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Things to Say When Witnessing for Christ

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:25:00 +0000

At times we think there are many things we must say when witnessing about Christ. The truth is our messages never change; Jesus is the way to Heaven. He is the ticket or free pass that God has provided in order for us to spend eternity in Heaven.

The Bible says that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation. So we should learn how to speak the word of God in love.

1 John 5:11
And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

John 3:36
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him.

John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Sometimes when I am witnessing about Christ, I just keep it simple and inform people of what the gospel says about how Jesus is the only way. There are times when I say many things in an effort to convince people that Jesus is the way. When it’s all said and done, it is the gospel that has the power to touch and transform a life. When we speak the truth of God’s word into hearing ears, God can then access those scriptures and speak through his Holy Spirit to the people whom we were witnessing to whenever he chooses to.

When they get home and are all alone reminiscing about their day, the Holy Spirit can say to them, “I am the way, the truth and the life.” After all, the Bible is the living word of God.

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Talking About the Blood of Jesus Cleansing Sins-Nonsense to Unbelievers

admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:50:31 +0000

Unless there is a thorough explanation of why Jesus poured out his blood for our sins, unbelievers will be confused about the whole statement that the blood of Jesus washes away our sins. This type of “Christian jargon” can only be understood by fellow believers who understand why we are saved from eternal punishment because of the blood that was shed by Christ.

Matthew 26:28
For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

When we are witnessing to unbelievers, I think it is very important that they understand that we are guilty of breaking God’s laws… laws which are summed up in the Ten Commandments. Don’t steal, lie, commit murder, covet your neighbors spouse, take the Lord’s name in vain. We are sentenced to eternal punishment in hell unless Jesus is the Lord of our life because we have ALL broken God’s laws. It is very much like being guilty of committing an earthly crime and receiving the death sentence from an earthly judge.

Imagine if you were sentenced to death and someone walked in the court room and said: “Your honor, I’ll take the punishment for the wrongs they have done, let them go free.”

When Jesus was being beaten and crucified to death, he was taking the punishment for our sins upon himself so that we would not have to be cast into eternal flames as payment for the sins we have committed. Thus he paid the price for our freedom.

This explanation of being guilty of a crime and having someone else pay the price for us will make a lot more sense to an unbeliever than if we tell them that the blood of Jesus cleanses them from all unrighteousness. If they don’t understand why he poured out his blood unto death, the statement will be nonsense to the unbeliever.

Being Dead in Transgressions

Lift Jesus Higher in Subtle Ways

admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:01:12 +0000

We should always be looking for opportunities to give God the glory for things in our lives. If we can learn how to do this in subtle ways throughout various moments of our day, the Holy Spirit can begin to reveal to those around us who Jesus is.

John 12:32“But I, when I (Jesus) am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.”

There are times when we are to boldly proclaim the reality of our Lord to others and shout it from the rooftops. I believe that we are to be ready IN season and OUT of season to speak to others about our best friend, Lord and Savior.

To lift Jesus higher in subtle ways is like climbing a ladder one step at a time. Here’s the key: you only take an occasional step higher on the ladder with those whom you interact with on a daily basis. Eventually, the many steps on the ladder you have taken will take you to the place of lifting the name of Jesus higher. During all of those steps, the Lord will be drawing men to himself through your obedience and willingness to be a witness for him.

Ask God to help you lift Jesus higher. If you do this, I believe that He will begin to fill your mouth with words from heaven. Your conversations will occasionally be seasoned with the salt of the earth and Jesus will be lifted higher.

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Miracles in Your Hands

admin — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:41:37 +0000

This devotional about miracles in your hands was provided by the Prayer For Youth website. If you have a teenager and would like to send them excellent devotionals here is the youth daily devotions link.

Today’s Daily Devotion

John 14:12
I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

I believe that Jesus is telling the truth. I am not afraid to pray for healing because that is what Jesus did and healing occurred. I am not fearful of telling people that God is alive and real. Jesus did and many believed. You and I are the result of others sharing about God’s love and goodness. I choose to put my faith and hope in the words Jesus has said, he said we would do what he did, so blind eyes and deaf ears become opened at our command. Don’t be afraid to pray for miracles, there is a better chance of miracles happening when we pray than when we do not.

Prayer: God help me to become more like Jesus. Take away fear and fill me with faith and boldness. Place a special grace upon my life to win souls for your kingdom.

Thought: If one person came to Christ today because of your boldness, how many others might make it to heaven?

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