Question for Everyone:
1. For those who are evangelising frequently, how were your conversations today?
2. For those who aren’t evangelising, how do you feel knowing that people are en route to Hell and you have the ability to stop them?
Discussion
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As per usual on Facebook most people are here mostly the men in a very dark place teaching slightly change gospel compared to what’s written. This is exactly the same as what Satan has been doing for the last six thousand years starting in the garden. Satan contradicts God to his face and so the most people on the site
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These people with darkened hearts cannot simply accept the gospel as it’s written and obey it because they love their sin too much
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He is doing what he is accusing others of doing. That is if he is really male?
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They are determined to go.to hell
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Who is even leaving the house that they can be evangelizing frequently? I say this as someone who talks about Jesus relentlessly. Except for going to the store I’ve been home for two months.
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Some goes well, some are just frustrating but I strongly believe that it’s not me who makes the increase so just keep going. All i can do is sow THE SEED and let God make it grow.
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Hmm.. led my cousin to Christ. Now trying to do some basic discipleship.. not going as well as I hope.
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Hell is an illogical idea, there is no indication whatsoever in the world that it exists. Let’s all chill get along with each other and concentrate on the suffering in this world, which we do know exists.
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WE ALL MUST OBEY THE GOSPEL AS IT’S WRITTEN OR SUFFER ETERNALLY.
God’s Plan of Salvation. Five steps…
GOD’S PART
1. The great love of God for man (John 3:16)
2. He gave His Son, Jesus Christ, as the Saviour (Luke 19:10)
3. Sent the Holy Spirit as a guide (John 16:13)
4. Gave the Gospel as “the power” unto salvation (Romans 1:16)
5. Provided atonement by the blood of Christ (Romans 5:9)
MAN’S PART1. Hear the Gospel. (Romans 10:17, John 8:32)
2. Believe the Gospel (Hebrews 11:6, John 20:31)
3. Repent of past sins (Luke 13:3, Acts 17:30)
4. Confess faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 10:10, Matthew 10:32)
5. Be Baptized (Galatians 3:27, Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38)
6. Be faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)God has done His part; will you do yours?
https://www.clovischurchofchrist.org/resources/the-plan-of-salvation
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Number 2.
Its saddening. Because God entrusted them to me and wasnt able to do what God has instructed me so. I cant even say with confidence that ive done all i can as a christian for them to know Christ as you refered to in number 1, and that makes me sad. Walking closely as i can to God has become my form of sharing the gospel to others. And of course, thats not enough but praying that it may help me to better explain and share the gospel to anyone. Whats also saddening to christians who has heart in sharing the gospel are those who reject and mock them by doing their part as a follower of Christ. I do what i can and what is right by the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the help of Jesus Christ as my role model. But i mostly pray for them to seek out to God for help and be the start of their walk in faith. -
1 when you go for evangelism tell them about the love of The Father. Which is Christ.
The power of God.
Tell them their sin has been forgiving.
Tell them to receive the forgiveness of sin that’s made available in redemptive work of Christ.
If they accept that they will be saved.
2, Those who are not evangelizing just need to.
Its an instruction and commandment for new creation man. To tell other how he was saved.
You mighty be shy but, rehearsing it with one or two will help you along with praying for boldness.
Because we all have been giving the ministry of reconciliation.
2 Corinthians 5:18-21 KJV
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;[19] To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
[20] Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
[21] For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
See what apostle Paul also said here:
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;[2] By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
[3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
[4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
I hope this bless you ???
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Those are great questions and great can be great convictions as well, I believe as soon as we are awaken, we should first communicate with our creator, and everything from that point on, would be entering the missions field. My house is my mission field , where I work , my mission field, everything since being saved has been that way. Iron sharpens iron, even now we are amongst the missions field. Great questions thanks Gracie and Grace and Peace church
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I love this question, thanks for the truth. I love Jesus’s statement in John 6:39, “And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day.” I’ve worked with men for 20 years and my energy level was my signature. When the men asked me where do I get my energy, or ask about my encouraging daily attitude, I thought of what Jesus said and how hard He worked. I know that He did not want to see people go to hell.
