...but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, (1 Peter 3:15, ESV)
If you had to right now could you share the Gospel with someone? As the scripture says, are you "prepared to make a defense" for the hope that you have? Do you truly believe that apart from Christ a person has no hope for eternity?
Penn Jillette, an atheist from the famous duo Penn and Teller said in a recent blog, "How much do you have to hate someone to believe that everlasting life is possible and not tell them?" He then goes on use the following illustration to make his point. He says that if he saw a truck barreling down on someone and was about to crush that person he would have to tackle that person and get you them out of the way! Pretty profound comments from someone who is convinced that there is no God!
If we truly believe that there is a heaven and hell and that a person must repent and put their faith in Jesus to have eternal life then what is stopping us? Hell is much worse than getting hit by that truck...and it's forever! The fact that it could be socially awkward should not be a reason to hold back. I believe fear plays a big part here. I can say that because fear has held me back before. I still struggle with it. One thing has helped me in overcoming that fear and that is being prepared!
There are many quality resourses out there that will help you to give an accurate presentation of the gospel. One of my favorites is found at www.wayofthemaster.com. You may recognize Kirk Cameron from Growing Pains and more recently the movie Fireproof. I encourage you to take the time to watch the video that starts when you go to the homepage. Then click on "1", "2" and especially "3" where you will hear the message "Hell's Best Kept Secret."
Take some time and get yourself ready. Know the Scripture. Prepare a plan and let God do the talking. Present the facts and with God's help you will bring someone to a point of accepting the truth or rejecting it. Keep in mind It is not our job to sell someone on Jesus. It is not our job to convince people. That's God's job! (John 6:44) Our stories won't save them. Our opinion won't save them. The power is in the Word! We are just the messengers and it is our responsibility to KNOW and bring that Word!
Go and share your faith...while you still have time!
Penn Jillette, an atheist from the famous duo Penn and Teller said in a recent blog, "How much do you have to hate someone to believe that everlasting life is possible and not tell them?" He then goes on use the following illustration to make his point. He says that if he saw a truck barreling down on someone and was about to crush that person he would have to tackle that person and get you them out of the way! Pretty profound comments from someone who is convinced that there is no God!
If we truly believe that there is a heaven and hell and that a person must repent and put their faith in Jesus to have eternal life then what is stopping us? Hell is much worse than getting hit by that truck...and it's forever! The fact that it could be socially awkward should not be a reason to hold back. I believe fear plays a big part here. I can say that because fear has held me back before. I still struggle with it. One thing has helped me in overcoming that fear and that is being prepared!
There are many quality resourses out there that will help you to give an accurate presentation of the gospel. One of my favorites is found at www.wayofthemaster.com. You may recognize Kirk Cameron from Growing Pains and more recently the movie Fireproof. I encourage you to take the time to watch the video that starts when you go to the homepage. Then click on "1", "2" and especially "3" where you will hear the message "Hell's Best Kept Secret."
Take some time and get yourself ready. Know the Scripture. Prepare a plan and let God do the talking. Present the facts and with God's help you will bring someone to a point of accepting the truth or rejecting it. Keep in mind It is not our job to sell someone on Jesus. It is not our job to convince people. That's God's job! (John 6:44) Our stories won't save them. Our opinion won't save them. The power is in the Word! We are just the messengers and it is our responsibility to KNOW and bring that Word!
Go and share your faith...while you still have time!
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