If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. 2 Cor 5:17
Blog Site
Derek’s Blog which comes out weekly to fortnightly is at -
Go to the new more user friendly version - beingrecreated.org
Explore new horizons of a living faith
These pages are designed to aid study or investigation for Christian discipleship through individual Bible study, Cell groups, Home groups, or meeting one to one. The questions could be used alone allowing each person to use their own Bible.
Introduction
Illustrations simplify key concepts of what it means to be a Christian
Help Zone
- Journey - Living for Jesus challenges our natural selfishness.
- Bridge - A once in a lifetime commitment with far reaching consequences.
- Purpose - The purpose of the life which God has given to us.
- The Wheel - The key elements to the Christian life.
- Secular Circle - As a contrast, a model of today’s secular world view.
Develop in faith - Journey
Jesus was uncompromising in His message of discipleship. This illustration explores the ramifications of a message that is central to the gospels - If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross and follow me.
The Journey IllustrationBecome a Christian - Bridge to Life
The entry way to eternal life is profoundly simple. It focuses on faith in Christ. This illustration takes you through the decision involved.
The Bridge IllustrationPaul through his prayers for young churches reveals something of the purpose of the life that God has given to us..
Purpose of lifeA Balanced Christian life - The Wheel
Jesus simplified all the law of the Bible down to two great commandments. Here is an illustration that draws on this simplification.
The Wheel IllustrationOur cultural mindset - Secular Circle
While interviewing students over a number of years I came to understand the underlying belief system of our everyday culture. A system that begins and ends with enjoyment.
Secular Circle Illustration
WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN? Diagrams
