Take a minute to feed your soul and
impact your world!
Toma un minuto para alimentar tu
alma e impactar tu mundo!
Investigative
Study of John
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PARA COMER ~ FOOD FOR THE SOUL
Bill Bright, founder of Campus
Crusade for Christ, said "One day some years ago, I was
speaking on a large university campus. A young radical student
confronted me. I later discovered he was the head of the
Communist Party on this big campus. He didn't like the idea that
I was encouraging students to follow Christ as their Lord and
Savior. He had other plans for these students. Rather than
argue, I invited him to come to our home for dinner, which he
did. He was a very brilliant and articulate young man. After
dessert, I picked up my Bible and said, "I want to read
something to you from the Bible." He reacted with obvious
irritation. "I have read the Bible from cover to
cover," he exclaimed. "It's a ridiculous book. It's
filled with contradictions, lies and myths. I don't want to hear
anything from the Bible." I replied, "If you don't
mind, I will read it anyway." I began to read to him from
the Gospel according to John 1:1-2, "In the beginning was
the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
When I concluded reading, he said, "Let me see that -- I
don't remember reading that." He read it thoughtfully, then
handed the Bible back to me without comment. He was very sober.
After reading a couple of other passages from God's inspired
Word, this young man was obviously very moved. His entire
countenance had changed. We chatted briefly, and after a time as
he stood to leave, I asked him if he would write in our guest
book. He penned his name and address, after which he wrote these
words, which I shall never forget: "The
night of decision, a decision to receive and follow
Christ."
This was the motive as to why John
wrote this gospel, "that
you might believe."
The Word is eternal; the Word is in relationship to God, the
Father; and the Word is God. John confronts his readers with
claims of Jesus that demand a personal response. This is why the
gospel of John is read by so many seekers and new believers.
As you venture out to tell others about the love of Christ, as a
leaving piece give them a copy of the gospel of John, if you
don't have one, encourage them to read a chapter a day in their
bible or online. The gospel of John is a great place to begin
learning about Jesus Christ.
God Bless, Pastor Alex
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PARA LLEVAR - IMPACT YOUR WORLD
Investigative Study of John
* Try leading a study of the book of
John that will help bring people to know Jesus.
You can use it with new believers to
help them understand their new relationship or with people you
want to develop a relationship with and help them come to know
Jesus.
* The study is really easy to
lead, has leaders tips and questions. Invite some friends, give
it a try and see what God will do.
<<Investigative Study of John.pdf>>
Free copies of Gospel of John
* For
free copies of the Gospel of John to hand out on campus go to:
http://www.pocketpower.org/code/products.php?group=Gospels
* Personalize it - Consider
putting a lable with your name and contact info on it for them
to get back to if they have more questions.
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