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101 | An Enemy Has Done This! (Matt 13:24-30) | Bible general Archive 4 | Vintage68 | 215542 | ||
Hi humility In order for you to be able to understand, the meaning to be found within this or any parable, you first have to understand, a parable was a tool Jesus used, to tell truth to the Jewish people, without them ever being able, to come to the knowledge of that truth. The use of the parables of Jesus were for the express purpose of Him fulfilling Prophesy. To be a teaching tool as some have espoused, is a false assumption. Jesus was speaking to the (Jewish people), knowing they (could not, would not, and did not), ever come to the knowledge to be found within His parables. Therefore how is it a teaching tool for their benefit? As far as it being a teaching tool for his disciples, it really isn't a teaching tool for them either, on the grounds, if Jesus was not speaking to the Jews, he would have given the understanding, knowledge and wisdom to be found in the parables, to the disciples in plain language, just as He had always done, with everything else He had ever taught them. The truth to be found in the parables of Jesus, are always, without exception, only about the Kingdom of God (Heaven). The following verses are for us, for the opening of our eyes to the knowledge about His kingdom. Matt. 13:10-17 10.) And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? 11.) He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. 12.) For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. 13.) Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. 14.) And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: 15.) For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. 16.) But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. 17.) For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. With all of the ground work now done, we come to your question. First read the parable, remembering what a parable is, and what it is teaching. Jesus sets out the 4 parts of this parable, in his explanation. Read slowly, carefully, deliberately letting the Holy Spirit, speak to you personally, this will help you to understand. part 1: Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man; The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; The enemy that sowed them is the devil; part 2: the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. Part 3: As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. part 4: Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. Question: "How could I uproot the wheat along with the tares" Answer: Do you now see, it isn't you that will be doing the uprooting? Question: "How could the wheat and the tares be yoked together?" Answer: Do you now see, they are not yoked together, they have been planted separately by the enemy. Hope this helps Vintage68 |
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102 | books that are not pauls | NT general | Vintage68 | 215507 | ||
Hi LJ777 These are the books that are accredited to Paul, although there are some scholars that disagree as to who wrote some of them, I am of the belief, that Paul did write all of these books. On the grounds, first, they have been added into the canon of scripture with his name as author. Second, it really doesn't matter if he wrote them or not, because they are in the bible, and they are not about ready to be taken out. So taking this list, going to your own bible, you can find out for yourself which ones he did not write. Romans - 1 Corinthians - 2 Corinthians - Galatians - Ephesians - Philippians - Colossians - 1 Thessalonians - 2 Thessalonians - 1 Timothy - 2 Timothy - Titus - Philemon. Hebrews, Vintage68 |
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103 | holy spirit , speaking in tongue benfits | Bible general Archive 4 | Vintage68 | 215504 | ||
Hi Ron886 "Question: " how does speaking in a unknown tongue benefit our spirit." The answer to that is, we are not told how it does, but we are told it does happen, that we should pray in an unknown tongue, for the edification of our spirit, when we pray privately, and for the edification of the Church, when we prophesy. 1 Corinthians 14:2-4 2.) For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3.) But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 4.) He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. We see from these verses that a person that speaks in an Unknown Tongue, speaks only to God, and thereby is edified, but when he speaks in public, the whole church is edified. We are then told by Paul, the speaking in tongues should not be forbidden, but the gift of speaking in tongues should be in order, with his teaching. 1 Corinthians 14:39 39.) Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. 40.) Let all things be done decently and in order. Vintage68 |
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104 | Hank is wainting, are you ready? | 2 Cor 1:10 | Vintage68 | 215502 | ||
Hi justme I feel that James said it about as good as it can be said, no improvement necessary:-) These words, are inspired by God, they describe the end result first, connoting Hope - Faith which are uplifting to our spirits. Our Heavenly Father desires us to be always constant, never ceasing. For we already know, we have those things, we desire of Him. "I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth." "Offer unto God thanksgiving," for all He has done. "Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness." For we are the righteousness of God in Christ, knowing "he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." Therefor we know that what soever we may ask in Jesus name believing, he hears us. James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Vintage68 |
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105 | no red letters in Revelation, why? | Rev 1:8 | Vintage68 | 215470 | ||
