Witness Essentials

We know the radical difference the gospel of Jesus Christ makes, and we want others to see and enjoy its benefits. In fact, we don't want them to just pray a prayer and move on to the next interesting thing. We want them to sink their roots deeply into the grace of God. So often, though, we feel that we are inadequate to this important task--that we don't know enough or that we will offend our friends. Daniel Meyer has provided the tools you need to move forward:



- the basics of the gospel message

- the role of life change in our witness

- how to present the good news

The Bible studies, exercises and readings in this book will deepen your personal faith and equip you to minister to others with a new sense of confidence and calling.



Daniel Meyer is a graduate of Yale University (B.A.), Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and Fuller Theological Seminary (D.Min.) and has served since 1997 as senior pastor of Christ Church of Oak Brook in Chicago's western suburbs. His weekly messages are broadcast on television, radio and the Internet and are frequently featured on PreachingToday.com.Additionally, Dan serves as on-air host and chairman of LIFE FOCUS, a multiple Emmy Award-winning television newsmagazine aired on PBS and other stations nationwide. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Fuller Theological Seminary, the Deans Advisory Board of Midwestern University and the Board of the Executives Breakfast Club of Oak Brook.

A Word from the Author


Introduction: What is Witness Essentials About?


PART ONE: SEEING THE BIG PICTURE


1. Believe in the Call and Power of God


Receiving Christ's wonderful charge and promise


2. Examine the News


Understanding the daily and divine news


3. Mourn the Changed Conditions


Accepting the context for contemporary witness


PART TWO: REACHING OUT TO PEOPLE


4. Yearn for People as God Does


Developing a heart for others like the heart of God


5. Walk with People


Starting to build redemptive relationships


6. Investigate Invest in the Soil


Cultivating the ground for spiritual conversations


PART THREE: DISPLAYING CHRIST IN YOU


7. Testify to the Truth You Know


Bearing witness to the truth about, God, life, and self


8. Nail the Sins That Slay You


Overcoming the character and caricatures that limit our credibility


9. Express Grace Under Pressure


Revealing God's power in times of trial


10. Serve Needs


Displaying the love of Christ with its sleeves rolled up


PART FOUR: HELPING SOMEONE HOME


11. Share the Invitation to Salvation


Inviting people into the kingdom


12. ! ! !


Guiding new believers onto the discipleship pathway


Appendix: The Three Ladders


About the Author

"Too many well-meaning Christians reduce evangelism to the minimum set of requirements needed to get into heaven. In Witness Essentials, Dan Meyer masterfully captures the fullness of the gospel movement Jesus started two thousand years ago and how every believer can move beyond unfortunate evangelism stereotypes to live out that deep desire inside every Christian--to play a role in helping others begin a relationship with Jesus. Witness Essentials is theologically well-grounded, true to real life and filled with relationally intelligent and practical steps to help people be the witness for Christ they long to be. I wish it was required reading for every Christian serious about inviting others into the great adventure of knowing and walking with God." weniger anzeigen expand_less