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How to evangelize who resist the gospel
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They are not new to Christianity but they just rooted in their religion; Buddhism. They are very strong, if one converted, I could be chased out of this village.
Many missionaries or churches had entered but they couldn't. So the village is divided into two, where other side is Christian. They decided to say like even Jesus said to his disciples when he sent out, "if someone doesn't accepted you, it is not you, but me. Shake the dust at your foot, so these people would suffer than Sodom and Gomorrah at the last days."
Many has stopped me to enter, but I think I should, and their souls are precious too. So I am now here for more than 8 months now. Some significant disturbing and problems really existed.
This is not very simple, need logically and reasonable answers.
Many missionaries or churches had entered but they couldn't. So the village is divided into two, where other side is Christian. They decided to say like even Jesus said to his disciples when he sent out, "if someone doesn't accepted you, it is not you, but me. Shake the dust at your foot, so these people would suffer than Sodom and Gomorrah at the last days."
Many has stopped me to enter, but I think I should, and their souls are precious too. So I am now here for more than 8 months now. Some significant disturbing and problems really existed.
This is not very simple, need logically and reasonable answers.
Matthew Chapter 10
11 | And into whatsoever city or village ye shall enter, search out who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go forth. |
12 | And as ye enter into the house, salute it. |
13 | And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. |
14 | And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, as ye go forth out of that house or that city, shake off the dust of your feet. |
1] Establish that the word of God has been written, Explain A biblical worldview
2] Explain the Creation is all of God
3] Explain mans fall in to sin and death, leaving man as spiritually dead. Man has broken God's Law, and the wrath of God abides on all men
4] Explain Gen 3:15 the seed of the woman, the seed of the Serpent, God has elected a multitude to be saved, they will come to Jesus, and why
5]Explain God has an Eternal Plan to save a multitude in His Son, Jesus as the only way.
6] All are commanded to repent and believe the gospel
7]Explain PSA., Only the blood of the cross is acceptable payment as Jesus is the only propitiation to turn the wrath of God away from us.
8] Explain the final Judgment to Come...Sheep and Goat Judgment
9]Explain the return Of Christ and the Eternal state
Ascetic X
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If the reports are true, it looks like serving in love selflessly, receiving answers to prayer, miracles, healings, and casting out demons are effective ways for missionaries to gain respect in pagan villages. Imitating Jesus, obeying His instructions, exemplifying a genuine devout Christian life.
Not attacking the pagan beliefs, but explaining and living the better path.
Not attacking the pagan beliefs, but explaining and living the better path.
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Thank you. But I am not Charismatic or Pentecostal that performs miracles or like healing or cast demons. But just a sample missionary pastor of holding the faith statement of Baptist Fundamental who work myself, and now situated in a village since March this year.
Even if I did it, I still have no way to show them. They simply do not want Christian. I was stopped to share but I am still looking a way. Still praying. Indeed they believe Idol, they are Buddhist.
Ascetic X
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After backsliding for many years after I got saved, I hit rock bottom. I began reading Buddhist texts like the Lotus of the True Law and many sutras, both Theravada and Mahayana. I learned that my horrible problems were due to my own karma.
Then it was a book by a Vietnamese Buddhist monk that brought me back to the Christian faith of my youth. Book is called Going Home: Jesus and Buddha As Brothers by Thich Nhat Hanh.
Near the end of the book, the author said if you are a Christian, do not become a Buddhist, just enjoy the good ideas and moral teachings of Buddha. Somehow, this drew me to my 2nd spiritual awakening. The light of Christ began shining in my soul again. I read the Bible, returned to church, and married a wonderful Christian woman.
Buddha and Jesus had many similar ideas and sayings. I do not think Gautama Sakyamuni Buddha wanted to start a religion, but wanted people to be peaceful, gentle, generous, loving. So the Buddhists are not extremely alien to Christianity in their heart.