The term red letter edition is used to describe Bibles in which words spoken by Jesus, commonly only while he was on the Earth, are printed in red ink. The red letter edition was invented by Louis Klopsch, then editor of The Christian Herald magazine in 1899, and first published in 1900. This style of Bible instantly became popular, and is sometimes favored by Christians in the United States. Especially in King James Bibles, this format can be useful as quotation marks are not used. The idea of printing the words of Jesus in red originates in Luke 22:20, which says: This cup is the new testament in my blood, which I shed for you. This inspired Klopsch to ask his mentor what he thought of printing the words spoken by Jesus in red, to which he replied, "It could do no harm and it most certainly could do much good." - - - - - Wikipedia |
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106 | Who supported Paul financially? | NT general | Vintage68 | 215468 | ||
Hi Mathaytes I think this should pretty well answer your question. It seems as though in 1 Corinthians 9 Paul voices his views to the Corinthians (gentiles). 1.) Am I am not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? 2.) If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. 3.) Mine answer to them that do examine me is this, 4.) Have we not power to eat and to drink? 5.) Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? 6.) Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? 7.) Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? 8.) Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? 9.) For it is written in the law of Moses, thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? 10.) Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. 11.) If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? 12.) If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. 13.) Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? 14.) Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. 15.) But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. 16.) For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17.) For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. 18.) What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. 19.) For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. 20.) And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; 21.) To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. 22.) To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. 23.) And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. But there is scripture in, 3 John 1:7 that says something more on the matter, giving you a broader picture of how he was supported. 1.) The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2.) Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3.) For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. 4.) I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 5.) Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; 6.) Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: 7.) Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. 8.) We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. Lastly we see Paul working physically, Acts 18:1-3 1.) After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; 2.) And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them. 3.) And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. Hope this Helps Vintage68 |
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107 | Luke 10:1 | Luke 10:1 | Vintage68 | 215459 | ||
Hi Makarios Thanks for the prompt answer. Just wanted to hear your views. I feel the same way, He knew what he would find, he had been telling his disciples that he would be killed, for a long time. Plus he had been talking to the people in Parables, so they would not understand and repent. Matt. 23 Is where I feel Jesus is more voicing the thoughts of God, and His remorse for ALL the Jewish nation had ever done, or failed to do. Blessings Vintage68 |
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108 | Luke 10:1 | Luke 10:1 | Vintage68 | 215456 | ||
Hi Makarios When you say "But after Jesus arrived in Jerusalem, and despite all of His efforts at spreading the Word of His Coming, He would still find Jerusalem unrepentant and unready at the time of His first Coming" Do you feel Jesus was surprised? Or was He just disappointed? With the light of, Matthew 23:37 "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem," My question is, (why) to both questions. Vintage68 |
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109 | Reformers Say God's Mot. Of Salvatation? | Bible general Archive 4 | Vintage68 | 215442 | ||
Hi brothersmith (example of reformed Theology) 1 John 2:1-2 says, My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. concerning 1 John 2:2, ( for the whole world) - This is a generic term, referring not to every single individual, but to mankind in general. Christ actually paid the penalty only for those who would repent and believe. Most of the world will be eternally condemned to hell to pay for their own sins, so they could not have been paid for by Christ. The passages which speak of Christ's dying for the whole world must be understood to refer to mankind in general (as in Titus 2:11). "World" indicates the sphere, the beings toward whom God seeks reconciliation and has provided propitiation. God has mitigated His wrath on sinners temporarily, by letting them live and enjoy earthly life (see note on 1 Tim. 4:10). In that sense, Christ has provided a brief, temporal propitiation for the whole world. But He actually satisfied fully the wrath of God eternally only for the elect who believe. Christ's death in itself had unlimited and infinite value because He is Holy God. Thus His sacrifice was sufficient to pay the penalty for all the sins of all whom God brings to faith. But the actual satisfaction and atonement was made only for those who believe (cf. John 10:11, 15; 17:9, 20; Acts 20:28; Rom. 8:32, 37; Eph. 5:25). .......... John MacArthur Vintage68 |
