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Christians Are Evangelists
Jesus the Evangelist · Richard D. Phillips

2008·04·02   Christians are those who believe the gospel. Whether it is by a parent in the home, a minister in the church, or a friend in private conversation, we must be evangelized to be saved by Jesus Christ.    Furthermore, according to... Continue reading Christians Are Evangelists
Features of a Faithful Christian Witness: Content
Jesus the Evangelist · Richard D. Phillips

2008·04·03   In his book Jesus the Evangelist, Richard D. Phillips lists “Three key features of a faithful Christian witness” found in the apostle John’s descriptions of John the Baptist. The first is . . . the content of our witness. John... Continue reading Features of a Faithful Christian Witness: Content
Features of a Faithful Christian Witness: Manner
Jesus the Evangelist · Richard D. Phillips

2008·04·04   Continuing from yesterday’s post on “Three key features of a faithful Christian witness,” Richard D. Phillips writes:    Second, what we read about John the Baptist should inform the manner of our witness. John 1:8a says, “He was not the light.”... Continue reading Features of a Faithful Christian Witness: Manner
Features of a Faithful Christian Witness: Goal
Jesus the Evangelist · Richard D. Phillips

2008·04·07   This is the last of “Three key features of a faithful Christian witness” from Jesus the Evangelist. Third, John the Baptist shows the goal of a faithful Christian witness. John “came as a witness . . . that all might believe through... Continue reading Features of a Faithful Christian Witness: Goal
What the World Truly Needs
Jesus the Evangelist · Richard D. Phillips

2008·05·05   John’s witness to Jesus tells us why he came: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”    Do you realize that this is what the world truly needs—to have its sins taken away and to... Continue reading What the World Truly Needs
Andrews Needed
Jesus the Evangelist · Richard D. Phillips

2008·05·16      Andrew’s witness to Peter took the form of a personal testimony: “We have found the Messiah” (John 1:41). Our witness should always include a biblical explanation about Jesus, but it is also important for us to speak or our own... Continue reading Andrews Needed