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Dec 19, 2023Liked by Justin Holm

Your mention of Jesus' storytelling and use of illustrations to convey truth resonated with me. It's incredible how parables and examples can bring the gospel to life and make it relatable. I'm inspired to incorporate more storytelling elements when sharing the good news.

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Absolutely! Be Christlike in our delivery of His Truth! Smiley face. :) Might could share with the rest of us what you learn on your exploration of storytelling techniques gleaned from Scripture.

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Dec 17, 2023Liked by Justin Holm

When presenting the gospel, it's crucial to strike a balance between using Scripture and providing explanations. People may benefit from hearing the verses and also receiving additional insights to fully comprehend God's plan of salvation. Thank you for sharing your approach.

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Oh for certain! 100% Bible with no humanity makes common people disconnect. So thankful we get to participate somewhat by adding skin and personality in the gospel explanation. A good balance. Hmmm. May we all improve out sensitivity to the Spirit for when is most appropriate to use a clear illustration and when to move on to the next concept in Scripture. :)

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Dec 17, 2023Liked by Justin Holm

Regarding using the Bible to define the Bible, are there any specific passages or verses you recommend exploring to gain a deeper understanding of gospel concepts? I'd love to dive into the Word and discover more about God's message.

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Wow! What a question. Study tools to extract the max value from context. Noticing patterns of similar words. Seeing the definition from the use-case. Jesus is the Word. He invented the concept of conveying meaning through simple combinations of letters. Finding accurate meaning in a word and how that word relates and flows with its phrase and complete sentence in the passage is key to closer connection with the Author. Smart start might be making a short list of words you LOVE most so far in your Scripture adventure. And then search those words through the blb.org or Blue Letter King James app, seeing the meaning surrounding each use of that same beloved word. You'll see a pattern and appreciate the design of the Author. :)

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Dec 17, 2023Liked by Justin Holm

I appreciate your emphasis on defining key terms in the gospel to ensure clarity. It's essential to understand the context and meaning behind words like 'gift' and 'works' to grasp the full message. Thank you for shedding light on this aspect.

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Your gratitude inspires us to bring more value to hungry listeners.

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