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110 | explanation needed | Not Specified | Vintage68 | 215432 | ||
Just came across this while reading. How is it explained in relation to faith, grace alone? Acts 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. Vintage68 |
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111 | explanation needed | Acts 8:37 | Vintage68 | 215433 | ||
Just came across this while reading. How is it explained in relation to faith, grace alone? Acts 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. Vintage68 |
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112 | Hebrews 2:3-4 | Bible general Archive 4 | Vintage68 | 215417 | ||
Hi humility The answer would then be. (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) (2 Corinthians 5:7) For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? (Romans 8:24) They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work? (John 6:30) Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. (John 4:48) Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. (John 20:29) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. (Hebrews 11:6) Vintage68 |
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113 | does this fall into narcissism? | NT general | Vintage68 | 215379 | ||
Hi walkwithme It does not mean anything when you apply it to mental health. The Bible ( Word of God ) speaks to the Spiritual Health of the believer. James 1:8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. James 3:11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Matthew 12:33 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. Vintage68 |
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114 | how can Barnabas sell or possess land | Acts 4:36 | Vintage68 | 215360 | ||
HI jbjona Barnabas was a Levite, he did sell land, but there is no mention as to where that land could have been. As Moses relayed to the people what God said, he told them.(the Levites) Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I am thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel. We can see from this, they were not to be able to own land within the borders of Israel. To paraphrase what Paul Harvey would say, go read the whole interesting story of Levi, and Simeon, to find out how they came to there individual positions concerning land within Israel. Vintage68 |
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115 | what does sons of God refer to. | Gen 6:2 | Vintage68 | 215330 | ||
Hi -shane-- There are actually two answers to that question. The first answer is according to the scripture, The Sons of God, are the Angels. Genesis 6:2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. Genesis 6:4 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown. Job 1:6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. Job 2:1 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD. Job 38:7 When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? The second answer is also according to the scripture. The Sons of God are, The Saved, The Redeemed The Believers in Christ. Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. Galatians 4:6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Philippians 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; 1 John 3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. As you can see, it would depend upon where in scripture you were reading. Vintage68 |
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116 | talk with lord | Prov 3:5 | Vintage68 | 215328 | ||
Hi Rajeeb It is plain to see that you take your religion seriously. Let me introduce you to the one true God, so you can worship intelligently, knowing truly what the will of God is for your life. It is possible to know God, the creator of heaven and earth personally. He does not live in shrines, or temples made with hands, there is nothing in this entire world, we could even think of using, as a suitable substitute, or representation of what God is, because He has created everything. There is no other God comparable unto Him, He is "The One true God!" God overlooks our ignorance, but that time has now past for you. God is revealing Himself to you out of His word, (The Bible). The unknown is now becoming known to you, and he's calling for a radical life change. Let me introduce you to, The King of Kings, The Lord of Lords, The Prince of Peace. Jesus Christ! You ask to know the will of God for your life. The will of God is the same for everyone. This is what GOD has said about His will for you ! Luke 3:22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. 1 John 4:9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 6:45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. (Jesus) You can see from these scriptures, that God is telling you who Jesus is. You cannot come to the Father, taking His Knowledge, Understanding, and His Wisdom, without taking His Son Jesus Christ with it, that is most definitely "Not" The Will of God for your life. Jesus Himself has this to say. John 10:1 Truly, truly, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. The only way to know God personally, is to accept His Son Jesus, as your savior, by having Gods Holy Spirit living inside of you, teaching you what the will of God is for you. I am sure everyone here at the forum, will be praying for your eyes to be fully opened to the Truth. May The Father grant unto you the knowledge of His Son. Let us know how you are doing. Stay in touch. Vintage68 |
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117 | Chosen one | 1 Cor 6:19 | Vintage68 | 215323 | ||
