Secret Church 16: A Global Gospel in a World of Religions
A number of religions exist in the world, all claiming to hold the truth about who we are, how we got here, what we’re doing, and where we’re going. Billions of people believe in Christianity, while others embrace Islam. Some are Hindu and others are Buddhist. Amidst it all, many are atheists, or at the very least agnostic.
So how are we to think and what are we to do in this massive marketplace of religious ideas? Is there one right way to believe or are there many right ways to believe? Is there one right way to live or are there many right ways to live? Specifically, how does the gospel of Christ compare and contrast with other world religions? And if we believe this gospel, then how should we share it specifically with people of other faiths? For that matter, why would we share it specifically with people of other faiths? In Secret Church 16, Pastor David Platt explains why the Christian faith is the only way to be right with God. During this Secret Church, we explore the claims of Christ in the gospel and consider how these claims inform the way we understand religions in the world and impact the way we live when surrounded by varied believers with diverse belief systems.
- Introduction
- The Gospel
- Evangelism and Conversion
- Animism
- Hinduism
- Buddhism
- Islam
- Atheism
- Conclusions
Secret Church Sessions
Session 1: What Does the Bible Say About World Religions?
In this session of Secret 16, Pastor David Platt introduces Christians to the beliefs of animism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and atheism.
Session 2: What Do Christians Believe About the Gospel?
In this session of Secret Church 16, Pastor David Platt reminds us of the centrality of the gospel for the Christian life.
Session 3: What Does the Bible Say About Evangelism and Conversion?
In this session of Secret Church 16, Pastor David Platt provides a biblical definition of evangelism and conversion in missions.
Session 4: What Do Animists Believe?
In this session of Secret Church 16, Pastor David Platt teaches Christians how to think about Animism in light of the gospel.
Session 5: What Do Hindus Believe?
In this session of Secret Church 16, Pastor David Platt teaches Christians how to think about Hinduism based on the gospel.
Session 6: What Do Buddhists Believe?
In this session of Secret Church 16, David Platt encourages Christians to share the gospel with Buddhists by teaching them about Buddhism.
Session 7: What Do Muslims Believe?
In this session of Secret Church 16, Pastor David Platt teaches Christians what Muslims believe and how to share the gospel with them.
Session 8: What Do Atheists Believe?
In this session of Secret Church 16, Pastor David Platt helps Christians to think about reaching atheists and agnostics for Christ.
Session 9: Why We Need to Share the Gospel with People in Other Religions
In this session of Secret Church 16, Pastor David Platt highlights the biblical teaching on hell, heaven, and evangelism.
