Connecting the Chasm
Bridging the Gap Between Christian Infancy and Spiritual Maturity
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The Word of God is the foundation for the Christian. Diligence and dedication must be employed to comprehend and interpret the truth of Scripture or the Christian’s beliefs will be cracked, unstable, and transitory. This explains why the apostle Paul urged his young disciple Timothy to “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (1 Timothy 2:15 KJV). Furthermore, he encouraged him to “devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching…Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers” (1 Timothy 4:13, 15-16 NIV).
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About the Book
Connecting the Chasm seeks to provide assistance with individual spiritual growth and instruction regarding the essential and foundational biblical truths. It covers the fall of mankind into sin through the purpose of the local church. All Christians should know what the Bible states regarding salvation, discipleship, sanctification, and their roles in the church. However, there is a dearth of knowledge of the fundamental teachings of Scripture, which has created a chasm between the believer and the Bible. Therefore, attention is given to biblical and theological issues that will compel the reader to go beyond the surface and build a firm foundation on the Word of God. Each facet is designed to facilitate individual spiritual growth for the new Christian as well as the mature Christian. A workbook is included to provide further interaction with the material so it may be utilized as a course text for basic biblical beliefs, a new member’s orientation course, or a new believer’s course.
About the Author
Roche Coleman is the senior pastor of Impact Church of The Woodlands. He served as a pastor of Christian education for twelve years prior to that. Serving in pastoral ministry afforded him the privilege of designing theological courses, teaching an orientation course, and establishing curriculum within local churches. His extensive travel internationally has granted him the opportunity to preach and teach in areas such as Africa, Jamaica, Croatia, and India. Roche possesses a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi College, a master of biblical studies from the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, and a master of theology from Dallas Theological Seminary.