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NASB | 1 Peter 3:15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy--acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect. [Is 8:12, 13] |
Bible Question:
Does anyone have an suggestions on where I can find answers to what some JW's have asked? I've noticed when I give them a Bible verse, they counter it with another one, although theirs is most always way out of context. Thanks for any help you can give. |
Bible Answer: TommyS. Good question. Too many refuse to witness to those who need witnessing to the most – those who don’t have any of what they are attempting to “sell” – truth. A verse popped into my head when I read your question. Revised Berkley Version of 1 Peter 3:15 (although this is “out of context” like they ALWAYS quote the word) “…revere Christ in your heart as Lord and be always ready to make a defense to every one who asks you for a reason of the hope that is within you; but do it gently and reverently.” Before one can witness to one of a different “faith” ( I have to use that term, in spite of the fact JW’s and other such cults have a total lack of what faith is), one should know somewhat what they do believe. Do you know what JW’s believe, or are you merely guessing from “hear-say”? Although it has been years (they refuse to come to my house now), I have used THEIR material to prove them wrong. They are clumsy at obtaining honest data and it becomes obvious as they attempt to counter react to what Scripture says. If you have an abundance of JW’s in your area, talk to them. Let them ramble. Ask questions, without making comments. This way you will learn what they learn – how to make a “pitch”. Once you know their “pitch”, you can be better prepared to throw a “curve ball” before they “toss” their “home-run”. It will frustrate them, but, often, it will enable you to show them the error of their blind ways. The reason I quoted the above Scripture is for you to make sure to be gentle with them. Arguing gives them “war stories” to bring back to their meetings. Jesus used this “tactic” often in His ministry, if you read between the lines of His Word. Blessings, and Merry Christmas, Taleb P.S. To give you a clue about it being obvious about pagan’s inventing mens pants allow me to be brief. “God commanded man and woman to be fruitful and multiply.” Now do you understand? |