My lack of assurance makes evangelizing hard. It is hard to give something to someone when you’re not sure you have it yourself. It’s an awful thing. People in the comments, I would appreciate your prayers.
Pray for you my brother. Doubts, sin and struggle are part of my christian life as I feel are in most christians' lives. When I doubt my salavation, John 10 helps me lots. " No one can pluck them out of my hand" John 10:28. I am a child whose hand is held by the powerful hamd of the creator of the universe. No matter who comes to try and pluck me from his hand, they cant. Even if I try to let go at times he wont. Rest in Jesus. He has done and is doing it all.
DO it despite. I have my moments of doubt, but believe me, when the Holy Spirit takes over, He will give you the courage and words to speak. Like before I go evangelize on the street, I have moments of fear sometimes, but when the Holy Spirit takes over, the fear completely vanished and I'm filled with joy. Courage is not the absence of fear, it's action DESPITE fear. Every morning when you wake up, put on your helmet of salvation. Memorize the passage about the armor of God in Ephesians, and say it aloud, imagine you're putting your armor on while you say the words. There is power in words Kelli, saying the words aloud releases power in your environment and helps you combat the enemy.
@PilgrimsProgFest Some don't have elders and church family. Some churches also are not biblical, some churches are preaching false doctrine, some churches aren't even preaching anything but just making money off others. If someone on youtube prays for someone else do you think God is less likely to hear that prayer than having no one pray for them at all? What kind of encouragement is that? God knows we are in the internet age, God created every detail, God is using all vehicles of communication in this day and age. Do you think that the prayer of someone for another on you tube is less sincere than someone who says they will pray for you in a church? God hears every prayer that is sincere. Try to encourage one another. All love to you in Jesus name. Amen.
I know how you feel all too well! I have continued to go back and forth about if I have truly been saved or not. After listening to this video I am leaning towards the former because I have shared the gospel with a friend multiple times and my husband who is not a believer. But I let the fear of man keep me from starting a conversation with a stranger or even someone I work with. I’ll be saying a prayer for you! May God give you the strength and boldness to start your journey preaching the gospel! 🙏🏼
I’ve tried telling my friends about the gospel, but the results have been mocking and insult. I will not stop however, I don’t want them to live without God
Pray about it, constantly! Prayer is so necessary when we evangelize. My family knows about the gospel, but they are far away from the faith… I pray for them constantly, and pray to God to use me and help me point to Jesus in my life, it’s not easy, but He is with us!
I’ve been praying on and off for my family for 20 some years. Yesterday, I finally got an email from my dad in response to a video link I sent him about the end times. I think he gets it now. He might communicate with the rest of the family since he has a better relationship with them than me.
Grace and peace to you. Tell your family and your enemies. You have to speak in person primarily. The secondary things will be handing out tracts which people mostly trash and posting on social media which many people hide from their feed. Tell the young man that he will go to hell and the lake of fire if he is being fearful to tell anyone about the Lord Jesus. You will go to hell and the lake of fire if you claim to be a Christian, but continue murdering (hating your Christian sister or brother), committing adultery (watching porn), etc. You should pray before you reach at least one person each week. Calvinism is a doctrine of devils. Christians should evangelize weekly. Can God elect a person to eternal damnation even if he believes on the Lord Jesus and loves Jesus more than most people? Do you believe on the Lord Jesus? We shall be in the new earth for eternity, not heaven. God loves you. Jesus loves you. Always face away from the moon, stars, and sun when praying, singing, or reading the old king James bible. I face eastward unless the moon, stars, or sun are in the way; at which time, I face northeast, north, south, or west. The best times for Christians to pray are: 6:30pm to 8:30pm or at the going down of the sun, at midnight (12:30am-1:30am), 6am or right before sunrise, 3rd hour (about 9am), 12:30pm-1:30pm or at midday(noon), and 2:30pm to 3:30pm (9th hour). The best time to read the old king James Bible is once there is sunlight at around 6am (right before going to day work), or at 4pm (before going to night work). The best times to sing are early morning or 6am, 9am (3rd hour), midday (noon), 3pm (9th hour), sunset (6pm-9pm), and at midnight. As we engage in spiritual warfare, please pray for me as I pray for you. Have a good residue of the year, month, week, and God bless you, your family, your friends, and enemies. Matthew 5:44.
@@oldenoughtoknowbetter6473 Don't be a stargazer. It is good to read the old king James bible before you have to go to work or church so that it is fresh in your memory. The Lord Jesus is the only Saviour. People will get offended even if you lovingly preach to them. Jesus said he is the way. I am a Christian and I love you but I don't respect Islam nor other false impure religions. There is only one pure religion and that is the holy Christian sabbath new moon faith. The name of Jesus will save us and is higher than Yhwh or any other name you can think of. The Almighty Jesus became flesh so that he would save us. Yahweh, Yeshua, Allah, Elohim, etc are devils. 1Tim 3:16 says, God was manifest in the flesh...Have a good week.
How do you respond cause i have the same problem with my basically brother and he just told me the other day to stop inviting him to Church after my gf sent HIS gf an invite and i haven’t invited him much but i feel his relationship is affecting his relationships with Christ
Called to witness not evangelise That is for those with the ability and knowledge Like ones with oratory powers! Salvation comes first Unregenerated people can Evangelise Satan knows scripture too!😊
I was saved in my late 20's, the darkness years of depression and alcoholism in my family. I was a nobody with no money and zero self-esteem. When I look back at what Jesus saved me from and how he gave me back life, purpose, dignity and self-respect, I just want to tell everyone about it as if I have found lost treasure. Problem is, nobody understands me and dismiss what is so precious to me like it's just fanatic religion. HOW can you explain to another human what its like to be born again on the inside? That the veil has been removed from your eyes? I've been praying for YEARS for family/friends that have not budged from their unbelief. That makes me sad but also joyful to know that I was once blind but now I see and it's all because of His mercy towards me. Many are called but few are chosen. Matthew 22:14 ...so I pray.
Almost identical experience. It's truly mind-blowing. Some things simply can't be fully communicated, no matter how hard we try. I spent years trying and praying, explaining, and articulating, hoping that I could somehow get others to realize the glorious beauty of being alive in a place so deep that it defies explanation. Born again, born from above is such the perfect description. I finally accepted that it's God's work ultimately...I'm only a sower of seed, a spiritual farmer..I can't make it happen..but believe me...I get it! Grace and peace.
And when ye come into an house, salute it. And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, *let your peace return to you.* And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. > Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. > Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill *cannot be hid.* Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so *shine* before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. > What I tell you in darkness, that *speak ye* in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. > < All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever *the Son will reveal him.* Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is *easy,* and my burden is light.
I've recently added this my toolbox, it doesn't always remove the awkwardness in every instance, but it at least has helped me to break the ice. I ask people how can I pray for them. Most people I find are caught off guard - but I've noticed that God has used it to open some doors to at least start a conversation. My next question then is, "has anyone asked you that before?" Then I ask about their experiences related to Christ, church, bible, science etc. Here is the other thing, I really pray for them afterwards with or without them, I don't want it to be some bait and switch I'm not there to use them get brownie points with Christ, but to proclaim Him, see Him and reflect Him to the nations.
@Harold Zwingley That's so sweet brother. May our Lord bless you this week with more opportunities. I'll say I'm weak sauce, that is, it has been hard to go to someone out of blue and talk about Christ. I've been asking God for opportunities to evangelize. Example, as I'm on my walks and I see a person from a distance crossing my path I might pray something like 'Lord if this person is open to talking with me about anything I will use this as an opportunity to talk about you.' To spark such conversations I will just look for eye contact and regularly engage people to see if the Lord has opened a door. And when it's clear I thank God for his grace and use it as an opportunity. God has been super kind to me in that regard. I'm sure calling me to be more assertive though. Also I've found grocery pick-up as good situations to talk about Jesus. Or when telemarketers call lol. Gas stations, bus stops....
If you have been given an evangelistic heart, some have then it is more natural to speak of the glory of Jesus. If you haven't, just live in him and for him and you will find that people are drawn to you. Just pray to the Lord to be his and her purpose. We are all christians together and we have different characters, but all one family. Love in Jesus.
To the young man who write this question, considering serving and teaching in Sunday School. It's a rewarding and amazing experience and will help you become more comfortable sharing the gospel. ..... wow, I wrote this as I was listening to the video, Pastor John had same conclusion near the end. Holy spirit is speaking for sure.
Dear bretheren in Christ...it not about the result but its about His word be planted and dnt worry coz His Word will not be void. One way or the other, it will grow...not even in our lifetime but assured it will.😊
My heart lifted up once you said evangelising can be to believers too. I love talking about gospel truths to fellow believers but talking about faith with non-Christian friends feels like the most daunting task ever. Hopefully as I practice with believers and grow my own faith it will eventually spill into my conversations with nonbelievers.
@@oldenoughtoknowbetter6473 ... Those words are true .. yet the holy spirit also declared in Psalm 112.4 .. even in darkness light dawn's for the upright for the Gracious and compassionate man Good comes to those who lend freely
Yes, because we are saved by our faith in Jesus dying on the cross not by our ability to perform good works. It's only when we rest in the fact that we have already been saved that we are able to do good works out of gratefulness towards God.
These words are very helpful to me. I have the desire deep in my heart to be able to share the Gospel at work with at least a few of my colleagues. They desperately need to hear it as they are literally blinded and hostile to God in all their ways just as the Bible says and just as I once was. It is not an easy matter. I am impaired by all the rules and constraints and false perceptions that a professional environment entails and that, absurdly enough, an open declaration of love for Jesus may be deemed inappropriate or even insulting to people in a work environment. It is all that nonsense as if we were to go by these things then what they routinely say has already passed the mark by a large margin. You know though, as soon as you mention Jesus and his Gospel, they are all ready to jump at your throat. Every time they blaspheme or take the name of the Lord in vain as if it was nothing it feels to me like they had just stubbed me and this discourages me plenty not because I fear them but rather because I see that taken together they would be lost. I wait patiently and pray that I may be given the opportunity one day to talk to any of them one by one in a moment perhaps when they are a bit soft and ready to talk or even better to listen. I know I have only one shot at them and I hope I won't miss it when it comes. So far I mustered enough courage to share the Gospel with close friends and family. I waited for the right time in each case because I think that it works better, at least for me, when you do it like an archer/sniper, with precision, I aim at the heart as for me it is personal and deep and I am more the surgical kind than the street shooter so to speak. I hope God in his immense Wisdom has called each to do it in a different way in line with their strengths and gifts. I know I would definitely get a beating in the streets at least in this culture I am surrounded by. However, I think that when it is a one-to-one business I can wrestle it through. I am glad I have done it with close family and friends, although I have not covered all gaps yet. I pray to God he may give me enough life, time, opportunity, wisdom and knowledge to be able to touch as many as I can. However, sharing it at work is and remains a real challenge for me and if any of you feels the same or has any advice to give you are welcome and I would really much to hear from you. Thank you Father John you have been a real blessing to me and I wish I had done more for you than I have, I owe you.
If you have a relationship with our Lord, you can evangelize and never know it. You are called to love God with all your heart and others as yourself. You do this, and people will see.
This is a sound bite that people tell themselves, but it's not Biblical. Romans 10:12-17 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!" But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?" So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Faith comes from hearing. Not watching mutes go about their day.
