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The School of Biblical Evangelism Online
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The School of Biblical Evangelism Textbook
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NEW! The School of Biblical Evangelism Express
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Friday, October 30, 2015
Christian Movie Recommendation: Amazing Love: The Story of Hosea
Amazing Love: The Story of Hosea: Trailer and "What is your fa...Christian Movie Recommendation: "Amazing Love, The Story Of Hosea" (Five & Two Pictures)Video: Trailer and "What is your favorite book in the Bible?" clip
Posted by Young Professionals of Spring Baptist Church on Friday, October 30, 2015
Friday, October 23, 2015
Christian Movie Recommendation: The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry: Trailer and "An important plac...Christian Movie Recommendation: The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (Five & Two Pictures)Video: Trailer and "An important place to visit clip" and Living Waters / The Way of the Master promo
Posted by Young Professionals of Spring Baptist Church on Friday, October 23, 2015
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The Way of the Master: Relationship Evangelism clip
The Way of the Master clip: Relationship evangelism interviewRay Comfort interviews a woman who practices relationship evangelism. From "The Way of the Master" Season One.
Posted by Young Professionals of Spring Baptist Church on Saturday, October 17, 2015
From "The Way of the Master", Season One
Friday, October 16, 2015
Christian Movie Recommendation: Unidentified
Unidentified: Trailer and "Heaven or Hell?" clipChristian Movie Recommendation: "Unidentified" (Five & Two Pictures)Video: Trailer and "Heaven or Hell?" clip
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Saturday, October 10, 2015
The Love Test
1. The thought of sharing my faith:
a. Terrifies me
b. Embarrasses me
c. Excites me
d. Bores me
2. I believe the person with whom I share my faith would probably:
a. Thank me
b. Physically attack me
c. Think I’m a fanatic
d. It doesn’t matter what they do to me
3. A person who is not born again will:
a. Be eternally happy
b. Die unfulfilled
c. Still go to heaven
d. Spend eternity in hell
4. The fact that anyone could suffer eternity in hell:
a. Doesn’t worry me
b. Concerns me
c. Horrifies me
d. Isn’t my problem
5. I could conquer my fears about sharing my faith if each time I tried I was given:
a. $20
b. $100
c. $1,000
d. A promise that God would be with me
6. According to Colossians 1:28, we are told that we should be warning:
a. All Jews
b. Our relatives
c. Every person
d. Every Christian
7. In light of this command, I have been”
a. Disobedient
b. Faithful
c. Unaware of my responsibility
d. Complacent
8. I am:
a. An on-fire Christian who will use any means to reach the lost with the gospel
b. Neither hot nor cold, but lukewarm (see Revelation 3:16)
c. Not sure if my love for Christ is strong enough (see John 14:15)
9. If I saw a blind man walking toward a 1,000 foot cliff, I would immediately:
a. Offer him my favorite Christian CD
b. Invite him to my house for a non-confrontational BBQ the following weekend
c. Suggest a more fulfilling place to walk
d. Warn him about the cliff
10. When Paul pleaded with the people on Mars Hill (Acts 17), he demonstrated his concern for them by:
a. Inviting them to a worship service in the upper room
b. Smiling and hoping they noticed the peace in his eyes
c. Saying something to make them feel good about themselves
d. Telling them about the coming Day of Judgment and what they must do to be saved
11. If we know someone who is not born again, we should do all we can to:
a. Spend months building their trust and hope they ask us what makes us different (assuming they don’t die first…which we can’t assume)
b. Invite them to church and hope they want to come back
c. Wear a cross around our neck so they’ll know we’re sold out for Jesus
d. Learn to go to them in love and compassion, speaking the truth, leading them to the Savior
12. In light of the fact that 150,000 people die every day, and I know how to cure death, what would I like to do now?
a. Pray about it
b. Think about something else
c. Begin to learn how to share my faith, effectively, biblically—the way Jesus did—and reach the lost with the gospel
Friday, October 9, 2015
Christian Movie Recommendation: Time Changer
Time Changer: Trailer and "Time travel is possible!" clipChristian Movie Recommendation: "Time Changer" (Five & Two Pictures)Video: Trailer and "Time travel is possible!" clip
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015
The Firefighter
by Ray Comfort
An experienced New York fire fighter was charged this week with grave neglect of duty. Prosecutors maintained that he abandoned his responsibility and betrayed the people of New York when he failed to release rescue equipment. This resulted in the needless and tragic deaths of a family of five.
