David Lamb
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Ah, so you meant "I know what you are." Thanks for making it clear.
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Ah, so you meant "I know what you are." Thanks for making it clear.For example, "you're the heretic, no you're the heretic" etc
No problem, I phrased it that way because it comes off childish to anyone who doesn't understand the argument.Ah, so you meant "I know what you are." Thanks for making it clear.
Why is Christianity declining both in membership and in clergy? Even the more conservative branches of Christianity such as Orthodoxy and the more conservative branches of Catholicism and Protestantism is declining although not as rapidly as the more liberal and heretical branches. Although Islam (prelest that combines Moon paganism with heretical forms of Christianity), which like Mormonism and Judaism is a cheap imitations of Christianity, is not declining.
Is pointing out to others their sin effective evangelization? Especially when our own house may need cleaning?Charles Spurgeon said, "Have you no wish for others to be saved? Then you're not saved yourself, be sure of that!"
The question should then be asked, "Is someone a Christian, if they simply allow the lost to perish without warning them?"
If they do not care for the will of the Father, "That none should perish", then, maybe they are not true Christians. In that case, it is not a matter of "Christians accommodating each other". It is more of a matter that there are weeds amongst the wheat. We unfortunately have to accommodate them and their lukewarm beliefs. It will be Jesus who separates us.
The greatest commandment is to love the Lord with all you heart, soul, mind and body. The second greatest commandment is to love your neighbour as you love yourself. So, how loving is it to leave people to die without warning them?
The problem is that many choose not to show people their sins. Without knowing what our sin is, we will not fall down at the foot of the cross.Is pointing out to others their sin effective evangelization?
When we tell the lost that Jesus died on the cross without telling them why, it’s foolishness to them. It doesn’t make sense because we’re giving them the cure, without first convincing them of the disease. So, show them the law first.How about more emphasis on Good News.
Telling people of our own experience is a good thing. But it is not the power of God unto salvation.Testifying to our own experience of love and forgiveness, offering prayer and blessing to others.
None of these scripture verses can come to effect without the Holy Spirit."The Law of the Lord is perfect at converting the soul." Psalms 19:7
"I would not have known sin except through the law" Rom 7:7
"Through the law comes knowledge of sin" Rom 3:20
If you are a believer, then you have the Holy Spirit working through you.None of these scripture verses can come to effect without the Holy Spirit.
So if they're aware, then there's no need to tell them.If you are a believer, then you have the Holy Spirit working through you.
NOTE: I also just added more to the previous post just as you posted this.
Unbelievers are not aware of their sins. That is why it is good to show someone how they have fallen short of God's standards.So if they're aware, then there's no need to tell them.
I don't know where you got those statistics but I also do not contest them.Only 2% of believers regularly share the Gospel. That is appalling. If you are really excited and amazed at what Jesus done on the cross for us, then why would we not tell as many people as possible? Sadly, 98% of believers choose to not say anything. No wonder the church is in decline.
NOTE: 17% of believers will talk about the things of God regularly. But this is not the Gospel.
What you're saying comes off as inconsistent.Unbelievers are not aware of their sins. That is why it is good to show someone how they have fallen short of God's standards.
As we speak, the Holy Spirit works through us in the unbeliever. Also, their conscience will testify to them that they have sinned against God.
And some people just love to show others how they fall short.That is why it is good to show someone how they have fallen short of God's standards.
I have a few books on Evangelism. A number of them have the same statistic in them. I will put it up later when I find it (If I remember). But from what I remember, the stat was done by the Campus Crusade organisation (Bill Bright).I don't know where you got those statistics but I also do not contest them.
I have asked many believers about the Gospel and many, even pastors have not been able to say it. They have said things like, "It's the bible" or "It's Jesus". I do believe that many of these people do know what the Gospel is, but they have not prepared a defence. So, they have not thought through how to say it. However, I do find it strange that with something so important, something of such value, that they have not pondered on it regularly. We were dead and now we are alive. That is the most amazing thing ever and it should be at the forefront of our thoughts.I wonder how many people can simply state the Gospel. Or if Christians agree on its essence.
You would be right there. Some people love others enough to show the lost how they fall short and so bringing them to a place of repentance. It is called loving your neighbour as you love yourself.And some people just love to show others how they fall short.
Unbelievers are not indwelt by the Holy Spirit.In what way?
Why is Christianity declining both in membership and in clergy? Even the more conservative branches of Christianity such as Orthodoxy and the more conservative branches of Catholicism and Protestantism is declining although not as rapidly as the more liberal and heretical branches. Although Islam (prelest that combines Moon paganism with heretical forms of Christianity), which like Mormonism and Judaism is a cheap imitations of Christianity, is not declining.
Christians would be better off learning to love each other first and foremost instead of trying to cater to those who will never love them in return.? Until Christians find a way to truly love those with whom they disagree, it will continue to be ineffective and insular.
Just as much, Christians broadly reject Christian precepts and Christians don't actually believe said precepts based on how they organize and conduct their life. I mean, how much is love of neighbor the controlling idea of Christianity today? It's not apparent that it has any influence.Because society more broadly rejects Christian precepts and Christians don't actually believe said precepts based on how they organize and conduct their life
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