24 Ways to Explain the Gospel Laminated Pamphlet
24 Ways to Explain the Gospel Laminated Pamphlet

Author: William Brent Ashby

Publisher: Rose Publishing

Published: 2009-10

Total Pages: 15

ISBN-13: 1596363525

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24 Ways to Explain the Gospel contains dozens of word pictures and illustrations that will help you communicate the gospel in ways everyone can understand. "Why do I need to be saved?" "From what?" These are common questions in today's society. Salvation can be a difficult concept to explain to a postmodern thinker. Fortunately, God's Word provides many ways of looking at our situation, and at God's solution. 14 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 38 inches long. The Bible is full of illustrations that use common experiences, such as gardening, having debt, a campfire, or joining a family, to explain what Jesus accomplished on the cross. In 24 Ways to Explain the Gospel, you will see 24 metaphors from the Bible, positive and negative examples, and several illustrations that show how the positive/negative examples can be explained. (A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase compares or describes something. For example: "A mighty fortress is our God"--"mighty fortress" is a metaphor to help to describe God.) Below is an example from 24 Ways to Explain the Gospel Metaphor: Light--Jesus is the light that shines on our path toward God (John 12:46) Positive examples: Light--Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12) Jesus' light shines in our heart (2 Cor. 4:4-6) Children of the light (Eph. 5:8) Jesus has rescued us from darkness (Col. 1:13) Putting aside the deeds of darkness (Romans 13:12) Negative examples: Dark--People living in darkness have seen a great light (Matt. 4:16) People loved darkness (John 3:19) Illustrations--A campfire in the wilderness provides light, warmth, safety and sustenance. The light helps campers to find their way back to camp. It provides warmth for the night. It keeps the animals away. It cooks food and purifies water. In a similar way, Jesus provides us with a guiding light, warmth, safety, and sustenance for our journey of life. How to use 24 Ways to Explain the Gospel Bible studies Small group discussions Discipleship classes Young adult studies Evangelism training Personal study And more!

24 Ways to Explain the Gospel
24 Ways to Explain the Gospel

Author: Rose Publishing

Publisher: Rose Publishing

Published: 2021-08-03

Total Pages: 29

ISBN-13: 1628620447

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24 Ways to Explain the Gospel contains dozens of word pictures and illustrations that will help you communicate the gospel in ways everyone can understand. “Why do I need to be saved?” “From what?” These are common questions in today’s society. Salvation can be a difficult concept to explain to a postmodern thinker. Fortunately, God’s Word provides many ways of looking at our situation, and at God’s solution. 14 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 38 inches long. The Bible is full of illustrations that use common experiences, such as gardening, having debt, a campfire, or joining a family, to explain what Jesus accomplished on the cross. In 24 Ways to Explain the Gospel, you will see 24 metaphors from the Bible, positive and negative examples, and several illustrations that show how the positive/negative examples can be explained. (A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase compares or describes something. For example: “A mighty fortress is our God”—“mighty fortress” is a metaphor to help to describe God.) Below is an example from 24 Ways to Explain the Gospel: Metaphor: Light—Jesus is the light that shines on our path toward God (John 12:46) Positive examples: Light—Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12) Jesus’ light shines in our heart (2 Cor. 4:4-6) Children of the light (Eph. 5:8) Jesus has rescued us from darkness (Col. 1:13) Putting aside the deeds of darkness (Romans 13:12) Negative examples: Dark—People living in darkness have seen a great light (Matt. 4:16) People loved darkness (John 3:19) Illustrations—A campfire in the wilderness provides light, warmth, safety and sustenance. The light helps campers to find their way back to camp. It provides warmth for the night. It keeps the animals away. It cooks food and purifies water. In a similar way, Jesus provides us with a guiding light, warmth, safety, and sustenance for our journey of life. How to use 24 Ways to Explain the Gospel Bible studies Small group discussions Discipleship classes Young adult studies Evangelism training Personal study And more!

The Armor of God
The Armor of God

Author: Rose Publishing (Torrance, Calif.)