Eye-witnesses were sickened when they discovered that the reason the fire fighter remained in the locked emergency vehicle was simply to test a new high tech CD player, which he maintained that he had purchased as a gift for the Fire Chief.
The Fire Chief immediately distanced himself from the defendant, and dishonorably discharged him from the Department. In a prepared statement he said that there were no words to describe such a betrayal of those he was sworn to protect.
The lead prosecuting attorney argued that for more than three minutes after arriving at the scene, the fire fighter wore earphones and listened to a CD while a family of five screamed to be rescued from the sixth floor of a building. Horrified bystanders related that, as flames licked her clothing, a mother cried out in terror and fell to her death while still clutching an infant child in her arms. The distraught onlookers also said that the father held onto two terrified children as he was engulfed by the massive flames. This terrifying drama took place in full view of the fire fighter as he remained seated in the vehicle listening to the CD.
The defense pleaded No Contest, but added that the defendant had gone to great personal sacrifice to purchase the expensive gift for the Chief, and that he hoped that the judge would take that into account when passing sentence.
A Fitting Sentence
Here now are some questions in reference to this case. The first is, What is a fitting punishment for this serious crime? Should he receive a strong reprimand, two years in prison, twenty years, a life sentence, or perhaps capital punishment? Please make a choice.
The second question is, Do you enjoy worshipping God? Most of the modern Church does. All across the country auditoriums are full of hand-raising, God-loving Christians. That's understandable, because when the Holy Spirit dwells within the believer it's not hard to worship our glorious and worthy Creator. It is as natural for the godly to worship the Lord as it is for flowers to open in the warmth of sunlight. The sunshine of His great love opens the sweet-smelling petals of praise. Yet, the "sacrifice of praise" (Hebrews 13:15) isn't so great a sacrifice, in the light of the sacrifice of the cross.
Rather, our love for Him is more evidenced by obedience to do His will, and that doesn't come so naturally. It takes a concerted effort to obey the Great Commission and follow in the footsteps of Jesus to seek the lost. Our professed love and worship of God should evidence a determined devotion to do His will.
When then did you last do His will and share your faith with an unsaved person? When did you last meditate on the fact that all who die in their sins will be cast into the Lake of Fire? In his book, The Coming Revival Dr. Bill Bright said that only 2% of the American Church share their faith with others. Most are so locked into worship (with the volume turned high) that they have little or no thought for the fate of the ungodly.
Here now is the point. If you are not seeking to "save [the lost] with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh" (Jude 23), then you are the fire fighter. If you call Jesus "Lord," but refuse to do the things He has commanded you to do, then He is not your "Lord," and He will distance Himself from you on the Day of Judgment, despite your professed sacrifice of praise. When you cry out "Lord, Lord!" He will say, "Depart from me…I never knew you."
What Was Your Judgment?
What sentence did you give the New York fire fighter? Are you honest enough to judge yourself with the same standard? Think of the terrifying fate of that poor family. Think of his dreadful neglect of duty. He was no fire fighter. He was a Judas…a contemptible traitor. Their blood was on his hands.
Now, think of the terrible fate of the lost. They will be cast into a Lake of Fire. Think of your neglect of duty. Is Jesus your Lord? What then will be your defense if you do nothing to reach the lost, on the Day that you stand before His Judgment throne (2 Corinthians 5:10)?
Read these sobering verses of warning from God's Word:
"Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter. If you say, 'Surely we did not know this,' does not He who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, does He not know it? And will He not render to each man according to his deeds?" Proverbs 24:11--12
"When I say to the wicked, 'You shall surely die,' and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, that same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand." Ezekiel 3:18
The Apostle Paul said, "Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God" (Acts 20:26-27). If we refuse to follow in his steps, if we are like the wicked and slothful servant who knew His Lord's will but didn't do it (see Matthew 25), then we are not free from the blood of those who perish.
