Chapter 14 The Second Coming of Christ Part 2

The Bible gives us many promises concerning the Second Coming of Christ. Jeremiah 33:14-16 speaks of a coming day when God will fulfill His promise to David and raise up a righteous Branch who will bring justice and salvation. This points us toward Jesus Christ, the King…

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Chapter 13 The Second Coming of Christ Part 1

The Bible is full of passages that tell us about the second coming of Christ. From the Old Testament prophets like Daniel and Zechariah to the New Testament books of Revelation and Acts, Scripture continually points us toward the day when Jesus will return. Jesus…

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Chapter 12 The Ascension an Present Ministry of Christ.

The ascension of Jesus Christ is not the end of His earthly ministry—it is the beginning of His present ministry in Heaven. After Jesus rose from the dead, He ascended into Heaven and was exalted to the right hand of God. Acts 2:32–36 declares that God raised…

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Chapter 11 The Resurrection of Christ part 2

We cannot simply believe that Jesus died; we must understand and believe the purpose of His death. Jesus willingly gave His life so that we could have a path to salvation and be reconciled to God. His death was not the end of the story. The resurrection is essential to…

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Chapter 10 The Resurrection of Christ part 1

The resurrection of Christ is one of the most important truths of the Christian faith. Colossians 1:20 tells us that through Christ, God reconciled all things to Himself, “having made peace through the blood of His cross.” Jesus became our peace offering, making…

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Chapter 9 The Death of Christ

The death of Jesus was awful, torturous, and brutal. Many who endured the same punishment never even made it to the cross. Yet, as horrific as His death was, there is also something beautiful about it. Through His death, the true love of God is revealed.

Jesus willingly endured what He…

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Chapter 8 The Miracles of Christ

The miracles of Christ are one of the clearest ways the Bible reveals who Jesus is. John 20:30–31 tells us that Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples that were not written in the Gospel, but the ones that were recorded were written so that we might believe…

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Chapter 7 The Virgin Birth of Christ

The virgin birth of Jesus Christ is an essential truth concerning His incarnation. Isaiah 7:14 is a key Old Testament prophecy: “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” Matthew identifies this…

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Chapter 6 The Abilities That Prove He is God

The abilities and attributes of Jesus Christ provide strong evidence of His deity. Scripture describes Jesus in ways that belong uniquely to God. Isaiah 44:6 declares, “I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.” This title is significant because…

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Chapter 5 The Deity of Christ

The Bible clearly teaches the deity of Jesus Christ. Jesus is not merely a good teacher, prophet, or created being; Scripture identifies Him as God.

John 1:1 declares, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John later identifies the Word as…

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Chapter 4 The Messianic Claims of Christ

One of the essential beliefs of Christianity is that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the promised Savior of God’s people. Throughout Scripture, God progressively reveals His plan to send a Redeemer who would defeat sin and restore humanity to Himself.

One of the earliest passages…

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Chapter 4 The Messianic Claims of Christ

One of the essential beliefs of Christianity is that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the promised Savior of God’s people. Throughout Scripture, God progressively reveals His plan to send a Redeemer who would defeat sin and restore humanity to Himself.

One of the earliest passages…

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Chapter 3 The Angel of the Lord

The Angel of the Lord in the Old Testament is a unique figure and should not always be understood simply as an angelic being like the angels we commonly think of. The Hebrew word for “angel” can also mean “messenger,” referring to one who is sent with a message or purpose from God.…

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Chapter 2 The Preexistence of Christ

The preexistence of Christ teaches us that Jesus did not begin to exist when He was born in Bethlehem. He existed eternally with God before taking on human flesh. In John 1, the words “Light,” “Life,” and “Word” all point to a person—Jesus Christ. John 1:14 declares that “the…

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Chapter 3 The Provision of Grace Part One

God’s grace provides everything that we have in Christ. Grace is God giving us what we do not deserve and providing what we could never provide for ourselves. We are saved by grace through faith, not because of our good works or anything we can accomplish on our own. We…

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Part Two

In order to fully understand and teach the doctrine of salvation, we must first understand creation and the Creator. Salvation begins with recognizing who God is, who we are, and why we are accountable to Him.

