Friendship Evangelism
Rev Jerry gave an excellent message on Friendship Evangelism on Sunday.
Some useful points:-
(a) Personal testimony – The best and most effective way of sharing is testifying how good God has been to you. Like the demon-possessed man freed by Jesus, who was told to go home and tell his family what God had done for him and how He had mercy on him.
(b) Walking the walk – Rev Jerry said its pointless to share if we don’t live the life that we talk. Showing a good example at work or at school is all important in lifestyle evangelism
(c) Caring – Like churches in Penang who extended care and help to those Tsunami victims in need, without any compulsion or attempt to “evangelize”. Being caring is very important, showing the heart of Jesus
(d) No frontal assault – The Rev told a story of an old lady condemning the idols of his brother mercilessly, leaving a very bad image of Christians on him. We must remember to share always with “gentleness and respect”.
(e) Creative sharing, by the Spirit- The Rev spoke of how Jesus and the Apostles never shared in exactly the same way, but according to the circumstance. Likewise, we should pray for creativity, and the help of the Holy Spirit to know what to speak when the time comes.
God bless,
Jason
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