[GCFL-discuss] Fw: Re: Opening

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Hi Rev. Ev,

I've been giving myself a few days to think about this before replying. I
have never been strong on evangelism myself. I never needed an
evangelist, and I have never felt motivated to be one. But I know plenty
of people who did need one, and I run into people who sure could use one,
or something, so I know there is a place in the world for evangelists.

I think what gets me about most of the people handing out tracts is that
they speak as if one size fits all -- what they are offering is what
everyone needs. And that isn't so. But there ARE people in the world who
need, or even are looking for, what each evangelist has to offer. And it
is true, the only way to find them is to talk to everyone you meet.

The other thing about tracts is, they mostly overlay some Biblical text
with what the publisher thinks it means. Seventh Day Adventists read the
same Bible as the rest of us, and teach that those who are not saved will
simply die, not be tortured for eternity. But some tracts say more about
hell than about Scripture. And I do not doubt, SOME people are saved
because they believe it and are afraid. Jehovah's Witnesses and
Unitarians teach that the Trinity is a man-made concept, and I tend to
agree, but I have no more idea what the real nature of G-d is [that was
for you greenBubble] than anyone else. We are all like blind men feeling
an elephant. So if some people find their way by belief in a Trinity, I'm
not going to try to argue about it. 

I don't think the creator cares much about doctrine. Most church councils
spent their time trying to answer mysteries that were NOT made clear by
Scripture, and when their conclusions were questioned they said "It's a
mystery." So it is, and let's leave it at that.

I won't say every religion is equally true, but according to Matthew 25:
31 -- end, there are going to be a lot of non-Christians welcomed to
their reward, and a lot of professed Christians turned away. So, keep
offering what you have to share with the world. There are those who need
it, and the rest of us need for them to find it, while we are receiving
whatever it is each of us needs.

Siarlys

Hi Siarlys! 
I think I understand where you're coming from.   (Our evangelism group
goes out in two's.  While one is talking, the other is listening and
praying.  This helps the new ones to learn the how to's of witnessing -
just an f.y.i.)  

I know that the Bible is the best source to get the truth and threats of
hell may be a turn off to the gospel.  However, as an introduction to the
Bible, a tract is an excellent way to get the listener interested enough
to go to there.  You have to get the hook in.   Some people will not read
the bible and will run if you approach them with it but they will read a
tract.  Some aren't going to read either.  Scripture is just as true and
powerful in a tract as it is straight from the Bible.  We are at war with
a real spiritual enemy so if we have to use tracts to infiltrate depraved
minds, to plant seeds, to water the dry, dead spirits of the lost, to
open their spiritually blinded eyes, then let's do it.  One of my
favorite scriptures is 2 Cor. 10:4-5.  I love it because it reminds me
that this thing is not about us but all about God and His power to
destroy the works of the devil through us.  He has provided us with
weapons, He has promised us victory if we fight His way.  Bible! tracts!
worship! prayer! fasting! faith! love! - fight! fight! fight!  and WIN!  


God bless you abundantly today and always!

"Rev. Ev" 
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