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Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by John of Japan, Oct 20, 2016.

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  1. TCassidy

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    I'm sorry you use a MAC too. :)
     
    #61 TCassidy, Oct 24, 2016
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    Oh you hush or I'll smack you with our Apple II computer!! That thing will do some damage! ;)
     
    #62 annsni, Oct 24, 2016
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    Evangelism done with the word, in the Spirit, fully prepared, with the right heart, sacrificially, and consistently will bring in fruit.
     
    #63 Revmitchell, Oct 24, 2016
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    So who made you the expert on this subject Mitchell?
     
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    Those are some old computers :)
     
    #65 evangelist6589, Oct 24, 2016
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    I'm going to go with his practical knowledge and years of experience. Don't be so snippy.

    Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
     
    #66 InTheLight, Oct 24, 2016
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    Yes, I would recommend you use some respect when addressing someone.
    It concerns me if you ever get snippy with folks you hand tracts out to.
     
    #67 Salty, Oct 25, 2016
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    Do you have something specific about my post that you take issue with? Have you ever seen any fruit in your personal evangelism? Have you had any people you led to the Lord then brought into the church and discipled? Do you just follow the commands of scripture or is your heart also broken for the lost? Do you like to see people come to know Jesus, or do you just reach at them and go home?

    To answer your sophomoric question I am not an expert. God is and I just follow His word. How about you? Do you lead people to the Lord and disciple them? Are you obedient to all of the Great Commission or only the part you like and find easiest?
     
    #68 Revmitchell, Oct 25, 2016
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    Amen!
     
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    I've asked evangelist 6589 this question twice, but he has so far ignored it. So I'll throw it open. What is the fruit of John 15:8? Anyone?

    "Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples."

    Check out v. 16 also: "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you."
     
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    Refer to an earlier post of mine in which I explain what it means to have success in evangelism.
     
    #71 evangelist6589, Oct 25, 2016
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    Nah I leave that on this board.
     
    #72 evangelist6589, Oct 25, 2016
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    In the light of that post and your view, please interpret John 15:8 for me. In particular, what is "fruit" in John 15?
     
    #73 John of Japan, Oct 25, 2016
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    I'll give it a try John.

    John 15
    12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
    13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

    The fruit of the Spirit is love (agape) ...
    Agape love is essential in evangelism.

    1 Corinthians 13 says that without it we are nothing.

    John 15:13 shows what agape love produces - it is a love so great that one will lay down their life for their friends.
    In effect missionaries lay down their lives before the altar in the Holy Place for the sake of mankind.

    "Here am I, send me".

    HankD
     
    #74 HankD, Oct 25, 2016
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    Very good, Hank, but I would differ somewhat. Hint: I do not equate the fruit of a disciple in John 15 with the fruit of the Spirit in Gal. 5. They are two different fruits.
     
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    Well, at lest Evan is being consistent.


    John, I was just thinking - Evan says he is a Calvinist - that is God chooses who will be saved.
    and likewise - is V 16 saying the same thing- Maybe Evan has NOT been chosen to be an Evangelist.....
     
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    With agape love souls (the fruit of the harvest) will be won.

    Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

    HankD
     
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    I didn't ask you what it means to have success in evangelism, can you not answer my questions? I was kind enough to answer yours.
     
    #78 Revmitchell, Oct 25, 2016
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    You know, I've been wondering the same thing. ;) If Evan is truly called to be an evangelist, perhaps we could expect some Philip-type activity.... Just sayin'. :Biggrin
     
    #79 John of Japan, Oct 25, 2016
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    Still hoping Evan will answer. If he doesn't, I'll get back to you on this one.
     
    #80 John of Japan, Oct 25, 2016
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