Publisher: Rose Publishing Inc

Published: 2005-09-26

Total Pages: 13

ISBN-13: 1596360291

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Armor of Godpamphlethelps teachers and leaders bring Apostle Paul's message to the Ephesians (6:10-18) to life. This bestselling pamphlet provides historically accurate background of a Roman Centurion's armor then draws vital correlations to the spiritual armor God gives his children: the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, Feet Prepared with Gospel of Peace, The Shield of Faith, The Helmet of Salvation, and the Sword of the Spirit. Full-color and glossy, this pamphlet helps those you teach learn to "stand firm in the faith."Size: 8.5"x 5.5", unfolds to 33" long. Fits inside most Bible covers. Help students put on the full armor of God when facing temptations and struggles. The key to this best-selling pamphlet is the insights brought by Paul's knowledge of a Centurion's armor. Having a correct picture in mind is important to accurately teaching and understanding this portion of Scripture. While many other illustrations ofThe Armor of Godshow armor from the Middle Ages, or other time periods, the Rose illustration presents historically accurate Roman armor. In a side-by-side fold-out format,The Armor of Godpamphlet describes each piece of armor, its historical background, and its application to our spiritual battles today. The Apostle Paul knew how important it was for believers to understand the provision of spiritual armor that God made for them. Paul's teaching to the Church at Ephesus was born out of firsthand knowledge of Roman Centurions armor. He saw them up close on many occasions. The Armor of Godpamphlet provides the following information: A detailed description of the armor of God Historical background on how the armor was put on and its purpose The application of the armor to our lives today, such as how the "Belt of Truth" prepares believers to be truthful Other biblical passages Greek or Latin terms The pamphlet also presents: The passage of Ephesians 6:10-18 verse-by-verse alongside an illustration of a Roman Centurion in full armour Background information on Paul, his missionary journey, and life in Ephesus A chart that helps believers stand firm in spiritual warfare by contrasting the "Devil's Schemes" with God's plan and the armor or weapon to combat it, and a Scriptural reference. For example: One of the Devil's schemes is LIES. God's plan/armor is Truth. Proverbs 14:25 would be a good reminder of God's plan

Faith Without Fear
Faith Without Fear

Author: Jeff Jerina

Publisher: Olive Tree Pub.

Published: 2019-10-21

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781734141955

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"What sets Faith Without Fear apart from so many others is its brevity, practicality, and inspiration. You will be excited and equipped to share your faith in a shockingly short amount of time. A great resource for individuals, small groups, and entire churches." --Gary Thomas, Best-selling author "Jeff and I spoke for the first time on his talk show, Men Unplugged. I immediately noticed his passion for reaching non-Christians and equipping fellow believers to do the same. You'll be encouraged as you learn that anyone (regardless of age, vocation, or experience) can learn how to share the gospel." --Josh McDowell, Best-selling author "If you've ever wondered how to fulfill the Great Commission by starting in your own back yard, look no further. Faith Without Fear is an outstanding and practical guide on how to start the faith conversation." --Steve Arterburn, Best-selling author "Jeff has answered the nagging question of so many Christians. How do I start a conversation about Jesus with a non-believer? Read Faith Without Fear and apply it and watch God transform the world through you." --Dr. David Cook, Author "This book will give you the confidence to share the gospel with anyone you come in contact with." --JC Watts Jr., Former US Congressman "Jeff really helps take the fear out of sharing the gospel. My greatest endorsement of Faith Without Fear is within two weeks of finishing it I found myself sharing the gospel, without hesitation, three times." --Matt Wester, reader "If you lack the confidence, don't think you have enough knowledge of the Bible to witness to others, have a fear of sharing your story, or you think someone will ask you questions you can't answer then this book will help resolve all those issues." --Jeff Brandstetter, reader SHARING THE GOSPEL HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER Do you struggle with sharing your faith? Are you afraid to share the gospel? Do you worry that you will say something wrong or that you're not qualified enough to tell others about Jesus? All of these reasons and more can be overcome when you learn how to share your Faith Without Fear! Founder and host of Men Unplugged, Jeff Jerina, gives you the ultimate playbook that he's learned about reaching others for Christ and has taught men and women for over 18 years to confidently share their faith. In this book, you will: Learn a simple, step-by-step guide for sharing the gospel to anyone you come across. Clearly understand your role and God's role in evangelism. Remove any fear that you have about sharing your faith. Be reminded you that your personal story of salvation matters. No matter your age, vocation, or biblical knowledge, Faith Without Fear will encourage and equip you to share your faith in a simple, natural way. As an added bonus Game plan, discussion questions, and role-playing sections help you quickly process and apply what you've read (perfect for individual or group study). Jeff Jerina is a public speaker, broadcaster, evangelist, and Christian pastor whose life was radically transformed when he accepted God's free gift of salvation. Since then he has reached hundreds of thousands with the message of the gospel and has equipped believers for over 18 years to share their faith with confidence and power. As a graduate of Liberty Theological Seminary and host of the Men Unplugged podcast, Jeff and top Christian leaders provide listeners around the world with solutions to ignite their faith and succeed in every aspect of life. Faith Without Fear was created to help Christians easily and confidently share the hope of Christ with others.

