John Mark Comer Teachings

Live in a Way That Begs the Question | Preaching the Gospel E4

Mar 24, 2023

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The call of Jesus is not only to preach the good news but also to become 'good news people.'

Early Christians' unwavering dedication and transformative faith showcased the power of living out the gospel through actions.

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Preaching the Gospel Series Overview

The podcast episode delves into the Preaching the Gospel series, highlighting the shifting roles of John Mark from Bridgestown Church to starting Practicing the Way. It emphasizes the importance of preaching the gospel within various cultural contexts, contrasting it against different American gospel interpretations.

Introduction

3min

Live in a Way That Begs the Question

3min

The Crucifixion of Perpetua

3min

The Persecuted Christians

3min

The Roman Empire and the Rise of Christianity

4min

The Origins of the Church

2min

The Five Differentiatings of Early Christianity

3min

The Rise of the Christian Myth: Human Rights

2min

The Joy of Persecusion

3min

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How to Preach the Gospel in a Culture of Persecution

3min

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The Light of the World

3min

12.

The Rise and Fall of the Early Church

3min

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The Power of Witness

3min

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The Power of Witness

3min

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The Price of Being a Witness to the Gospel

2min

16.

The Four Year Journey of Spiritual Formation

3min

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The Rise and Fall of the Western Church

2min

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How to Stay True to Following Jesus and His Way

2min

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The Importance of Being True to Jesus

5min

“What if there is a rich gift waiting for us in this new cultural moment of rising hostility?”

John Mark discusses what it meant in the early church to be a witness and how that applies to how we share the Gospel. He argues that the call of Jesus isn't just to preach the good news, but it's also to become 'good news people.'

Key Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 2v11-12

Resources for this practice:

https://practicingthewayarchives.org/practices/preaching-the-gospel

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John Mark Comer Teachings

Live in a Way That Begs the Question | Preaching the Gospel E4

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Preaching the Gospel Series Overview

Perpetua's Martyrdom

Reasons for Christian Persecution

The Call to Bear Witness

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