Telling the Gospel Through Story

Telling the Gospel Through Story

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  • Author: Christine Dillon
  • Publisher: InterVarsity Press
  • ISBN: 0830866922
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 226

Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year Everybody loves a good story. In an age when prepackaged gospel formulations leave people cold, well-told Bible stories can be used powerfully by God to touch people's hearts and draw them to himself. After ministry in both Western and non-Western contexts, church planter Christine Dillon has discovered that Bible storying is far more effective than most other forms of apologetics or evangelistic presentations. In fact, non-Christians actually enjoyed storying and kept coming back for more. Storying provides solid biblical foundations so listeners can understand, apply and respond to the gospel, and then go on to fruitful maturity in God's service. This book includes practical guidance on how to shape a good story, how to do evangelism through storying and how to lead Bible discussions. With particular insights for trainers and those working in crosscultural contexts, this guide provides you with concrete steps for sharing the Story that everyone needs to hear.


Evangelism in a Skeptical World

Evangelism in a Skeptical World

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  • Author: Sam Chan
  • Publisher: Zondervan Academic
  • ISBN: 0310534682
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 289

Most Christians already know that they should be telling their friends about Jesus. But they have been poorly equipped with methods that are no longer effective in today's post-Christian world. As a result, many people become frustrated, blame themselves, and simply give up. Evangelism in a Skeptical World is a textbook on evangelism that is ideal for the church or the classroom to equip Christians with the principles and skills they need to tell the unbelievable news about Jesus to friends in a skeptical world. Many of the older principles and methods of evangelism in the twentieth century no longer work effectively today. In a post-Christian, post-churched, post-reached world we need new methods to communicate the timeless message of the gospel in culturally relevant ways. Dr. Chan combines the theological and biblical insights of classic evangelistic training with the latest insights from missiology on contextualization, cultural hermeneutics, and storytelling. Every chapter is illustrated with real-world examples drawn from over fifteen years of evangelistic ministry. These are methods that really work - with university students, urban workers, and high school students - getting past the defensive posture that people have toward Christianity so they can seriously consider the claims of Jesus Christ. Field-tested and filled with unique, fresh, and creative insights, this book will equip you to share the gospel in today's world and help as many people as possible hear the good news about Jesus.


The Stories We Tell

The Stories We Tell

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  • Author: Mike Cosper
  • Publisher: Crossway
  • ISBN: 1433537117
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 242

The average American watches 5 hours of TV every day. Collectively, we spend roughly $30 billion on movies each year. Simply put, we’re entertainment junkies. But can we learn something from our insatiable addiction to stories? Mike Cosper thinks so. From horror flicks to rom-coms, the tales we tell and the myths we weave inevitably echo the narrative underlying all of history: the story of humanity’s tragic sin and God’s triumphant salvation. This entertaining book connects the dots between the stories we tell and the one, great Story—helping us better understand the longings of the human heart and thoughtfully engage with the movies and TV shows that capture our imaginations.


Story Journey

Story Journey

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  • Author: Thomas E. Boomershine
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 236

Presents a new approach for using the Gospels as unique storytelling material. Each biblical story is printed in episodes to enhance memorization and make strong interpretive comments. Also includes suggestions on how to connect these stories with everyday experience.


Growing Your Faith by Giving It Away

Growing Your Faith by Giving It Away

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  • Author: R. York Moore
  • Publisher: InterVarsity Press
  • ISBN: 9780830832620
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 188

Talking about Jesus isn't just good for the people who hear. It's good for you too. R. York Moore describes his adventures sharing the gospel with all kinds of people. Through his vivid stories, you'll catch a glimpse of the dynamic work of the Holy Spirit to guide and empower you even when you feel uncomfortable or don't know what to say or do.


The Gospel Story

The Gospel Story

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  • Author: B&H Kids Editorial Staff
  • Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 1433686643
  • Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 32

Make the Gospel story come alive! Give readers the big picture of God’s story with this innovative, interactive booklet that’s perfect for outreach. The 32-page book takes more than 30 carefully chosen stories from The Big Picture Interactive Bible Storybook and combines them to tell the Gospel story simply and clearly. The “Christ Connection” feature reveals how Jesus is a part of each Bible story, and the "God's Plan for Me" feature leads the reader to the plan of salvation which is included in the end of the book. What better way to experience the most exciting story ever told?


Story in the Stars

Story in the Stars

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  • Author: Joe Amaral
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • ISBN: 1546010734
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 151

An in-depth look at the powerful story and symbolism behind God's unique design of our universe. Thousands of words have been written about the first ten words in the Bible: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth," a simple and profound statement that has ignited a firestorm of debate and controversy. People often only focus on the "how" and "when" of creation, but Story in the Stars explores the "why." Why did God create such a vast universe? Why did He choose the sun and moon to light our paths? Why did He design images with stars in the night sky? The Bible is very clear when it states that God created, named, and positioned all of the stars of the universe in their place in a very specific way-a way that tells us the greatest story ever to be told. In Luke 21:25 Jesus says, "There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars." Signs are meant to point us towards something: Jesus. Story in the Stars takes an in-depth look at the Bible and all the signs God mapped out through constellations, planets, and even the way the Earth is tilted. We are uniquely designed by God, and He loves us so much that He ensured a way for all inhabitants of the earth, through all of time, to see the messages of salvation and redemption that He painted in the stars.


The Gospel Story Bible

The Gospel Story Bible

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  • Author: Martin Machowski
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9781936768127
  • Category : Bible stories, English
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 310

"Based on the ESV Bible, this unique, illustrated Bible storybook uses 156 stories to present God's plan of salvation in Christ from its opening narrative in Genesis to its finale in Revelation."--Provided by publisher.


The Gospel According to Mark

The Gospel According to Mark

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  • Publisher: Canongate Books
  • ISBN: 0857860976
  • Category : Bibles
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 73

The earliest of the four Gospels, the book portrays Jesus as an enigmatic figure, struggling with enemies, his inner and external demons, and with his devoted but disconcerted disciples. Unlike other gospels, his parables are obscure, to be explained secretly to his followers. With an introduction by Nick Cave


Mere Evangelism

Mere Evangelism

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  • Author: Randy Newman
  • Publisher: The Good Book Company
  • ISBN: 1784986453
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 149

Let C.S. Lewis inspire and equip you to share your faith. Evangelism is an extraordinary task; it’s what God uses to bring people from death to life. But it has always been difficult. C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, from friends and acquaintances in his own lifetime to modern-day readers of books such as The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity (the most influential Christian book of the 20th century). As Tim Keller comments, "C.S. Lewis was incredibly skilled at getting Christianity across in a way that’s powerful to thoughtful people." So, if we want help with evangelism, there is much we can learn from the clarity and imagination of this hugely influential Christian writer. You may feel inadequate to the task; after all, there is only one C.S. Lewis. But evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply the methods Lewis used (storytelling, humor, imagery and more) in our own conversations. You will be equipped to talk about your faith and engage with unbelievers wisely, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith.