Monthly Archives: August 2011

Seven Ways We Can Improve Our Proclamation Of The Gospel, Part V: Prescribe Repentance When Someone Responds to the Gospel

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Pastor Foley

It’s interesting that in Luke 15:10, Jesus says that it is in the repentance of one sinner that heaven rejoices. He doesn’t say the belief of one sinner prompts rejoicing, not because repentance is more important or necessary than belief, … Continue reading →

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Seven Ways We Can Improve Our Proclamation Of The Gospel, Part IV: Promote A Belief That Is “According To The Scriptures”

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Pastor Foley

The one phrase that appears twice in Paul’s presentation of the “first things” of the gospel in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 is “according to the Scriptures.” We might be tempted to say, “Well, the ‘first thing’ is that Jesus died for … Continue reading →

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Seven Ways We Can Improve Our Proclamation Of The Gospel, Part III: Proclaim Salvation As A Lifelong Process, Not A Spiritual Orgasm

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Pastor Foley

When we evangelize, we sometimes do big events where music functions as foreplay, preaching gets everybody revved up, and the decision to accept Jesus becomes the climax—after which time everyone heads home, tired but feeling pretty good. But Scripture never … Continue reading →

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