Faith & Reason Nexus

A personal worker must have strong convictions about:

• The Condition of the Sinner
  • Romans 3:23 – “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
  • Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
  • Isaiah 59:1-2 – Sin separates humanity from God.
• The Accessibility of God’s Grace
  • Titus 2:11 – God’s grace is available to all.
  • 1 Corinthians 1:4 – Thanksgiving for grace in Christ.
  • 1 Peter 5:12 – Stand firm in the true grace of God.
• The Efficacy of Christ’s Blood
  • 1 John 1:9 – Confession brings forgiveness through Christ’s blood.
  • Revelation 1:5-6 – Christ’s blood cleanses from sin and makes believers priests to God.
• The Power of the Gospel of Christ
  • Romans 1:16 – The gospel is the power of God for salvation to all who believe.
• The Power of the Preaching of the Cross
  • 1 Corinthians 1:18 – The message of the cross is the power of God to those being saved.
  • 1 Corinthians 1:21 – God uses preaching to save those who believe.
• God’s Faithfulness to Forgive
  • 1 John 1:9 – God is faithful to forgive sins and cleanse from unrighteousness.
• The Oneness of the Lord’s Church
  • Matthew 16:18 – Jesus established His one church.
  • Ephesians 4:4 – “There is one body and one Spirit.”
  • Ephesians 1:22-23 – The church is the body of Christ.
• God’s Plan for Man’s Salvation
  • Mark 16:16 – “He who believes and is baptized will be saved.”
  • Acts 2:38 – Repentance and baptism are for the remission of sins.
• The Reward God Has Promised to Those Who Obey Him
  • Matthew 6:33 – Seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness first.
  • Hebrews 5:9 – Christ offers eternal salvation to those who obey Him.
  • Revelation 2:10 – Faithfulness until death leads to the crown of life.