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I dont think we put anyone in heaven or hell, however we influence everyone we meet one direction or the other. It is the individuals responsibility, no one will be able to justifiably point the finger at anyone. We are saved, It is Gods love we choose to accept it or not. So, in answer to question 1( which makes me feel ” self righteous”, but it is a good question) no in person contact or phone calls today, on average have been sharing gospel once a week with someone. A good question, especially once you develop a little raport first, is ” hey, I have a question. Who is Jesus to you?” Most christians will instantly say ” my Lord and Saviour” or similiar. If they are not, it is a slick way to open it up on somewhat amicable terms. Try to keep tracts or a john/ romans to give someone. Just show them romans 10:9, john 3:16 at some point if possible, Gods word wont go out or come back void. Every conversation will vary of course, should be doing it prayerfully in mind while doing it, asking for Holy Spirits leading, in words, body language, tone,… everything. question 2, A video by penn gillette, an atheist, several years ago convicted me a lot on this, talking about how a christisn witnessed to him. penn said ” i have no respect for non proseletizing christians … if you believe someone is going to hell snd you have the answer….how much do you have to hate somebody not to tell them?” That being said, the word says ” he that wins souls is wise” and to be gentle as a dove, subtil as a serpent. Some you pass, in order to reach others. you cant reach everyone. You may be the wrong personality to reach certain people, just pray for them that God will work in their life.. we come in contact if out and about with, hundreds, thousands, even tens of thousands daily depending where you are. You got to pick and choose
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It’s only By the Grace of God that I have the strenght to win souls and to do the works that Jesus command to his people,and that is to share the Gospel to all the creature..
All Glory belongs to God!! -
This is good ???
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They were born to end up in hell
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Great (direct) reminder ☺️
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We don’t have the ability to stop anyone from going to hell. Only God does.
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Gracey, I feel like you should “be the change that you expect in others” and get out and spread the Gospel of The Lord and with a loving heart. Matthew 9:10-13 ?
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I’m not a evangelist, but I feel fine knowing that people are en route to Hell and I didn’t have the ability to stop them.
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Gracey Criss I really agree with the sentiment and I feel very similarly about the need to share the gospel with a dying world. I don’t share the gospel as often and as frequently as I used to. As I’ve gotten older and taking on more responsibility as a husband, father, a worker, a church member, a Bible study teacher and other roles I really do feel the struggle of first Corinthian’s chapter 7.
32 I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord. 33 But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world—how he can please his wife— 34 and his interests are divided.
That being said, one of my major roles in this life is to raise our children and the knowledge of the gospel. I preach the gospel every day to my kids both in word and I pray by example.
I also believe in divine appointments. I believe that God places you in this world at the right time for someone to hear the gospel. And we need to be open to the spirit to hear that, when we are prompted to share.
I also believe that He has called some of us to go outside of our immediate world and go to far places or to go to street corners or wherever the Lord has led you to preach the gospel. And I believe he will give each person ability to accomplish his will.
Most importantly I think God has called us not just to preach the gospel but also to make disciples. And it is very difficult to make disciples when only speaking to strangers. And in that regard I believe I am doing the will of God making disciples of my children as God leads and sharing the gospel with coworkers and those that God puts around me and gives me opportunity.
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Gracey Criss I love the enthusiasm and appreciate the post. But only the Holy Spirit has the ability to save people from hell. Evangelists are only the vessel’s that have the privilege of being worked through by God.
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First of all we do not have the ability to stop anyone from going to hell we do not have the power to save people only Christ has that power. Second it is not our job to convert people again that is something only God can do our job is to simply share the gospel and pray.
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Let us not forget Jesus’ command or commission to believers. Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. People use the fact that it is the Holy Spirit that saves to get out of evangelizing. It’s sad that people use this information to discourage us from doing our part. We do have a part or Jesus would not have required us to “go.” Of course we do not save people but we do put people in the position to be saved. We can heal and cast out demons as well. Get thee behind me.
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Always terrible, and yet when we do evangelize, there are always those who don’t hear, and yet we return home at some point still knowing that there are some who aren’t hearing awhile us being at our homes.
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Thanks for connecting me up with Brother Glen.
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Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.
Colossians 4:5-6 NASB
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I don’t have the ability to stop anyone from going to Hell. Only God can do that, I’m just a vessel
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Trying to guilt-trip people into evangelizing will always backfire on yourself. If you bypass one person is it your fault they go to Hell?
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Gracey Criss, I just sent you a private message. You may have to check your message requests.
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I never knew you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA_uwWPE6lQ
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First, I don’t have the ability to stop them. Now there may be some Gideon in me, but I alone do not have the ability to stop them. There are MANY Christians out there who absolutely believe in God, but are not eloquent enough to communicate or convince anyone of their faith. My wife is one of them so please proceed with caution when you accused those who don’t evangelize of being the reason why people go to hell.
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Our best conversations are our attitude “love one another”
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