@Random User So faith doesn't come from watching someone spend their time working with children with anger issues, or refusing conformity to a corrupt and misguided culture for social acceptance? What of those who have so much pride and arrogance they can't see the splendor of a quiet and humble Lord, full of grace? What of those who have been torn and crushed by arrogance and only seek to touch the hem of his garment? Seeing that cant's change a persons soul? I think it's possible there is more going on here than you imagine. If it could be done only with words, it would have already been done.
@@randomuser6306 - I'm not arguing with you friend. I'm just hoping you will learn a little more from scripture. "for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Paul - Romans 1:20 " For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." Friend anyone can spout scripture and pretend. It means nothing. You must have relationship with our Lord, and you must have the fruit of that relationship in your heart, and you have no excuse for your behavior.
Ok, i know I'll probably get some heat so here goes. Im sure there are folks like me that are more introverted and quite and really uncomfortable sp speaking in public or to strangers. However, we support churches and organizations that spread the word, financially. Our money helps support churches, give out bibles and literature, send missionaries to spread the word abroad, and many other activities that spread the Gospel.
I know a lot of Christians would like to tell how you are missing the mark, (because we are so good at doing that), but no, you're good bro. I think Piper could have explained his answer a little better. At 9:01, Piper says the word for evangelize is not limited to witnessing to unbelievers, but also proclaiming what the Lord has done for you to other believers as well. Which I believe 99% of believers have done at some point in their lives. Don't be fooled by any modern day Pharisee who says you must lead people to Christ to keep your salvation. They place additional Do's and Don't on other believers and always take scripture out of it's original context. Good on you for your support how you can. And also, there's nothing wrong with being an introvert. But most people get being "introverted" and "socially anxious" confused. Those are two completely different things. Demanding someone who has social anxiety to go up to a group of strangers and tell them about Jesus makes about as much sense as telling a paraplegic to ride a bicycle.
You can evangelise in different ways like posting the gospel on social media or hand out the gospel. There is different ways you can do it just be creative. One time I put the path way to salvation on paper folded the paper wrapped ribbon around and I wrote a gift for you and then left it on the bus seat for someone to find, I feel like if I do try to give the gospel I feel like I’m holding on to a secret.
Yeah, this is good! Ive done similar things to this. You could also get some gospel tracts and walk around a gas station and lay them all over the place and when you check out just hand one to the guy behind the counter. There’s all kinds of ways to do it! Also I would say read “tactics” by Greg koukl. It’s a really good book to help you be a little more ready to have hard conversations. It doesn’t cover everything, but it helps!
@QT- Amen, this is the revelation, which l received last month. That sharing the gospel can be done in different ways. A big example of the gospel is the way treat others, how we talk, act, the way we dress in modesty & decency, the way we live our lives. This is all a representation of the gospel. However, l believe it gets easier to verbally share the gospel. The more we mature in Christ, spend time with him & receive revelation.
@@Nicolee7764Thank you for your reply Amen. I have difficultly with my memory and processing and retaining information. I also have difficulty with my communication skills. I felt frustrated that I wasn’t doing anything for the Lord and wanted the lost to be saved so much so I just learnt to find other ways of doing it. Even praying for the lost in my own way helped me in my desire to help those who don’t know Jesus and those who are lost. At present I find video on UA-cam perhaps about Angels and I put the gospel in the comment section. Because there are so many people that believe in Angels but don’t know or believe in the creator. Like you say we grow in the little things first before we know it who knows more will be given. God bless
Sharing your trust in Jesus agaist the grain of modern secularist is very difficult. I like to share.. want to share. Not always do i share Jesus in the best of arguments but i try to share. Love the Lord.
I used to do this many years ago (c 1982) in Washington, D.C.; leaving them on the bus 🚌 in the slots. Sometime later l noticed those same tracts, were still in the slots. I began to realize l was afraid of a negative confrontation l might encounter. I was also afraid of rejection. I prayed about it and removed the tracts; handing them out personally. I realized my fears were unjustified. I handed them to the homeless: often with a burger 🍔 or something else. I handed them on the bus; noticing that one man enthusiastically read it from top to bottom. For the most part, people accepted them graciously. Due to the horrible things happening in society these days, people may be apprehensive. But if you have a look of love in your facial expression, your experience with Jesus may be obvious. I've attracted strangers with a smile.
The question of if a person goes to hell for a particular sin, at 4:12, threw me off for a second. I had to listen to this section a few times. Since, l immediately thought of 1 Corthians 6:9-11, where it lists the sins which keeps a person out of heaven. However, l pondered on it and the Holy Spirit, pointed out what the speaker is saying. That if we have ever committed these sins but do not turn from them, such actions will ultimately lead to destruction. This is what he's saying. We should keep moving forward to love God. That you no longer want to commit such sins. That's the spiritual maturity that a Christian should strive to reach.
I think the speaker, John Piper, didn't get this quite right. I think those in hell go there precisely because they have committed sins that haven't been forgiven. Most of what he says is good, however.
@Max Aplin - When the heart & actions hasn't shown that our first love is the Heavenly Father, this is what allows the soul to perish. If our ultimate goal is to serve the Heavenly Father, the Holy Spirit will reveal many things to us. In order to make our path straight. I had to listen to the message more than once. I did feel that after doing so, the true emphasis was stated.
@@Nicolee7764 I still think John Piper didn't get things quite right on this point. In the New Testament we find that in hell people will experience different degrees of suffering (e.g., Luke 12:47-48). This suggests that those in hell are punished not simply because they have a rebellious heart, but for the precise sins they have committed.
@@maxaplin4204 l tried sending you a reply however, this platform is very difficult to reply to comments, esp when writing about anything that is beneficial to others. They kept erasing my comments. Just wanted to let you know. Thanks
@@Nicolee7764 I would be surprised if they are erasing your comments deliberately. Sometimes I think there is a glitch of some sort on UA-cam that stops comments going through. If you want, why don't you try again.
The Bible could've been thousands of pages shorter if it would've just had one sentence. "Heaven or hell choose one." You probably wouldn't believe in God if that was the case 😂 We humans require learning, we are not robots without a mind.
While I’ve been talking with my family about Christ and what He’s done lately, they’re fellow believers. I haven’t really done much evangalism… not to say I haven’t TRIED. Heck, at one point I felt like God was calling me to save a soul! They turned out to already be a believer, and I eventually stopped feeling that divine impulse after we talked theology some, but. That was very much a thing. Admittedly I’m not entirely sure where he is on his walk with Jesus, but he’s at least professing - a good start, and I could stand to talk religion more with them. I do have one other friend I’ve tried to reach out to, but. He’s already rebuffed me once, and now I’m waiting for another opportunity. For God to tell me “hey, go share the Good News with this man.” And it’s because I’m afraid if I push too far, if I go when God doesn’t want me to go, said friend might cut ties with me. And that could lead to them never hearing His Word, and going to Hell. Which is the exact OPPOSITE of what I want to happen. Do I have anxiety issues? Yes. Do I have poor social skills, to where both these friends are online-only? Yes. Have I been praying about this? Nope. Should probably fix that… going to say a quick one right now, in fact. For courage to say what must be said, and wisdom to know when to speak. And… knowing it’s the condition of the heart which shows salvation fills me with joy. Because I’m trying to be holier, but I fear I’ve hit a backslide. (And out like this I don’t see the connection but. Eh! God wants me to say it so I’m saying it.)
Thank God for the beautiful insight. You hit the nail on the head Rev. John...this has always been so hard a burden to carry but i know God is so patient and kind of His own thats why it will always bother us in order establish us in His faith. So grateful. I will follow that suggestion and will eventually speak more and more of Christ. Shalom❤❤😊
I putt little messages into my natural conversations so at least others know I follow Jesus however I'm not really around many unbelievers accept family members ❤ Some of them are Christian and even they don't always want to hear it it seems. A lot of times it seems I analyze the gospel more than others. I think its frustrating to them. That's ok though. John Piper has helped me share the Joy in the gospel, The good news if you will 😊 It definitely helps make for a good approach. I love to hear the messages contained in the gospel , I love to learn new theological perspectives as well as share what I know. The Lord has placed a lamp in my soul that I never want out. God bless
I believe an excellent means of sharing the "Good News" is an easy place to begin. And it is expressed in the Motto of the Sunday School class my Grandma belonged to: "Teach by Our Lives" If we start with living our lives as Jesus would have us do, hopefully others will admire something about that and inquire to learn for themselves.
“Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” Mark 8:38 So the answer is you gotta open your mouth.
"Can I Be Saved If I Never Evangelize?" (Sorry kind Sir, for the VERY long "comment". But I believe it NEEDS to be espoused)
Any one can be "Saved" and not engage in "Evangelize", going to church, reading a bible, or etc, Etc and ETC! Except for one... For to get "Saved" (from going to hell) only requires ONE thing. Oh indeed! And what is that? It is spelled out clearly in one verse. And this verse has probably been quoted more times; than any other verse in the bible. Here 'tis... John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave of His self (in the flesh)-called "the begotten Son", that whosoever believes in Him (Jesus) should not perish in (hell); but have everlasting life. And the secret, is in one word. The word "IN". What does it mean? It means that when anyone believes "in" the True God Almighty, and no other. Now, the true God has had several names in the last 4,000 yrs. First was YHWH (Yah Way), Jehovah and Yeshua (in Hebrew) JESUS (in English for the last 2,000 yrs. So the moment, at any age of ANY person (from Creation); believes IN the TRUE God (Who is Jesus, now), IS Saved forever. And remember, the Holy Spirit comes out of the womb; when any one is born. And the HS is saying to us; until death or we say yes...Believe IN the true God Almighty now Jesus. Thus... IF anyone does not ever say "Yes", to that urging of the HS; they WILL go to hell. And that is the ONLY reason any one can go to hell. Because Jesus told us this... Mark 3:28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven (on Judgment Day) unto the sons of men (mankind), and blasphemies howsoever; they shall blaspheme (except for one): 29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit; hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation (hell). Note: "Blaspheming against the Holy Spirit" (the UN-forgivable Sin) is NOT saying YES; from birth to death; as the HS has urged us from birth. So the moment they say "Yes"; they are Save; immediately. And it can NEVER be changed. But say NO until death, They will go to hell. And that is the ONLY sin; any one can ever commit; that sends them to hell. Believe it or not. End of Story and I rest me case... ...In any case Brethren, Please Pray OFTEN and Praise Jesus OFTEN; for He is the ONLY true "God Almighty"; there will ever have been. And may Jesus bless you and yours always. AMEN!
@@jesusisking6315 Thank you❤. For MOST do NOT like what i write on UA-cam videos. But, it doesn't bother me, because...Jesus said this... Luke 21:17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. (And) Matthew 18:6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones, which believe in me, it would be better for him; that a millstone was hanged about his neck, and he was drowned, in the depth of the sea. Amen!
I've thought about this quite a bit. If we take all of Scripture to be true, then our every choice will reflect it. Our lives will testify a firm truth and solid definition in a world where words are meaningless.
