Posts by Dave Malnes
Are there only going to be a few people who are saved?
In the ongoing conflict between good and evil, artists and writers attempt to instill the notion that all people are inherently good. When evil rears its ugly head in books and movies, we always root that love and goodness will overcome evil. The stark reality of sin, as taught by the Bible, supports a completely…
Read MoreThe One Key Word that Helps Christians Advance God’s Kingdom
God calls on believers to share the gospel message with others. By faith, believers respond by trusting his message and the power behind the message. To help us, Jesus provides word pictures of the transforming power of his Word. That one key word is trust.
Read MoreTwo Different Ways to Look at the Great Commission
The rescue of a prisoner of war camp and the act of doing a favor provide examples of how Christians can look at the great commission.
Read MoreEvangelism means trusting that God works behind the scenes
Christians regularly pray, “Your kingdom come. Your will be done. On earth as it is in heaven.” When Jesus sent out his disciples, he told them to say, “The kingdom of God is near.” How can Christians convey this same message in today’s world? It starts by trusting the power behind the Word.
Read MoreProclaiming the Foolishness of the Gospel
The message of God’s grace appears utterly foolish to an unbelieving world. For those who believe in Christ, it can be equally foolish when people choose to reject God’s grace. How Christians respond to rejection makes a huge difference in proclaiming the gospel.
Read MoreEvangelism and Politics
I imagine that if Christ were here today, he would be more concerned about finding lost souls rather than trying to elect public officials, seating the right person on the Supreme Court, or changing public policies.
Read MoreThe Astonishing Gift of Grace
A gift is not a gift unless its received. God’s gift of grace is not a gift unless it’s received and its not grace if it’s something to be earned. It is a gift so astonishing that its routinely rejected.
Read More3 Ways Christians can Proclaim God’s Pursuing Love to Others
Jesus courts unbelievers and wins them through his grace. He uses his faithful servants to be couriers who provide messages of God’s pursuing love.
Read MorePraise and Proclaim Ministries launches outreach initiative in Vistancia, AZ
Praise and Proclaim Ministries had the privilege of partnering with Cross of Glory Lutheran Church and School in Peoria, AZ to launch an outreach initiative on February 24-25. This initiative was held in conjunction with a comprehensive effort for Cross of Glory to begin a second site in nearby Vistancia.
Read MoreConfronting the fear of rejection in evangelism
Rejection can be devastating. It can paralyze us from taking risks. Status quo is far safer than stepping out in faith. Most of us don’t like to place ourselves in positions where the likelihood of failure appears far greater than success. Let’s face it… we hate being disappointed or hurt. Perhaps the fear of rejection…
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