1. God Is the Creator

The Bible begins with a foundational truth:

“In the beginning God created the…

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Chapter 1 Predestination Part One

Salvation cannot be fully understood without acknowledging the sovereignty and purpose of God. The doctrine of predestination deals with God’s plan for salvation and His foreknowledge of those who would respond to Him. Three important terms that help explain this doctrine are…

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Chapter 21 Church Planting The Methods

The Church Planting Cycle describes the methods used by the early church in the New Testament to establish and strengthen new churches. The process was not simply about starting a congregation; it involved reaching people with the Gospel, developing believers,…

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Chapter 20 Church Planting The Model

The word “church” refers to an assembly of people who belong to the Lord—the people who have been called out by God. Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church, and all born-again believers are members of the Body of Christ. The mission of the Church is to fulfill God’s plans and…

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Chapter 19 As You Go Deliver

Much of Jesus’ earthly ministry included setting people free from demonic oppression. His example, along with the authority found in His name, provides the biblical foundation for understanding spiritual warfare and ministry to those who are struggling with demonic influence. Jesus…

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Chapter 18 As You go Heal

As you go and minister healing to those who are sick, there are several general guidelines that can help make the time of ministry more effective.

1. Create an environment of faith. Encourage an atmosphere where people can focus on God, His Word, and His ability to bring healing.

2. Pray…

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Chapter 17 Variables the Affect Healing

In the ministry of healing and deliverance, there are many questions that we may not always be able to answer. We must learn to put aside unanswered questions and trust God with the things we do not understand. Deuteronomy 29:29 reminds us that some things belong to the Lord.…

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Chapter 16 An introduction to Healing and Deliverance

Jesus called His followers to preach, teach, heal, and deliver. These four areas are all important parts of Christian ministry. Jesus did not only proclaim the Gospel and teach people about the Kingdom of God; He also demonstrated God’s compassion by bringing…

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Chapter 15 Networking for Evangelism

Networking is an important part of fulfilling the Great Commission. A network consists of people communicating with one another, sharing ideas, information, resources, experiences, and opportunities in order to accomplish a common goal. When the goal is evangelism, the network…

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Chapter 14 Planning for Evangelism

Planned evangelism is an principle in growing the Kingdom. This is an important principle for effective evangelism. It emphasizes that evangelism should be intentional rather than accidental. A successful evangelism ministry needs a clear purpose, defined priorities,…

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Chapter 13 Decisions or Disciples?

1. Teaching that leads to salvation — Evangelism

The first type of teaching is proclaiming the Gospel so that people can hear about Jesus, believe in Him, repent, and receive salvation.

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” — Mark 16:15 (NIV)

This is…

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Chapter 11 Ambassador’s of the Kingdom

This emphasizes an important pattern in Jesus’ ministry: He taught His disciples by example, trained them through participation, and then commissioned them for ministry. The disciples were not simply listeners; they became active participants in advancing the Kingdom of God.

Jesus first…

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Chapter 10 Kingdom Parables

Jesus often used parables to take familiar, everyday situations and connect them to deeper spiritual truths. Many of His parables focused on the Kingdom of God, helping people understand what the Kingdom is like and how those who belong to it should live. Through stories about seeds,…

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Chapter 9 The Culture of the Kingdom: Kingdom Principles part three

Jesus did not come to destroy the Law but to fulfill it:

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” — Matthew 5:17 (NIV)

The principles of God’s Kingdom were therefore both old and…

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Chapter 8 The Culture of the Kingdom: Kingdom Principles part two

Worldly Culture vs. Kingdom Culture

Worldly Culture Kingdom Culture

Wealth is viewed as success The poor can be rich in faith — James 2:5

Power and status are important The meek shall inherit — Matthew 5:5

Revenge and retaliation are common The merciful receive…

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Chapter 7 The Culture of the Kingdom: Kingdom Principles Part 1

Kingdom principles are important because they teach us how citizens of God’s Kingdom are expected to live. They are not merely ideas to understand; they are truths that must be practiced.

Kingdom principles are necessary for maintaining our residency.

Those who…

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Chapter 6 Patterns and Principles: An Introduction

The Bible is filled with patterns and principles that reveal how the Kingdom of God operates. God has given us His Word not only to inform us, but also to teach us how to live, worship, serve, and walk in obedience to Him.

A Biblical pattern is a spiritual model or example…

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Chapter 5 Cat Out of the Kingdom

Jesus makes it clear that simply claiming to belong to the Kingdom of God is not enough. A person’s life should demonstrate genuine faith through obedience to God. Jesus warned that some will call Him “Lord” but will still be rejected because they did not do the will of the Father.

