I got hit up at a store in Down Town LA a few months ago to sign a Marriage Protection Amendment petition. How did I end up there you ask? Yes, yes, for those who know me...of course it was when I got lost and needed directions to the freeway (hehehe). The guy outside the store asked me to sign it. Well shortly after that saw another guy doing that in the area I freqent for the gospel. But since I already signed... I didnt sign twice. It wouldnt count.
However, it happened to be the night I was with an evangelism buddy and it was our "evangelism night" (Friday evenings). We talked to the guy and found out he isnt religious but he is doing the petition along with other ones that also lean towards Faith/Values voter concerns.
They guy thought he knew my evangelism buddy and he kept guessing where he might know him from. Finally we both kind of chuckled at the guy because we know he had to have seen us both here in this very location before. That is where he saw us. We hand out tracts and talk to people, lol. So, we started talking to him. During the conversation something sounded "off" about what he believed about life and creation, (we found out he had a very wacky view of life and stuff we have never encountered this kind before). I am still seeking refuting information to help me in the future should I run into someone who thinks like this guy. If you have run into some wacky stuff before just let me know and I'll see if you can assist me with this "special" case.
We did find out that he had some weird view outside of the goofyness that was about God being everything and in everything. We tried all kinds of things in the discussion to reach the guy. We just hope that the information we gave him will melt his hardened heart a little bit and perhaps the Lord's word will become truth to him one day while he is still alive.
Well,after that last conversation of the night, I was able to connect with a group in Australia via the internet. They had ran into people with this one particular thing in common. They told me what this is about and how to refute it, and get them to put up a white flag and listen to the Law and their need for the Gospel and Christ Himself. The message is important, but the Spirit is the one who works in the heart of men to convict and convert them. So, I just pray that our conversation with this older gentleman will stick in his mind and be a seed that will assist others in reaching him with the gospel and his need of Christ.
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Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Witnessing Encounter
I met with a buddy today to share the gospel in town. When he got there we prayed and took off. Our time was limited because we both had to get home.
After chatting for a few minutes and then beginning in prayer, we spotted some fish nearby. I had a great conversation with two younger girls; 14 and 16. They were sitting down and so when I approached them and handed them a MDB I asked if they have a Christian background. They said “no, a catholic background”; (I am surprised they knew there is a difference). I asked if they were familiar with the 10 commandments. They said yes. I asked if they could name any of them. They named about 4. I asked if they thought they were good people. They said yes. I asked if they have ever told a lie (yes), stolen (yes – after realizing cheating on a test was stealing), blasphemed (yes); I told them the seriousness of that and what God says in that commandment about it.
I also asked if they thought sexually about another person (knowing they are in the crazy modern world i said "with a boy or a girl"), and then they learned that lust is part of the adultery commandment. I also told them what the original word “Pornania” means (all kinds of sexual perversion: sexual thoughts, magazines, pictures, sex before marriage, homosexuality, affair after marriage, etc) . They learned what Jesus said about it too. They asked about homosexuality and why it was wrong. I told them it was wrong because God said so. God created us to be united as a man and a woman only. But because of our sinful natures we want to do what is against God or in rebellion to him and what is right. We want to do those things and gravitate towards them.
I then asked if they have ever hated someone. They said no, been upset but not hate. I asked even when they were younger and had a fit cause they didn’t get their way, or yelled at their parents that they hated them or any other kind of situation in life, but they couldn’t recall it. So I told them I would give them the benefit of the doubt on that one, but that they might be guilty of that. I told them that these were only some of the commandments. I asked if they thought they were good people. They said yes. Then one of the girl’s phones ran. I waited for her conversation to be over. It only took a minute. Apparently their parents would be there in a minute to get them. So I tried to fast forward the conversation as best I could.
We got back to the question. They said they were good. I said that they admitted to doing those things, and when they die and stand before God they will be guilty, (their parents were walking towards us at this time), I said (as they stood up, I kindly yet firmly said) “these are serious crimes, and I don’t want you to go to hell because of them. God did something for you so you don’t have to go…. Read the back of that (tract) and you can find out what that is” and I thanked them for their time. And they ran off. My teammate gave them a “are you a good person” in Spanish mini tract too as they were leaving.
