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Surprised, but not entirely sure I should be...
Marky Mark:
--- Quote ---You do?
I don't.
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Mat 10:18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
Mat 10:19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
Mat 10:20 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.
Rev 19:10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
1Co 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Joh 20:21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
Mat 10:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
1Pe 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,10897.0.html
Dear Vicki: There are numerous people who use a plethora of methods to introduce others to our Bible-Truths site. I don't discourage anyone from showing others the Truths of God by whatever method they feel comfortable in using. You might receive some persecution, but hey, that's one of the blessings that come along with defending and obeying our Lord. There is no better defense of the Gospel than one's own OBEDIENCE and KNOWLEDGE. Peter said we are to be ready always to have the proper answers and information regarding what we believe and why we believe it.
May God be with you always,
Ray
Peace...Mark
markn902:
Hi Moxica
I feel like chiming in today because I struggled with this early on. Being somewhat ;) of a argumentative person I really had to think and pray on this subject. Because honesty I couldn't tell where my desire to share love and my desire to simply point out other peoples mistakes started and ended. I don't know if you can relate or not but I have a tendency to "hotly debate" topics with people. I guess thats a nice way of saying that :D anyway after some time decided it would be best since I can't trust my own ego (at that time) that I would tell anyone everything I know anytime someone asked me.
NO ONE EVER ASKS ME! lol seriously though no one ever does and I have since come to a nice peace about the subject so that I hardly ever think about it at all. The one time it did come up it was with my mom as well and she did not like hearing what i had to say. But something better has happened my wife and I have simple bible studies at home together with the Teacher being Christ. It is a wonderful thing and I am blessed to have that. So I hear ya Moxica! and peace be to you
Mark
GaryK:
--- Quote from: Marky Mark on December 07, 2010, 02:57:21 PM ---
--- Quote ---You do?
I don't.
--- End quote ---
Mat 10:18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
Mat 10:19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
Mat 10:20 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.
Rev 19:10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
1Co 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Joh 20:21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
Mat 10:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
1Pe 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,10897.0.html
Dear Vicki: There are numerous people who use a plethora of methods to introduce others to our Bible-Truths site. I don't discourage anyone from showing others the Truths of God by whatever method they feel comfortable in using. You might receive some persecution, but hey, that's one of the blessings that come along with defending and obeying our Lord. There is no better defense of the Gospel than one's own OBEDIENCE and KNOWLEDGE. Peter said we are to be ready always to have the proper answers and information regarding what we believe and why we believe it.
May God be with you always,
Ray
Peace...Mark
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Thanks Mark, but, the OP feels it is part of our 'learning' process to 'try' and witness.
I don't see it that way.
I'd rather keep silent with the little I know and wait for the event to be given than to speak loudly as if I know more than I do and sound and challenged like a fool to just any who may show a featherweight interest, or perhaps be also 'educated' in their own manner. And I'm pretty good at coming off as a fool. Alas, and perhaps, this may be one of those times. ;)
To me 'witnessing' and 'defending' are two entirely different matters.
But I do agree with your post, in that, when the time comes the words, and the event, will be given to speak as they should be spoken.
And peace to you also.
gk
mharrell08:
--- Quote from: GaryK on December 07, 2010, 03:57:36 PM ---To me 'witnessing' and 'defending' are two entirely different matters.
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Absolutely Gary. We should be seen and not heard in terms of being a witness of Christ in us. The way we live our lives will speak volumes.
'Defending' the faith should simply be a response to a genuine interest. It takes spiritual discernment to tell the difference between genuine interest and a religious hobbyist looking for a debate.
aqrinc:
Hi Moxicarose,
Notice the Scriptures say God, Is Working, so we need to observe and learn How God Works. The End result is that we will be conformed to the image of His Son, then we will do the same works (all together for good). Currently we are still dividing everything into good bad, like dislike, love hate and other opposites, Rest and Christ Spirit will Teach you all there is to know.
Rom 8: 28-29 (CLV)
28 Now we are aware that God is working all together for the good of those who are loving God, who are called according to the purpose" 29 that, whom He foreknew, He designates beforehand, also, to be conformed to the image of His Son, for Him to be Firstborn among many brethren."
george. ;D
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