Peeling the onion of the depth of conversation.

After addressing the myth that 'the lost should never be offended' (2 Cor 2:15–17—the gospel is an aroma of death to some), Rev. Parnell tells the story of Christian Ajemian, 'nailed to the wall' twice by a pastor's blunt gospel confrontation before his conversion began. The main lesson follows Sam Chan's model of three concentric conversation layers—interests (descriptive/safe topics), values (evaluative: good/bad, wise/unwise), and worldviews (eternal realities: God, death, truth). Using everyday examples (books on airplanes, running, politics), the class explores how 'why' questions and attentive listening can move a conversation from weather talk to gospel substance. The goal is not to force but to listen for 'permission' cues and naturally peel back layers toward a confrontation with Jesus Christ.

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.

Another brief study on evangelism, a crucial part of our role in Christ's kingdom.

Opening with the myth that 'evangelism is unsuccessful if no one is converted,' Rev. Parnell cites J. I. Packer's definition—faithfully making known the gospel message—and emphasizes that one plants, another waters, and God gives the increase (1 Cor 3:6). The main teaching explores the Bible's rich vocabulary for sin: want of conformity (missing the mark), transgression (breaking the law), and iniquity (twisting/perversion), illustrated from Psalm 51:1–3, Romans 7, Isaiah 6, and the prodigal son. He then maps sin theologically as internal (Romans 7, the Tenth Commandment), horizontal (David's adultery and murder), and vertical (Psalm 51:4—'against you only have I sinned'). The class discusses how these categories provide different entry points for gospel conversations in a post-Christian culture that minimizes sin.

The foundation of fellowship is Jesus Christ. Know Him, follow Him, and enjoy fellowship together in Him.

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Another brief study on evangelism, a crucial part of our role in Christ's kingdom.

Beginning with the myth that 'the gospel isn't enough' (lifestyle must replace verbal proclamation), Rev. Parnell affirms that words are essential while life and deeds authenticate the message. Following Sam Chan's framework, he identifies four tasks in evangelism—presenting the gospel elements (God, sin, Jesus, blessings), organizing them with biblical metaphors, necessarily omitting some, and being sharply focused. The class works through Jesus's encounter with the lawyer in Luke 10:25–37 (the Good Samaritan as a 'gospel tract'), then fills in a chart of metaphors: God as Creator/King/Holy/Judge paired with corresponding expressions of sin (idolatry, rebellion, uncleanness, lawbreaking) and appropriate responses (worship, submission, cleansing, justification). Additional examples are drawn from the Samaritan woman, Zacchaeus, Nicodemus, and the man born blind.