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Philippians 4:13

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
John Piper said, "When the heart full of God’s love can draw on a mind full of God’s Word, timely blessings flow from the mouth." And, you know, it's true! What we put in our heart and mind flows out of our mouth. Jesus said in Matthew 12:34, "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks." So take the challenge with us this week, and let's fill our hearts and minds with God's Word! Today's scripture memory verse is Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Paul wrote this verse when talking about how the brothers and sisters in the church can have a little or a lot. But with whatever they have, they can do the work that Christ called them to do—including sharing the Good News of the Gospel! And you know, the same is true for you today. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!" Download the scriptures for this week's memory challenge by visiting our website at www.sharelife.today.

Galatians 2:20

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Why is it so important to memorize Scripture? Well honestly, there are too many reasons to list in this short minute. But one of key reasons is because it changes us from the inside out. Isaiah 55 shares with us that God's Word never returns void but "it will accomplish what [God desires] and achieve the purpose for which [He] sent it." So this week, we will be walking through five days of scripture memory challenges with you to help you hide God's Word in your heart. Today's verse is Galatians 2:20: "I’ve been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." This verse reminds us not only of the sacrifice that Christ has made on the cross for us but also the calling He has for us as his children. We live for Christ. And we have the privilege of sharing the Good News of what Jesus did with others! To join us for this week's scripture challenge, download the verses at www.sharelife.today.

Glorification

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Hope is that essential element for continued effort toward any great goal. “My flesh,” said David in Psalm 16, “...will rest in hope." Can you say that? Well, it depends upon your faith, because faith looks back and anchors itself to the Cross and gives us a hope, which looks forward to a crown. “Hope is never ill when faith is well,” said the extraordinary John Bunyan. Even William Shakespeare said, “My hope in Heaven dwell.” Jesus Christ has given to us the only real and substantial hope that this world knows. He told us in John fourteen, “In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. And I go to prepare a place for you...” And when we place our trust in Jesus, the moment we pass from this world to the next, we will be glorified and see this promise fulfilled. We’ll experience everlasting life and glorification with our Savior. For more, visit www.sharelife.today.

Our First Concern

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
"Therefore go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit; teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." Have you ever heard this famous Biblical passage before? You know, it's called the Great Commission, and it's Christ's final command to us before He returned to Heaven. Unfortunately, it can be something that Christians ignore for a number of reasons. One of them is that we get involved in all kinds of seemingly good things that keep us all too busy. Jim Collins wrote a widely used book in the business world that opens with this statement, “Good is the enemy of great.” And so many times we get involved in all kinds of good things; and yet, they are not the great thing that we could be doing in seeing men and women come to Jesus. Christ said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” And His last command should be out first concern. For more resources on sharing the Gospel, visit www.sharelife.today.

Sanctification

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
1 Thessalonians 4:3 tells us, "It is God’s will that you should be sanctified..." And this brings us to our theological word of the day: sanctification. It's the process after we come to saving faith in Jesus where we are made more like Christ. This continues until we are called home to Heaven. It's like an artist chiseling a beautiful sculpture. Through much of the process, it's messy and difficult—as the creator chisels away at the stone to make a priceless piece of art. This is what Christ does to those who put their trust in Him alone! He creates in us a pure heart as He guides our path. And we become more like Jesus through reading His Word and responding, spending time in prayer, telling others the Gospel, being in fellowship with other Christians, and worshipping our amazing God. To learn more about how you can grow deeper in your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That's www.sharelife.today.

The Hypostatic Union

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Something I’ve been pondering lately is the matchless, never-ending, wonderful love of God. Isn't it amazing that God who created the universe—and us!—gave up His glorious throne to step into this world as a man. Now don't get me wrong—Jesus is God. He’s always been a hundred percent so. At the same time, He came to earth, born as a baby, and He is also one hundred percent man. This is known as the hypostatic union. And when He was born, His glory was veiled. It must have been quite difficult for Him to humbly take on flesh, but Jesus did it out of His great love for us, and His desire for God’s glory. He chose the road to the cross because He knew His perfect life must be the sacrifice for our imperfect ones. He came to live beside us and share how we can have eternal life. For more on how you can share this with others, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Justification

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
This week, we will be diving into some big, theological words in the Christian faith, and they’re important because they teach us more about our faith and what Jesus has done for us. Today's is justification. What does it mean? Imagine yourself in a courtroom being tried for all the sins that you’ve committed. The Bible tells us clearly the punishment for our sin..."For the wages of sin is death..." However, when you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you are justified. In that moment, the gavel comes crashing down...but the guilt and punishment are now accounted to Jesus. He took our sin on Himself and gave us His righteousness. So instead of being guilty, we are now clean. This is justification—“just as if I’ve not sinned”. But to receive it, we must place our full and complete trust in Jesus alone and what He has done for us. Let's share this amazing news! For more, visit www.sharelife.today.

Jesus is King

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Throughout the course of human history, there have been many corrupt kings. But humanity has continually sought a perfect ruler who will bring peace to our communities and our lives. However, a fallen people enslaved to sin has never been able to produce anyone able to do this. And more than ever, our culture deals with anxiety, depression, and great fear about the future. But did you know, that once we put our trust in Jesus, we personally know the King of Kings? Ephesians 1 tells us that after His resurrection and ascension to heaven, Jesus was seated at the "right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule, authority, power and dominion..." (Ephesians 1:20–21) Our everlasting King Jesus is powerful! He conquered sin and death, and all who put their trust in Him alone receive the gift of eternal life as well as peace and joy found only in Him. Who can you share this with this week? Learn more at www.sharelife.today.

Jesus is our Refuge

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Therefore, we will not fear..." These powerful verses from Psalm forty-six remind us of a key truth found throughout God's Word—when we become a child of God, Jesus is our refuge. In fact, the last thing Jesus told His disciples before He ascended into heaven was, "...surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." There may be many things we fear or battle. But today, I want to encourage you: Find your refuge in Jesus. He will be your Rock, your Fortress, your Bulwark when storms come your way. You can rest in Him. And knowing this important truth changes everything. It gives us the strength to do what Jesus asked His disciples to do before He told them He will always be with them: "Therefore go and make disciples of all the nations..." For more on how you can fulfill the Great Commission by sharing your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Jesus is our Healer

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
In the New Testament, Jesus performs miracle after miracle, healing on the lame, the sick, and the blind. He even raised His friend Lazarus from the dead! Christ has the power to heal us physically; but, you know, the biggest miracle of all is that Jesus can also heal us spiritually. Psalms 103 says, "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not his benefits, He forgives all of our iniquity, who heals all of our disease..." Physical illness is one of the awful side effects of sin coming into the world in the Garden of Eden. And the curse of sin has caused this world and everything in it to decay. But Jesus has compassion for the sick and the hurting. Through His death on the cross, He offers anyone who puts their trust wholly, firmly in Him healing from their sin and complete healing one day in Heaven. Let's share the Savior's love with those around us. For more on who Jesus is, visit www.sharelife.today.