New Testament Baptism A burial (Romans 6:4) In water (John 3:5) Preceded by faith and repentance (Mark 16:16) For the purpose of being saved (1 Peter 3:21) How one enters the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:13)
Brandon Renfroe – Lessons from the Denarius
The Goodness of God (Matthew 20) Appreciation for Our Forgiveness (Luke 7) The Need to Forgive Others (Matthew 18) How to Go the Extra Mile (Luke 10) The Power of the Bread of Life (John 6) What is He Worth to Your Soul? (John 12) Getting our Priorities Right (Matthew 22)
Brandon Renfroe – Teaching Our Children
What Will You Say? “Is there only one church?” “What does baptism have to do with salvation?” “Why don’t we use instruments in our worship?” “Why do we partake of the Lord’s Supper every week?” “Why do only men lead the prayers in worship?”
Brandon Renfroe – Goals For 2014
10 Biblical Goals For 2014 To Be More Active in the Local Church To Learn More of God’s Word To Spend More Time in Prayer To Grow in Patience To Forgive Others To Think Before We Speak To Be More Generous To Visit the Sick, Shut-In, and Wayward To Prioritize To Lead Others to Christ
Brandon Renfroe – A Teacher’s Lasting Legacy
Brandon Renfroe – A Teachers Lasting Legacy 7 P’s of Effective Teaching Purity Purpose Preparation Passion Plainness Patience Prayer “Trying to win souls without prayer is trying to do God’s work without God’s help.” —Wendell Winkler
Brandon Renfroe – How Jesus Answered Questions
Brandon Renfroe – How Jesus Answered Questions Don’t have to answer every question Beware of “loaded” questions Answer with a question, if needed
Brandon Renfroe – Using Questions in Evangelism
Brandon Renfroe – Using Questions in Evangelism “Make a few good arguments and keep pressing them. Keep in mind that the truth is like metal; the more you polish it, the better it shines.” (NBH, 385) “In Christ” All spiritual blessings (Ephesians 1:3) Romans 3:24—redemption 1 Corinthians 1:2—sanctification 2 Corinthians 5:17—new creature Ephesians 1:7—forgiveness 2 Timothy 2:1—grace 2 Timothy 2:10—salvation
Brandon Renfroe – The Questions of Christ (A Study of the Master’s Methods)
Brandon Renfroe – The Questions of Christ The General Formula A Question by Jesus to Stimulate Thought An Initial Response by the Hearers A Deeper Application by Christ “If a man wishes to teach people about things which they do not understand, he must begin from things which they do understand.” —William Barclay, Matthew, Vol. 2, p. 55 …
Brandon Renfroe – The Red Lens
Brandon Renfroe – The Red Lens Red-Lens Qualities Well-versed in the truth Had an eye for potential Bold Discreet Wise Willing to initiate a religious discussion Could apply the text of the Old Testament Realized OT prophecy centered in Christ Knew what “preaching Jesus” involved Prepared to share the gospel at a moment’s notice