Publisher's Synopsis
"Knowing Christ and Making Christ Known: A Journey of Faith and Purpose" by Pr. Charles Eduardos, C.Ht. encapsulates the essence of forming a deep, personal connection with Christ, transcending intellectual knowledge, and becoming a transformative experience leading to salvation and purpose. It outlines practical pathways for deepening this connection, including Bible study, prayer, fellowship with a community of believers, serving others, meditation, and continuous learning through various resources. These practices are presented as means to enrich one's spiritual journey and foster a closer relationship with God.
The book further discusses the imperative of sharing the love of Christ with others compassionately and effectively, emphasizing the importance of personal testimony, engaging conversations, and acts of kindness. Eduardos acknowledges the challenges of modern evangelism, such as cultural barriers and the fear of rejection, but also highlights the rewards of witnessing transformation in others and the potential of digital platforms to broadcast the gospel message. He advocates for community service, mission trips, and global outreach as methods of demonstrating Christ's love in practical ways, encouraging believers to actively participate in these endeavors.
Finally, the book includes Pr. Eduardos' personal manifesto. which reflects his core Christian values rooted in integrity, empathy, justice, and environmental stewardship. He emphasizes the importance of creativity, challenging norms, and educational empowerment and invites others to join him in building a future founded on these principles. The document concludes with contact information for All Saints Lutheran Church in Olmsted Falls, OH, where Charles Eduardos serves as pastor.
