Emilio Ramos is the preaching pastor of Heritage Grace Community Church. Pastor Emilio is committed to the expository and exegetical teaching of the Word of God. Emilio is also the author of Convert, From Adam to Christ and the founder of redgracemedia.com – a media ministry devoted to the glory of God’s redemptive grace through Jesus Christ. He and his wife Trisha live in Dallas, TX.
Good Biblical teachings and focus on evangelism. It was sometimes unnecessarily repetitious though. I enjoy author's that break up deep truths with a few humorous stories and anecdotes. It helps me process the serious things better somehow. Ramos didn't really do that and I found it harder to concentrate on one spiritual truth after the other. Overall good book, liked his focus on what it means to be in Christ.
The connection between sincere theology and evangelism is often bound with a very loose thread. Understanding the "how" of sharing the Gospel can often become overshadowed by the true depth of the Gospel itself. This book provides a rich resource of biblical wisdom in understanding the impact of being converted from a life of sin to a glorious life lived for Christ. Emilio wonderfully demonstrates the reformed doctrine teaching in regards to man's depravity, Adam's federal headship, and Lordship of Christ in salvation. Of particular interest is the heavy emphasis on the responsibility of every believer to a local church. While a rising tide of evangelists is seen throughout our nation, sadly some still have little desire to submit to the authority, accountability, and care of the local church. Emilio creates a masterful apologetic regarding this aspect of the Christian life. The closing chapter of this book provides a very insightful and profound exposition on the Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20. Here Emilio reminds all beleivers that the emphasis is not simply to "Go" but to "make disciples". In addition, he reminds the reader of the importance of declaring the resurrection of Christ in our evangelistic effots.
I highly recommend the book as a stepping stone for every born-again convert of Christ. The clarity and biblical teaching found within its pages will prove to be a vital aspect of your walk with Christ and your desire to share Him with the world To God be the glory!
Have perused the book, and will now feast upon it. What happens to an individual who comes into the saving relationship with Christ is a topic which we skim over too often. Here there is an examination of the many facets of the gem of one's salvation.
Table of Contents:
Forward by Ray Comfort Intruduction Chapter One: In Adam all die Chapter Two: In Christ all will be made alive Chapter Three: The New Man Chapter Four: The New Birth Chapter Five: The Mind of the New Man Chapter Six: The Mission of the New Man Chapter Seven: The World and the New Man Chapter Eight: The Church and the New Man Chapter Nine: An Explanaion of the Great Commission
A good introduction to evangelism and a clear explanation of what it means to be in Adam and in Christ. Ramos gives clear biblical counsel on how the man in Christ is to relate to the world