I had a friend at work that asked me about my religion, i am ashamed to say it was at a time when i was ignorong christ... i had money, cars, all the trappings and i was not being a very good Christian myself (yet still enough to get his attention? 🤔). Long story short, i failed and misse dthe opportunity to share his words with my friend... it still stays with me to this day (was anout 10 years ago!) I pray i have the strength of faith to do better when the Lord provides another opportunity 🙏
WHEN I AM WEAK AND I'LL IN ANXIOUS THOUGHTS THE LORD LEADS ME TO PRAY THAT HE WILL LEAD AND HIS THE ONE TO MOVE AHEAD OF ME. HUMAN NATURE IS TERRIBLE WITHOUT FAITH IN HIM. THE FLESH IS WEAK THE SPIRIT IS SO WILLING .
One thing I'm realizing is that not everyone is made to be a street preacher, God can give you opportunities as well. It's something I've prayed for in the past. For example, one of my best friends grew up Christian but became lost due to the trauma he had, so I prayed to God that I could have the chance to talk to him about Jesus and the Bible. So for a while, we never discussed it, but then he started asking me questions about the Bible, some that are common with unbelievers that I knew how to answer. Since then he has come back to Jesus, praise God! I don't think I was the only person either, cause I know his family are also Christians, so I don't take credit for his turning back to God, cause only God Himself can do that. But I'm realizing is God will put you in positions where you can evangelize on a more personal level or smaller scale. The Bible says in Ephesians 2:10: "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." So you might not necessarily be going up to strangers and spreading the Gospel, but if you are put in a position where a friend or loved one is asking questions, do not turn them away or pass judgment! Even if you specifically aren't the sole reason someone gets saved, you will plant the seed in them. John 4:39 says: "I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor." So even if we don't reap the harvest, we can still be the ones to sow the seed! You may not be the person who makes them immediately pray, but they'll start to think about it, and the Holy Spirit will start to move within them. Think of someone you're close to, someone that you both trust each other; someone who isn't saved, or someone who already is that is struggling in some way, pray for them. Ask God to give you the opportunity to spread His good message, and if it's His will, you just might convince someone to turn to God!
This is Truth. God chooses us, and makes us born again with many attributes from God, through Jesus Christ. His Yoke is easy, and His burden is light. This spoken by Jesus Himself yields the Eternal power of Salvation. I had an evangelizing experience this morning that was beautiful based on the source( God The Holy Spirit)but the reaction I was given by three people was so worldly, and paeanistic. Ultimately I experienced that these three people were not part of God’s elect. Not in my own small mind. But they may be, and I just do not yet know it. They were strangers. So I will never see if the planted mustard seed produces the fruit. It is all God’s Majesty, and sovereign power to reveal to them. Only the truth was told. No deviations, when The Holy Spirit orders me like He did this AM.
Personally, it is fairly easy to get excited and joyous to talk with other believers about Jesus Christ. However, it is different when speaking to atheists and agnostics because they want "scientific proof that God exists." I have a couple friends who ask for this or talk about social constructs and it becomes a matter of human desire vs God's desire. If anyone has advice, please let me know. I love these people, and I want to see them in heaven. To God be the glory!
I don't worry about it. My relationship is with Yah. I don't talk to anyone for any reason that I don't absolutely have to. Work out you own salvation with fear and trembling.
AMEN MATTHEW 16 ITS ALL ABOUT FAITH AND WE DO THINGS BECAUSE OF HIM 😊 HOW WE SHARE HIS LOVE TO SAVE AND GIVE HIS ETERNAL GIFT TO THOSE WHO BELIEVES AND ACCEPT HIM AND HIS WORDS. I REMEMBER HIS DREAMS HE GAVE TO ME ANYONE WHO DOES NOT BELIEVE WILL NOT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. THE LORD WAS GIVING WAYS FOR EACH HIS CHILDREN ACCORDING TO THE GIFTS HE GAVE IF SOMEONE KNEW TO SING IF SOMEONE KNEW TO DRAW USE INSTRUMENTS , DANCE, COOK, PLANT, WRITE, SPEAK ETC ALL TALENTS WILL BE USE FOR GOD'S GLORY AND IT WILL BE USE FOR SERVING OTHERS.
I’d ask, how much time are you in the Bible, prayer, mediation on God’s Word? Put the WORD in your head and heart and it’ll flow out of you like rivers of living water. Also, decrease the amount of this world you consume…HE WILL CHANGE YOU!
The answer just popped up in my mind when I saw the thumbnail of the video. If you do not have the urge to tell people about the beautiful gospel of Christ I think it's probably because you don't understand the very core message of Christianity meaning you're probably not saved. In my case I would not say "never" but I surely would love to be able to do it more openly......
Titus 2: 11-14 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.
Something about evangelism I’ve realized as I’ve wrestled with very similar questions is that sharing what joys you have in your faith is a great way to plant a seed in the heart of someone you want to evangelize to. Don’t be afraid to share how God has been changing you, and that is a great way to start conversation with people and if they are curious, then you can share a combination of evangelism and apologetics to speak up about your faith. If they aren’t curious then they can know at least that you are a shameless Christian.
“Christ has abolished death and brought light and immortality through the gospel”. 2 Timothy 1:10 Explain how hell can be eternal when only the saved get immortality.
I have brought the conversation up with various people, several of whom immediately put up roadblocks. One even grew quite hostile. I feel as though I have done my part with them. It is not up to me to convince anyone. Even Scripture tells us that if someone won't listen, we may shake off the dust and leave. It won't stop me from speaking to someone else if the opportunity comes around, but I won't argue or insist. That is actually un-Christian and counterproductive. I prefer to let me behavior walk the talk. Jesus knows that I don't always do it right -- I frequently miss the mark -- but I try and ask forgiveness for the times I have not obeyed.
Every time I listen to one of these Desiring God videos I feel more condemned and depressed than ever. It doesn't help that I don't really know anyone; I've no friends and live by myself. What one earth do I say to strangers about a life that's so isolated it's hardly worth living in the living in the first place ?
Agree, it is so difficult. I don't know the answer as rarely meet others myself and then when I tried came over as a bit desperate, so I have stopped doing that now, because we are all have different gifts, and I struggle with my lack of knowledge so I am reading my Bible regularly and listening to Gods word for guidance, but maybe you can do it better on the internet in discussing ways to ease yourself into feeling more comfortable with fellow Christians who can offer you support. I would encourage you though not to feel condemned and despairing because that is not from God, because God loves you and knows your every struggle. All Love in Jesus name. Amen.
Since YT has deleted my comment. Google advice from Christians. Members of r / Reformed subreddit give good advice and you should ask there directly. They give good advice, because most of the members are mature.
You need to lean into it more. If you are half-hearted, it will be easy to fall off and Satan to whisper into your ears. Daily Bible reading and prayer is crucial. Your comment should have gone to God before us. Hebrews 2:1
Ive been so worried about this, Jesus really placed this here for me and im sure for many of you too. Ive been going around saying to family members just randomly Jesus is Lord and such do i need to do this over and over again, it just gets very unconformable and my family keeps telling me i don't have to say this and its just very embarrassing after a long time. what should i do
I would tell people to just normal talk God should just naturally come up because you speed time with him so it's just like talking about movies and regular life because you talk bout things you speed time doin
Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Revelation 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
We are saved by grace and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone...and that genuine faith will manifest itself in such works as evangelism. See James 2, of course. If you know Him, then you will show Him.
No Ramoth777. The Bible does not say you are saved by faith alone. Sola Fide is a doctrine you need to reject and flush down a toilet. It's junk science.
Faith does not automatically produce good works any more then doing good works produces Faith. One does not automatically cause the other to happen. Faith does not automatically produce good works
"If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” - CS Lewis Key To Eternal Life: ua-cam.com/video/uZdv-TtiMkg/v-deo.html
We are not able to do good by ourselves. It takes courage, strength, and most of all wisdom to do any good. It does not come from ourselves but from God alone. Evangelizing does not save you. God saves you. In Christ we have our salvation. Satan would deceive us to believe we must work to be saved. He would also remind us that we don't deserve salvation. He is correct. We don't deserve it! Not you, not me, not even John Piper! But all glory to God, his mercy and grace be upon his children. We belong to him. Embrace that and know that salvation is not from you, but from God alone. Amen!
“singled out”? How is it ‘singled out’ to be given the free gift of eternal life, because God gave Himself so that you could have a way out of the eternal consequences of your sin? Jesus died and rose again to conquer sin and death and so that by believing in Him, we are FREELY justified by faith! “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” This is the good news! Repent, believe and be saved! It is a lavish gift, free for us, but it cost Jesus everything, and He freely and lovingly gave up everything for our sake. :,) I think it is much more rational to consider eternity for ourselves and for others, and that compassion is why we should share the gospel, so people can know of Christ and be saved. But whoever so rejects Jesus, rejects their salvation too, because salvation is found in Him. Id rather be praised by God and judged by the world than be praised by the world and judged by God. May God bless and keep you.
@Hear God's Word I'm not a non-Christian. I am a believer. I have asked Christ to save me. I know from four decades of experience that approaching a non-Christian and blurting out a load of archaic words for which they have no daily reference and don't even necessarily believe in the existence of, is a sure way to make them think that a) they're lucky they aren't religious and b) religious people are all nutters. Someone who does not believe in Original Sin is not going to see the need for a vicarious redemption. Someone who does not believe in God is not going to believe in the Spirit. Gibbering at them in the language of the bronze age pushes them firmly into the hands of journalistic atheists.
I have a hard time because of my background in Catholicism. Use to be God was portrayed as being very austere; and the works mentality - if I don't do this, or that, I'm going to Hell [ a bad motive, or incentive]. It makes me cringe at times....😬
God says, 'I will pour out my Spirit on everyone on the last days. Then the End comes. It's a denying to say that you haven't heard the Gospel. Maybe you have heard alot about the Scripture. But the difference is you didn't believe and accepted the Gospel, the Truth! That's why no one is exempted of being ignorant of the Word of God.
Learn theology my brother. Can't share the Gospel if you don't know it. You'll also encounter questions so equip yourself. You can start by watching Paul Washer sermons on salvation, true conversion, sermons on God's attributes too (people are stuck on God is Love, while that is true He is also Just and have other attributes we have to take into account). There are also theology books. Apologetics too if you want to learn skills on having discourse with non believers.
What would any of you do if you are shown by the Holy Spirit that GOD chose you to be His First Fruit in the Tribulation, and you will not leave when the Church leaves the earth, and your ministry will be to Preach the Everlasting Gospel, and Deliver as many as you wish during the Great Tribulation, so you may deliver them unto Jesus so they may populate the Millenhum Kingdom of God????
Wow, this seems to have triggered a lot of conversation. You would imagine that evangelism would naturally be a fruit of a saving faith. Evangelism can encompass a lot of things that people might be doing even without realising.
@HearGodsWord The Bible doesn't talk about people not being saved because they had a false faith or didn't have a saving faith. It's a whacko interpretation not actually coming from the bible.
We are like Christian and Hopeful in vanity fair! It's frankly unpopular. If I preach fasting, gym, hobbies...no problem! But Christ...faith. its not so popular! It tickles no ears!
Isaiah 45:7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things. Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? Daniel 12:10 Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand. Matthew Chapter 7 15Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Matthew 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. 2 Timothy Chapter 4 3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. I found out earlier today that the people Christ speaks of in Matthew 15:8 who have their heart far from Him those words reveal why they would turn their ears away from the truth and get turned unto fables you can never go wrong with revelations from the Holy Spirit after God grants you repentance unto life and sets you free from sin when you obey rightly dividing the word of truth in 2 Timothy 2:15 the more you rightly divide the more understanding knowledge and wisdom you get from God the Holy Spirit Himself. God truly does work in strange and mysterious ways that even surprise those who go walking with Him.
if God give you a hand and we don't reach for, walk away from his help, we walk the other way, yes we go to hell. we are already alf way to hell because we are sinners the only way to salvation is to reach for Gods hand and do his teachings. is very simple do or not.
