THE LEGACY OF THE WRITTEN WORD When one hears the word "legacy", they often think of a financial bequest given upon someone's death. Sadly, too often such inheritances are squandered. Money is actually a poor legacy, because the giver never knows who will be spending it and on what it will be spent. Fame and power are not worthy legacies either, as neither are enduring.
A worthy legacy is more than just wealth, fame, or power. It means leaving behind a sense of purpose and destiny when your life on earth concludes. It is passing on to future generations the spiritual principles and experiences that made a difference in your life and ministry.
For a Christian, there is nothing more meaningful than leaving a legacy of the written word. People may forget sermons, lessons, and life experiences which you shared verbally, but when you put these in written format they can be continuously reviewed, implemented in people's lives, and passed on to others. In this way, you can extend your ministry and your spiritual legacy to future generations.
God recognized the importance of the written word, as that is how He chose to reveal Himself and His eternal plan to mankind. He gave us the legacy of the Holy Scriptures.
We suggest you read through this course twice: -The first reading will provide an overview of the entire book production process. After learning what is involved in writing a book, you may decide that it is not your spiritual giftedness. If that happens, no problem--it is just as important to learn what you are not called to do as it is to find your true spiritual calling. Just because you have a "good idea" does not mean it is a "God-idea". You do not want to write just because "everyone else is doing it". You want to write because God has called you to do so.
The second reading is for implementing the procedures detailed in this course--the how-to, if you will. If you take the action steps at the conclusion of each chapter, by the time you complete the second reading, your own book will be a reality.
We not only want to pass on the teachings with which God has entrusted us, but we want to equip other believers to prepare materials on biblically-based and God-inspired themes.
We believe that you have a message to share, and through this course, we want to enable you to do so for God's glory. By so doing, we will be sharing our legacy with you and you will be equipped to leave an enduring spiritual legacy for generations to come.
Leaving an Enduring Spiritual Legacy
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This study is based on the Holy Bible, the written Word of the one true God, which reveals that all of creation has been called to worship. The angels (Hebrews1:6); the nations (Psalm 86:9); the elements (Psalm 96:11); and God’s people (Psalm 67:3).
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Believers in Christ have to know that our faith as Christians rests upon God and His holy Word. If you have questions about how life began and how it will end, who God is, what sin is, what faith is, if the Bible is true--this is the course for you!
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