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    Should we show a James Bond film?

    I would not do it for the sake of unity. I would also choose to use the Bible as the foundation for your discussion rather than a movie. Sure, you might get more people to come if you show a movie. But if we lose the authority and power of the Word and become more like the world to win the...
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    Accredited Online Bible Schools

    I graduated from Moody, but took all my courses online from China. The degree I got is exactly the same as the one I would have gotten if I attended in person. I think you should ask your prospective school if there is any difference in their online degrees and "in-person" degrees. I asked...
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    Such thing as an Atheist Pastor? ?

    Taking parts of the Bible and not others doesn't work. Either the Bible is from God (all of it) or it isn't. If there is no God, then there is no reason to follow the teachings in the Bible. God's existence is the foundation for the Bible. If I was an atheist, I wouldn't bother with good morals...
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    What did Adam and Eve go out to eat on their anniversary?

    But it seems like their anniversary was the same day as their "birthdays" or maybe they called them "lifedays." They would have had to celebrate all at the same time.
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    Praying together?

    Not nearly enough. I have been convicted about this, but haven't taken the necessary steps to correct it yet. Thanks for your reminder. I believe that since the husband is the head of the family (Ephesians 5) he should typically lead, but of course the wife can initiate prayer to or ask the...
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    Nor are you to be called 'teacher' for you have one Teacher, the Christ.

    Interesting. I have read this verse many times but never thought about it too much. I think that this could be a cultural issue. In Israel disciples called their "master" or "leader," "Rabbi." But in Western culture saying, "I am a teacher" doesn't mean that you are claiming to be the leader for...
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    How to vote when political parties don't represent your views

    This is a really tough one and I couldn't fault someone for choosing either to vote for the "closest one" or not voting because "both are bad." I think you have to pray about it to decide on your own. Personally I could never bring myself to vote for someone who was pro-abortion no matter if he...
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    Bible study

    Well, if is a recurring thing with the elder I would probably write him a gentle note about it. If it is a one time thing, just let it go. I also lead Bible studies and it is easy to get derailed. Just ask yourself if this new topic or side topic will be edifying to those who listen or not.
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    Should college students teach?

    I believe that this verse is telling parents the importance of disciplining their children. I have two young boys and they are sinners. They do many wrong things. They need a lot of teaching and discipline to help them learn. I don't believe this means young people cannot teach. However, I do...
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    Simple Principles to Witnessing

    That is very similar in structure to the presentation I normally use. I generally use the bridge illustration, which is three parts. Man's problem, God's solution, Our response.
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    Passing out Tracts

    Great! Passing out tracts is a really easy way to get the gospel out. Although most are probably discarded later, you never know how God will use it. It is so easy to keep some in your wallet. They can be handed out to clerks and waiters, etc.
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    Creative ways shy Christians can witness?

    It doesn't matter if you do or say the wrong thing. What matters is that you are out there trying. God is the one who saves, not us. So if the person doesn't believe it is not your fault. Just sow the seed. It's exciting to see your eagerness.
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    I saw God..

    The Bible says that anyone who sees God's face on earth will die.
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    Can anyone help/offer advice for evangelism?

    The best way is to just start doing it. There are so many different methods, different presentations, and different styles. But we are like the seed-sower, just throw out seeds. Giving out literature such as tracts is very easy to do. You can give it to waiters, shop clerks, etc. and pay...
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    Teaching Enlish as Second Language?

    I have lived in China for 9 years and I have had various jobs teaching ESL. Firstly, I would say it is extremely unlikely you would be able to get a job with the government paying your salary teaching English. I've never heard of these jobs, but if they exist I'm sure their requirements would be...
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    Evangelism Courses Besides WOTM

    I've went through the FAITH training course, which was very simple for sharing the gospel. Now I mostly use the bridge illustration. I've also known people who have done EE (Evangelism Explosion). As long as it gets the message out, choose the one that you are the most comfortable with, can...
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    Did missions change you?

    The two week mission trip I took to China when I was in high school encouraged me to become a full time missionary overseas, where I still him. Sharing the gospel with others and seeing their lives changed is an exciting thing and definitely affects you for life.