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NASB | John 3:16 ¶ "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 3:16 ¶ "For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life. |
Bible Question: How would you respond to someone who said "I don't believe that Jesus was the Son of God, but I think he was a wonderful man." |
Bible Answer: First, I would establish a relationship with that person if I see them everyday, or week and find out their particular background such as did they go to church growing up, were their parents christians, did they have a bad church experience. Have they ever read the bible. Do they know any people who are christians. When you know their background pray for them fervently for a period of time to know the words to say to them. The Lord will give you wisdom if you ask in faith, (read the book of James). Ask Him to open up an opportunity for you to share Christ with them. It is vital that you are sensitive to the Holy Spirit's leading. You may be the one or you may not be the one who He wants to speak to this person. Ask Him to prepare that person's heart to receive the gospel. You can always plant a seed by sharing your testimony with them. We called to share the gospel and leave the results to God. Do not be discouraged if they do not receive your words. Most don't but every once in a while some do and it is a wonderful experience to know that you had a part in that. Blessings, Val |