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 and winning the lost is almost entirely neglected." We have been gazing to the heavens while sinners are sinking into Hell.
The Highest Calling
Worship is the highest calling of the Christian, and we can see in the Book of Revelation that in the future the Church will one day be consumed in worship before the Throne of the Almighty. But when we look back at the Book of Acts, we don't find that the Church was consumed with worship. Instead we find that they were devoted to reaching the lost, to a point where they willingly gave their lives to preach the gospel.
Devotion is nothing but a surrendered human will to the will of God. Gethsemane was a sweat and blood-stained altar of worship, and I believe that when Jesus whispered "Not My will but Yours be done," it was more pleasing to the Father than the adulation of myriads of angels.
Perhaps the very thought of preaching or witnessing to the lost makes you sweat your own great drops of blood, and your soul may become exceedingly sorrowful to a point of death, but when you determine to be true and faithful to your calling, you are proving the reality of your devotion.
Time is short. Are we going to passively sit during these precious moments of time, and muffle the cries of dying humanity with the sweet sounds of worship? Let's re-evaluate our priorities, take off the earphones, unlock the doors, become equipped, and prove the depth of our love for our God by rescuing those who are about to perish.
Don't put it off any longer. Every moment sinners are falling headlong into the terrors of death and a fiery Hell. Don't neglect your duty. Right now, bow your head in worship and whisper "Not my will but Yours be done," then do what you know you should. Do His will…seek and save that which is lost.
The story of the firefighter is fictional.
Watch the full episode, "The Firefighter"
An experienced New York fire fighter was charged this week with grave neglect of duty. Prosecutors maintained that he abandoned his responsibility and betrayed the people of New York when he failed to release rescue equipment. This resulted in the needless and tragic deaths of a family of five.
Eye-witnesses were sickened when they discovered that the reason the fire fighter remained in the locked emergency vehicle was simply to test a new high tech CD player, which he maintained that he had purchased as a gift for the Fire Chief.
The Fire Chief immediately distanced himself from the defendant, and dishonorably discharged him from the Department. In a prepared statement he said that there were no words to describe such a betrayal of those he was sworn to protect.
The lead prosecuting attorney argued that for more than three minutes after arriving at the scene, the fire fighter wore earphones and listened to a CD while a family of five screamed to be rescued from the sixth floor of a building. Horrified bystanders related that, as flames licked her clothing, a mother cried out in terror and fell to her death while still clutching an infant child in her arms. The distraught onlookers also said that the father held onto two terrified children as he was engulfed by the massive flames. This terrifying drama took place in full view of the fire fighter as he remained seated in the vehicle listening to the CD.
The defense pleaded No Contest, but added that the defendant had gone to great personal sacrifice to purchase the expensive gift for the Chief, and that he hoped that the judge would take that into account when passing sentence.
A Fitting Sentence
Here now are some questions in reference to this case. The first is, What is a fitting punishment for this serious crime? Should he receive a strong reprimand, two years in prison, twenty years, a life sentence, or perhaps capital punishment? Please make a choice.
The second question is, Do you enjoy worshipping God? Most of the modern Church does. All across the country auditoriums are full of hand-raising, God-loving Christians. That's understandable, because when the Holy Spirit dwells within the believer it's not hard to worship our glorious and worthy Creator. It is as natural for the godly to worship the Lord as it is for flowers to open in the warmth of sunlight. The sunshine of His great love opens the sweet-smelling petals of praise. Yet, the "sacrifice of praise" (Hebrews 13:15) isn't so great a sacrifice, in the light of the sacrifice of the cross.
Rather, our love for Him is more evidenced by obedience to do His will, and that doesn't come so naturally. It takes a concerted effort to obey the Great Commission and follow in the footsteps of Jesus to seek the lost. Our professed love and worship of God should evidence a determined devotion to do His will.