Well a new testament requirement under grace to be Christ's disciple (saved is same thing as disciple) is that we deny ourselves and take up our cross daily. I dont see how someone is denying themself if they never witness. The verse scares me because I know no one including myself who has successfully denied themselves every single day.
Denying ourselves might also mean putting a stop to our sinful desires. Our lusts, our appetites. Stepping outside and talking about Jesus doesn't mean "denying ourselves"
@ashamer I agree it certainly also means to deny our sinful lusts and desires, but my question is, does it also mean denying doing anything remotely for ourselves? Like playing a game of checkers or going for a hike. If I do that for myself have I failed to deny myself? Basically I feel if I even spend a minute doing something for me than I have failed His requirement.
@@guitarandotherthings6090 I don't think you have to wonder yourself that. We must avoid extremes. There is nothing wrong with going for a hike. It is helpful, you clear out your mind by geting more oxigen in and you can focus more on God. What comes next? Denying yourself food? (there is a place and a time for that), denying yourself shelter and so on? Avoid extremes.
.....Can I Be Saved If I Never Evangelize?...... This is the wrong question to ask yourself because we are saved by grace and by grace alone, but if you are not evangelizing, it probably means that you are not saved because faith without works does not work. KJV 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. Works do not save, they are the proof that you are saved.
@@montyburnsgaming3609 I'll tell you what Mr. Burns, I'll promise to pray for you right now that you can have the assurance in your heart that the Father won't drop you, as long as you continue in having faith in His son (which is all that's required). Does that sound..... excellent?
@@montyburnsgaming3609 Oh dude.... I'm watching your most recent video. I'm sorry you're going through that. I have a video that I'd like to recommend that helped me with fear of hell and the end times. Would you be cool with that?
I could be wrong (because I'm a man), but it seemed to me that the young man's question was directed towards witnessing to unbelievers. If so, I'd say 'No', your salvation is not dependent upon how many people you led to Christ for the month. If you believe otherwise, I'd love to see scriptural evidence of that *in context* below in the comments. Don't forget, you are required to inform me, or you'll go to hell.
Why do pastors turn a simple question into a deep dive into your soul? A soul they don't know. Only Jesus kows your heart. It's a simple answer John. If you believe that Jesus is the Son of God and He died for your sins than you are saved! The person was doubting himself and you just made it a question again. Shame on you John Pipper. Pastors in their bloted egotistical answers
@@HearGodsWord I know you are a super Christian and you like the long wind speeches that put the emphasis on you (man). However it was a simple answer. If you read my message with an honest heart. You would have heard the concern for the young people who hear such self-centered answer and get nothing. The truth is clear not bloated. I'm not complaining. I'm making a passionate response to a n issue I'm passionate about. You wouldn't understand, because clearly your message to me is self-centered.
@The End Is Here thanks for projecting but as you don't know me you are in no position to make false assumptions. That's a very unbiblical way to comment, again. 🙄
@@HearGodsWord Do you have something to offer to the convention to prove you aren't a troll? You sound like an egotistical person. I'm not sure how you don't see it yourself, other than because of what I originally responded to you. I'm not responding because this has turned into an argument... which is not very "biblical" or you.... Unless of course you prove that you have the holy spirit and not the devil.
@@HearGodsWord Your channel is called hear God's word and yet you could care less about actually spreading it. Didn't want to offer proof you are saved I see. Or have none to offer? It's a simple thing.
@Judas Blewit indeed love isn't a work but and a fruit of our faih. Evangelism can take many different forms, so that person may be doing it without realising it, or an elder/pastor might be able to suggest a way that works for them. Anything new is uncomfortable at first - I like the story of how John Piper could not do public speaking though nerves and fear, but you wouldn't think that to hear him now 😊
John Piper says that nobody goes to hell for any particular sin they have committed, but because the sins they commit give evidence that they are not trusting in Jesus Christ. I don't think this is quite right. It is true that those who end up in heaven are saved by faith in Christ and not by doing good deeds. But Scripture seems to teach that those who end up in hell go there precisely as punishment for the sins they have committed. The Bible is clear that hell will be worse for some people than others, because they committed more and/or worse sins (e.g., Matt 10:15; 11:22, 24; 12:36-37; Luke 12:47-48 etc.). This seems to imply that punishment in hell depends precisely upon what sins a person has committed while on earth. The gospel is an escape route, so to speak, for the sins we have committed. But if people don't find that escape route, they will be condemned for the sins they have committed.
You don’t go to hell for the sins you have committed. Everyone would be there then. We’ve all sinned. A person goes to hell for not believing, and putting their faith and trust in what Jesus Christ did on the cross.
@@nanad6871 I never said that EVERYONE will go to sins for the sins they have committed. I said that THOSE WHO END UP IN HELL will go there because of the sins they have committed. Everyone is a sinner and will go to hell for the things they have done wrong unless they accept the escape route through faith in Jesus Christ. The default position is that people are on track for hell because of what they have done wrong. If people go to hell simply for having a rebellious heart, why then are there degrees of suffering in hell, as there clearly are? So, for example, in Luke 12:47-48 Jesus teaches: 'And that servant who knew his master’s will and didn’t prepare himself or do it will be severely beaten. But the one who did not know and did what deserved punishment will receive a light beating.' (CSB) Note also Rev 21:8: 'But the cowards, faithless, detestable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars - their share will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.' (CSB) This verse most naturally suggests that those in the lake of fire are there precisely because they committed these sins.
Very quick humble heads up to you that Revelation 21:8 puts cowards and fearful people with the very liars God will make sure have their part in the lake of fire. Not evangelizing reveals an even bigger issue than just telling someone about Jesus. Still studying to understand but possible theories, lack of obedience, lack of actual transformation of the soul. But the Bible is clear as day on this, speak up! I’m not exactly Ray Comfort out there but I trigger conversations. I at least try! While I’m hanging out with my friends, while I’m playing Xbox, walk up to random people on the street, through acts of service at work, there’s many styles of evangelism. Just say something. This might be a over the top view point but imagine your friends were in a burning house. Your boss (God) hired you and taught you everything you know about fires. No way of escape, your trained and equipped (time spent studying scriptures, learned truth, know gods word etc) to save people from dying in flames in a burning house (lost souls in sin) and let’s add the cherry on top with the fact that your best friends are the people trapped in the burning home. They don’t even realize the danger that their in, they don’t know the fire is working it’s way to the second floor of their home being distracted by the sports game on tv, but you caught all the signs and signals-you know they’re in danger of death. You got two options, walk away from your best friends and let them die or do everything you can to get them out of the house. Your boss (God) will either reward you for a job well done for being responsible on the job(heaven rewards in heaven) or fire you (send you to hell) because you sat their, had all the training in the world completely equipped to save lives and you did nothing making proving you were unfit to be a firefighter. With God your on clock until you die. He will judge all the work you do on this earth. Maybe you won’t hit Ray comfort levels of evangelism, then again maybe you’ll surpass it. Regardless, don’t you want to show up to god with something?
@OldEnoughToKnowBetter Ignorance in the sense that he answered without listening. Not only that, he answered wrongly. That is ignorance isn’t it? I hope we can agree on that much.
What we need to know about ourselves from God's Word and our only hope of being justified before God: [WHY WE HAVE NO HOPE IN OURSELVES: Mk. 7:20-23 And he (Jesus) said, That which comes out of the man, that defiles the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things (sins) come from within, and defile the man.] [WHY WE NEED A SAVIOR: Rom. 3:10-28 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understands, there is none that seeks after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that does good, no, not one. Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes. Now we know that what things so ever the law says, it says to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his (God's) sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ to all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God has set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believes in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. Therefore we conclude that man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. Joh. 3:16 For God so loved the world (us), that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Joh. 14:6 Jesus said to him (us), I am the way (salvation), the truth (assurance), and the life (eternal): no man comes to (God) the Father, but by me (God the Son). Rom. 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:]
My lack of assurance makes evangelizing hard. It is hard to give something to someone when you’re not sure you have it yourself.
It’s an awful thing.
People in the comments, I would appreciate your prayers.
Pray for you my brother. Doubts, sin and struggle are part of my christian life as I feel are in most christians' lives. When I doubt my salavation, John 10 helps me lots. " No one can pluck them out of my hand" John 10:28.
I am a child whose hand is held by the powerful hamd of the creator of the universe. No matter who comes to try and pluck me from his hand, they cant. Even if I try to let go at times he wont.
Rest in Jesus. He has done and is doing it all.
DO it despite. I have my moments of doubt, but believe me, when the Holy Spirit takes over, He will give you the courage and words to speak. Like before I go evangelize on the street, I have moments of fear sometimes, but when the Holy Spirit takes over, the fear completely vanished and I'm filled with joy. Courage is not the absence of fear, it's action DESPITE fear. Every morning when you wake up, put on your helmet of salvation. Memorize the passage about the armor of God in Ephesians, and say it aloud, imagine you're putting your armor on while you say the words. There is power in words Kelli, saying the words aloud releases power in your environment and helps you combat the enemy.
@PilgrimsProgFest Some don't have elders and church family. Some churches also are not biblical, some churches are preaching false doctrine, some churches aren't even preaching anything but just making money off others. If someone on youtube prays for someone else do you think God is less likely to hear that prayer than having no one pray for them at all? What kind of encouragement is that? God knows we are in the internet age, God created every detail, God is using all vehicles of communication in this day and age. Do you think that the prayer of someone for another on you tube is less sincere than someone who says they will pray for you in a church? God hears every prayer that is sincere. Try to encourage one another. All love to you in Jesus name. Amen.
I know how you feel all too well! I have continued to go back and forth about if I have truly been saved or not. After listening to this video I am leaning towards the former because I have shared the gospel with a friend multiple times and my husband who is not a believer. But I let the fear of man keep me from starting a conversation with a stranger or even someone I work with. I’ll be saying a prayer for you! May God give you the strength and boldness to start your journey preaching the gospel! 🙏🏼
Means it's time to leave others alone and get stable yourself.
I’ve tried telling my friends about the gospel, but the results have been mocking and insult. I will not stop however, I don’t want them to live without God
Pray about it, constantly! Prayer is so necessary when we evangelize. My family knows about the gospel, but they are far away from the faith… I pray for them constantly, and pray to God to use me and help me point to Jesus in my life, it’s not easy, but He is with us!
I’ve been praying on and off for my family for 20 some years. Yesterday, I finally got an email from my dad in response to a video link I sent him about the end times. I think he gets it now. He might communicate with the rest of the family since he has a better relationship with them than me.