We prayed for them and thanked the Lord for the opportunity to reach out to them.
After chatting for a few minutes and then beginning in prayer, we spotted some fish nearby. I had a great conversation with two younger girls; 14 and 16. They were sitting down and so when I approached them and handed them a MDB I asked if they have a Christian background. They said “no, a catholic background”; (I am surprised they knew there is a difference). I asked if they were familiar with the 10 commandments. They said yes. I asked if they could name any of them. They named about 4. I asked if they thought they were good people. They said yes. I asked if they have ever told a lie (yes), stolen (yes – after realizing cheating on a test was stealing), blasphemed (yes); I told them the seriousness of that and what God says in that commandment about it.
I also asked if they thought sexually about another person (knowing they are in the crazy modern world i said "with a boy or a girl"), and then they learned that lust is part of the adultery commandment. I also told them what the original word “Pornania” means (all kinds of sexual perversion: sexual thoughts, magazines, pictures, sex before marriage, homosexuality, affair after marriage, etc) . They learned what Jesus said about it too. They asked about homosexuality and why it was wrong. I told them it was wrong because God said so. God created us to be united as a man and a woman only. But because of our sinful natures we want to do what is against God or in rebellion to him and what is right. We want to do those things and gravitate towards them.
I then asked if they have ever hated someone. They said no, been upset but not hate. I asked even when they were younger and had a fit cause they didn’t get their way, or yelled at their parents that they hated them or any other kind of situation in life, but they couldn’t recall it. So I told them I would give them the benefit of the doubt on that one, but that they might be guilty of that. I told them that these were only some of the commandments. I asked if they thought they were good people. They said yes. Then one of the girl’s phones ran. I waited for her conversation to be over. It only took a minute. Apparently their parents would be there in a minute to get them. So I tried to fast forward the conversation as best I could.
We got back to the question. They said they were good. I said that they admitted to doing those things, and when they die and stand before God they will be guilty, (their parents were walking towards us at this time), I said (as they stood up, I kindly yet firmly said) “these are serious crimes, and I don’t want you to go to hell because of them. God did something for you so you don’t have to go…. Read the back of that (tract) and you can find out what that is” and I thanked them for their time. And they ran off. My teammate gave them a “are you a good person” in Spanish mini tract too as they were leaving.
We prayed for them and thanked the Lord for the opportunity to reach out to them.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
"A Jewish lady who might be searching for the truth."
Valentines Evangelism 2008
What a valentines gift to God! I had the privilege of talking to a nice lady on the phone today about the gospel and her need for Jesus. I have been confined to my house and not far from a bed or chair for a week because my back is messed up. A nerve in my lower back got pinched and I landed on the floor last week. It has been sore and painful ever since. Today it is stiff. Anyway, I am praising God an rejoicing in a conversation I had on the phone just now.
I just spent 30 minutes on the phone with a girl who called to reach someone from our old church plant. And I am not exactly sure how or why she called our number because of the fact that after talking to her I found out she was Jewish and while not exactly interested in Jews for Jesus she was open enough for me to talk to her about the gospel message via the good person test. I was SHAKING physically the whole time I was on the phone with her, and maybe even my voice too.
"A Jewish lady who might be searching for the truth."
When she called I told her she had the wrong number, but then I remembered that my phone was listed online as the contact number to our old church. So I asked if she was trying to locate a bible study nearby between such and such towns. And she said well more towards Woodland Hills. I told her I new a lady who is a friend of mine who leads the worship music at a church in that area and gave her my friends home number. She then asked me, seeing as how I was personable on the phone, if I new of any Jewish Christians. I told her that I did and I know of a Christian who talks to Jewish people all the time and I know of an Israelite who became a Christian. She seemed confused about that and I told her that a lot of Israelites are Jews, but this one became a Christian. She asked if his wife was Jewish. I said no she is Christian too, not of Israeli descent. I told her I didn't have their phone number, but their brother in law's and if she could hang on while I got into my computer contacts I could give the email info to her. I couldn't get in so I asked her to call me back in a few minutes. So she did! I thought that incase she isn't saved and she is Jewish I would probe a little and then ask her if I can tell her what Christians believe and why people need Jesus. Well after I gave her the info and then realized she was Jewish I asked if I could tell her about that and she said sure.
