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Seven Simple Ways to Share Your Faith with Others

Every Christian is called to be a witness. However, witnessing for Christ can be a challenge at times. This article offers seven ways to help you in sharing your faith with others.

"First Things" as Faithful Witness: Applying Paul's Ministry Manifesto Today

What did Paul mean when he said he was all things to all people? This article considers the challenge of the Christian witness today, in the face of unprecedented moral revolution. We are to bear witness to the gospel of Christ by holding on to all that the Bible instructs us to, and letting go of all that would undermine the truth of God's Word.

God Is Love – The Christian Experience of God

In this introductory chapter Bray considers a few basic aspects of the nature and task of Christian theology. It includes what it means to know God, the nature and character of the sharing of this faith as a witness to others, the scope and limitations of [theology]], and the reasons for and solutions to theological disagreements.

Inexplicable Love

The author reminds believers that being a true disciple and witness of Jesus Christ is shown by the love that a believer has for his fellow believers in Christ (John 13:35; 1 John 2:9-11). The article also emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in producing this love.

The Church and Politics

How do we remain in the world, but not of the world? How do we witness to the world, while also keeping our church pure from serious sin? Should the church as a whole engage in politics? This article is about the ministry of the church.

Outreach - Where Church and Community Intersect

Looking at the gifts, interests and passions of each church member can be the key to identifying opportunities for witnessing. One must understand the community in which the church is situated as well as the gifts of church members in order to practice effective evangelism.

Working Towards an Indigenous Church (3): A Self-Propagating Church

The goal of mission work is to create indigenous churches which become self-governing, self-propagating, and self-supporting.

From Marginal to Mainstream to Marginal

This article taps into church history to look at how the persecuted early church became the popular faith. The author relates this to the church today, which once again feels marginalized. Looking at what made Christianity attractive in the times of the early church, this article draws lessons for how the church can witness today.

Who Is to Practice Evangelism, and How?

This article is about the topic of evangelism. The author addresses the question of who is called to witness. This article also discusses how we are to witness; namely, with compassion, authenticity, and prayer.

Witnessing to Roman Catholics

What does witnessing to Roman Catholics entail? This article discusses preparing for this witness, the doctrine of Roman Catholics, and specific dangers to be careful of.

Acts 1:8 - Witnesses of the Lord Jesus Christ

What is a witness, and who can fulfill the task of witnessing? This article looks at Acts 1:8.

Acts 1:8 - You Shall be My Witnesses

This article on Acts 1:8 is about the church's task of witnessing.

Worship and witness

Guilty silence

What Should Reformed Evangelism Look Like?

This article is about witness and lifestyle in evangelism.

Prophets

This article on Acts 2:17 discusses the New Testament prophets, and the Christian as witness.

The Reason

This article is about the witness, persecution and martyrdom of the Early church. The author also looks at 1 Peter 3:15.

Who Will Take a Stand?

This article is about the Christian in the world, specifically also about Christian witness in this world.

Peter Eldersveld, Child of the Covenant

Peter Eldersveld tells about his experience of God's covenant mercies, and the place of witness and personal testimonies.

Feet of the Gospel

In this article (with a special focus on the youth), the author looks at evangelism and witness. Scripture passages like Ephesians 6:15 and Proverbs 22:17-19 are discussed.

'O the Depth!'

This article is about the shallowness in the church and how we can once again recover the depth of the gospel and witness to the world.

Beginning at Jerusalem

How does a believing spouse witness to their unbelieving spouse? This article offers a balanced perspective on the issue, also calling attention to 1 Peter 3:1-6.

Hebrews 11:37 - Sawed in Two

This article is on Hebrews 11:37, on a possible identity for a person who was sawed in two, and on the power of God and witness of those who have gone before us.

“A Fish Story”

This article is about the number 153 (fishes) that we read about in John 21:11. Does it symbolizes something, or does it say something about John as witness of the life of Christ?

1 Thessalonians 1:7-10 - The Lord’s Message Rang Out from You!

This article on 1 Thessalonians 1:7-10 is about the church as a role model, and witness and mission.

Even so I Send You – Some Reflections on the Current Missionary Task of the Church

This article is about the task of the church with regards to mission work and about modern perspectives on mission. Mission as witness or dialogue is discussed, as well as the missio Dei. The author also mentions mission work through mission deputies.

What is Truth?

This article is about Jesus Christ as the truth, the relation of truth and witness, and defending the truth.

Acts 26:29 - The Last Word

Paul's final statement in Acts 26:29 is a remarkable example of Christian zeal and genuine Christian courtesy. You don't find anything abrasive, over-zealous, obnoxious or repugnant here.

Creating Space: Hospitality as a Metaphor for Mission

Beginning with the biblical witness, Cathy Ross explores the character of hospitality. She shows how it can function as a powerful metaphor for mission. We are encouraged and enabled to reflect on the importance of shared meals and being at the margins, the need to see and respect the guest and stranger as other.

A Humble effort to Promote Local Evangelism - What Changes are Needed?

This article is about the local church and missions. This article looks at the missionary, but also at the witness of the normal Christian.