Key…

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Chapter 4 Key to the Kingdom

Jesus promised to give His Church the “keys of the kingdom” (Matthew 16:19). These keys represent the authority and responsibility God gives His people to advance His Kingdom and proclaim the Gospel.

To bind means to put a bond on something—to restrict, prohibit, or exercise authority against it. To…

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Chapter 12 The Methods: Mass Evangelism

A mass evangelistic crusade is designed to reach the unsaved population of an entire community or area with the Gospel. This chapter provides practical guidance on how to organize and conduct an evangelistic crusade, including planning, outreach, and follow-up. However, the…

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Chapter 11 The Methods: Saturation Evangelism

Saturation evangelism is a powerful approach to reaching people with the Gospel because it seeks to spread the message of Christ throughout an entire community until it has been fully permeated. Like leaven works through bread dough, the Gospel should influence…

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Chapter 10 The Methods: Dealing With Difficulties

When we are evangelizing, we must remember that we are engaging in spiritual warfare. Our struggle is not simply against people or their questions—it is against spiritual forces that seek to keep people from understanding and responding to the Gospel.

Satan works to…

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Chapter 9 The Methods: Personal Evangelism

Personal evangelism is person-to-person, one-to-one evangelism. It provides an opportunity to share the Gospel directly with another individual and to build a personal connection while communicating the message of Jesus Christ.

Personal evangelism can be practiced in…

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Chapter 8 The Methods; New Testament Parables

Jesus often used parables as an effective method of evangelism and teaching. A parable is a simple story that uses familiar, everyday things to communicate a deeper spiritual truth. Jesus knew that many people did not understand spiritual concepts immediately, so…

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Chapter 7 The Methods: New Testament Principles

The New Testament reveals several important principles for effective evangelism. The early Church began with only a small group of believers, yet through the power of the Holy Spirit, the Gospel spread throughout the world. The Gospels, Acts, and Epistles demonstrate…

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Chapter 6 Recipients of the Message

The recipients of the Gospel message are people who need to hear about Jesus Christ and experience His saving grace. Evangelism is most effective when it follows the biblical principle of spiritual multiplication. When someone accepts Christ, that person becomes a disciple who…

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Chapter 5 Communicating the Message

This chapter emphasizes that effective evangelism depends not only on what we say, but also on how we communicate the Gospel. The message must remain faithful to God’s truth while being communicated in a way people can understand and receive.

1. Human and divine elements –…

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Chapter 4 The Messengers

God is the one who transforms lives, but He chooses to use believers as His messengers. Disciples are human instruments through whom God communicates the Gospel. We cannot save or convert someone by our own power because only God can bring about the new birth. However, Jesus has given…

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Chapter 3 The Message

The message of evangelism is centered completely on Jesus Christ. God’s plan for reaching the world involves three important parts:

Jesus Christ is the Content — Jesus is the heart and substance of the Gospel. The basic message is that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the…

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Chapter 2 The Mandate

A mandate is an authoritative order or command given from one person to another. In evangelism, we are dealing with the mandate Christ gave to His believers to take the Gospel to the world. Jesus did not merely suggest evangelism; He commanded His followers to participate in reaching others…

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Chapter 1 Leaven-Like Evangelism

Leaven-like evangelism teaches us that spreading the Kingdom of God is similar to leaven working through a lump of dough. Leaven begins small and hidden, but its influence eventually affects the entire lump. In the same way, the Kingdom of God may begin with one person, one…

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Chapter 19 Gift Based Mobilization

To be a truly effective force of God the church should be organized on the basis of spiritual gifts. There are three major steps in gift-based mobilization. 1. Guide people in discovery of their spiritual gift. 2. Identify ministry needs. 3. Match people with the proper gifts to…

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Course Mobilization Methodology

Chapter 16 Principles of Penetration

This lesson teaches that God did not bring Israel out of Egypt just to leave them in the wilderness. He brought them […]

Chapter 18 A Tale of Three Cities

The story of Israel and the giants teaches us that being mobilized by God does not mean we will never face giants. Israel failed to completely drive out some of the enemies, and those remaining enemies became a continual source of trouble. Gaza, Ashad, and Gath became associated…

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Chapter 17 After Achor

Achor means “trouble.” Joshua 7 gives us an important lesson: being mobilized and moving forward for God does not mean we will never experience trouble or failure. Israel experienced defeat at Ai because there were spiritual issues that needed to be confronted.

Four reasons Israel faced…

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