I told her it would just take a couple minutes unless she had questions then its up to her how long we talk. She said ok. So I went through the good person test with her and told her that we usually look at man's standard for goodness but we need to look at the 10 commandments – God's Law. So we went through it… she didn't think that someone who said a lie in the past was a liar unless they continually lie. I told her that someone who murders another person is still a murderer and the law will catch them and they will still go to court to be punished for it. Then she said "well that is because there can be no reconciliation between them" and I agree with that but I told her that Jesus said if we hate some one we are guilty of murder in our heart. I asked her if she has stolen anything and then moved on to lust. She said she has lusted after someone at sometime as we all have, and I told her that Jesus said if we do that we have committed adultery in our heart. I said looking at pornography was the same thing – its filth and sex of the mind. She kind of understood what I was saying but because one didn't do the "act" itself she didn't think it was adultery. I asked her about Blasphemy if she has ever used God or Jesus name irreverently and she said she had in the past. I told her that is serious because you know the Law and told her what God says about blasphemers. So I told her how God sees her (I never got her name), and I told her that when she dies and stands before God he will judge her according to the Law. I asked about her guilt she said she wouldn't be. And I said we just looked at the Law and you are guilty of those things. I told her that God knows all about us our thoughts and even things we do in secret. It will all be laid out before Him and it will be a guilty verdict. I said if God is a good and Just Judge would he send you to heaven or to hell. She said she didn't know for sure. I said If you were in court for a serious crime and the evidence was there… wouldn't the judge sentence you to jail? She said yes. I said so too will God have to send sinners to hell for their crimes against Him.
So at this point she ran me down some bunny trails but I kept a mental marker of where we were so that I could get back to explaining why people need Jesus, including her. The things she talked about and asked seemed like someone who is trying to put pieces together but not really believing some of what I was saying.
During that part of the conversation we discussed things like:
She did not think Jesus was God but he was a man. I explained how he was of the God head (explained the trinity to her) and how the Word came to earth to represent God in the flesh by taking on human flesh. God wrapped himself in human flesh so that he was 100% human and 100% God. Its like us putting on a backpack and it adds to us. I explained that Jesus had to take on the flesh of man, because Adam sinned and therefore a perfect man must come and take the place of the sinful man – and Jesus did this on the cross. I explained that there must be the shedding of blood for the forgiveness of sins and that we are told this in the days of Moses and the Temple. But she asked me about David sinning and those in the time of Job where there was no shedding of blood. I took her to the Garden and explained how they did know of the animal sacrifice necessary for their sins because of the clothing God gave Adam and Eve, and Abel's sacrifice too. However she did not believe that and said that while the New Testament does say that the shedding of blood is required for the forgiveness of sins. I explained how all the blood shedding in the temple and sprinklings were all shadows and symbolic of the perfect One who was coming – the Messiah who would save us from our sins. And that is Jesus Christ.
As we talked said told me that she doesn't believe that God will judge people by His Law, and that she doesn't believe she needs to be saved from coming wrath because she doesn't believe there is any. I tried to explain that a person guilty of a crime would be punished by the judge and sentenced, and so would God for those who violate His Law. It's of high value to God and it reveals his Character and who He is. We fall short of that standard and that is why we need Jesus to forgive us of our sins and save us. I explained that Jesus went into God's courtroom and paid our fine. It's our decision to take that fine out of gratitude and because the fine would be paid, justice would be served and we can leave free. It doesn't mean we aren't guilty. She said so do you believe in human sacrifice then? I said no not in the sense you might be thinking. See Adam sinned and he was no longer perfect. He couldn't pay for his sins, Only a perfect substitute (like a kinsman redeemer) could pay her fine. The shedding of blood was only until that last Passover when all the lambs were being slain and God took his perfect lamb Jesus Christ and put him on the cross alter for mankinds sin. So a perfect substitute and its blood shed could pay for our sins, and that is what Jesus did. She asked about those who don't know Jesus and I told her that if they are not saved they will not go to heaven. If they haven't repented of their sins, turned from them unto obeying God, and asked forgiveness for all their sins, and also put their trust in Jesus Christ who was the fine payer they would be in trouble on the day of God's Wrath on Judgment day after the resurrection (Jews know about this resurrection teaching from OT times even Mary and Martha knew). I told her that no one wants to be judged by God and go to hell, but if people aren't saved they will go there. And I told her that this is the reason we warn others about it and tell them about Jesus so they don't go there.