Grace and peace to you. Tell your family and your enemies. You have to speak in person primarily. The secondary things will be handing out tracts which people mostly trash and posting on social media which many people hide from their feed. Tell the young man that he will go to hell and the lake of fire if he is being fearful to tell anyone about the Lord Jesus. You will go to hell and the lake of fire if you claim to be a Christian, but continue murdering (hating your Christian sister or brother), committing adultery (watching porn), etc. You should pray before you reach at least one person each week. Calvinism is a doctrine of devils. Christians should evangelize weekly. Can God elect a person to eternal damnation even if he believes on the Lord Jesus and loves Jesus more than most people? Do you believe on the Lord Jesus? We shall be in the new earth for eternity, not heaven. God loves you. Jesus loves you. Always face away from the moon, stars, and sun when praying, singing, or reading the old king James bible. I face eastward unless the moon, stars, or sun are in the way; at which time, I face northeast, north, south, or west. The best times for Christians to pray are: 6:30pm to 8:30pm or at the going down of the sun, at midnight (12:30am-1:30am), 6am or right before sunrise, 3rd hour (about 9am), 12:30pm-1:30pm or at midday(noon), and 2:30pm to 3:30pm (9th hour). The best time to read the old king James Bible is once there is sunlight at around 6am (right before going to day work), or at 4pm (before going to night work). The best times to sing are early morning or 6am, 9am (3rd hour), midday (noon), 3pm (9th hour), sunset (6pm-9pm), and at midnight. As we engage in spiritual warfare, please pray for me as I pray for you. Have a good residue of the year, month, week, and God bless you, your family, your friends, and enemies. Matthew 5:44.
@@oldenoughtoknowbetter6473 Don't be a stargazer. It is good to read the old king James bible before you have to go to work or church so that it is fresh in your memory. The Lord Jesus is the only Saviour. People will get offended even if you lovingly preach to them. Jesus said he is the way. I am a Christian and I love you but I don't respect Islam nor other false impure religions. There is only one pure religion and that is the holy Christian sabbath new moon faith. The name of Jesus will save us and is higher than Yhwh or any other name you can think of. The Almighty Jesus became flesh so that he would save us. Yahweh, Yeshua, Allah, Elohim, etc are devils. 1Tim 3:16 says, God was manifest in the flesh...Have a good week.
How do you respond cause i have the same problem with my basically brother and he just told me the other day to stop inviting him to Church after my gf sent HIS gf an invite and i haven’t invited him much but i feel his relationship is affecting his relationships with Christ
He who began a good work in you will perform it!
According to John Piper we are saved by grace through an evangelizing type of faith.
Amen
Called to witness not evangelise
That is for those with the ability and knowledge
Like ones with oratory powers!
Salvation comes first
Unregenerated people can
Evangelise
Satan knows scripture too!😊
I was saved in my late 20's, the darkness years of depression and alcoholism in my family. I was a nobody with no money and zero self-esteem. When I look back at what Jesus saved me from and how he gave me back life, purpose, dignity and self-respect, I just want to tell everyone about it as if I have found lost treasure. Problem is, nobody understands me and dismiss what is so precious to me like it's just fanatic religion. HOW can you explain to another human what its like to be born again on the inside? That the veil has been removed from your eyes? I've been praying for YEARS for family/friends that have not budged from their unbelief. That makes me sad but also joyful to know that I was once blind but now I see and it's all because of His mercy towards me. Many are called but few are chosen. Matthew 22:14 ...so I pray.
Almost identical experience. It's truly mind-blowing. Some things simply can't be fully communicated, no matter how hard we try. I spent years trying and praying, explaining, and articulating, hoping that I could somehow get others to realize the glorious beauty of being alive in a place so deep that it defies explanation. Born again, born from above is such the perfect description. I finally accepted that it's God's work ultimately...I'm only a sower of seed, a spiritual farmer..I can't make it happen..but believe me...I get it! Grace and peace.
@@OneMan-wl1wj God bless you my brother in Christ.
We will one day eat at the Lord's great banquet together. Until then, let's keep sowing seeds.
It hurts it hurts it hurts
And when ye come into an house, salute it. And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, *let your peace return to you.* And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
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Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
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Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill *cannot be hid.* Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so *shine* before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
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What I tell you in darkness, that *speak ye* in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
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All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever *the Son will reveal him.* Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is *easy,* and my burden is light.
Let those who have ears hear..
Let's just do our best to gently reveal the treasure, carry our cross, and not give up.
I've recently added this my toolbox, it doesn't always remove the awkwardness in every instance, but it at least has helped me to break the ice.
I ask people how can I pray for them. Most people I find are caught off guard - but I've noticed that God has used it to open some doors to at least start a conversation. My next question then is, "has anyone asked you that before?" Then I ask about their experiences related to Christ, church, bible, science etc.
Here is the other thing, I really pray for them afterwards with or without them, I don't want it to be some bait and switch I'm not there to use them get brownie points with Christ, but to proclaim Him, see Him and reflect Him to the nations.
@Harold Zwingley That's so sweet brother. May our Lord bless you this week with more opportunities.
I'll say I'm weak sauce, that is, it has been hard to go to someone out of blue and talk about Christ. I've been asking God for opportunities to evangelize. Example, as I'm on my walks and I see a person from a distance crossing my path I might pray something like 'Lord if this person is open to talking with me about anything I will use this as an opportunity to talk about you.'
To spark such conversations I will just look for eye contact and regularly engage people to see if the Lord has opened a door. And when it's clear I thank God for his grace and use it as an opportunity. God has been super kind to me in that regard. I'm sure calling me to be more assertive though.
Also I've found grocery pick-up as good situations to talk about Jesus. Or when telemarketers call lol. Gas stations, bus stops....
If you have been given an evangelistic heart, some have then it is more natural to speak of the glory of Jesus.
If you haven't, just live in him and for him and you will find that people are drawn to you.
Just pray to the Lord to be his and her purpose. We are all christians together and we have different characters, but all one family.
Love in Jesus.
To the young man who write this question, considering serving and teaching in Sunday School.
It's a rewarding and amazing experience and will help you become more comfortable sharing the gospel.
..... wow, I wrote this as I was listening to the video, Pastor John had same conclusion near the end.
Holy spirit is speaking for sure.
Dear bretheren in Christ...it not about the result but its about His word be planted and dnt worry coz His Word will not be void. One way or the other, it will grow...not even in our lifetime but assured it will.😊
My heart lifted up once you said evangelising can be to believers too. I love talking about gospel truths to fellow believers but talking about faith with non-Christian friends feels like the most daunting task ever. Hopefully as I practice with believers and grow my own faith it will eventually spill into my conversations with nonbelievers.
According to John Piper we are saved by grace through an evangelizing type of faith.
Trust in the gospel alone.
Salvation is a GIFT! Saved by Grace (God's goodness) thru Faith in our substitute CHRIST JESUS...
Pleasing God is what saves ... Acts 10 proves it
@@oldenoughtoknowbetter6473 ... Those words are true .. yet the holy spirit also declared in Psalm 112.4 .. even in darkness light dawn's for the upright for the Gracious and compassionate man Good comes to those who lend freely
According to John Piper we are saved by grace through an evangelizing type of faith.
@@elunico13 ... We are saved by Jesus .. if he is pleased
@@Jesusiscoming24 Jesus is not pleased and does not save accordingly.
How do you get into heaven?
help us Lord to do your will not through the very limited power of the flesh but through the power of your spirit!
I have been evangelizing and didn’t even know it. This is so encouraging.
Yes, because we are saved by our faith in Jesus dying on the cross not by our ability to perform good works. It's only when we rest in the fact that we have already been saved that we are able to do good works out of gratefulness towards God.
These words are very helpful to me. I have the desire deep in my heart to be able to share the Gospel at work with at least a few of my colleagues. They desperately need to hear it as they are literally blinded and hostile to God in all their ways just as the Bible says and just as I once was. It is not an easy matter. I am impaired by all the rules and constraints and false perceptions that a professional environment entails and that, absurdly enough, an open declaration of love for Jesus may be deemed inappropriate or even insulting to people in a work environment. It is all that nonsense as if we were to go by these things then what they routinely say has already passed the mark by a large margin. You know though, as soon as you mention Jesus and his Gospel, they are all ready to jump at your throat.
Every time they blaspheme or take the name of the Lord in vain as if it was nothing it feels to me like they had just stubbed me and this discourages me plenty not because I fear them but rather because I see that taken together they would be lost. I wait patiently and pray that I may be given the opportunity one day to talk to any of them one by one in a moment perhaps when they are a bit soft and ready to talk or even better to listen. I know I have only one shot at them and I hope I won't miss it when it comes.
So far I mustered enough courage to share the Gospel with close friends and family. I waited for the right time in each case because I think that it works better, at least for me, when you do it like an archer/sniper, with precision, I aim at the heart as for me it is personal and deep and I am more the surgical kind than the street shooter so to speak. I hope God in his immense Wisdom has called each to do it in a different way in line with their strengths and gifts. I know I would definitely get a beating in the streets at least in this culture I am surrounded by. However, I think that when it is a one-to-one business I can wrestle it through. I am glad I have done it with close family and friends, although I have not covered all gaps yet. I pray to God he may give me enough life, time, opportunity, wisdom and knowledge to be able to touch as many as I can. However, sharing it at work is and remains a real challenge for me and if any of you feels the same or has any advice to give you are welcome and I would really much to hear from you.
Thank you Father John you have been a real blessing to me and I wish I had done more for you than I have, I owe you.
According to John Piper we are saved by grace through an evangelizing type of faith.
We should see evangelism as a gift and privilege more than a duty.
Amen! It’s actuall all 3 (gift, privilege, duty) and more…
@@oliakrist8648I know what you mean, my family keeps using the lords name and cussing it can hurt but we have to push through for him
If you have a relationship with our Lord, you can evangelize and never know it. You are called to love God with all your heart and others as yourself. You do this, and people will see.
This is a sound bite that people tell themselves, but it's not Biblical.
Romans 10:12-17
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!" But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?" So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
Faith comes from hearing. Not watching mutes go about their day.
@Random User So faith doesn't come from watching someone spend their time working with children with anger issues, or refusing conformity to a corrupt and misguided culture for social acceptance? What of those who have so much pride and arrogance they can't see the splendor of a quiet and humble Lord, full of grace? What of those who have been torn and crushed by arrogance and only seek to touch the hem of his garment? Seeing that cant's change a persons soul? I think it's possible there is more going on here than you imagine. If it could be done only with words, it would have already been done.
@@qazyman why are you arguing with me? I didn't write Romans. Argue with the Author.
@@randomuser6306 - I'm not arguing with you friend. I'm just hoping you will learn a little more from scripture. "for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Paul - Romans 1:20 " For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse."
Friend anyone can spout scripture and pretend. It means nothing. You must have relationship with our Lord, and you must have the fruit of that relationship in your heart, and you have no excuse for your behavior.
Ok, i know I'll probably get some heat so here goes. Im sure there are folks like me that are more introverted and quite and really uncomfortable sp speaking in public or to strangers. However, we support churches and organizations that spread the word, financially. Our money helps support churches, give out bibles and literature, send missionaries to spread the word abroad, and many other activities that spread the Gospel.
I know a lot of Christians would like to tell how you are missing the mark, (because we are so good at doing that), but no, you're good bro.
I think Piper could have explained his answer a little better. At 9:01, Piper says the word for evangelize is not limited to witnessing to unbelievers, but also proclaiming what the Lord has done for you to other believers as well. Which I believe 99% of believers have done at some point in their lives.
Don't be fooled by any modern day Pharisee who says you must lead people to Christ to keep your salvation. They place additional Do's and Don't on other believers and always take scripture out of it's original context. Good on you for your support how you can.
And also, there's nothing wrong with being an introvert. But most people get being "introverted" and "socially anxious" confused. Those are two completely different things. Demanding someone who has social anxiety to go up to a group of strangers and tell them about Jesus makes about as much sense as telling a paraplegic to ride a bicycle.
