Is this a way to be nice?

[evangelist6589]

I will? I don't know these people. I won't write the letter but I could give you some pointers.



1. You need an opening line that will get them to keep reading. Perhaps something from your own experience about an issue you thought you were absolutely correct about, but later decided you were wrong about, like KJVO or teetotalism. Then transition into an issue that you think he should look into, like why he doesn't preach on sin.



Example:

In my Christian journey some of my most closely held beliefs have been challenged. After examining the issues, I came away with a different perspective on some things. One of these things was King James Onlyism, the belief that only the King James Version of the Bible was the Word of God, all others were corrupt versions. But after much study God changed my mind.



I'm trying to learn new things. I've noticed from your website that you don't preach on sin and repentance very much. These are important issues, in my opinion, and are mentioned quite frequently in the Bible. I'm wondering why you don't preach on these things?



2. Write from your heart. Avoid accusations. Be inquisitive as to the reasons for his beliefs. Get him to think he's the one that's going to school you.



3. Ask for a follow up. A phone call. A face-to-face visit. Example: "I'd like to know your reasons for not preaching on sin, can we sit down and talk about it?"



Enclose a tract if you like, with maybe a note saying "while not a comprehensive explanation, this tract explains my basic position on this issue". I would not put any Jack Chick tracts in your letter!

I will consider this approach for my next letter. I think there is a place for the fire and brimstone approach and why I use it and Chic tracts at times, but I like a variety of Approaches and that's why I have many different types of tracts. Gospel tracts go in every letter and I use all types. The Way of the Master, John Piper, John MacArthur, Chic, Mike Gendrin, and such. Many are Calvinist but some are non Calvinist but they all hit the gospel. Those weak on the presentation like The Bridge Tract and many from CrossWay I usually avoid.

The Puritans were big on the Fire and Brimstone style and I can tell by reading their books. A while back RC Sproul made a good case for this style of evangelism and commended Chic Tracts despite their non Calvinist approach.

 

[InTheLight]

The Puritans were big on the Fire and Brimstone style and I can tell by reading their books. A while back RC Sproul made a good case for this style of evangelism and commended Chic Tracts despite their non Calvinist approach.

Yes, and where are the Puritans now? Where is the First Puritan Church of Chicago, for instance? Hmmmm??...

 

[Jerome]

Their churches are now Unitarian/Universalist—

First Church Boston

First Parish Plymouth


—or United Church of Christ, like this congregation where Mark Dever, the founder of 9Marksism, was a minister in the 1980s:

Topsfield, Mass. United Church of Christ

 

[Rolfe]

I have a High level security clearance and have been finger printed, and my background has been thoroughly checked in order to get the clearance level that I have.

Did it include a psych evaluation?

 

[blessedwife318]

Didn't the last time you got all wired up, and ended up with criminal complaints filed against you for harassment and stalking, not teach you anything?

The things one can find on google. Amazing what is out there, which is why I google myself quite frequently to see what is out there.

 

[evangelist6589]

Did it include a psych evaluation?

I have had them and am fine. I think you are the problem Rolf and you continue to act like a Rabbit in your attacks on me. So here is a Rabbit for you to look at. But you also need to stop by Don's house as he has some rabbits for you to spend time with.

 

[evangelist6589]

Their churches are now Unitarian/Universalist—

First Church Boston

First Parish Plymouth


—or United Church of Christ, like this congregation where Mark Dever, the founder of 9Marksism, was a minister in the 1980s:

Topsfield, Mass. United Church of Christ

This one here is still kicking.

https://puritanseminary.org

 

[evangelist6589]

Bottom Line

I am going to take in the lights advice for my second letter I will try to work on tonight. This one WILL NOT be Fire & Brimstone based.

 

[evangelist6589]

I will? I don't know these people. I won't write the letter but I could give you some pointers.

1. You need an opening line that will get them to keep reading. Perhaps something from your own experience about an issue you thought you were absolutely correct about, but later decided you were wrong about, like KJVO or teetotalism. Then transition into an issue that you think he should look into, like why he doesn't preach on sin.

Example:
In my Christian journey some of my most closely held beliefs have been challenged. After examining the issues, I came away with a different perspective on some things. One of these things was King James Onlyism, the belief that only the King James Version of the Bible was the Word of God, all others were corrupt versions. But after much study God changed my mind.

