Share the Good News - February / March 2002
The Power of God
For my own devotional life I have recently been enjoying the book of Romans in our new translation, the ESV, and was particularly struck by the familiar words of Romans 1:16-17. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’”
Paul’s words here recall Jesus’ words in Mark 8:38: “For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” Each of us must be committed to sharing the Good News and must be bold with the words of Jesus that embody the gospel message.
What is the gospel? The word means “good news”—the preaching concerning Jesus Christ’s death, resurrection from the dead, and His ultimate exaltation. This is the message we want to provide through our gospel literature—this is the great news that we must boldly proclaim to this sinful world!
Will you join with me today as together we renew our commitment to God’s powerful, life-transforming gospel message? In Jesus’ own words, “Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest” (John 4:35).
Geoffrey L. Dennis
Vice President, Outreach Ministries
Easter Sunday Outreach
Easter Sunday presents a tremendous opportunity to share the Good News with visitors to your church. Many may only attend church on this one day of the year—make sure they know what being a Christian is all about.
- Encourage members to invite visitors to your Easter services using a tract with your church information stamped on the back.
- Greet each visitor with a handshake and a tract with a clear gospel presentation on the way into the service.
- Insert a joyful Easter tract in every bulletin—members and visitors alike will appreciate the special message.
Don’t Miss These Easter Bestsellers!
- The Cross, also available in Spanish
- He Did This Just For You
Special Release
Many of you have requested a resource to respond to the emerging interest in witchcraft and magic in today’s culture. Good News introduces a new tract just for you: Of Myth and Magic.
Featured Titles
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Of Myth and Magic (25-pack)
Reveals the truth about witchcraft and magic, and proclaims the message of Jesus Christ--the ultimate power in the unseen spirit world. Full text.
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The Heart of the Cross (25-pack)
The thief on the cross had to be the luckiest man alive. Of all the crosses in the Roman world, he was crucified next to Jesus Christ. And because of his penitent heart, he was ushered into Paradise by the very Son of God! This tract shares how any person can be as "lucky" as the thief by accepting God's free gift of salvation. Full text.
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The Meaning of Easter (25-pack)
Composed primarily of Scripture, this redesigned classic describes Easter as the fulfillment of the perfect plan of salvation and challenges the reader to believe in the risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Full text.
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Don't Give Up on God (25-pack)
Pain and disappointment, illness and death . . . the circumstances of this world often cause people to question God's existence. But God is there, and He longs to be our Comforter and Friend. This tract shares the truth of God's love for mankind with an urgency and compassion that are sure to touch many hurting lives. Full text.
