Several items are necessary for the Church to continue in successful Christian ministry. Among these items are Scripture based Theology, Effectual Prayer, Evangelism, and Discipleship and nurture. Though other items may be essential, these four items are most important.
A single word from the Lord, “discipleship” spoken into my spirit became the basis for training disciples from pulpit ministry, Bible college and Bible institute classes, and this website, which provides information gleaned from diverse locations. This information for the most part is FREE. Some websites or resources may charge a fee for their studies.
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In my experience that covers almost fifty years it has been my privilege to study many and varied writings on theological subjects. Some of these writings provided greater insight into particular subjects. No one persuasion was wholeheartedly agreed upon. However, broadening my understanding by researching other opinions has helped me to grow spiritually and of course mentally. One thing that all born-again believers have in common is that Jesus Christ is the only Savior (1Tim 2:5). He was born of the virgin (Matt 1:23, Lu 1:27-35), conceived by the Holy Spirit (Lu 1:35), lived a totally sinless life (Heb 4:15), was the sacrifice for our sins at Calvary where He was crucified (Heb 9:26), then buried in a borrowed tomb (Matt 27:59-60). His resurrection on the third day (Matt 20:18-19), according to Paul proved Jesus Christ to be the Son of God, with Power (Romans 1:4). After His resurrection Jesus continued on this earth for forty days teaching His disciples (Acts 1:3). At the end of the forty days, before ascending to Heaven in a cloud, Jesus instructed His disciples to tarry in Jerusalem until they were endued with power from on high (Lu 1:49; Acts 1:4, 5). On the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit descended upon the chosen disciples (at least 120 of them, Acts 1:4, 15; Acts 2:2). They were all filled with the Holy Ghost and began speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gave the utterance (Acts 2:4). Since that time many interpretations, thoughts, teachings have come forth. It is not the purpose of this particular page or this website to address all of those issues. Presently it is sufficient to say that materials are available for every minister and Christian who has a computer and internet connection, almost anywhere in the world, to find study aids and information.
STUDY!! AND PRAY!! Study with a hunger that cannot be satisfied. Pray with a passion and perseverance that cannot be denied. Ask God for the truth! Seek God for the truth! It is His truth, and He will reveal truth to any honest seeker. Do not settle for what someone else has said is truth. Seek until you are satisfied in your own heart that you have discovered the truth. Then do not be so dogmatic as to think that you, a finite being, could not possibly be wrong. Depend upon God’s Spirit, power and presence to bring the conviction that you need.
Remember, it is the Spirit of God who reveals and convinces of all truth! If you remain humble and teachable, God will teach you and use you. You cannot change others opinions or convince them in your own strength. You can only relate what God has put into your heart. It is the Holy Spirit’s work to take care of the rest. Our goal is to facilitate study. So, let this statement govern every encounter with these sites: “in essentials, unity; in doubtful matters, liberty; in all things, charity.” Pray with all your heart. Study with all of your ability. Seek God for direction. Obey the Holy Spirit.