When then did you last do His will and share your faith with an unsaved person? When did you last meditate on the fact that all who die in their sins will be cast into the Lake of Fire? In his book, The Coming Revival Dr. Bill Bright said that only 2% of the American Church share their faith with others. Most are so locked into worship (with the volume turned high) that they have little or no thought for the fate of the ungodly.
Here now is the point. If you are not seeking to "save [the lost] with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh" (Jude 23), then you are the fire fighter. If you call Jesus "Lord," but refuse to do the things He has commanded you to do, then He is not your "Lord," and He will distance Himself from you on the Day of Judgment, despite your professed sacrifice of praise. When you cry out "Lord, Lord!" He will say, "Depart from me…I never knew you."
What Was Your Judgment?
What sentence did you give the New York fire fighter? Are you honest enough to judge yourself with the same standard? Think of the terrifying fate of that poor family. Think of his dreadful neglect of duty. He was no fire fighter. He was a Judas…a contemptible traitor. Their blood was on his hands.
Now, think of the terrible fate of the lost. They will be cast into a Lake of Fire. Think of your neglect of duty. Is Jesus your Lord? What then will be your defense if you do nothing to reach the lost, on the Day that you stand before His Judgment throne (2 Corinthians 5:10)?
Read these sobering verses of warning from God's Word:
"Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter. If you say, 'Surely we did not know this,' does not He who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, does He not know it? And will He not render to each man according to his deeds?" Proverbs 24:11--12
"When I say to the wicked, 'You shall surely die,' and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, that same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand." Ezekiel 3:18
The Apostle Paul said, "Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God" (Acts 20:26-27). If we refuse to follow in his steps, if we are like the wicked and slothful servant who knew His Lord's will but didn't do it (see Matthew 25), then we are not free from the blood of those who perish.
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 and winning the lost is almost entirely neglected." We have been gazing to the heavens while sinners are sinking into Hell.
The Highest Calling
Worship is the highest calling of the Christian, and we can see in the Book of Revelation that in the future the Church will one day be consumed in worship before the Throne of the Almighty. But when we look back at the Book of Acts, we don't find that the Church was consumed with worship. Instead we find that they were devoted to reaching the lost, to a point where they willingly gave their lives to preach the gospel.
Devotion is nothing but a surrendered human will to the will of God. Gethsemane was a sweat and blood-stained altar of worship, and I believe that when Jesus whispered "Not My will but Yours be done," it was more pleasing to the Father than the adulation of myriads of angels.
Perhaps the very thought of preaching or witnessing to the lost makes you sweat your own great drops of blood, and your soul may become exceedingly sorrowful to a point of death, but when you determine to be true and faithful to your calling, you are proving the reality of your devotion.
Time is short. Are we going to passively sit during these precious moments of time, and muffle the cries of dying humanity with the sweet sounds of worship? Let's re-evaluate our priorities, take off the earphones, unlock the doors, become equipped, and prove the depth of our love for our God by rescuing those who are about to perish.
Don't put it off any longer. Every moment sinners are falling headlong into the terrors of death and a fiery Hell. Don't neglect your duty. Right now, bow your head in worship and whisper "Not my will but Yours be done," then do what you know you should. Do His will…seek and save that which is lost.
The story of the firefighter is fictional.
Friday, October 2, 2015
Christian Movie Recommendation: Thr3e
Thr3e: Trailer and "Henry's Life at Stake" clipChristian Movie Recommendation: "Thr3e", a psychological thriller based on the novel by Ted Dekker.Video: Trailer and "Henry's Life at Stake" clip
Posted by Young Professionals of Spring Baptist Church on Friday, October 2, 2015
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Is Repentance Necessary for Salvation?
by Ray Comfort
It is true that there are numerous Bible verses that speak of the promise of salvation, with no mention of repentance. These merely say to “believe” on Jesus Christ and you shall be saved (Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9). However, the Bible makes it clear that God is holy and man is sinful, and that sin makes a separation between the two (Isaiah 59:1,2). Without repentance from sin, wicked men cannot have fellowship with a holy God. We are dead in our trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1) and until we forsake them through repentance, we cannot be made alive in Christ. The Scriptures speak of “repentance unto life” (Acts 11:18). We turn from sin to the Savior. This is why Paul preached “repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ” (Acts 20:21).