You can evangelise in different ways like posting the gospel on social media or hand out the gospel. There is different ways you can do it just be creative. One time I put the path way to salvation on paper folded the paper wrapped ribbon around and I wrote a gift for you and then left it on the bus seat for someone to find, I feel like if I do try to give the gospel I feel like I’m holding on to a secret.
Yeah, this is good! Ive done similar things to this. You could also get some gospel tracts and walk around a gas station and lay them all over the place and when you check out just hand one to the guy behind the counter. There’s all kinds of ways to do it! Also I would say read “tactics” by Greg koukl. It’s a really good book to help you be a little more ready to have hard conversations. It doesn’t cover everything, but it helps!
@QT- Amen, this is the revelation, which l received last month. That sharing the gospel can be done in different ways. A big example of the gospel is the way treat others, how we talk, act, the way we dress in modesty & decency, the way we live our lives. This is all a representation of the gospel. However, l believe it gets easier to verbally share the gospel. The more we mature in Christ, spend time with him & receive revelation.
@@Nicolee7764Thank you for your reply Amen. I have difficultly with my memory and processing and retaining information. I also have difficulty with my communication skills. I felt frustrated that I wasn’t doing anything for the Lord and wanted the lost to be saved so much so I just learnt to find other ways of doing it. Even praying for the lost in my own way helped me in my desire to help those who don’t know Jesus and those who are lost. At present I find video on UA-cam perhaps about Angels and I put the gospel in the comment section. Because there are so many people that believe in Angels but don’t know or believe in the creator. Like you say we grow in the little things first before we know it who knows more will be given. God bless
Sharing your trust in Jesus agaist the grain of modern secularist is very difficult.
I like to share.. want to share.
Not always do i share Jesus in the best of arguments but i try to share.
Love the Lord.
I used to do this many years ago (c 1982) in Washington, D.C.; leaving them on the bus 🚌 in the slots. Sometime later l noticed those same tracts, were still in the slots. I began to realize l was afraid of a negative confrontation l might encounter. I was also afraid of rejection. I prayed about it and removed the tracts; handing them out personally. I realized my fears were unjustified. I handed them to the homeless: often with a burger 🍔 or something else. I handed them on the bus; noticing that one man enthusiastically read it from top to bottom. For the most part, people accepted them graciously. Due to the horrible things happening in society these days, people may be apprehensive. But if you have a look of love in your facial expression, your experience with Jesus may be obvious. I've attracted strangers with a smile.
This answer comes thru the wisdom of God.... You're inspired by the Spirit
The question of if a person goes to hell for a particular sin, at 4:12, threw me off for a second. I had to listen to this section a few times. Since, l immediately thought of 1 Corthians 6:9-11, where it lists the sins which keeps a person out of heaven. However, l pondered on it and the Holy Spirit, pointed out what the speaker is saying. That if we have ever committed these sins but do not turn from them, such actions will ultimately lead to destruction. This is what he's saying. We should keep moving forward to love God. That you no longer want to commit such sins. That's the spiritual maturity that a Christian should strive to reach.
I think the speaker, John Piper, didn't get this quite right. I think those in hell go there precisely because they have committed sins that haven't been forgiven.
Most of what he says is good, however.
@Max Aplin - When the heart & actions hasn't shown that our first love is the Heavenly Father, this is what allows the soul to perish. If our ultimate goal is to serve the Heavenly Father, the Holy Spirit will reveal many things to us. In order to make our path straight. I had to listen to the message more than once. I did feel that after doing so, the true emphasis was stated.
@@Nicolee7764 I still think John Piper didn't get things quite right on this point.
In the New Testament we find that in hell people will experience different degrees of suffering (e.g., Luke 12:47-48). This suggests that those in hell are punished not simply because they have a rebellious heart, but for the precise sins they have committed.
@@maxaplin4204 l tried sending you a reply however, this platform is very difficult to reply to comments, esp when writing about anything that is beneficial to others. They kept erasing my comments. Just wanted to let you know. Thanks
@@Nicolee7764 I would be surprised if they are erasing your comments deliberately. Sometimes I think there is a glitch of some sort on UA-cam that stops comments going through.
If you want, why don't you try again.
This video could have been 14 minutes and 20 seconds shorter than it was; it would have gone like this: "Yes."
Agreed. Jesus saves us not John Pippers words or teachings. You are or you aren't.
@@spiritman-em4qr whatever
@@mOYNTdnbzso Your calloused response says it all.
That would have been a rubbish answer in comparison to the one actually given.
The Bible could've been thousands of pages shorter if it would've just had one sentence. "Heaven or hell choose one." You probably wouldn't believe in God if that was the case 😂 We humans require learning, we are not robots without a mind.
Soo helpful! Thank you Ps John and Tony Reinke.
Two of the most soothing and familiar voices I fall asleep soundly too ❤
While I’ve been talking with my family about Christ and what He’s done lately, they’re fellow believers. I haven’t really done much evangalism… not to say I haven’t TRIED. Heck, at one point I felt like God was calling me to save a soul!
They turned out to already be a believer, and I eventually stopped feeling that divine impulse after we talked theology some, but. That was very much a thing. Admittedly I’m not entirely sure where he is on his walk with Jesus, but he’s at least professing - a good start, and I could stand to talk religion more with them.
I do have one other friend I’ve tried to reach out to, but. He’s already rebuffed me once, and now I’m waiting for another opportunity. For God to tell me “hey, go share the Good News with this man.” And it’s because I’m afraid if I push too far, if I go when God doesn’t want me to go, said friend might cut ties with me. And that could lead to them never hearing His Word, and going to Hell. Which is the exact OPPOSITE of what I want to happen.
Do I have anxiety issues? Yes.
Do I have poor social skills, to where both these friends are online-only? Yes.
Have I been praying about this? Nope. Should probably fix that… going to say a quick one right now, in fact. For courage to say what must be said, and wisdom to know when to speak.
And… knowing it’s the condition of the heart which shows salvation fills me with joy. Because I’m trying to be holier, but I fear I’ve hit a backslide. (And out like this I don’t see the connection but. Eh!
God wants me to say it so I’m saying it.)
Thank you so much for asking this question, and thank you for this encouraging answer!
Such an important question. Thanks for those insights Ps J. P.
Wow.. Perfect timing, thanks Pastor John.
Thank God for the beautiful insight. You hit the nail on the head Rev. John...this has always been so hard a burden to carry but i know God is so patient and kind of His own thats why it will always bother us in order establish us in His faith. So grateful. I will follow that suggestion and will eventually speak more and more of Christ. Shalom❤❤😊
So uplifting and empowering❤️
This is so helpful.
Thanks again, Pastor John!
I thqnk God for the wisdmom hes bestowed upon Pastor John! Such thoughtful answers.
I putt little messages into my natural conversations so at least others know I follow Jesus however I'm not really around many unbelievers accept family members ❤ Some of them are Christian and even they don't always want to hear it it seems. A lot of times it seems I analyze the gospel more than others. I think its frustrating to them. That's ok though.
John Piper has helped me share the Joy in the gospel, The good news if you will 😊 It definitely helps make for a good approach.
I love to hear the messages contained in the gospel , I love to learn new theological perspectives as well as share what I know. The Lord has placed a lamp in my soul that I never want out. God bless
Amen Pastor John!
Very good investigation thank you it’s beautiful
I believe an excellent means of sharing the "Good News" is an easy place to begin. And it is expressed in the Motto of the Sunday School class my Grandma belonged to: "Teach by Our Lives"
If we start with living our lives as Jesus would have us do, hopefully others will admire something about that and inquire to learn for themselves.
“Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” Mark 8:38 So the answer is you gotta open your mouth.
"Can I Be Saved If I Never Evangelize?"
(Sorry kind Sir, for the VERY long "comment". But I believe it NEEDS to be espoused)
Any one can be "Saved" and not engage in "Evangelize", going to church, reading a bible, or etc, Etc and ETC! Except for one...
For to get "Saved" (from going to hell) only requires ONE thing. Oh indeed! And what is that? It is spelled out clearly in one verse. And this verse has probably been quoted more times; than any other verse in the bible. Here 'tis...
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave of His self (in the flesh)-called "the begotten Son", that whosoever believes in Him (Jesus) should not perish in (hell); but have everlasting life.
And the secret, is in one word. The word "IN". What does it mean? It means that when anyone believes "in" the True God Almighty, and no other. Now, the true God has had several names in the last 4,000 yrs. First was YHWH (Yah Way), Jehovah and Yeshua (in Hebrew) JESUS (in English for the last 2,000 yrs.
So the moment, at any age of ANY person (from Creation); believes IN the TRUE God (Who is Jesus, now), IS Saved forever. And remember, the Holy Spirit comes out of the womb; when any one is born. And the HS is saying to us; until death or we say yes...Believe IN the true God Almighty now Jesus. Thus...
IF anyone does not ever say "Yes", to that urging of the HS; they WILL go to hell. And that is the ONLY reason any one can go to hell. Because Jesus told us this...
Mark 3:28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven (on Judgment Day) unto the sons of men (mankind), and blasphemies howsoever; they shall blaspheme (except for one): 29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit; hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation (hell).
Note: "Blaspheming against the Holy Spirit" (the UN-forgivable Sin) is NOT saying YES; from birth to death; as the HS has urged us from birth. So the moment they say "Yes"; they are Save; immediately. And it can NEVER be changed. But say NO until death, They will go to hell. And that is the ONLY sin; any one can ever commit; that sends them to hell. Believe it or not.
End of Story and I rest me case...
...In any case Brethren, Please Pray OFTEN and Praise Jesus OFTEN; for He is the ONLY true "God Almighty"; there will ever have been. And may Jesus bless you and yours always. AMEN!
As usual, a long self-indulgent comment that doesn't prove John Piper to be wrong.
Amen beautifully said❤️
@@jesusisking6315 Thank you❤. For MOST do NOT like what i write on UA-cam videos. But, it doesn't bother me, because...Jesus said this...
Luke 21:17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. (And) Matthew 18:6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones, which believe in me, it would be better for him; that a millstone was hanged about his neck, and he was drowned, in the depth of the sea.
Amen!
I've thought about this quite a bit. If we take all of Scripture to be true, then our every choice will reflect it. Our lives will testify a firm truth and solid definition in a world where words are meaningless.
I had a friend at work that asked me about my religion, i am ashamed to say it was at a time when i was ignorong christ... i had money, cars, all the trappings and i was not being a very good Christian myself (yet still enough to get his attention? 🤔). Long story short, i failed and misse dthe opportunity to share his words with my friend... it still stays with me to this day (was anout 10 years ago!)
I pray i have the strength of faith to do better when the Lord provides another opportunity 🙏
GOOD MOORNING PASTOR JHON
It's kinda obvious that one gets sick of being abused and persecuted
WHEN I AM WEAK AND I'LL IN ANXIOUS THOUGHTS THE LORD LEADS ME TO PRAY THAT HE WILL LEAD AND HIS THE ONE TO MOVE AHEAD OF ME.
HUMAN NATURE IS TERRIBLE WITHOUT FAITH IN HIM.
THE FLESH IS WEAK
THE SPIRIT IS SO WILLING .
