming
language, Dr. Kennedy examines the reliability of the Bible, the
nature of God, and Christian faith in the face of life's harsh
realities. Skeptics Answered affirms the faith of Christians
everywhere and is ideal for both personal and group study. In
addition, it makes an excellent gift for any non-believer who, as a
matter of intellectual integrity, is willing to consider the clear
evidence for the Christian faith
- The Coral Ridge Hour television program is broadcast nationally
and internationally on over 200 stations and has a viewership in
excess of three million. - Kennedy hosts a daily, half-hour radio
program, Truths That Transform, carried on over 700 stations, and
The Kennedy Connection, a daily 90-second radio feature carried on
over 500 stations. - Kennedy is president of Coral Ridge
Ministries, whose newsletter has a circulation of more than
200,000. - Kennedy's Evangelism Explosion (Tyndale House, 2002) is
used in every nation of the world and has more than 1.5 million
copies in print. - Solving Bible Mysteries (Nelson, 2000), Why I
Believe (Word, 1999), and What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?
(Nelson, 1994-62002) have together sold over 300,000 copies. - D.
James Kennedy (Ph.D.) is the long-time senior minister of Coral
Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He is the
author of over 60 books.
SPANISH EDITION. Here is a compelling, powerful declaration of what
Christians believe and why. Dr. Kennedy offers intelligent,
informed responses to common objections to the Gospel.
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