Matthew 10:16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” At times in history the Gospel has been presented in friendly environments, those where people recognized their need and welcomed the solution. Some periods in history the reception has been neutral, neither positiveContinue reading “Hostile Environment”
Tag Archives: Evangelism
Unhindered
Acts 28:31 He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! Much is made of the restrictions many are feeling placed on what we say be certain segments of our society. The cry “free speech” is heard from all angles, some crying for it, and someContinue reading “Unhindered”
Flourish
Acts 12:24 But the word of God continued to spread and flourish. It can be easy to loose heart. I think that is the natural progression for humans. We tend to look down rather than up. Things fall apart, not put themselves together. Fungi and bacteria spread and flourish. As I read this section ofContinue reading “Flourish”
Acts 14:3 Margins
Acts 14:3 So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders. Have you ever wondered why miracles don’t happen today, miracles like those written in the pages of the Scriptures? Or do they happen, and weContinue reading “Acts 14:3 Margins”
Light Bulbs – 1 John 4: 12
1 John 4:12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. I love lightbulbs! I have them in every lamp in my house, every recessed ceiling fixture, even outside my house. And I bet you do too! Light bulbsContinue reading “Light Bulbs – 1 John 4: 12”
Get-Up-And-Go – Acts 8:26
Acts 8:26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” We love traveling, at least we have in the past. One of the parts of traveling that we don’t love is the preparation. We have to plan where we want toContinue reading “Get-Up-And-Go – Acts 8:26”
To Win!
1 Corinthians 9:19 Thought I am free and long to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. How far would you go to win in a battle? The football field, the NASCAR race track, the front register bottom line, an election, the neighbor who keeps violatingContinue reading “To Win!”
Spread It Out
Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. One of the things that farmers have learned over the centuries of farming is that manure needs to be spread out in order to spread the benefits of the nutrients. If it stays in one place, or isn’t spread evenly, then itContinue reading “Spread It Out”
Word of Mouth
1 John 1:3-4 Have you ever gone to a new restaurant because someone recommended it to you? A friend or a relative told you about this great new place, and that you had to try it. Their words and excitement convinced you to go. I hope you weren’t disappointed. I hope it was everythingContinue reading “Word of Mouth”
The Arnold Journey 