Hi Lionheart Rabbinic law was based in scripture, but that is where they ceased to resemble each other. The Rabbis added to the simplest of laws given, thereby making them very complicated, and hard to follow. Case in point is the law about not working on the Sabbath, I heard a very devout Jew one day, relating this with PRIDE, "we not only are not supposed to work on the Sabbath, but the law says we should put away our paper, and pencils, so that we wont even touch them, because they represent work, if we do touch them we are then guilty." That is the letter of the law, if I have ever heard it. But I was only pointing out that we just don't know, I felt the people, God had chosen to speak to, would have a better handle on it than we would, because it isn't anywhere in the New Testament. I don't want to give credence to Rabbinic law, but the Jews have a longer tradition, of separating themselves from such things. Takeing it in a literal sense, in my mind, tattooing is not of God. It is defacing Gods property, we are told to keep ourselves unspotted from the world, I believe tattooing is from Satan, and of the world. As God has said, "come out from them and be ye separate." You can now see, I have come back to my original statement, it would all be speculation, nobody knows. Vintage68 |
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118 | statusitis | Bible general Archive 4 | Vintage68 | 215320 | ||
Hi Grace7044 status Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural sta·tus·es Usage: often attributive Etymology: Latin — more at state Date: circa 1630 1 a: position or rank in relation to others - - the status of a father b: relative rank in a hierarchy of prestige ; especially : high prestige : 2. the condition of a person or thing in the eyes of the law: 3.state or condition with respect to circumstances - - the status of the negotiations. Vintage68 |
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119 | Chosen one | 1 Cor 6:19 | Vintage68 | 215311 | ||
Hi chosen Anything anyone could say to you on this question, is speculation because there is not any scripture on it except the one you have quoted. So lets go back to that. I believe in order for Christians to understand things of this sort today, in some cases we should look at what the Jews had to say on the matter. There is no New Testament teaching on this question, but there is Rabbinic Law. Maybe we should look at this type of thing not so much in the letter of the law, as we should in the spirit of the law. Aren't we still created in the image of God? The prohibition of tattooing is found in the Torah: "You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or make any tattoo marks on your skin : I am the Lord" (Leviticus 19:28). In our day and age, the prohibition against all forms of tattooing regardless of their intent, should be maintained. In addition to the fact that Judaism has a long history of distaste for tattoos, tattooing becomes even more blatant in a contemporary secular society that is constantly challenging the Jewish concept that we are created b'tzelem Elokim (in the image of God) and that our bodies are to be viewed as a precious gift on loan from God, entrusted into our care and are not our personal property to do with as we choose. Voluntary tattooing even if not done for idolatrous purposes expresses a negation of this fundamental Jewish precept. The prohibition against tattoos applies only to permanent marks to the skin. It is the permanent nature of the tattoo that causes this transgression. We should keep in mind the concept that we are created b'tzelem Elokim and the implications of that concept. As we are called upon to incorporate this understanding into all of our decisions about daily life. Maimonides, a leading 12th century scholar of Jewish law and thought believed. Since it was common practice for ancient pagan worshippers to tattoo themselves with religious iconography and names of gods, Judaism prohibited tattoos entirely in order to disassociate from other religions. ....... Rabbi Alan Lucas Maybe "WE should disassociate from the world ! Vintage 68 |
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120 | Local Church ministry | 1 Cor 9:22 | Vintage68 | 215227 | ||
Maybe the answer isn't trying to find a scripture, to validate this ministry, (outreach). But there are some logical questions to be asked. 1.) If you went out and stood on the street corner, would people come to where you were, to hear your testimony, (witness) about God, Jesus? The people of the world do not want to hear this message. I would assume it would be even more so in your culture. (In the U.S. we have a tradition of Christianity) 2.) Then the next question would be, what would then make your Church think, the youth will come to a place where they know before hand, the message of salvation, is what they will more than likely be hearing? They might as well be going to a Church. So when you think about it, your Church already has a building for preaching the Gospel doesn't it? Let me relate a true story to you. When I first got saved, there was a church that opened a Christian Coffee House, in an area where there were a lot of young people to be ministered to, this was in the 60,s. These young people, would only come there to meet each other, they didn't want to be preached at, they weren't buying anything. It then started to cost the Church money to run the place, instead of the ministry being self sustaining. So after awhile word got out, and the only people that were coming to the place, were young Christians, and the ministry then became nothing more than a business, a true Christian coffee house. I believe our example is that of Paul, he walked into cities, began speaking in the streets. Acts 17:23 At the beginning of his ministry, he would go to the synagogue, but God revealed to him, his ministry was to the Gentile. Vintage68 |
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