However, Jesus is the true Lord and only Savior. Buddhists think they can perfect themselves to get to nirvana and stop being born over and over again in this world. Buddha was an atheist who had nice ideas, but taught a false salvation.
I think your job is to be even more good, more peaceful, more loving than any Buddhist could be, so they see the supremacy of Christ, how Jesus is better than Buddha. Buddhists probably pay more attention to behavior and actions, rather than words and preaching. Prayer and holy living are the keys to victory here. I am praying for you that you may see the power of God in bringing many Buddhists to faith in Christ.
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Thank you for sharing and encouragement. If you are able to share the book, I would appreciate it.
I am not a position to get it.
I have no experience of witnessing to Buddhists, but generally the best way to introduce the Gospel is to speak of the Lord Jesus -- of His miraculous birth, His perfect life, His love towards sinners, His atoning death on their behalf, His glorious resurrection, His acension into heaven and His return in glory. Do not argue against Buddhism or any other religion -- not at first, anyway, as this will simply antaginize.
Well I live in New Jersey and I’ve lived here for 69 years. It’s a lost portion of the country. We live in the Wall Street corridor that is fast acting, rushed, heart attack generating and secular. So the churches in this environment constantly are psychologically pulled apart leading to FOCUSING ON a getting through the day rather than relying on God. Most people here dont ( ie, have lost their balance). So what to do….as the 7:45AM NJ train packs them in like a can of sardines on the way to its destination).
Should I(speaking for myself) stay here and partner with the Holy Spirit and attempt to bring some semblance of order to this community, or run away/retire to a world far less stressed out? I’m at those crossroads… what to do?!?
In my environment they are mostly Muslims or Catholic… I would assume Buddhist being peace loving are much more attracted to Christ.
Please allow me to explain. The common walking around RC doesn’t focus on the gospel but rather church tradition. In many respects they then are driven by their churches many doctrines, which teach them a works based religion.
Now my area has become inundated with Muslims from other countries with devotion to Allah. They’re not bad people but they are spreading their beliefs via immigration and hold responsible jobs in The Tech world, Medical industry etc. How does the HS reach them?
atpollard
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Hank is 70 years old with a Masters in Divinity from Moody. He long ago abandoned arguing with people. Now, whenever anyone wants to argue about "religion", Hank begins with "Let me tell you about my grandkids ..."
1) there is nothing threatening about talking about your grandchildren.
2) there is nothing more real than talking about the faithfulness of God across THREE GENERATIONS of a family that has trusted Him.
Armed with the truth about who God is and what God really does in very human and practical terms ... what they do with that information will forever remain between THEM and GOD. [Nobody can save someone else.]
1) there is nothing threatening about talking about your grandchildren.
2) there is nothing more real than talking about the faithfulness of God across THREE GENERATIONS of a family that has trusted Him.
Armed with the truth about who God is and what God really does in very human and practical terms ... what they do with that information will forever remain between THEM and GOD. [Nobody can save someone else.]
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In short, Christ Must Be the common ulnar
denominator to pointing the way towards a yourpeaceful & harmonious life.. but please tell me how you gain their attention. If you were to come to me as a ‘secular man’ Bible thumping I’d most likely reject your efforts. They would make no sense in my NYC, dog eat dog, your money or your life world view.
So how is regeneration & conversion accomplished?
im skeptical. Most of the people you speak with will outwardly reject the gospel & if so will reject your efforts so what do you do then? Yes, the HS can and will empower conversion if they are true Children of God but often it takes far more to convince the common human.
In short, Christ Must Be the common ulnar
denominator to pointing the way towards a yourpeaceful & harmonious life.. but please tell me how you gain their attention. If you were to come to me as a ‘secular man’ Bible thumping I’d most likely reject your efforts. They would make no sense in my NYC, dog eat dog, your money or your life world view.
So how is regeneration & conversion accomplished?
I agree that nobody but God can save the person… but do you believe that the person needs to be first selected & then regenerated first? … in order to be born anew?
