Spreading the Word - Steps to Faith: A multi-lingual basic course in Christian faith

By W. Goss

"SPREADING THE WORD - Steps to Faith" is a multi-lingual basic course in Christian faith which is mainly used in working with immigrants and refugees. In ten lessons it explains the fundamental principles of Christian faith in a simple, understandable and demonstrative manner.

Since 2014 the course has been systematically further developed and optimized, particularly for use in catechesis among Persians. The course is currently being used in diverse cultures and many countries.

Though the headings and bible verses provide a basic preset structure, the course remains flexible in that it can be presented in different ways, depending on the situation and cultural requirements of the diverse target groups, including both individuals and groups.

"SPREADING THE WORD - Steps to Faith" offers suggestions, inspiration and a creative way to pass on the Good News.

For the course participants a booklet and an e-book are available in the following languages: Farsi / Persian, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, English and German. Also, the free app WEITERSAGEN 2017 is available in all six languages.

This is Volume 5 - the participants booklet in English.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Books on Demand
• Release date: Jun 6, 2018
• ISBN: 9783752865097

W. Goss

Pastor Willi Goss (Nuremberg) has a heart for immigrants and has always maintained intercultural contacts and relationships. Due to the wave of refugees he saw that many people in Muslim cultural circles were seeking contact with churches to find out more about Christianity. In order to be able to clearly explain the Christian faith, Pastor Goss, who is also an educational scientist and behavioral therapist, developed "SPREADING THE WORD - Steps to Faith". The course "SPREADING THE WORD - Steps to Faith" is available as a booklet or an e-book in the following languages: Farsi / Persian, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, English and German. The App WEITERSAGEN 2017 is free and is also available in all six languages. For more information visit www.weitersagen.info.

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Contents

Outline of the Ten Lessons

Foreword

The Holy Book from God – the Bible, God’s Living Word

1.1. The Bible, God’s word, was not devised by man, but was given to holy people through the Holy Spirit (INSPIRED)

1.2. There is SUPERNATURAL UNITY in God’s Word, the Bible, despite different authors over time

1.3. God has always spoken in the PAST and SPEAKS to us today

1.4. The Bible is the TRUSTWORTHY TESTIMONY of God’s words and actions

1.5. The Bible, God’s Word, is RELIABLE and points towards JESUS CHRIST

Getting to Know the Holy God of the Bible better

2.1. God is a TRINITY

2.2. God is ETERNAL, INVISIBLE and PERSON

2.3. God is OMNIPOTENT, OMNISCIENT and OMNIPRESENT

2.4. God is HOLY, RIGHTEOUS, MERCIFUL and FAITHFUL

2.5. God is LOVE

God Created the Whole World and Life Through Jesus Christ

3.1. God created EVERYTHING through the LORD JESUS CHRIST

3.2. All ANGELS in heaven were created ABSOLUTELY GOOD

3.3. MANKIND, created in