{"id":24621,"date":"2014-09-20T08:40:29","date_gmt":"2014-09-20T07:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admin.patheos.com\/blogs\/adrianwarnock\/?p=24621"},"modified":"2020-06-13T06:51:33","modified_gmt":"2020-06-13T05:51:33","slug":"the-pentecostals-and-the-independent-evangelicals-preach-the-same-gospel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/adrianwarnock\/2014\/09\/the-pentecostals-and-the-independent-evangelicals-preach-the-same-gospel\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pentecostals and the Independent Evangelicals Preach the Same Gospel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

All too often we Christians focus on the things that divide us. The Gospel of Jesus is what should unite us. In\u00a0Hope Reborn<\/em> we deliberately wrote in such a way that we hoped those from different backgrounds would recognize the book\u2019s message as the Gospel. Actually if you are immersed in your own setting, it is a great idea sometime to examine the Gospel message of another group. \u00a0What we should realize is that essentially all true Christians are preaching the same truth.<\/p>\n

It was very encouraging for us then to receive commendations from the UK National Director of an organization called the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches, which has historically been known as anti-charismatic, and at the same time from Jack Hayford, perhaps the most prominent and respected Pentecostal<\/a> leader. \u00a0It turns out we really do preach the same gospel:<\/p>\n

\u201c\"John_Stevens_03-260x260\"<\/a>There has long been a need for a short, simple, accessible and biblically faithful book explaining the essence of what it means to be a Christian<\/strong>, how to become a Christian, and how to start living as Christian. Hope Reborn<\/em> meets this need wonderfully. Tope Koleoso and Adrian Warnock explain clearly and concisely the great news of salvation in Jesus, which brings forgiveness, transformation and true hope into our lives. Biblical exposition is combined with pastoral warm, engaging illustrations, real-life stories and practical applications. This book is ideal for those interested in understanding the Christian faith for the first time, for those new to the faith, or for those unsure of their faith. I look forward to using it widely.\u201d<\/p>\n

John Stevens<\/strong> \u2013 National Director, Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\"Jack<\/a>\u201cIn every way God\u2019s Word measures a man, a husband, father and leader, I have found Tope Koleoso to be authentically gracious, honest, forthright and truthful. He characterizes both Christian love toward all, and mature leadership in The Church. I have spoken in Tope\u2019s church a number of times, and readily detect the receptivity and response of a people used to being fed and led in The Word, Its Truth, and into genuine worship and witness as a people. The Body of Christ globally sees the need for a rise of thousands of well-equipped, Christ-like, Holy Spirit empowered, Word-centered and balanced pastors: \u201cthis kind\u201d are needed everywhere!
\nHope Reborn<\/em> which Tope has written with one of his leaders will help you grow as a Christian and a leader. Don\u2019t make the mistake of thinking this book is for the new Christian only. You will find your love for the gospel growing afresh as you read its pages<\/strong>.\u201d\u2028<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jack Hayford<\/strong> \u2013 Founding Pastor \u2013 The Church On The Way\/Los Angeles, and Founder The Kings University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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