2025-08-24 THE GOSPEL - GOD'S GOOD NEWS
Discovering Hope: How to Share Your Faith
Through the Three Circles Method
Have you ever struggled to explain your faith to others? Many Christians feel uncertain about sharing the gospel in everyday conversations. In this powerful message, we explore a simple yet profound way to communicate God's story of redemption using three circles - a method that brings clarity to complex spiritual truths.
Understanding God's Original Design
At the heart of the Christian message is God's perfect design for humanity. From Genesis, we learn that God created everything "very good," with humans as the crown of His creation. We were made to walk in close relationship with Him, experiencing the fullness of His love and purpose. This first circle represents God's ideal plan - a life of meaning, purpose, and intimate fellowship with our Creator.
The Reality of Brokenness
Yet we all know something isn't right. The second circle represents the brokenness that entered when humanity chose to go their own way instead of God's way. This brokenness manifests in our relationships, emotions, and behaviors - through anxiety, depression, addiction, broken relationships, and countless other struggles. While painful, this brokenness often becomes God's way of getting our attention and showing us our need for Him.
The Gospel: God's Solution
The third circle brings hope - God's solution through Jesus Christ. From the very beginning, God had a plan to rescue us from our brokenness. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, He made a way for us to be restored to His original design. This isn't just about feeling better; it's about becoming a new creation through Christ.
Taking Action:
- Practice drawing the three circles and explaining each one
- Identify people in your life who need to hear this message
- Download the "Life on Mission" app to have this tool readily available
- Join a training group to learn more about sharing your faith effectively
The beauty of this method is its simplicity and flexibility. Whether you're talking with a colleague over coffee or a neighbor across the fence, these three circles provide a clear framework for sharing the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.
A Prayer for Boldness: Lord, thank you for making a way out of our brokenness through Jesus. Give us courage to share this hope with others. Help us see the opportunities You provide each day to tell others about Your love and redemption. Use us as Your ambassadors to bring healing to a broken world. In Jesus' name, Amen.
[Note: Want to learn more about sharing your faith? Join our six-week training course by scanning the QR code in this Sunday's bulletin or visiting our website.]
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