Eight Words Summarize the Bible’s BIG Story

Pastor Ron Berrus was mowing his lawn—a “mindless task,” he called it—when his mind began to focus on a sermon series he wanted to preach. “How few words could be used to summarize the overall redemptive story of the Bible?” That was the question that occupied Ron as he pushed the mower back and forth around his lawn. Before he finished the lawn, a sequence of eight words formed in his mind—each of which became the basis for one sermon in a series of sermons that summarized the BIG Story of the Bible, the Bible’s metanarrative, from Genesis One through the end of the Book of Revelation. →

Jan 31, 2018

A Distinctive Evangelistic Bible Study Workbook

Good Soil Evangelism and Discipleship seeks to train and resource believers in Jesus Christ to present the gospel in a way that people clearly understand it, sincerely embrace it, and firmly hold on to it. These are emphasized in Jesus’ parable of the sower/soils in Matthew 13:23, Mark 4:20, and Luke 8:15. →

Jan 2, 2018

Evangelism – For the Biblically Uninformed

With evangelism—“one size” does NOT fit all! “One size fits all,” in many industries, is an audacious claim that may not deliver what it promises. Often, people on both ends of the large-small spectrum end up being frustrated. “One size fits all” evangelism training programs and resources are common too. But, the consequences for a “misfit” with a gospel presentation can be much more serious than mere frustration; the consequences can be eternally damning. →

Nov 1, 2017

Explaining the Gospel – Where Did Jesus Begin?

WWJD – What would Jesus do? Generally, we hear this question in relationship to some moral choice or other life-directing decision we face in life. But, “What would Jesus do?” in explaining the good news of His life, death, burial, and resurrection? →

Sep 25, 2017

Evangelism that BEGINS with Jesus – Good or Not So Good?

Beginning a gospel presentation by telling the unbeliever about Jesus—that’s a good thing. Right? Wrong? Or, it all depends? →

Aug 29, 2017

Gospel Tracts in “Post-Christian” North America?

“God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.” Who is this god and why would he (or she) care about me? “Sin separates man from God.” What is sin? Who is God? Why should I care? “If you died right now, how certain are you that you would go to heaven?” Heaven, where is that? How could I go anywhere after I’m dead? And why would I even want to go to a place I’ve never heard of? →