The Gospel…
Ever thought of those who have fallen away from following Christ? They have gone their own way and followed their own hearts or desires… and where does it get them? Do people come to church only to socialize or to have fun? Is church nothing more than just a social club where people who like each other can hang out?
Have we lost the message that has been entrusted to us? Whether we have distorted by our own perception or lost it through personal passivity… Have we not been called to bear witness to Christ’s rescue plan and the transformation of our lives through the Holy Spirit? Where then is the transformed lives? How much thought have we given to carefully studying God’s rescue plans… so that when the time comes and the crucial moment appears, you are prepared to pass along those plans to your brother/sister?
How do you explain salvation by grace? display the love towards enemies? compare wrath and discipline? slavery of sin? the mystery of faith? why people go to church? love? mercy?
How about your presentation of the gospel? Are you ready to talk about how God’s hand is in your life? What picture do we paint in people’s minds via our words and our actions about our God?
( I’m not asking what the Bible has to say. I’m asking you about your God. Events are verified by witnesses. Have you verified God’s message to you, personally? Or is it only a rumor? )
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Tagged by JLimGarfield: 20 random facts about me
01. I have more female friends.
02. I can say “I don’t speak/know ___ ” in 5 languages.
03. I hate it when people pull my hair.
04. I’m a gadget fiend.
05. I enjoy reading D&D books, but not playing the game.
06. Calvin & Hobbes rock !
07. My reading interests include science fiction, fantasy, psychology, apologetics, inspirational, comics, technology and philosophy.
08. I usually give phone calls instead of receiving them.
09. I still can’t play Mary had a little lamb.
10. I dislike topical sermon.
11. I enjoy expository style.
12. I have a seven-pack.
13. I don’t like beer.
14. I don’t watch sports.
15. I like my food spicy! (not tangy like Wendy’s…)
16. I am a video game addict.
17. I distrust pretty people.
18. I am an introvert.
19. I am stubborn and have trouble taking criticism properly.
20. I am going to be a “Best Man” at the end of the month.
Interesting Tidbits
Design meets Risk (Orgami House)
yay for bestman!! yay for bridesmaid! :cheekygrin:
haha the lawsuit one is pretty funny!
I think if ppl get to know Christ by having fun at Church and therefore develop a relationship, then who are we to say their salvation is not real? However, the Christian walk is NOT a smooth ride, so their characters will be challenged.
hahah. i’m gonna borrow one of your links.
mostly yes
some intersting things about you :)…
8. where the heck’s my phone call!?!?!
10. VERY interesting 🙂
11. Me too 🙂
12. Is that possible? you’re weird 🙂
14. that’s why we we’re such good friends 😉
COOL GADGETS 🙂
Ummm intersesting. How sad that his view of God is so skewed, I hope he learns somethign from his experiences, otherwise, what a waste :(. But hahaha I read about a case where someone tried to sue the devil, likewise dropped since they could not serve him 🙂
Yeah, but we’re behind NY and #9 on what probably is a near exhaustive list :p
oops…the link was suppose to be private…its notes for my midterm nextweek =)
The sword does cut both ways. I’m stupid sometimes and I admit it, but that’s the thing, I ADMIT it, hehe. Anyway, thanks for your encouragement, I’m doing a lot better today, hehe. God Bless. ^_^
yes i have a step sister and a step brother. Same dad but different mom. My bro and sis mom died after she gave birth 2 my sis 2-3 days later. Not a lot of people know that i have a step cause i always call them my brother and sister.
i don’t have a list of standards either though…=p
Unfortunately I won’t be able to attend K&B’s wedding, I am attending Adam’s best friend wedding on that very same day K&B are getting married. However, the girls (Rachel, Carmen, etc.) are getting together Saturday 5th @ 1PM at Rachel’s house. Adam, Autumn and I will be there. You can drop by and hang out too!
I’m not sure I understand your comment…