Guidance for serving Christ and His Church—evangelism, discipleship, missions, and pastoral care.
Reading Time: 8 minutesQuestion 60073 In the late spring of 2016, news began spreading through British evangelical and charismatic networks that something unusual was happening on the streets of Reading. The Gate Church, a Baptist congregation led by Yinka Oyekan, had invited American evangelist Tommie Zito to lead a week of street evangelism. The week became four weeks,…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 4087 The question of how to distinguish a genuine prompting from the Holy Spirit from one’s own reasoning or from an external spiritual influence is one of the most practically pressing questions in the Christian life. It is easy to claim, and equally easy to dismiss — and both errors have consequences. Claiming the…
Reading Time: 5 minutesQuestion 11056 Acts 1:8 is the last thing the risen Jesus said before His ascension, and it was not a farewell encouragement. It was a structured programme. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and…
Reading Time: 5 minutesQuestion 11081 The Samaritan mission in Acts 8 is one of the most theologically charged events in the book of Acts, though Luke narrates it with characteristic restraint. Philip crossed not merely a geographical boundary when he went to Samaria; he crossed a centuries-deep fault line of religious contempt and mutual suspicion. That God used…
Reading Time: 3 minutesQuestion 04028 Evangelism is frequently presented as a matter of technique: the right approach, the right words, the right moment. But the New Testament consistently locates the power behind effective gospel witness not in human skill but in the Holy Spirit. Understanding the Spirit’s role in evangelism changes both the way we engage in it…
Reading Time: 6 minutesQuestion 04121 The sight of someone placing their hands on a sick person and praying for healing can provoke a range of reactions in evangelical circles, from warm affirmation to deep suspicion. For some, the practice conjures images of televangelist excess and manufactured spectacle. For others, it represents a sincere and scripturally grounded act of…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 1089 People face profound struggles—depression, anxiety, broken relationships, addictions, grief, guilt, and confusion about life’s direction. Where should they turn for help? The modern world offers secular psychology, pharmaceutical solutions, and self-help programmes. Christians throughout history have turned to Scripture. What role should the Bible play in helping people with their deepest problems? The…