Posts by Jeff Musgrave
Dying On The Hill vs. Attacking Others On The Hill
“How do we determine which convictions are ‘hills worth dying on?’” I was recently asked this question and immediately what came to mind were some of the ugly scenes that have played out over the years causing many to say, “I don’t think that’s a hill I’m willing to die on.” Certainly, there are hills…
Read MoreThe Exchange Testimony: Did I Scare Him Away?
San grew up in Vietnam, living the life of a rebel. “I have control of everything I’m doing. I am strong. I am good by myself.” At the age of 18 when North Vietnam took control of South Vietnam and communism ruled, with no money in his pocket, San got on a boat and came…
Read MoreFROM LEGO…TO THE TABERNACLE…TO THE GOSPEL
“Is that lego?” asked Isabel. “No. Would you like me to show you what it is?” replied Paola. This is how an amazing gospel encounter began as two school moms began this interesting conversation. Paola took her plastic replica of the Old Testament tabernacle and skillfully illustrated God’s holiness, justice, love and grace – The…
Read MoreSIMPLE FAITH IN ACTION
Does our faith show up 24/7? This story from Joy in Frederick, Maryland reminds us that the littlest things we say can open big gospel doors. Joy was shopping at a new mattress store in her community where she met the owner. Joy couldn’t take advantage of the stellar deal he offered her until she…
Read MoreAccountability in Missions
Jeff Musgrave Missions consists of a curious relationship between a pastor and the local church he serves, a missionary, and, in most cases, a mission agency. Before we can address accountability, it is necessary to delineate each party’s responsibilities and their relationships with each other.
Read MoreWindows: The Power of the Overcoming Life
Jeff Musgrave This edition of “Windows” illustrates the power and function of the overcoming nature of the Christian Life found in the Greek words nike, nikos, and nikao. The Presupposition of Scripture —Built in Victory “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us” (Romans 8:37). “But thanks be…
Read MoreA Change of Focus
Jeff Musgrave Many pastors have told me that their church’s soul-winning program is weak or nonexistent. With the overemphasis of easy-believism and evangelism at any cost, it seems that we have thrown the baby out with the bathwater. While a correction in emphasis was warranted, it is time we readjust our focus to a Biblical…
Read MoreArticulating the Gospel
Jeff Musgrave The very essence of soulwinning is articulating the gospel. While men must be convinced of the gospel before they can embrace its Savior, the Holy Spirit promises to convince them (John 16:8–11). Our role in the process is to “teach” (Matt. 28:19) or “preach the gospel” (Mark 16:15). Among those in our pews…
Read MoreWindows: Evangelism (Part 2)
“To every preacher of righteousness as well as to Noah, wisdom gives the command, ‘A window shalt thou make in the ark.’” Charles Spurgeon by Jeff Musgrave This article originally appeared in FrontLine Jul/Aug 2007. This is part 2, part 1 appears here. From Part 1: This edition of Windows features illustrations to make soulwinning…
Read MoreWindows: Evangelism (Part 1)
“To every preacher of righteousness as well as to Noah, wisdom gives the command, ‘A window shalt thou make in the ark.’” Charles Spurgeon by Jeff Musgrave This article originally appeared in FrontLine Jul/Aug 2007. This is part 1, part 2 is here. This edition of Windows features illustrations to make soulwinning clear and compelling.…
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