The first public word Jesus preached was “repent” (Matthew 4:17). John the Baptist began his ministry the same way (Matthew 3:2). Jesus told His hearers that without repentance, they would perish (Luke 13:3). If belief is all that is necessary for salvation, then the logical conclusion is that one need never repent. However, the Bible tells us that a false convert “believes” and yet is not saved (Luke 8:13); he remains a “worker of iniquity.” Look at the warning of Scripture: “If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth” (1 John 1:6). The Scriptures also say, “He that covers his sins shall not prosper, but whoso confesses and forsakes them [repentance] shall have mercy” (Proverbs 28:13). Jesus said that there was joy in heaven over one sinner who “repents” (Luke 15:10). If there is no repentance, there is no joy because there is no salvation.
When Peter preached on the Day of Pentecost, he commanded his hearers to repent “for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38). Without repentance, there is no remission of sins; we are still under His wrath. Peter further said, “Repent…and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out” (Acts 3:19). We cannot be “converted” unless we repent. God Himself “commands all men everywhere [leaving no exceptions] to repent” (Acts 17:30). Peter said a similar thing at Pentecost: “Repent, and be baptized every one of you” (Acts 2:38).
If repentance wasn’t necessary for salvation, why then did Jesus command that repentance be preached to all nations (Luke 24:47)? With so many Scriptures speaking of the necessity of repentance for salvation, one can only suspect that those who preach salvation without repentance are strangers to repentance themselves, and thus strangers to true conversion.1
With so many Scriptures speaking of the necessity of repentance for salvation, one can only wonder why anyone would not preach repentance, as we have been commanded to.2
With so many Scriptures speaking of the necessity of repentance for salvation, we dare not omit it from our gospel presentation... for the sake of the lost.3
Final sentence sources:
1. EvidenceBible.com
2. “The Evidence Bible”, 2011 edition, p. 1495
3. “The Way of the Master New Testament”, 2009, p. 466
The first public word Jesus preached was “repent” (Matthew 4:17). John the Baptist began his ministry the same way (Matthew 3:2). Jesus told His hearers that without repentance, they would perish (Luke 13:3). If belief is all that is necessary for salvation, then the logical conclusion is that one need never repent. However, the Bible tells us that a false convert “believes” and yet is not saved (Luke 8:13); he remains a “worker of iniquity.” Look at the warning of Scripture: “If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth” (1 John 1:6). The Scriptures also say, “He that covers his sins shall not prosper, but whoso confesses and forsakes them [repentance] shall have mercy” (Proverbs 28:13). Jesus said that there was joy in heaven over one sinner who “repents” (Luke 15:10). If there is no repentance, there is no joy because there is no salvation.
When Peter preached on the Day of Pentecost, he commanded his hearers to repent “for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38). Without repentance, there is no remission of sins; we are still under His wrath. Peter further said, “Repent…and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out” (Acts 3:19). We cannot be “converted” unless we repent. God Himself “commands all men everywhere [leaving no exceptions] to repent” (Acts 17:30). Peter said a similar thing at Pentecost: “Repent, and be baptized every one of you” (Acts 2:38).
If repentance wasn’t necessary for salvation, why then did Jesus command that repentance be preached to all nations (Luke 24:47)? With so many Scriptures speaking of the necessity of repentance for salvation, one can only suspect that those who preach salvation without repentance are strangers to repentance themselves, and thus strangers to true conversion.1
With so many Scriptures speaking of the necessity of repentance for salvation, one can only wonder why anyone would not preach repentance, as we have been commanded to.2
With so many Scriptures speaking of the necessity of repentance for salvation, we dare not omit it from our gospel presentation... for the sake of the lost.3
Final sentence sources:
1. EvidenceBible.com
2. “The Evidence Bible”, 2011 edition, p. 1495
3. “The Way of the Master New Testament”, 2009, p. 466
Sunday, September 27, 2015
EDITORIAL | Friendship Evangelism
by Brian Sayles, Blog and Facebook Page Administrator
Ten years ago, I took "The Way of the Master" course at Spring Baptist Church. "The Way of the Master" is a series of television episodes where actor Kirk Cameron and evangelist Ray Comfort teach Christians how to share their faith "simply, effectively, biblically - the way Jesus did!" I have read many of Ray's books and watched videos of him teaching on evangelism, open-air preaching, and one-to-one evangelism.
