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Friday, April 3, 2015

Our Job is to Present the Gospel, Not Talk People Into It!


One of the mistakes that I think modern Christianity makes is trying to talk people into believing in Jesus once they have made their decision.  I don't think that is what we are called to do. 

I have shown you in the past how Jesus handled those who have made a decision and are no longer honestly searching.  Jesus moved on.  He didn't try to talk them into it.  He respected their free will decision.

Now look at how Paul handles it.

Acts 18:5-6(NKJV)
5When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. 
6But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook his garments and said to them, “Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” 

Acts 19:8-10(NKJV)
8And he went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God. 
9But when some were hardened and did not believe, but spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus. 
10And this continued for two years, so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.

Now compare that to many in the church today who will do everything they can to change the message to attract people even if it means watering down the Gospel. 

Based on the examples of both Jesus and Paul, I don't think that is how it should be handled.

Just my opinion.

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