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Kids on Peru

Crash Course in Evangelism!

I hope you had a great Memorial Day and weekend! This week, I will be doing a 3 part series called “Crash Course in Evangelism” which will include three of the top Methods of Evangelism. This series was something I had originally written for a class, but I think the information could definitely help others in this area.

The series is in no way an exhaustive listing of all methods—for every kind of person, there is a different kind of evangelism that you could use to most effectively preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ! This series is a … Read the rest

Ruben's Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau

What does it mean that “the elder shall serve the younger?”

The phrase, “the elder shall serve the younger” in Genesis 25:23 talking about God’s plan for both Esau and Jacob has been the subject of much theological debate—especially when interpreted through Romans 9:11-12 which tells us “Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad–in order that God’s purpose in election might stand: not by works but by him who calls–she was told, ‘The older will serve the younger.’”

Reformed theologians—many whom follow John Calvin—use these two passages together as a defense or explanation for the concept of predestination. According to Wikipedia, “John Calvin interpreted predestination … Read the rest