Conrad Mbewe

Mais si quelqu'un - m me un ange venu du ciel - annonce un vangile s' cartant de la Parole de Dieu, il est maudit. Tous les chr tiens, sans exception, doivent r fl chir s rieusement ces paroles que Paul a adress es aux Galates. L' vangile est le cadeau le plus pr cieux que l' glise ait re u. Celle-ci doit le ch rir, le prot ger et le proclamer. Nous avons la responsabilit de v rifier la validit de nos croyances et de nos enseignements en nous posant cette question: est-ce vraiment l' vangile ? Est-ce l' vangile que Dieu nous a r v l dans la Bible ? Il y a un faux vangile - l' vangile de la prosp rit - qui se r pand un peu partout travers le monde. Plusieurs glises pr chent ce faux vangile. Il s'agit cependant d'un mensonge extr mement dangereux qui se cache sous les apparences de la religion. Tous ceux qui sont affect s par cette tromperie s' loignent de la Bonne Nouvelle de Dieu et embrassent un mensonge centr sur l'homme. Tout comme l'ap tre Paul, les auteurs de ce livre prennent au s rieux le danger d'annoncer un vangile qui serait contraire l' vangile de Christ. En effet, il n'y a rien de plus crucial que de conna tre le vrai vangile, car le salut de nos mes en d pend. Auteurs: Wayne Grudem Professeur de th ologie et d' tudes bibliques, Phoenix Seminary Phoenix, Arizona Michael Otieno Maura Pasteur, Bethesda Baptist Church Nairobi, Kenya Conrad Mbewe Pasteur, Kabwata Baptist Church Lusaka, Zambie Ken Mbugua Pasteur, Emmanuel Baptist Church Nairobi, Kenya John Piper Pr sident, Bethlehem College & Seminary Minneapolis, Minnesota

Exploring Unity as a Fruit of the Gospel Christians most effectively serve others and advance God’s kingdom when they are in biblical unity with one another. Unfortunately, modern Christians seem to be divided on countless issues related to ministry, culture, the church, and even unity itself. Some prioritize organizational unity over gospel truth, while others only seek unity with those who share their same doctrinal beliefs. In this short, accessible guide, author Conrad Mbewe explores unity as a fruit of the gospel. He finds that biblical unity is only achieved after understanding what God has done through Christ and how it is continuously executed by the Holy Spirit. This biblically centered book encourages readers to respond to Paul’s apostolic plea of “standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel” (Phil. 1:27), embracing unity as a valuable, God-given blessing. Encourages Unity: Explores unity as a fruit of the gospel that is only understood through what God has done through Christ and executed by the Holy Spirit Practical Study: This concise guide encourages Christians to stand firm in the spirit and in unity with others A Part of the Growing Gospel Integrity Series: Created in partnership with Union School of Theology

A Short Introduction to the Sovereignty of God for the Christian Life God’s sovereignty is difficult for most people to wrap their minds around even when they’re not going through difficult times; the topic raises many questions about salvation, evangelism, sin, and suffering. But when difficult circumstances arise, many believers ask, “Is God really in control?” In this addition to the Church Questions series, pastor Conrad Mbewe explains the Bible’s teaching on God’s sovereignty and addresses the common questions that it raises. He shows how it affects one’s outlook on salvation, suffering, prayer, and worship in the Christian life. This short and accessible work is ideal for anyone currently struggling with the sovereignty of God or for new Christians wanting to learn more about God’s sovereignty. Part of the Church Questions Series: Developed to give biblical insight into common questions Global Perspective: Written by Zambian author and pastor Conrad Mbewe Useful for Seekers: Accessible for those new to faith or looking to learn more

Encourage Long-Term Faithfulness in Missions with a Biblically Informed Strategy That Recenters the Church The church is the origin, means, and end of missions. Scripture calls on missionaries to start and strengthen churches where new believers—and more missionaries—can grow. But today, many Christians downplay the role of the church in favor of pragmatism and parachurch ministries, weakening the missions cause. In this brief guide, pastors John Folmar and Scott Logsdon share their decades of experience working as pastors in Muslim countries. Showing how healthy churches are essential for fulfilling the Great Commission, they teach biblical ecclesiology and missiology with wisdom and real-world advice from the field. They also caution readers against movement-driven missions, theological minimalism, and other techniques that replace the church’s God-given roles of equipping, training, and sending missionaries. Offering an effective, biblical strategy for global evangelism, Prioritizing the Church in Missions helps pastors and churches not only make Christ known throughout the world but ensure that God’s word is preserved long after missionaries leave. Accessible Guide on Ecclesiology and Missiology: Explores the biblical role of the church in equipping, training, and sending qualified missionaries as well as the dangers of unhealthy missions practices Practical: Equips churches for effective evangelism, expositional preaching, prayer, and partnering together in the Great Commission Helps Churches Build a Biblically Informed Missionary Strategy: Ideal for missions-minded pastors, staff, students, and lay believers Part of the 9Marks Church-Centered Missions Series

What Is the Church? Foundational Truths from God’s Word At the beginning of the twentieth century, Christians in Africa numbered approximately nine million—by the end, that number had grown to more than 380 million. As the number of Christians continues to grow, African pastors are often overwhelmed and in desperate need of guidance. Drawing from three decades of pastoral experience in Zambia, Conrad Mbewe has written a comprehensive handbook specifically for African pastors and church leaders. Structured around twenty commonly asked questions about God’s design for the church, this helpful resource covers topics ranging from the definition of church and the role of church members to the importance of doctrine. Through this book, Mbewe aims to equip pastors and leaders with biblical principles that will “permeate the landscape of Africa and transform its churches for generations to come.” Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition and 9Marks.

Si aun un ngel predica un evangelio contrario a la Palabra de Dios, est bajo maldici n. No hay ning n cristiano en el mundo que no necesite considerer seriamente las palabras de Pablo a los g latas. El evangelio es el regalo m s valioso de la iglesia, el cual ella debe apreciar, proteger, y legar. Jam s debemos dejar de revisar lo que creemos y predicamos, y luego preguntarnos, es esto el evangelio? Es esto el evangelio que Dios nos ha revelado en la Biblia?Existe un falso evangelio que se extiende por los continents: el evangelio de la prosperidad. Hay muchas Iglesias que est n predicando este falso evangelio. Es una peligrosa mentira envuelta en una cubierta de religion. Este aleja a sus v ctimas de la buena noticia de Dios y las lleva a un enga o centrado en el hombre. No hay nada que Pablo tomara m s en serio que el peligro de un evangelio distinto, y nosotros sentimos lo mismo. No hay nada m s serio; de ello depende nuestra alma.