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"Dear Pastor"
Thank you for your interest in The Jude 23 Network.
To use an interesting saying that I heard Kirk Cameron say, "We're probably
not theologically worthy to wash your socks." But please read on...
Have you ever wondered why there is such a massive and heart-breaking fall-away
rate within contemporary evangelism?
Imagine a group of firefighters polishing their fire engine outside a burning
building. They are so consumed with what they are doing that they are
oblivious to the cries of help from terrified people who are trapped at a top
floor window. Obviously, there's nothing wrong with cleaning their fire
engine, but not while people are trapped in a burning building!
As ridiculous as it may seem (that any "firefighter" would do such a thing),
that's a picture of much of the contemporary Church. The vast majority are
polishing the engine of worship, prayer, and praise (each necessary and
important), but neglecting the sober task God has given to us to seek and
save the lost. Oswald J. Smith said, "Oh my friends we are loaded down with
countless church activities, while the real work of the Church, that of
evangelizing the world and winning the lost is almost entirely neglected.“
Why do so many Christians ignore the Great Commission and fail to share their
faith? Perhaps the #1 reason is that they are afraid. Many
Christians want to share their faith but are afraid of what people will think of
them. Many do not feel equipped, and don’t want to say the wrong thing.
Others are afraid of not knowing what to say to an atheist, an evolutionist, a
cult member, or a backslider, and would rather say nothing than risk hurting a
relationship.
Here's the uniqueness of this teaching--You don't have to be an expert in
apologetics--or even have any knowledge of them-- to effectively reach an
atheist, a Muslim, a gospel hardened family member, or anyone with an argument.
We will teach you and your people how to do what Jesus did--circumnavigate the
human intellect (the area of argument), and speak directly to sinner's
conscience (the area of knowledge of right and wrong). This principle is
the key to effective, biblical evangelism used by Jesus, Peter, Paul, Spurgeon,
Wesley, Whitefield and many others that God has used down through the ages…and
much of the Church isn't even aware of what it is!
We know this principle works because it's simply biblical and historical.
Members of our team use this teaching--both in our own lives and in the lives of
those God has touched through this ministry. After hearing this teaching,
those who had never before shared their faith are now determined and eager to do
so. I t has proven to transform the lukewarm into on-fire, disciple-making
Christians, reaching out to their unsaved family members, workmates, and
friends, thus producing true church growth.
We want to FREELY share this principle with you. We invite you to examine it by
listening to these free audio
messages.
If what you hear interests you, please consider learning more so that you can
share this vital teaching with your congregation. Again, we want to help
you with no cost or obligations. Contact us!
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