BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Author: Walter Brunelli

Walter Brunelli was born on June 13, 1953, in São Paulo. He was introduced to God by Pastor Cícero Canuto de Lima and raised in the Assembly of God of the Ipiranga Ministry, where he worked as a musician, choir director, played the oboe and cello, and led the youth.

He graduated in Theology from the Free Methodist Seminary and the Higher School of Theology (RS). He has a master’s degree in religious sciences and a postgraduate degree in Higher Education Didactics from the Mackenzie Presbyterian University. He was consecrated as a pastor on November 9, 1986, by ComapDesP, while still single.

Since he was young, he preached at conferences, conventions and evangelistic crusades in Brazil and abroad. He hosted the program TV Bereana for four years. He is the author of works such as “The Will of God and You”, “Known by Love”, “Theology for Pentecostals” (4 volumes), among others. In addition, he wrote more than 30 Sunday School magazines for CPAD, Ideall Communications and Central Gospel.

He was president of the Paulista Evangelical Academy of Letters (APEL), founded Mide — Ministério Ide (www.mide.com.br) —, a theological course recognized by the MEC and with more than 30 thousand students graduated.

He is the founder and president of the Berean Assembly of God, with dozens of churches in Brazil and abroad.

Married to Márcia, Walter Brunelli is the father of Pr. Ricardo Brunelli and Rebeca, father-in-law of Priscilla and Flávio, and grandfather of Gabriel, Raphael and Isabelle Sophie.

PRESENTATION

Dear teacher,

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We are filled with joy and exultation in the Lord for offering you the Bible Study Magazine, whose theme is: Universal Epistles — A simple and practical way to learn how to be a true Christian.

This magazine will guide teachers and students in the study of the Universal Epistles — James, Peter, John, and Jude — highlighting fundamental themes such as spiritual growth, faithfulness to doctrine, and eternal hope in Christ Jesus.

Each lesson explores the historical and doctrinal context of these writings, applying their principles to current challenges. James teaches about faith in action and growth through trials. Peter encourages hope, reminding us that the saved are pilgrims called to holiness. John exhorts us to love, fellowship, and truth. Jude warns against false teachers and calls for the defense of sound doctrine.

With clarity and biblical basis, this study strengthens the Church and encourages the practical living of the Word of God.

Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.

Jude 3 (NIV)

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Elba Alencar

CEO Central Gospel Editora