The Bemenderfers

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Pastoral Follow-Up

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end…

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The Gospel: Our Response

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:20, ESV) I explained the Great News of God's Salvation in my last post, and previously provided the context that…

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The Gospel: God's Good News

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8, ESV) It's a terrible thing to leave someone in the dark with nothing but bad news, but that's what I did my last post! This…

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The Gospel: The Bad News

For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” But how are they to call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they…

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Witnessing: Your Testimony

"But in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that,…

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