It is okay to report about your outreach efforts

by Stephen Belsheim | Apr 23, 2021 | Gospel

INTRODUCTION In church, I rarely hear other believers report about their efforts to reach the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Why?  One reason is that folks do not outreach.  However, possibly, people do not want others to think they are...

The Power of a Word: Romans 1:1a “Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus”

by Stephen Belsheim | Apr 16, 2021 | Bible Study

INTRODUCTION The small group with whom I read the Bible in community just began reading Romans.  While I already knew about the richness of Romans, my understanding or comprehension of this richness was intensified when I read Romans 1:1a.  It seems that God...

Speaking Boldly in the Face of the Cancel Culture: Strengthening Relationships with Other Believers and Reaching Out to the Lost – Part Four of a Multi-Part Series

by Stephen Belsheim | Apr 13, 2021 | Gospel

INTRODUCTION AND SYNOPSIS This article, which is the last in this series, looks at the fifth and sixth steps to gain courage to boldly speak out in the face of the cancel culture.   The fifth step is to strengthen your relationships with other believers in...

Speaking Boldly in the Face of the Cancel Culture: Better Know God’s Word and Strengthen Your Resolve to Stand – Part Three of a Multi-Part Series

by Stephen Belsheim | Apr 11, 2021 | Gospel

INTRODUCTION AND SYNOPSIS OF THIS ARTICLE This article looks at the third and fourth steps to prepare to boldly speak out in the face of the cancel culture.   The third step to prepare for battle is to spend the time to better know God’s Word, and especially...

Speaking Boldly in the Face of the Cancel Culture: Self-Examination for Salvation and Praying for Courage and Boldness to Speak Out – Part Two of a Multi-Part Series

by Stephen Belsheim | Apr 9, 2021 | Gospel

INTRODUCTION This article looks at the first and second steps to prepare to speak boldly in the face of the cancel culture.  The first step is to examine yourself to make certain that you are saved.  Unless you are saved, you will not possess the power of...