One of Ray's gifts from God is that he can go up to any person and start talking to them about Jesus. He can help people see that they are a sinner in need of a savior, and the conversation usually ends with the person thanking Ray for talking to them. His ministry Living Waters, and "The Way of the Master" teach people how they can be like Ray and share their faith with strangers. Even if you are like me, severely introverted and do not like to talk to any people, they have unique gospel tracts that you can give to people so they can read about salvation.
One thing that Ray Comfort and other people associated with him warn about is "Friendship Evangelism".
"Friendship Evangelism Is Neither Friendship Nor Evangelism" says evangelist Tony Miano (Cross Encounters Ministries). "Dear reader: if you feed, clothe, and house people for the glory of God (Matthew 5:16) but you do not share the gospel with them, all you have ultimately accomplished is making those same needy people warmed and filled on their way to Hell. You have merely made their bodies more comfortable. You've done nothing for their souls," he says.
In another article, Tony says:
All four years I was in high school (2004-2008) I wore Christian T-shirts almost every day. I read Christian books nearly every day. I carried my Bible in my backpack. I assume most people knew I was a Christian. Nobody then or since has read my Christian and came up to me and said, "Oh, you're a Christian. Please tell me about Jesus". The only times I talk to people about Jesus is if I bring up the subject. "Friendship/Lifestyle Evangelism" sounds goods on the surface, but it doesn't work - and more importantly, is unbiblical. Further resources: Articles on Tony Miano's blog Sermon: "Friendship Evangelism: A Tragedy in One Act" by Tony Miano Article: "The Error of Friendship Evangelism" by Ray Comfort
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| Ray Comfort open-air preaching in Huntington Beach, CA (via Christian Post) |
Ten years ago, I took "The Way of the Master" course at Spring Baptist Church. "The Way of the Master" is a series of television episodes where actor Kirk Cameron and evangelist Ray Comfort teach Christians how to share their faith "simply, effectively, biblically - the way Jesus did!" I have read many of Ray's books and watched videos of him teaching on evangelism, open-air preaching, and one-to-one evangelism.
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One of Ray's gifts from God is that he can go up to any person and start talking to them about Jesus. He can help people see that they are a sinner in need of a savior, and the conversation usually ends with the person thanking Ray for talking to them. His ministry Living Waters, and "The Way of the Master" teach people how they can be like Ray and share their faith with strangers. Even if you are like me, severely introverted and do not like to talk to any people, they have unique gospel tracts that you can give to people so they can read about salvation.
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One thing that Ray Comfort and other people associated with him warn about is "Friendship Evangelism".
"Friendship Evangelism Is Neither Friendship Nor Evangelism" says evangelist Tony Miano (Cross Encounters Ministries). "Dear reader: if you feed, clothe, and house people for the glory of God (Matthew 5:16) but you do not share the gospel with them, all you have ultimately accomplished is making those same needy people warmed and filled on their way to Hell. You have merely made their bodies more comfortable. You've done nothing for their souls," he says.
In another article, Tony says:
Carl Kerby (Reasons for Hope) debunks the statement "As a Christian I Don't Need to Talk About Jesus (I just need to live a good life)".Supplementing your vacation to Europe with the occasional smile while offering up a "Jesus loves you" greeting to indigenous people who do not understand what you're saying is not evangelism. Taking the youth group to a mall or local tourist location for a scavenger hunt and having the kids wear different brightly colored t-shirts sporting the church's web address is not evangelism. Spending your evenings at the local cafe listening to bad poetry while taking hits on an ornate hookah and engaging unbelievers in culturally-relevant conversation is not evangelism. Now, can each of the above-mentioned activities serve as a springboard for a Biblical presentation of the law and the gospel to the unsaved? Yes (even hookah night at the local caffeine distribution center). But none of the activities--in and of themselves--fall within a Biblical definition of evangelism.
