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1 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | Jehonadab | 100609 | ||
As with a court case, evidence needs to be brought forth that will prove whether someone is innocent or guilty. Hence,for those that are really wanting to know the truth of a matter or is even willing to reason effectively, then evidence that is compelling, will make them think seriously. This is what Jesus did, by the use of illustrations and even real life examples, such as the one at Luke 13:2-5. For those that have their minds made up no matter what evidence is presented, though weighty or even positive proof of something, then these will again not listen. Jesus was a master teacher,fulfilling what is written at Isaiah 50:4,"The Sovereign Lord Jehovah himself has given me the tongue of the taught ones, that I may know how to answer the tired one with a word." Yes, he taught so convincingly that, after giving the 'Sermon on the Mount', that Matthew wrote,"Now when Jesus finished these sayings, the effect was that the crowds were astounded at his way of teaching; for he was teaching them as a person having authority, and not as their scribes."(Matt 7:28,29) However, not all listened to him.The religious leaders of his day, the Pharisees, Sadducces and the scribes did not put faith him for the most part, despite the fact of his performing numerous miracles. Even after resurrecting Lazarus from the dead, these were wanting to put him, along with Lazarus, to death.(John 11:53; 12:9-11) Jesus, after his resurrection from the dead in 33 C.E., gave the command to "Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit,teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you."(Matt 28:19,20) Therefore, it is upon those that wish to obey this command, to teach others the truth of the Bible, specifically about God's kingdom. In giving the illustration of Lazarus and the Rich Man,at Luke 16, Jesus clearly showed that their would be many that, despite overwhelming evidence to fully convince someone reasonable,would reject this evidence. The "rich man" in this illustration,after "existing in torments",asked of "Abraham","I ask you, father, to send him (Lazarus) to the house of my father, for I have five brothers, in order that he may give them a thorough witness, that they also should not get into this place of torment." However, "Abraham" replied,"They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to these." But the "rich man" in turn says,"No, indeed, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them they will repent." But finally "Abraham" says,"If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone rises from the dead.'" What was the point of the illustration here ? That, despite convincing proof, there will be those that will disregard it, even if someone is resurrected from the dead before their eyes. Jesus gave this simple direction,"Into whatever city or village you enter, search out who in it is deserving, and stay there until you leave. When you are entering into the house, greet the household; and if the house is deserving, let the peace you wish it come upon it; but if it is not deserving, let the peace from you return upon you. Wherever anyone does not take you in or listen to your words, on going out of that house or that city shake the dust off your feet."(Matt 10:11-14) Our Creator, Jehovah God, is looking for those that are "deserving", "those who were rightly disposed for everlasting life."(Acts 13:48) These will "listen" to the evidence, for as Jesus said, concerning his "sheep", "The doorkeeper opens to this one, and the sheep listen to his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has got all his own out, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, because they know his voice."(John 10:3,4 ) The "deserving" ones will be found, for Jesus said,after giving the command to "Go therefore and make disciples","And, look! I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things."(Matt 28:20) On the other hand, those unwilling to "listen", will be judged as unworthy of life, for Jesus said, " He that exercises faith in the Son has everlasting life; he that disobeys the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains upon him." (John 3:36 ) |
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2 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | EdB | 100612 | ||
Jehonadab Again I submit it is near impossible to prove the Bible is truth by using the Bible if they don't believe the Bibles carries some degree of credibility to begin with. If you can then I will stand back and watch and praise God. However if your just going to cop out and say it is no use they have closed ears and didn’t want to hear any way then stand back and let me take a shot. If you want to learn something then tune in Sunday afternoon to Ravi and learn. EdB |
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