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NASB | 1 Corinthians 1:18 ¶ For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 1:18 ¶ For the message of the cross is foolishness [absurd and illogical] to those who are perishing and spiritually dead [because they reject it], but to us who are being saved [by God's grace] it is [the manifestation of] the power of God. |
Bible Question: why is it difficult for the average christian to share his or faith with unbelievers. |
Bible Answer: Greetings, It's ironic that someone posted this type of question. Cause I'm going to be giving a lesson on witnessing at a local Bible bookstore on friday. There are many mistakes that the average christian does while witnessing that will unknowingly push away a non-believer. The most common is simply not being able to answer their questions. I have come across alot of unbelievers who present these so called "contraditions", many of which can be explained by simply reading the context of the passage. The first thing every christian should learn to do, is not simply read the Bible, but to read and study in the context of scripture. Context is king. The second mistake often made is using what I call "churchese" language. The unbeliever won't understand "Take Jesus into your heart" or "Sinners will go to hell". Instead, try to filter out this form of speech and use secular terms where possible. The third common mistake is to assume that terms mean the same thing for everyone. Just because a person says they are a christian does not mean they have a saving faith in Christ, but rather they are not buddist, jewish, nor muslim. Going to a christian church no more makes you a christian than walking into a garage makes you a chevy. Finally, the average christian doesn't research biblical history. The Bible makes many bold claims of historical, and scientific importance that have been proven true over and over again. Knowing some of these will help shed doubt on the secular claims that the bible is nothing more than a book of myth. Supporting the idea that the Bible is true historically and scientifically will aid in supporting it spiritually. Jesusman |