Yes he is precious beyond all
One thing I'm realizing is that not everyone is made to be a street preacher, God can give you opportunities as well. It's something I've prayed for in the past. For example, one of my best friends grew up Christian but became lost due to the trauma he had, so I prayed to God that I could have the chance to talk to him about Jesus and the Bible. So for a while, we never discussed it, but then he started asking me questions about the Bible, some that are common with unbelievers that I knew how to answer. Since then he has come back to Jesus, praise God! I don't think I was the only person either, cause I know his family are also Christians, so I don't take credit for his turning back to God, cause only God Himself can do that. But I'm realizing is God will put you in positions where you can evangelize on a more personal level or smaller scale. The Bible says in Ephesians 2:10: "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." So you might not necessarily be going up to strangers and spreading the Gospel, but if you are put in a position where a friend or loved one is asking questions, do not turn them away or pass judgment! Even if you specifically aren't the sole reason someone gets saved, you will plant the seed in them. John 4:39 says: "I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor." So even if we don't reap the harvest, we can still be the ones to sow the seed! You may not be the person who makes them immediately pray, but they'll start to think about it, and the Holy Spirit will start to move within them. Think of someone you're close to, someone that you both trust each other; someone who isn't saved, or someone who already is that is struggling in some way, pray for them. Ask God to give you the opportunity to spread His good message, and if it's His will, you just might convince someone to turn to God!
Thank you for explaining that in clear detail! Most people don't take the time to do this.
I really do mean it, thank you.
This is Truth. God chooses us, and makes us born again with many attributes from God, through Jesus Christ. His Yoke is easy, and His burden is light. This spoken by Jesus Himself yields the Eternal power of Salvation. I had an evangelizing experience this morning that was beautiful based on the source( God The Holy Spirit)but the reaction I was given by three people was so worldly, and paeanistic.
Ultimately I experienced that these three people were not part of God’s elect. Not in my own small mind. But they may be, and I just do not yet know it. They were strangers. So I will never see if the planted mustard seed produces the fruit. It is all God’s Majesty, and sovereign power to reveal to them. Only the truth was told. No deviations, when The Holy Spirit orders me like He did this AM.
Personally, it is fairly easy to get excited and joyous to talk with other believers about Jesus Christ. However, it is different when speaking to atheists and agnostics because they want "scientific proof that God exists." I have a couple friends who ask for this or talk about social constructs and it becomes a matter of human desire vs God's desire. If anyone has advice, please let me know. I love these people, and I want to see them in heaven. To God be the glory!
Automatically I thought of Matthew 28:19 when I sae the title. You cant be scared ir ashamed to showcase your faith.
I don't worry about it. My relationship is with Yah. I don't talk to anyone for any reason that I don't absolutely have to. Work out you own salvation with fear and trembling.
AMEN
MATTHEW 16
ITS ALL ABOUT FAITH
AND WE DO THINGS BECAUSE OF HIM 😊 HOW WE SHARE HIS LOVE TO SAVE AND GIVE HIS ETERNAL GIFT TO THOSE WHO BELIEVES AND ACCEPT HIM AND HIS WORDS.
I REMEMBER HIS DREAMS HE GAVE TO ME ANYONE WHO DOES NOT BELIEVE WILL NOT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE.
THE LORD WAS GIVING WAYS FOR EACH HIS CHILDREN ACCORDING TO THE GIFTS HE GAVE
IF SOMEONE KNEW TO SING
IF SOMEONE KNEW TO DRAW
USE INSTRUMENTS , DANCE, COOK, PLANT, WRITE, SPEAK ETC
ALL TALENTS WILL BE USE FOR GOD'S GLORY AND IT WILL BE USE FOR SERVING OTHERS.
I’d ask, how much time are you in the Bible, prayer, mediation on God’s Word? Put the WORD in your head and heart and it’ll flow out of you like rivers of living water. Also, decrease the amount of this world you consume…HE WILL CHANGE YOU!
Amen! 🙏✝️😇❤️
The answer just popped up in my mind when I saw the thumbnail of the video.
If you do not have the urge to tell people about the beautiful gospel of Christ I think it's probably because you don't understand the very core message of Christianity meaning you're probably not saved.
In my case I would not say "never" but I surely would love to be able to do it more openly......
Titus 2: 11-14
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.
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Something about evangelism I’ve realized as I’ve wrestled with very similar questions is that sharing what joys you have in your faith is a great way to plant a seed in the heart of someone you want to evangelize to. Don’t be afraid to share how God has been changing you, and that is a great way to start conversation with people and if they are curious, then you can share a combination of evangelism and apologetics to speak up about your faith. If they aren’t curious then they can know at least that you are a shameless Christian.
You're saved by the Gospel you're works DONT MATTER
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me HATH EVERLASTING LIFE." -John 6:47
“Christ has abolished death and brought light and immortality through the gospel”. 2 Timothy 1:10 Explain how hell can be eternal when only the saved get immortality.
Amen!
I have brought the conversation up with various people, several of whom immediately put up roadblocks. One even grew quite hostile. I feel as though I have done my part with them. It is not up to me to convince anyone. Even Scripture tells us that if someone won't listen, we may shake off the dust and leave. It won't stop me from speaking to someone else if the opportunity comes around, but I won't argue or insist. That is actually un-Christian and counterproductive. I prefer to let me behavior walk the talk. Jesus knows that I don't always do it right -- I frequently miss the mark -- but I try and ask forgiveness for the times I have not obeyed.
Theaf on cross never spread the gospel but christ said today u b n paradise
Every time I listen to one of these Desiring God videos I feel more condemned and depressed than ever. It doesn't help that I don't really know anyone; I've no friends and live by myself. What one earth do I say to strangers about a life that's so isolated it's hardly worth living in the living in the first place ?
Agree, it is so difficult. I don't know the answer as rarely meet others myself and then when I tried came over as a bit desperate, so I have stopped doing that now, because we are all have different gifts, and I struggle with my lack of knowledge so I am reading my Bible regularly and listening to Gods word for guidance, but maybe you can do it better on the internet in discussing ways to ease yourself into feeling more comfortable with fellow Christians who can offer you support. I would encourage you though not to feel condemned and despairing because that is not from God, because God loves you and knows your every struggle. All Love in Jesus name. Amen.
Since YT has deleted my comment. Google advice from Christians. Members of r / Reformed subreddit give good advice and you should ask there directly. They give good advice, because most of the members are mature.
@@annec988, good advice. Internet community is better than nothing. Just gotta discern and stick to the gospel and Jesus, always
You need to lean into it more. If you are half-hearted, it will be easy to fall off and Satan to whisper into your ears. Daily Bible reading and prayer is crucial. Your comment should have gone to God before us.
Hebrews 2:1
@@wserthmar8908 Completely agree, the gospel and Jesus always. Amen.
Ive been so worried about this, Jesus really placed this here for me and im sure for many of you too. Ive been going around saying to family members just randomly Jesus is Lord and such do i need to do this over and over again, it just gets very unconformable and my family keeps telling me i don't have to say this and its just very embarrassing after a long time. what should i do
I would tell people to just normal talk God should just naturally come up because you speed time with him so it's just like talking about movies and regular life because you talk bout things you speed time doin
Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Mark 16:15
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Revelation 7:9
After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
We are saved by grace and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone...and that genuine faith will manifest itself in such works as evangelism. See James 2, of course. If you know Him, then you will show Him.
No Ramoth777. The Bible does not say you are saved by faith alone. Sola Fide is a doctrine you need to reject and flush down a toilet. It's junk science.
Faith does not automatically produce good works any more then doing good works produces Faith. One does not automatically cause the other to happen.
Faith does not automatically produce good works
"If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.”
- CS Lewis
Key To Eternal Life:
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So, in other words, Piper's answer would be yes. At least, that's what I remained with in the end ...
We are not able to do good by ourselves. It takes courage, strength, and most of all wisdom to do any good. It does not come from ourselves but from God alone. Evangelizing does not save you. God saves you. In Christ we have our salvation. Satan would deceive us to believe we must work to be saved. He would also remind us that we don't deserve salvation. He is correct. We don't deserve it! Not you, not me, not even John Piper! But all glory to God, his mercy and grace be upon his children. We belong to him. Embrace that and know that salvation is not from you, but from God alone. Amen!
Nothing pushes people away from God like being singled out and "saved".
“singled out”? How is it ‘singled out’ to be given the free gift of eternal life, because God gave Himself so that you could have a way out of the eternal consequences of your sin? Jesus died and rose again to conquer sin and death and so that by believing in Him, we are FREELY justified by faith! “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” This is the good news! Repent, believe and be saved! It is a lavish gift, free for us, but it cost Jesus everything, and He freely and lovingly gave up everything for our sake. :,)
I think it is much more rational to consider eternity for ourselves and for others, and that compassion is why we should share the gospel, so people can know of Christ and be saved. But whoever so rejects Jesus, rejects their salvation too, because salvation is found in Him. Id rather be praised by God and judged by the world than be praised by the world and judged by God. May God bless and keep you.
@syd ♡ And that sort of rant is the best way of ensuring the unsaved run a mile from you and bolt the door when they get home.
@@hazysyd Please get some help for your sake.
Its actually s the total opposite. That's the problem when non-Christians offer their opinion without understanding what they are commenting about.
@Hear God's Word I'm not a non-Christian. I am a believer. I have asked Christ to save me. I know from four decades of experience that approaching a non-Christian and blurting out a load of archaic words for which they have no daily reference and don't even necessarily believe in the existence of, is a sure way to make them think that a) they're lucky they aren't religious and b) religious people are all nutters. Someone who does not believe in Original Sin is not going to see the need for a vicarious redemption. Someone who does not believe in God is not going to believe in the Spirit. Gibbering at them in the language of the bronze age pushes them firmly into the hands of journalistic atheists.
If you have no wish to bring others to heaven, you are not going there yourself. CH Spurgeon
Ask the LORD to change you.
I have a hard time because of my background in Catholicism. Use to be God was portrayed as being very austere; and the works mentality - if I don't do this, or that, I'm going to Hell [ a bad motive, or incentive]. It makes me cringe at times....😬
God says, 'I will pour out my Spirit on everyone on the last days. Then the End comes. It's a denying to say that you haven't heard the Gospel. Maybe you have heard alot about the Scripture. But the difference is you didn't believe and accepted the Gospel, the Truth! That's why no one is exempted of being ignorant of the Word of God.
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Are there courses on how to share the gospel? I'm an introvert so would be hard to do.
Maybe you could suggest to your paster that he runs one? I'm sure there's many at your church who'd be interested
Speak of Christ more to other believers. That's a good start.
Learn theology my brother. Can't share the Gospel if you don't know it. You'll also encounter questions so equip yourself.
You can start by watching Paul Washer sermons on salvation, true conversion, sermons on God's attributes too (people are stuck on God is Love, while that is true He is also Just and have other attributes we have to take into account).
There are also theology books. Apologetics too if you want to learn skills on having discourse with non believers.
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What would any of you do if you are shown by the Holy Spirit that GOD chose you to be His First Fruit in the Tribulation, and you will not leave when the Church leaves the earth, and your ministry will be to Preach the Everlasting Gospel, and Deliver as many as you wish during the Great Tribulation, so you may deliver them unto Jesus so they may populate the Millenhum Kingdom of God????
Jesus is the door to Heaven
Wow, this seems to have triggered a lot of conversation. You would imagine that evangelism would naturally be a fruit of a saving faith. Evangelism can encompass a lot of things that people might be doing even without realising.
