Good News ← Dan Jarvis

God Loved the World . . . So Much

Aug

4

2014

God loved the world, so much. So much that He shared Jesus with us, His one and only Son. So much that He put the offer of eternal life on the table for “whosoever” believes. We’re talking about agape-level love here—of the most faithful, most patient, most compassionate, most forgiving, most gracious, most unexpected, and most undeserved ...

6-Week Startup into Christianity 1

Nov

21

2013

So, you’re interested in following Jesus? Or perhaps you’ve even made a first-step commitment to follow Him? What’s the next step? And the step after that? The 6WeekStartup is a free and simple guide you can download and print off, and keep with your Bible for awhile. In it, you’ll find an easy way to practice various ...

Heaven’s Entrance Exam

Oct

31

2013

Contrary to popular opinion, heaven isn’t reserved for the morally upright, the good citizens, or those who are genuinely sincere. Heaven isn’t guaranteed for “good” people any more than it is barricaded to “bad” people. In fact, getting into heaven takes a lot more than most of expect. Here are a few items on the after-death entrance exam: ...

Elephant in the Church! 1

Jun

22

2013

Like the proverbial “elephant in the room,” there is an elephant in the church! The story goes like this: A huge, audacious, stubborn elephant is sitting in the center of the room, but everyone continues on with business as usual. People get so accustomed to seeing it staunchly implanted in the midst of daily activities ...

Christian Thoughts for Muslims

Jun

6

2013

The religion of Islam (whose believers are called “Muslims”) claims more than 1 out of 5 people on earth today. The word “Islam” simply means “submission.” Muslims believe in Allah (their concept of God, an all-powerful Deity) and their primary source of spiritual information is their holy book, the Koran (Qur’an). And, while Muslims do ...

Christian Thoughts for Hindus

Mar

1

2013

Hindus make up some 13% of the world’s population, although the number is much larger when one accounts for all those who adhere to Hindu philosophy (New Age practices, etc.). The religion began in 1500 B.C. as ritualistic polytheism practiced in homes, and over the years it has grown more and more complex, to the ...

Why Do Christians Believe Jesus Rose Again?

Feb

2

2013

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of Christian theology. Without that historical event, faith in Jesus is unwarranted. If His body is rotten in a grave, the Christian faith is a sham. Over the centuries, Christians have experienced the power of the risen Christ in a personal sense, and they’ve defended the historicity of ...

The Ephesians Road 1

Jan

29

2013

Most people who’ve spent time in church are familiar with the “Romans Road” method of evangelism — simply take a person through Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, and 10:9-10 (and I add 12:1-2) to introduce them to Christ. Unfortunately, the days of simple evangelistic methods are long gone. What we used to be able to “assume” people ...

Recovering from the Halfway Gospel 1

Dec

3

2012

“Going half-way for Jesus is good enough,” affirmed the excited young minister. “If we keep demanding wholehearted commitment, our churches are going to die out. But I have the solution! Since we can’t expect people to actually follow Christ anymore, why don’t we just ask them to agree with a few key doctrines?” An awkward ...