tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132460796041502311.post3867826477856112618..comments2023-05-08T03:14:50.165-05:00Comments on For Christ: Lion, Lamb, Redeemer: Evangelistic ConversationSS&SGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13084941723716545434noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132460796041502311.post-44034592736622547432008-10-05T22:36:00.000-05:002008-10-05T22:36:00.000-05:00Hey Sam,Good post! The term relationship evangelis...Hey Sam,<BR/>Good post! The term relationship evangelism can be worked out in two different ways. A good way and a bad way. First RE can be worked out in a bad way in that someone can build a relationship but then because they are friends with a non-christian person they do not want to speak of "repentance, Christ Lordship, Kingdom of God, and the necessity of faith" because it might ruin the relationship. So what we (because I have done this)do is justify not speaking the gospel because we think we can "live" the gospel. That is a danger. So I suggest while in the initial stages of getting "personal," bring out the gospel so that it will be easier to make an appeal to the other person to be reconciled to God.<BR/>The second way PE can be worked out is essentially the opposite of the above approach.<BR/>The key thing that people need to know is that the gospel is not something we "live" but rather it is something that we tell. It is not something we act but rather proclaim. The gospel is good news. The good news is good news about a historical event in first century Palestine. The gospel will make us unpopular but Jesus told us that. We need to fear God and not man. <BR/>StephenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132460796041502311.post-25571103802542588182008-10-04T20:01:00.000-05:002008-10-04T20:01:00.000-05:00actually its me nickactually its me nickUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307500494782929048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132460796041502311.post-64769230274816631392008-10-04T20:00:00.000-05:002008-10-04T20:00:00.000-05:00I like your blog.-Amen, especially to avoiding arg...I like your blog.<BR/><BR/>-Amen, especially to avoiding arguing. Two people listening to and voicing their own arguments. Isn't that a sign of foolishness. “A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.” Arguments don't always communicate. <BR/>Being a fool myself, I've found, knowing what you believe and finding security with God helps one to keep from arguing. Some Arguments where I'm just airing my opinion are driven by my own insecurities. One feels like he has "to win" lets be secure in the truth rather than its track record or ours. Someone told me once, “God doesn't need your help.” They were right, alas God is real even if you or they don't know what your talking about. So, Taking time to understand is important like you said bro.<BR/><BR/>Forgive me im running low on sleep i hope something here makes sense i liked this blog entry.<BR/><BR/>-Amen, to sharing what you believe. Although, I dont like the word opinionated, no fault of the word itself. Even, what you meant by it is cool (assertive n stuff.) In my mind, the word opinionated sounds “to me” self valuing, what your refering to is valuing something else, like in belief and faith. What i mean is, What your valuing isn't something you came up with. Alas I can't think of a better word that makes me happy. <BR/><BR/>-Amen to not getting frustrated by disagreements. Gloria once said to me that people rarely change their stance in such situations where they are in disagreement. Think about most often you go home and think about it before realizing you said something stupid. Its like somehow we have to think of things "for ourselves". We should be encouraged that it is not over after the conversation ends, and pray.<BR/><BR/>-Amen to not being scared of disagreements. Its part of maturing. A good disagree 'er' will keep you running to the truth rather than your own version of it. Like Watchmen Nee said“An opinionated man is an unbroken man”. Its good to get broke. That way Jesus can get the logs out of our eye. <BR/><BR/>-Amen to relationship evangelism. In the context of relationship, I think its also good to know you don't have to say everything all at once. Chill out.<BR/>I also think its cool that in relationships we have the opportunity to be like Jesus himself. That sounds all sunday school like n stuff but really. God's message is a person. God honors us we get to be like him, we suffer, bless, love enemies, heal the sick, and are a living sacrifice even unto death. You know how we admired the superheroes n stuff and used to pretend to be them. We like Jesus so much more, what greater expression of "liking" is there. In our hearts, perhaps the ultimate affirmation/worship of all that God is, is to set our heart to be like Him.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307500494782929048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132460796041502311.post-48011198967031191262008-10-04T11:20:00.000-05:002008-10-04T11:20:00.000-05:00Good ideas Sam. I would add that you need to to be...Good ideas Sam. I would add that you need to to be relevant. "Context" is taking the issue, subject, or circumstance and creating a bridge to the message. Jesus did this by taking the scripture that was read in the local synagogue and showing the truth, Paul did this with the "unknown god". Being salt and light is creative, purposeful and relevant.William N. McKinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10367689835482635360noreply@blogger.com