I'm trying to learn new things. I've noticed from your website that you don't preach on sin and repentance very much. These are important issues, in my opinion, and are mentioned quite frequently in the Bible. I'm wondering why you don't preach on these things?

2. Write from your heart. Avoid accusations. Be inquisitive as to the reasons for his beliefs. Get him to think he's the one that's going to school you.

3. Ask for a follow up. A phone call. A face-to-face visit. Example: "I'd like to know your reasons for not preaching on sin, can we sit down and talk about it?"

Enclose a tract if you like, with maybe a note saying "while not a comprehensive explanation, this tract explains my basic position on this issue". I would not put any Jack Chick tracts in your letter!

Perhaps for the letter I am working on at this time I may include a more softer tract such as God Loves You, or The Quest for Joy by John Piper.

 

[Jerome]

Puritan Seminary, founded 1995. And we're still kicking after all those years!

 

[corndogggy]

"Is this a way to be nice"?

If you have to ask the question, then you already know the answer.

Ha! This.

For future reference, any time you tell somebody they're going to hell, especially in a flamboyant manner, no, it's not nice. :BangHead:

 

[evangelist6589]

Ha! This.

For future reference, any time you tell somebody they're going to hell, especially in a flamboyant manner, no, it's not nice. :BangHead:

Its Biblical.

 

[Rolfe]

I have had them and am fine. I think you are the problem Rolf and you continue to act like a Rabbit in your attacks on me. So here is a Rabbit for you to look at. But you also need to stop by Don's house as he has some rabbits for you to spend time with.

Since when did a question become an attack? Do not be paranoid.

I had my reason for asking, and you satisfied it.

 

[Thousand Hills]

I will consider this approach for my next letter. I think there is a place for the fire and brimstone approach and why I use it and Chic tracts at times, but I like a variety of Approaches and that's why I have many different types of tracts. Gospel tracts go in every letter and I use all types. The Way of the Master, John Piper, John MacArthur, Chic, Mike Gendrin, and such. Many are Calvinist but some are non Calvinist but they all hit the gospel. Those weak on the presentation like The Bridge Tract and many from CrossWay I usually avoid.

The Puritans were big on the Fire and Brimstone style and I can tell by reading their books. A while back RC Sproul made a good case for this style of evangelism and commended Chic Tracts despite their non Calvinist approach.

Evan,

Have you ever thought of sending something like this. I've watched most of it and its a very clear gospel presentation. Might be better received, I would think most people would watch a DVD whereas they would disregard a tract quickly. A little more costly, but its just a thought.

http://www.wretchedradio.com/store/catalog.cfm?id=48

 

[evangelist6589]

Evan,



Have you ever thought of sending something like this. I've watched most of it and its a very clear gospel presentation. Might be better received, I would think most people would watch a DVD whereas they would disregard a tract quickly. A little more costly, but its just a thought.



http://www.wretchedradio.com/store/catalog.cfm?id=48

Excellent idea. You know I think I have 1-2 copies of that DVD someone sent a year ago that I may have lost. Yes you are right they would watch a DVD over a tract. I also have booklets I could send but it would require a bigger envelope. More costly but perhaps from time to time I can use this approach.

 

[quantumfaith]

I have had people call me false yes but they did not want to reason and preached no grace so their comments were ignored. This person I am open to reason and did preach the cross in my letter followed with a John Piper tract.

Also the bible is not about my self-esteem but about God.The holiness of God is at stake with false gospels. Besides Jesus nor John the Baptist were nice.

Really???? God is not able to deal with such? He created the universe with His Fiat and His Holiness is at stake?

 

[padredurand]

Really???? God is not able to deal with such? He created the universe with His Fiat and His Holiness is at stake?

He has a Fiat? He drove Adam and Eve out of the Garden in a Fury.

 

[quantumfaith]

He has a Fiat? He drove Adam and Eve out of the Garden in a Fury.

I think you might be right, it was a foreshadowing of the Pilgrims landing at PLYMOUTH rock.

 

[annsni]

Really???? God is not able to deal with such? He created the universe with His Fiat and His Holiness is at stake?

Yep - I was going to address this as well. God's holiness is never at stake because nothing we do can possibly even remotely take that away from Him.

 

[evangelist6589]

Really???? God is not able to deal with such? He created the universe with His Fiat and His Holiness is at stake?

I must have not communicated properly.