“The Mission Begins”: Preschool & Kids Leader Training for Unit 29, Session 3—The Good News
I have been looking forward to this session for a long time. About four years ago as we developed the scope and sequence for this cycle of The Gospel Project, this session stood out because it gives teachers the opportunity to walk through the gospel using Romans—sort of a Romans Road session. Yes, we talk …
Continue ReadingThe Gospel Project for Kids Key Changes for the 2021-2024 Cycle
Every cycle of The Gospel Project for Kids allows us to cover more of the big story of Scripture and also make improvements and changes based on what we have learned and feedback that churches have provided. Below are some of the key changes that you will find in the 2021-2024 cycle of content that …
Continue ReadingThe Gospel, Romans, and Evangelism [Ep. 217]
What are the major themes of the gospel? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: We explore the major themes of the gospel as presented in Romans How knowing these themes well can help us as we share the gospel with others How this passage points …
Continue ReadingThe Place of Works in the Christian Life [Ep. 216]
If we are saved by faith, do good works not matter? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The importance of “and” vs “by” in the relationship between justification and good works Where we see this truth in Scripture Why our works matter, even …
Continue ReadingHow Do Justification and Good Works Fit Together? [99 in :99]
Christians believe that we are justified, or declared righteous, by faith in Jesus alone, and not because of any good works on our part. But we also believe that our works matter. So how do justification and good works fit together? Where many religions believe that good works lead to justification, or righteousness before God, …
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