How We Got the Bible
How We Got the Bible

Author: Rose Publishing

Publisher: Rose Publishing Inc

Published: 2013-12-10

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 1596365501

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The How We Got the Bible ebook will increase the confidence of every believer regarding the reliability of the Bible. The bestselling ebook includes a time line of key events in Bible-making history, examples and illustrations of ancient writing materials, and a variety of Bible versions. This full-color ebook includes the inspiring stories of early translators who gave their lives to translate and print the Bible, including William Tyndale, John Wycliffe, King James, Erasmus, and Johann Gutenberg. Few stories in the history of the world are as amazing and as touching as the story of how we got the Bible. This stunning pamphlet takes readers through this historical story and a time line of faithfulness, courage, and sacrifice for the sake of making the Bible available to us today. How We Got the Bible provides: •Ten key points on how we got the Bible •Illustrations of ancient documents created on papyrus and fine animal skins, as well as the first printing press •A time line that follows the emergence of the Scriptures that begins in 2000 BC and each major step taken in Bible publishing through AD 2000 How We Got the Bible is an amazing ebook that will encourage every believer, and that answer the questions of those still seeking. The ebook reveals how the Old and New Testaments were communicated through a variety of forms beginning as early as 1500 BC when they were written on stone, clay and leather, and later on papyrus, and fine animal skins. Discover the reasons we can trust the reliability of the Bible, for example, how earliest Bible manuscripts were intricately copied by hand and how ancient texts, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, validate the earliest manuscripts. A time line in the ebook displays the remarkable and fascinating history of the Bible beginning in 2000 BC with Old Testament writers. The time-line captures key moments in Bible-making history such as: •The translation of the Septuagint, the Hebrew Old Testament translated into Greek in 500 BC •The collection of the 27 Books of the New Testament and formal confirmation of the Canon in AD 300 •The first English translation of the Bible by John Wycliffe in 1300 •The King James Version of the Bible written in 1611 •The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 •The creation of dozens of modern versions of the Bible through 2008 How We Got the Bible ebook reveals the people that were key to Bible translation history, including: Erasmus, Martin Luther, William Tyndale, Miles Coverdale, and many others. Topical index: Apocrypha, Augustine, Bible translations, church fathers, codex, Dead Sea Scrolls, earliest translation, earliest translations, first book printed, first English Bible, Gutenberg, Hebrew Scriptures, Jewish tradition, Martin Luther, manuscripts, Maoretic text, New Testament, Old Testament, Origen, papyrus, parchment, Qumran, Roman type, scribes, scroll, scroll of Isaiah, scrolls, Tyndale, Vatican Library, vellum, Whittingham, Wycliffe

A Series of Pamphlets on the Doctrines of the Gospel (1891)
A Series of Pamphlets on the Doctrines of the Gospel (1891)

Author: Orson Pratt

Publisher:

Published: 2008-06-01

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9781436749091

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Names of the Holy Spirit, Laminated Pamphlet
Names of the Holy Spirit, Laminated Pamphlet