- Feeding the poor is not evangelism.
- Clothing and sheltering the homeless is not evangelism.
- Building homes for the needy and those devastated by natural disasters is not evangelism.
Friday, September 25, 2015
Christian Movie Recommendation: The Gospel of John
The Gospel of John: Trailer and "Truth Will Set You Free, Jesu...Christian Movie Recommendation: "The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John"Video: Trailer and "Truth Will Set You Free, Jesus and Abraham (John 8:31-59, GNT)" clip
Posted by Young Professionals of Spring Baptist Church on Friday, September 25, 2015
Friday, September 18, 2015
Christian Movie Recommendation: The Encounter
The Encounter: Trailer and ClipChristian Movie Recommendation: "The Encounter" (Pure Flix)Stranded in the middle of nowhere, five strangers take refuge in a deserted roadside diner. An arrogant businessman, a lonely woman, an estranged couple, and a teen runaway, they appear to have nothing in common. But the Christlike proprietor seems strangely all-knowing and offers more than temporal nourishment...Starring Bruce Marchiano, Jaci Velasquez; Directed by David A.R. White
Posted by Young Professionals of Spring Baptist Church on Friday, September 18, 2015
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Christian Movie Recommendation: Facing the Giants
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London Evangelism
The Way of the Master: Mission Europe - Season Four, Episode One - "London"
Tony Miano (Cross Encounters) Arrested for "Hate" Speech in Wimbledon (2013)
Playlist: Tony Miano Preaching in London (2015)
Tony Miano (Cross Encounters) Arrested for "Hate" Speech in Wimbledon (2013)
Playlist: Tony Miano Preaching in London (2015)
Friday, September 4, 2015
Christian Movie Recommendation: Fireproof
Friday, August 28, 2015
Christian Movie Recommendation: Courageous
Courageous: Trailer and "Snake Kings" clipI (Brian, Page Administrator) am starting a new weekly feature on our class Facebook page. Every Friday I am going to recommend a good Christian movie to watch. This week my recommendation is Courageous Movie!!! The video below is the movie's theatrical trailer, followed by the hilarious "Snake Kings" clip from the movie!!!
Posted by Young Professionals of Spring Baptist Church on Friday, August 28, 2015
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Audacity Movie
Peter (Travis Owens) is an aspiring comedian encouraged by his friend Ben (Ben Price, Australia's Got Talent finalist) to perform at the local comedy club. But stage fright isn’t Peter’s only fear. When confronted with one of today’s most divisive issues, he feels compelled to speak, but can he? Challenged by his coworker Diana (Molly Ritter) to defend his convictions about homosexuality and gay marriage, will he have the courage to stand for what he believes—even at the risk of losing a friendship? And how will he respond when faced with a harrowing life-or-death experience? “Audacity” uses a unique approach to address a very sensitive subject in contemporary society. Regardless of your views on homosexuality, you’ll gain fresh insights and a new perspective.
Previous documentaries from Ray Comfort and Living Waters:
180: Changing Hearts and Minds About Abortion
Genius (John Lennon)
Evolution vs. God
Noah and the Last Days
Monday, August 17, 2015
Should Christians Accept The Big Bang Theory?
Videos and articles explaining why Christians should not accept the secular origin of the universe known as the Big Bang Theory.
