About The Gospel Tool
The Gospel Tool and Bible Study emphasizes the good news of the Kingdom of God, deepens biblical literacy, and nurtures a vibrant and growing relationship with God, while preparing each participant to disciple others.
While there are many ingredients involved in successful disciple making and growing as a disciple, the following five are absolute essentials:
Obedience to Jesus ChristWelcoming the Holy Spirit’s WorkScripture StudyA Growing Prayer LifeChristian Community
Growing in abiding in Jesus Christ by living in accordance with everything Jesus taught carrying out His call to make disciples.
Growing in sensitivity to and cooperation with the Holy Spirit while partnering with Him to minister in the gifts of His Spirit.
Growing in being rooted in God’s word through Bible Study, meditation on and memorization of scripture.
Growing in various different forms of prayer, while praying alone and ministering to others in prayer.
Growing in relationship with others by caring for one another and engaging in intentional unity.
Explore What’s Included in The Gospel Tool Bible Study
The Gospel Tool is an overview of the gospel, which reads like a story, describing the biblical narrative of God and his Kingdom in 40 short units.
This 40 paragraph document was written to summarize and describe what the Bible says about the Gospel (good news) of the Kingdom of God. This document, reviewed by many pastors and theologians, attempts to briefly and accurately depict the overarching story of the Bible. It not only highlights the good news of Jesus’ Kingdom and the restoration of relationship with God the Father, made possible by Jesus’ atoning work and the ministry of the Holy Spirit, but also the restored role that God’s people have within His Kingdom, both now and into eternity. Please read The Gospel Tool, to understand the big picture of God’s story, as you prepare to begin this season of Bible study.
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See What’s Inside: The Gospel Tool
The 40 Lessons are designed to be engaging and inviting, and are normally done independently over the course of a week. They include scripture study and other spiritual disciplines to nurture one’s relationship with and obedience to Jesus Christ.
See What’s Inside: Discussion Guides
Each Discussion Guide reviews two of the weekly lessons. They are designed with learning retention activities, prayer for the lost, and “building bridges” time for practicing starting spiritual conversations and sharing the gospel.
The Self-Assessment Tool was developed as a way to intentionally evaluate one’s own growth as a disciple of Jesus Christ, at several points during this discipleship journey. While we often have goals in other areas of our lives, we sometimes neglect that type of intentionality when it comes to our spiritual growth. Based on the educational backgrounds of several of those on the team, and a study of discipleship maturity, the assessment tool is designed to help with not only self-awareness, but also to help identify marks of maturity and goals for personal growth, that can be discussed and shared with one another for the purpose of prayer and mutual encouragement. It certainly is not a complete list of the marks of spiritual maturity, but those who have used it thus far, have found it very helpful to track their progress.
Click on the picture to view or download the Self-Assessment Tool.
Recorded audio of the Gospel Tool Sermon Series at Gold Avenue Church are available to listen to here.
Each sermon corresponds with a lesson in the Gospel Tool Bible Study.
The Gospel Tool is an overview of the gospel, which reads like a story, describing the biblical narrative of God and his Kingdom in 40 short units.
This 40 paragraph document was written to summarize and describe what the Bible says about the Gospel (good news) of the Kingdom of God. This document, reviewed by many pastors and theologians, attempts to briefly and accurately depict the overarching story of the Bible. It not only highlights the good news of Jesus’ Kingdom and the restoration of relationship with God the Father, made possible by Jesus’ atoning work and the ministry of the Holy Spirit, but also the restored role that God’s people have within His Kingdom, both now and into eternity. Please read The Gospel Tool, to understand the big picture of God’s story, as you prepare to begin this season of Bible study.
Click on the picture to view or download the Gospel Tool.
See What’s Inside: Bible Study Lessons
The 40 Lessons are designed to be engaging and inviting, and are normally done independently over the course of a week. They include scripture study and other spiritual disciplines to nurture one’s relationship with and obedience to Jesus Christ.
See What’s Inside: Discussion Guides
Each Discussion Guide reviews two of the weekly lessons. They are designed with learning retention activities, prayer for the lost, and “building bridges” time for practicing starting spiritual conversations and sharing the gospel.
The Self-Assessment Tool was developed as a way to intentionally evaluate one’s own growth as a disciple of Jesus Christ, at several points during this discipleship journey. While we often have goals in other areas of our lives, we sometimes neglect that type of intentionality when it comes to our spiritual growth. Based on the educational backgrounds of several of those on the team, and a study of discipleship maturity, the assessment tool is designed to help with not only self-awareness, but also to help identify marks of maturity and goals for personal growth, that can be discussed and shared with one another for the purpose of prayer and mutual encouragement. It certainly is not a complete list of the marks of spiritual maturity, but those who have used it thus far, have found it very helpful to track their progress.
Click on the picture to view or download the Self-Assessment Tool.