Here is the opening premise:

There are seven billion people in the world. Seven billion stories. And yet there are themes in our stories that are universal: betrayal, love, romance, redemption, sacrifice . . . The question is if there’s a larger story or narrative to which all our stories relate, one that makes sense of our shared experience a common Back Story.

The booklet goes on to explain the back story which, of course, is the gospel:

• Intimacy: God created us to know him
• Betrayal: Humanity rebelled and sin separated us from God
• Anticipation: The Scriptures promise of a coming Deliverer
• Pursuit: The coming of Christ
• Sacrifice: Jesus death and resurrection
• Invitation: God invites us to return to him
• Reunion: The age to come, judgment and eternal life.

As you can see, Backstory provides a broader more comprehensive explanation of the gospel and thus a more compelling case for Christ. You can use the booklet to explain the gospel, stimulate a spiritual conversation, or give to someone as a read on your own gospel summary.

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This is one of the most effective evangelistic tools ever developed, over one hundred million copies have been distributed in all of the major languages of the world.

It outlines four key spiritual realities:

1. God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.
2. We are sinful and separated from God.
3. Jesus Christ is God’s only provision for our sin.
4. We must individually receive Jesus Christ as our Saviour and Lord.

This booklet is a great road map to guide you through the core components of the gospel, helping you to share your faith with confidence.

If you would like to order copies of The Four Spiritual Laws in other languages you can do so through Here’s Life which is a ministry of CCCA: Click here to go to Here’s Life website
(NB: Here’s Life booklets are printed to order by the Here’s Life office)

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How do you present the good news of the gospel?

Knowing God Personally outlines four key spiritual principles for establishing a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

With a stylish and contemporary, look this booklet is an essential tool for reaching this generation with the message of Jesus.

Just 50 cents each with bonus offers available for bulk purchases.

If you buy*…
100 (ie 4 packs of 25) or more you will receive an extra 15 tracts (15%) for free
200 (ie 8 packs of 25)or more you will receive an extra 40 tracts (20%) for free
500 (ie 20 packs of 25)or more you will receive an extra 125 tracts (25%) for free
*(plus postage)

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Many Christians find it difficult to talk with their neighbours and friends about Jesus. But what if they started asking you questions about your faith in a relaxed setting? 

A focus group is a small, diverse group of people whose reactions are studied especially in market research or political analysis in guided or open discussions about a new product or something else to determine the reactions that can be expected from a larger population.  We have used this common business tool to begin a conversation that will engage people in spiritual discussions. By investing one hour a week for three weeks, together you will explore views on what is our purpose in life, the role of relationships in life, and the why or spiritual side of life.

Your role is to invite a few unchurched friends and make them feel welcome as you ask them the focus group questions.  Then, it’s your job to just sit back and listen – you’ll be surprised at how much you learn about people by listening to them process through some of life’s deeper questions. The questions are geared for those with no church background and progressively get more meaningful as you start to wrestle with some of the deeper issues of life.  At the end of the three weeks, you will have a created a safe environment for your friends to start talking about some of the more important issues they face and the role that Jesus wants to play in their lives.

Included in this downloadable resource is everything you’ll need to run a focus group including detailed instructions, some creative ideas, sample scripts, follow up and the actual focus group questions that you should ask.

Take some time to learn about and invest in those close to you!

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