Articles:
Answers Magazine: "The Big Bang: God’s Chosen Method of Creation?" by Dr. Jason Lisle, PhD in AstrophysicsThe New Answers Book, Vol. 2: Chapter 10: "Does the Big Bang Fit with the Bible?" by Dr. Jason Lisle
Old-Earth Creationism on Trial: Appendix E: The Big-Bang God or the God of Scripture? by Dr. Jason Lisle and Tim Chaffey
The Evolution Handbook by Vance Ferrell: "The Big Bang and Stellar Evolution: Why the Big Bang is a fizzle and stars cannot evolve out of gas"
The Evolution Handbook by Vance Ferrell: "Problems with Big Bang Creationism: When Opposites are Combined"
Answers Update: "A Big Belief" by Dr. Danny Faulkner, PhD in Astronomy
Videos:
The New Answers DVD, Vol. 2 "Does the Big Bang Fit with the Bible?" by Dr. Jason LisleDoes the Big Bang Fit with the Bible?
Does the Big Bang Fit with the Bible?
Posted by Answers in Genesis on Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Answers with Ken Ham - "Is the Big Bang Biblical?"
"The Big Bang Never Happened" by Spike Psarris
"The Age of the Earth" by Dr. Kent Hovind
Answers Academy: "Big Problems with the Big Bang" by Dr. Jason Lisle
Friday, July 31, 2015
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Welcome to the "Young Professionals of Spring Baptist Church" Blog
All of the resources that have been shared on the YPoSBC Facebook page is archived on this blog.
Friday, April 3, 2015
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
National Atheist Day, April 1
April 1st is National Atheist Day, because "The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God.'" (Psalm 14:1)
Video: "The Fool Knows Better" clip from "How To Answer The Fool" by Sye Ten Bruggencate
"Is There Really a God?" by Ken Ham, from "The New Answers DVD, Vol. 1"
deBunked: There's No Evidence for God
Video: "The Fool Knows Better" clip from "How To Answer The Fool" by Sye Ten Bruggencate
"Is There Really a God?" by Ken Ham, from "The New Answers DVD, Vol. 1"
deBunked: There's No Evidence for God
Saturday, March 14, 2015
EDITORIAL | Defending Presuppositional Apologetics
by Brian Sayles, Page Administrator
Nearly every comment I get on this video is exactly the same. "Christians use presuppositional apologetics because they have no evidence for God." That is incorrect. Christians use presuppositional apologetics because we have ALL the evidence for God.
The fact is: God exists, He created everything, and He revealed Himself through Creation and His Word. Atheists may believe that they live in a universe that came from nothingness that was shaped by millions of years of natural processes, but that is not reality. We live in God's universe and everything in it is proof that He exists.
The fact of God’s existence, and that every person knows the truth, is the Christian's starting point in the presuppositional argument. They can then use evidence to confirm that fact to unbelievers (not to put God on trial) but the atheists will dismiss the evidence based on their own presupposition that God does not exist. It is then up to the Christian to show the atheist that their worldview is inconsistent. The fact that they want logical and reasonable evidence is proof of God’s existence, because logic, reason, and evidence only make sense in the Christian worldview.
Atheists will never understand this argument. They need to repent, turn away from their sins (including denying the God they know exists), and trust in Christ to save them. Then God will give them a new heart and mind, and only then will they understand the truth.
Nearly every comment I get on this video is exactly the same. "Christians use presuppositional apologetics because they have no evidence for God." That is incorrect. Christians use presuppositional apologetics because we have ALL the evidence for God.
The fact is: God exists, He created everything, and He revealed Himself through Creation and His Word. Atheists may believe that they live in a universe that came from nothingness that was shaped by millions of years of natural processes, but that is not reality. We live in God's universe and everything in it is proof that He exists.
The fact of God’s existence, and that every person knows the truth, is the Christian's starting point in the presuppositional argument. They can then use evidence to confirm that fact to unbelievers (not to put God on trial) but the atheists will dismiss the evidence based on their own presupposition that God does not exist. It is then up to the Christian to show the atheist that their worldview is inconsistent. The fact that they want logical and reasonable evidence is proof of God’s existence, because logic, reason, and evidence only make sense in the Christian worldview.
Atheists will never understand this argument. They need to repent, turn away from their sins (including denying the God they know exists), and trust in Christ to save them. Then God will give them a new heart and mind, and only then will they understand the truth.
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