Where would you start if you had less than an hour to explain the gospel to a friend who has not read the Bible before? What information should you cover? What points should you focus on? The Story that Matters provides a clear explanation of the main message of the Bible in 45 minutes.
This booklet explains the gospel in a chronological manner from creation to the cross. Using expressive line art illustrations and carefully controlled text, the core message of the Bible is explained in simple-to-understand English so that even someone who uses English as a second language can clearly understand.
This book is priced so it can be given away in large numbers. Churches can present these booklets to visitors or they can be given out at concerts or church programs. Individuals can also give the booklet like a gospel tract to family, friends and neighbours.
“I really like What are Christmas and Easter All About? but it only covers two months of the year. With The Story that Matters, I can now give others the gospel message at any time of the year!”
Appropriate for these audiences:
All ages.
Written for those with limited language skills. It uses EasyEnglish which is suitable for children, teens, ESL speakers and people who do not read a lot.
Designed to give away:
This booklet is very affordable. Bought in bulk, it is priced less than a cup of coffee—cheaper than a Christmas or Easter card. It is ideal to give away in large numbers. A church can hang one on every door in a neighbourhood without breaking the budget!
Features
Assumptions: Assumes reader has little or no prior knowledge of the Bible.
Chronological: Begins with the creation of the universe, and then, progressing sequentially through key Old Testament stories, it moves into the New Testament to reveal the meaning of the cross and the tomb. The main story of the Bible is tied together into one universal, all-encompassing drama. The content is brief so a reader can complete the book in approximately 45 minutes.
Objective: Allows the Bible to speak for itself in presenting the good news of the Lord Jesus Christ. There is no arm-twisting to believe. The message is presented objectively; the decision to believe or not to believe is left to the reader.
Illustrated: Uses expressive line art by gifted artist, Matt Almy, brings the gospel story to life.
SAMPLE OF INTERIOR PAGES FEATURING THE LINE ART
Click on the thumbnails to view sample pages from both the English and French editions of The Story that Matters.