Author: Rose Publishing

Publisher: Rose Publishing

Published: 2008-04

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 1596362073

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Names of the Holy Spirit- 32 Names of the Holy Spirit and Their Meanings The Holy Spirit has many names in the Bible, and each name will help you understand more about the power and work of God in your life. In Names of the Holy Spirit, you will see 32 names of the Holy Spirit from both the Old Testament and the New Testament, learn what the names mean and see the scripture references for each name. 12 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 33 inches long Studying the names of the Spirit will help you get a full, well-rounded idea of who the Holy Spirit is and how he operates. Just a few of the names you will find in Names of the Holy Spiritinclude: Breath of the Almighty Power of the Highest Spirit of Judgment Spirit of Life Spirit of Christ Lord and many more For each name of the Holy Spirit, you will see one or more Scripture references, the meaning of the name, and an application, or how the name can be applied. For example: Name- Sprit of Knowledge Reference(s)- Isaiah 11:2 Meaning- The Spirit is the Spirit of clarity of mind Application- The Spirit does not lead to confusion but to true knowledge (1 Corinthians 14:33) There are many misunderstandings about the Holy Spirit. Some people think of the Holy Spirit as an impersonal force, a common bond of love, or as "mind," "intellect," or "will." But the Bible tells us much more: The Holy Spirit is a Person who plays an important role in our lives. In addition to details on the Names of the Holy Spirit, this pamphlet has information on: The Spirit and Prayer The Fruit of the Spirit The Baptism of the Holy Spirit The Gifts of the Holy Spirit Names of the Holy Spirithas an entire page devoted to the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. You don't want to miss the chart showing the different gifts of the Spirit and where the passages on the Gifts can be found in Scripture. Also included in Names of the Holy Spiritis a study tip that will help you observe the Gifts of the Spirit in action while reading the Bible. Names of the Holy Spiritcan be read in 30 minutes or less, yet it's packed with information on the Holy Spirit and will help you appreciate and fall in love with the third person of the Trinity. You are sure to use this resource over and over again as you study the Bible and learn more about the Holy Spirit.

Seamless Bible Study Book
Seamless Bible Study Book

Author: Angie Smith

Publisher: Lifeway Church Resources

Published: 2015-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781430032304

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Member Book provides personal study segments and includes 6 weeks of homework with additional helps such as maps, timelines, and word studies.

Keep It Shut Bible Study Guide
Keep It Shut Bible Study Guide

Author: Karen Ehman

Publisher: HarperChristian Resources

Published: 2015-01-06

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 0310819482

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What to say and how to say it. What not to say. When it's best to remain silent. What to do when you've said something you wish you could take back. . . In this study, you'll take a personal tour through the hows (and how-not-tos) of dealing with the tongue. The Bible has a lot to say about the tongue and what kind of power it has. James tells us that it can corrupt the whole body and that it can't be tamed. The book of Proverbs claims that "death and life are in the power of the tongue." This 6-session video Bible study (DVD/streaming video sold separately) is designed to offer hope for all of us who struggle with the way we've used our words and practical wisdom for getting our tongues under control. Biblical, encouraging, and kind, New York Times bestselling author Karen Ehman will help you: Learn the essential practice of using our words (and our mannerisms!) more constructively. Understand what God has to say about our tongues by studying verses and figures from Scripture. Discern what far-reaching effects our speech has—whether it's in private, in public, online, or in prayer. Gain practical insights into breaking habits of gossip, flattery, verbal retaliation, and people-pleasing. Most of us have been affected by the heartache and injury that words can cause, not only in family relationships, but also in friendships, work, and church settings. This is your guidebook to fully realizing the power of the tongue and how to use your words in the service of truth and love. Sessions include: Sparks, Squabbles, Spats, and Such: Our Words Matter On Filling Gaps and Zipping Lips: Listen to Others, Talk to God Opinion-Slinging and Salty Speech: Assessing Our Digital Tongues Gossip, Flattery, and People-Pleasing: How to Speak the Truth in Love Pause Before You Pounce: On Cultivating Soft Speech As Sweet as Honey: Wonderful Ways to Use Your Words Designed for use with the Keep It Shut Video Study 9780310819417 (sold separately).