Our Mission at church@paravista is: “To help people become active, committed followers of Jesus Christ”. This week we begin a series of three studies based on our mission, titled…. 1. Being a Follower of Jesus Christ. 2. What it means to be committed to Jesus. 3. What it means to be active in our life
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1. Introduction Today is the last of five studies from the first 12 chapters of the book of Acts titled “The Gospel”. The previous four weeks have been: ‘The Gospel Begins’ ‘A Gospel of Boldness’ ‘A Gospel of Conflict- The Gospel Unstoppable’ ‘A Gospel for the Hardest’ As we read and consider the story of
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This study is the fourth in “The Gospel” series of the book of Acts focusing on Acts Chapters 8-9. Last week we saw that the Gospel is “unstoppable” and that “…. the Word of God cannot be chained.” 2 Timothy 2:9. 1. Introduction This week we focus on Saul and his conversion following the stoning of
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This study is the second in “The Gospel” series of the book of Acts focusing on Acts Chapters 3-4. 1. Introduction How do you go with sharing your faith and the things of the Lord with unbelievers? Are you bold or do you feel fearful, nervous, intimidated, etc? Do you desire to be bold? Where does
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Review of last week’s study. a. What were the 3 things Paul said was the essence of the Gospel? 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. b. Where did Paul get this Gospel message from? c. What happened to Christ was ‘according to the scriptures’, prophesied 600 years and longer beforehand. What did this prove about who Christ was?
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1.The Gospel Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. What are other words we can use to describe the gospel? Why did Paul write this to the Corinthians? See also the reason Peter wrote in 2 Peter 1:12-15. Do you think this is important? Why or why not? Write down the essence/central theme of the Gospel, the three
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