Monday, January 16, 2012

A Touch of Humor - Their Evangelists

 
What should we do when those of another faith come knocking on our door? Should we slam the door in their faces? How should we respond?
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  1. kc bobJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    Ask them if they love the Lord and rejoice if they answer in the affirmative.

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  2. Mike Erich the Mad TheologianJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    I would have a few more things I would be interested in discussing. But I am convinced it must be done with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). Slamming a door in their face is no way to make friends and influence people.

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  3. kc bobJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Salvation is a matter of the heart. I have argued with many who have shown up on my doorstep but have never been able to convince any of their error. Yet I have usually been able to give an answer for the hope that is in me. And many times these are in need of a hope that surpasses a theological point of view.

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  4. Mike Erich the Mad TheologianJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    I would agree confrontational argumentation is not helpful. You can see a mind close across the room. But I have found taking a more measured conversational approach you can often get them to think which I believe is a good thing. But I would also agree that salvation is a matter of the heart, and you cannot force it on anyone,no matter how good your logic looks to you.

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  5. Michael SnowJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    One baptist preacher, with a long-time ministry to Mormons, told Christians not to let them in their houses. A verse was cited to this affect, though out of context.

    I believe his reason was more the honest fear that most Christian were too ignorant and ill-equipped to meet the challenge.

    I alway invited in both JW and Mormons. But when asked to pray, never allowed them but I prayed. After many meetings, neither group shows up anymore. I am disappointed.

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