There is no such thing as a saving faith. Just faith.
@@dman7668 some people do not have a genuine faith, which is why the term saving faith is used.
@HearGodsWord
The Bible doesn't talk about people not being saved because they had a false faith or didn't have a saving faith. It's a whacko interpretation not actually coming from the bible.
@Dman the Bible is clear about false Prophets and false teachers. They don't have a genuine faith. Therefore, not 'whacko'
We are like Christian and Hopeful in vanity fair! It's frankly unpopular. If I preach fasting, gym, hobbies...no problem! But Christ...faith. its not so popular! It tickles no ears!
Isaiah 45:7
I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.
Jeremiah 17:9
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Daniel 12:10
Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
Matthew Chapter 7
15Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
16Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
Matthew 15:8
This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
2 Timothy Chapter 4
3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
4And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
I found out earlier today that the people Christ speaks of in Matthew 15:8 who have their heart far from Him those words reveal why they would turn their ears away from the truth and get turned unto fables you can never go wrong with revelations from the Holy Spirit after God grants you repentance unto life and sets you free from sin when you obey rightly dividing the word of truth in 2 Timothy 2:15 the more you rightly divide the more understanding knowledge and wisdom you get from God the Holy Spirit Himself. God truly does work in strange and mysterious ways that even surprise those who go walking with Him.
if God give you a hand and we don't reach for, walk away from his help, we walk the other way, yes we go to hell. we are already alf way to hell because we are sinners the only way to salvation is to reach for Gods hand and do his teachings. is very simple do or not.
Well a new testament requirement under grace to be Christ's disciple (saved is same thing as disciple) is that we deny ourselves and take up our cross daily. I dont see how someone is denying themself if they never witness. The verse scares me because I know no one including myself who has successfully denied themselves every single day.
Denying ourselves might also mean putting a stop to our sinful desires. Our lusts, our appetites. Stepping outside and talking about Jesus doesn't mean "denying ourselves"
@ashamer I agree it certainly also means to deny our sinful lusts and desires, but my question is, does it also mean denying doing anything remotely for ourselves? Like playing a game of checkers or going for a hike. If I do that for myself have I failed to deny myself? Basically I feel if I even spend a minute doing something for me than I have failed His requirement.
@@guitarandotherthings6090 I don't think you have to wonder yourself that. We must avoid extremes. There is nothing wrong with going for a hike. It is helpful, you clear out your mind by geting more oxigen in and you can focus more on God. What comes next? Denying yourself food? (there is a place and a time for that), denying yourself shelter and so on? Avoid extremes.
@@ashamer7776 Thank you!
Not listened yet but I suspect a Spurgeon quote is coming.
Yeah , yeah , yeah yeah
.....Can I Be Saved If I Never Evangelize?...... This is the wrong question to ask yourself because we are saved by grace and by grace alone, but if you are not evangelizing, it probably means that you are not saved because faith without works does not work.
KJV 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
Works do not save, they are the proof that you are saved.
Are children and disable can save from their ignorance to the gospel?
So what if I am 90 and have never evangelized?
The blood of Jesus washes away all sins. Not evangelizing does not mean someone is not saved, but it will mean missing out on rewards in heaven.
Christian teachers and evangelists should speak often about hell.
I bought 50 gospel leaflets from living waters and posted them through peoples letterboxes.
Then on top of grace through faith, you now meet the requirements. You won't go to hell now.
@@Mr.Rogers143 I sure hope not
@@montyburnsgaming3609 I'll tell you what Mr. Burns, I'll promise to pray for you right now that you can have the assurance in your heart that the Father won't drop you, as long as you continue in having faith in His son (which is all that's required). Does that sound..... excellent?
@@montyburnsgaming3609 Oh dude.... I'm watching your most recent video. I'm sorry you're going through that. I have a video that I'd like to recommend that helped me with fear of hell and the end times. Would you be cool with that?
@@Mr.Rogers143 Yes I’d be happy to watch the video
Acts 10 ... Cornelius .... A man of prayer .. but was not an evangelist ... God wanted him sealed and saved because he pleased God
Instead of asking this question to a person on a podcast, this person could just evangelize and avoid the question altogether.
The thief on the cross evangelized by his repentance on his crucifix next to our lord
I could be wrong (because I'm a man), but it seemed to me that the young man's question was directed towards witnessing to unbelievers. If so, I'd say 'No', your salvation is not dependent upon how many people you led to Christ for the month.
If you believe otherwise, I'd love to see scriptural evidence of that *in context* below in the comments. Don't forget, you are required to inform me, or you'll go to hell.
Salvation is the gift of God and can't be earned not even by evangelism.
Why do pastors turn a simple question into a deep dive into your soul? A soul they don't know. Only Jesus kows your heart. It's a simple answer John. If you believe that Jesus is the Son of God and He died for your sins than you are saved! The person was doubting himself and you just made it a question again. Shame on you John Pipper. Pastors in their bloted egotistical answers
Sounds like you're complaining about being fed meat and not milk 🤷
@@HearGodsWord I know you are a super Christian and you like the long wind speeches that put the emphasis on you (man). However it was a simple answer. If you read my message with an honest heart. You would have heard the concern for the young people who hear such self-centered answer and get nothing. The truth is clear not bloated. I'm not complaining. I'm making a passionate response to a n issue I'm passionate about. You wouldn't understand, because clearly your message to me is self-centered.
@The End Is Here thanks for projecting but as you don't know me you are in no position to make false assumptions. That's a very unbiblical way to comment, again. 🙄
@@HearGodsWord Do you have something to offer to the convention to prove you aren't a troll? You sound like an egotistical person. I'm not sure how you don't see it yourself, other than because of what I originally responded to you. I'm not responding because this has turned into an argument... which is not very "biblical" or you.... Unless of course you prove that you have the holy spirit and not the devil.
@@HearGodsWord Your channel is called hear God's word and yet you could care less about actually spreading it. Didn't want to offer proof you are saved I see. Or have none to offer? It's a simple thing.
We are saved by faith, not works
Good thing that wasn't the point of the video
@Hear God's Word how so? Evangelizing would be working towards salvation.
@@judasblewit it's not working for salvation because that would mean salvation is earned by our works and not by faith in Jesus Christ.
@@HearGodsWord I see. So we share the Bible to others because we love them and love Jesus. What if I love Jesus but don't like talking to people?
@Judas Blewit indeed love isn't a work but and a fruit of our faih. Evangelism can take many different forms, so that person may be doing it without realising it, or an elder/pastor might be able to suggest a way that works for them. Anything new is uncomfortable at first - I like the story of how John Piper could not do public speaking though nerves and fear, but you wouldn't think that to hear him now 😊
I saw u already then
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John Piper says that nobody goes to hell for any particular sin they have committed, but because the sins they commit give evidence that they are not trusting in Jesus Christ.
I don't think this is quite right. It is true that those who end up in heaven are saved by faith in Christ and not by doing good deeds. But Scripture seems to teach that those who end up in hell go there precisely as punishment for the sins they have committed.
The Bible is clear that hell will be worse for some people than others, because they committed more and/or worse sins (e.g., Matt 10:15; 11:22, 24; 12:36-37; Luke 12:47-48 etc.). This seems to imply that punishment in hell depends precisely upon what sins a person has committed while on earth.
The gospel is an escape route, so to speak, for the sins we have committed. But if people don't find that escape route, they will be condemned for the sins they have committed.
You don’t go to hell for the sins you have committed. Everyone would be there then. We’ve all sinned. A person goes to hell for not believing, and putting their faith and trust in what Jesus Christ did on the cross.
@@nanad6871 agreed
@@nanad6871 I never said that EVERYONE will go to sins for the sins they have committed. I said that THOSE WHO END UP IN HELL will go there because of the sins they have committed.
Everyone is a sinner and will go to hell for the things they have done wrong unless they accept the escape route through faith in Jesus Christ.
The default position is that people are on track for hell because of what they have done wrong. If people go to hell simply for having a rebellious heart, why then are there degrees of suffering in hell, as there clearly are?
So, for example, in Luke 12:47-48 Jesus teaches:
'And that servant who knew his master’s will and didn’t prepare himself or do it will be severely beaten. But the one who did not know and did what deserved punishment will receive a light beating.' (CSB)
Note also Rev 21:8:
'But the cowards, faithless, detestable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars - their share will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.' (CSB)
This verse most naturally suggests that those in the lake of fire are there precisely because they committed these sins.
@@maxaplin4204 sorry I miss understood what you were saying.
@@nanad6871 No problem. God bless.
Faith without works is dead.
Not "works righteous," but "works gratitude."
No, works righteous not works gratitude.
I did not listen but know the answer - yes, otherwise you are preaching works and JP would not do that
better listen and revise... better to speak with knowledge than assumptions
Very quick humble heads up to you that Revelation 21:8 puts cowards and fearful people with the very liars God will make sure have their part in the lake of fire. Not evangelizing reveals an even bigger issue than just telling someone about Jesus. Still studying to understand but possible theories, lack of obedience, lack of actual transformation of the soul. But the Bible is clear as day on this, speak up! I’m not exactly Ray Comfort out there but I trigger conversations. I at least try! While I’m hanging out with my friends, while I’m playing Xbox, walk up to random people on the street, through acts of service at work, there’s many styles of evangelism. Just say something. This might be a over the top view point but imagine your friends were in a burning house. Your boss (God) hired you and taught you everything you know about fires. No way of escape, your trained and equipped (time spent studying scriptures, learned truth, know gods word etc) to save people from dying in flames in a burning house (lost souls in sin) and let’s add the cherry on top with the fact that your best friends are the people trapped in the burning home. They don’t even realize the danger that their in, they don’t know the fire is working it’s way to the second floor of their home being distracted by the sports game on tv, but you caught all the signs and signals-you know they’re in danger of death. You got two options, walk away from your best friends and let them die or do everything you can to get them out of the house. Your boss (God) will either reward you for a job well done for being responsible on the job(heaven rewards in heaven) or fire you (send you to hell) because you sat their, had all the training in the world completely equipped to save lives and you did nothing making proving you were unfit to be a firefighter. With God your on clock until you die. He will judge all the work you do on this earth. Maybe you won’t hit Ray comfort levels of evangelism, then again maybe you’ll surpass it. Regardless, don’t you want to show up to god with something?
@@arielvega1206 I totally agree !! :)
@OldEnoughToKnowBetter Ignorance in the sense that he answered without listening. Not only that, he answered wrongly. That is ignorance isn’t it? I hope we can agree on that much.
@OldEnoughToKnowBetter You lost me 🤷♂️
What we need to know about ourselves from God's Word and our only hope of being justified before God: [WHY WE HAVE NO HOPE IN OURSELVES: Mk. 7:20-23 And he (Jesus) said, That which comes out of the man, that defiles the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things (sins) come from within, and defile the man.] [WHY WE NEED A SAVIOR: Rom. 3:10-28 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understands, there is none that seeks after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that does good, no, not one. Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes. Now we know that what things so ever the law says, it says to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his (God's) sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ to all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God has set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believes in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. Therefore we conclude that man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. Joh. 3:16 For God so loved the world (us), that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Joh. 14:6 Jesus said to him (us), I am the way (salvation), the truth (assurance), and the life (eternal): no man comes to (God) the Father, but by me (God the Son). Rom. 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:]