Tag: Jesus

The Power of the Gospel (Podcast)

Randolph Jason

The Power of the Gospel Podcast by Janet Parshall for In the Market Today our guest will share his testimony as someone who was transformed by the power of the gospel. His dramatic conversion to Christianity and subsequent seminary training informs his views on homosexuality–personally, biblically, theologically, and culturally–and his compelling story will guide us through this complex and controversial issue while revealing how to lovingly engage with those who disagree. Podcast HERE >>> Hour Two – What In The World? >>>

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Are Churches Still a Place for Prayer or Have They Become an Arena for Amusement?

Randolph Jason

Are Churches Still a Place for Prayer or Have They Become an Arena for Amusement? by Andrea Morris for CBN News GNN Note – If you haven’t listen to the interview with Skillet’s front man, John Cooper, about the church, faith and entertainment you should, it is time well spent, especially if you are a believer. click here to listen ****** Some British churches have launched controversial new projects in an attempt to attract people and make cathedrals accessible to everyone. But one leading clergyman is calling it “blasphemous.” Norwich…

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More Pulse Survivors Who Abandoned Gay Lifestyle After Shooting Talk About Their Faith: ‘Thank You, Jesus’

Randolph Jason

More Pulse Survivors Who Abandoned Gay Lifestyle After Shooting Talk About Their Faith: ‘Thank You, Jesus’ By Tré Goins-Phillips for Faith-Wire Angel Colon and Luis Javier Ruiz probably shouldn’t have survived the 2016 massacre at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando. But they did, and the deadly shooting sparked radical transformation for both of them. Colon and Ruiz sat down recently with Christian blogger Julie Roys, who recorded a podcast with the two men. After realizing he had miraculously survived the June 16, 2016, killing, which left 49 people dead, Colon thanked God…

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THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT THAT ANTICIPATES THE FUTURE

Randolph Jason

THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT THAT ANTICIPATES THE FUTURE by Michael Horton for Core Christianity Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. (John 16:7) “It is to your advantage that I go away.” What a strange thing to say. Right at the verge of Jordan in this new covenant conquest, how does Christ’s leaving benefit the disciples—or you and…

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What the Bible Actually Teaches About Small Groups

Randolph Jason

What the Bible Actually Teaches About Small Groups by RICK WARREN for Charisma News Do you know where you can see the greatest model of unlimited, spontaneous expansion of a local congregation? Just read the book of Acts! The church of Jerusalem gives us the greatest model ever on the explosive growth of the church. In fact, the church’s growth described in Acts is nothing short of a miracle. At the beginning of Acts 1, there are 120 believers. By the time we get to Acts 4, the number of…

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Pushing Through…

Randolph Jason

Pushing Through… Acting “as if” doesn’t always work. On those days when our world seems out of balance, or the enemy seems to be larger than he is, we must act “as if” we are still loved by our Father and filled with the Holy Spirit and living under the grace of Christ Jesus. When we do this, act “as if”, we find the road smoothes, the wind slows down and the storms rage quiets, even if it’s just a moment or disappears altogether. 4. Made a searching and fearless…

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5 ACTIONS OF FAITHFUL EVANGELISTS

Randolph Jason

5 ACTIONS OF FAITHFUL EVANGELISTS by William Boekestein for Core Christianity As a Christian you want other people to get saved. You know that God uses means in the salvation of others and you want God to use you but you might not know how. Here are five actions of faithful evangelists. 1. Faithful Evangelists Prepare Believe the gospel yourself. Don’t promote a God who isn’t precious to you. Jesus has hard words for proselytizing hypocrites (Matt. 23:15). Missionaries are sincere Christians who help others know their Lord and their God (John…

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GOSPEL THEOLOGY

Randolph Jason

GOSPEL THEOLOGY by J. A. Medders for Core Christianity There are millions of pages of truth, facts, opinions, epics, myths, fairy tales and short stories available to us. But there is a truth that can be summed up in a sentence or two and it has more value than everything thing. Theology Springs from the Gospel There are also stacks of wonderful theology books available. Some incredible and some terrible. But what is fundamental to our faith is how the Gospel is the fountain from which all essential theologies erupt…

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