She asked me about Christians and Nazi's and those who don't know Jesus. And she asked me about what I do as a Christian living my life. I explained about Jesus being my Master and that I cant belong to him (ie being his slave) unless I belong to him. He bought me with his blood on the cross. I cant do anything for him if I don't belong to him. When I get saved I belong to him, therefore I love him and I serve him. She asked if I have to do good deeds and tell others about Jesus, and she wanted to know how I do it. I told her that Nazi's were not Christians.
I told her the catholic religious people were involved and others too. She said no Christians were too. And I said, let me clarify something here so that you know what I am saying….There may be people who call themselves Christians but they aren't. They are false converts or fakers. For whatever reason they have they like the thought of heaven and going there so they believe in Jesus but are not saved (I defined that word again with her). I told her no true Christian would be involved in something like the holocaust. I told her many are deceived and think they can go to church or be good people or do good things and they will end up in heaven, but that is not the truth. She asked if I was a missionary. I told her no just a Christian. She seemed confused. I told her that I do the things that I do because I love God and out of gratitude. I don't do them for my salvation. I live my life growing in my faith by reading and applying God's word the Bible to my life, and I tell others about Jesus. I told her that I am not good and I don't do good things, but because I am a new creation in Christ, God is able to do good things through me. She didn't really understand that so I explained it more. And then I told her that you can spot the false converts by their fruit by their life and how they live. Eventually you will see that they are not growing in the faith and are just claiming to be a Christian. We talked about this for a few minutes and then I closed the conversation. She still thought something about works but I told her that if I have faith you will see my works and my growth in the faith will be evident because it will radiate from me. I will share the gospel with others and become more godly. But I told her that we wont know about many of the false converts until the day of Judgment when they stand before God. I told her that Christians wont stand before God on Judgment day for judgment. Because Jesus work on the cross and his blood have already paid for our sins. Only those who aren't right with God; those who didn't obeying the gospel command while they were on earth will be the ones judged. Scripture tells us that after we die there is only Judgment awaiting.
She told me that she didn't believe several things I was saying including about the blood and coming wrath and she claimed it wasn't biblical. I challenged her that it certainly was Biblical and God wrote it so it is true. And that my salvation experience is proof of it, I am a new creation and I serve my Savior. And I then told her that now she knows what we believe. I also told her that she also has the contacts she requested and can get in touch with them to find a Christian church or a Jewish temple or whatever she is looking to find and I wished her well.
It was a nice conversation and I hope she is blessed by it.
I then called the brother of the Jewish guy and left him a message about it... because I gave her his number incase she couldn't get a hold of his brother in law. And I wanted him to know what we discussed so they have an idea of what to say to her if she does call to talk more about it.
I didn't want to mess anything up and was subconsciously praying for God's help. I was shaking like a leaf the whole time and even for a time after I got off the phone with her. I wanted to share what we believe in love and be helpful and kind to her on the phone, and hoped that she would have some truth of scripture planted in her for whatever God had in store for her next or later in life that would make everything click into place and whala… salvation.
I thank the Lord for sending that young lady to me today via phone, and hope that some of the things that I said will stick with her and bud forth one day after more studies and understanding of scripture so that she can turn to Jesus and be saved.
*I am not perfect at conversations about extra things like those I had with her, but I do my best to answer the questions and the reason we are to be in the Word regularly so that we can go to verses and discuss subjects well with those seeking answers.
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UPDATE:
I have been thinking about what that lady said about blood in the OT and I ran across this information today that reaffirmed what I was saying was true. She must not have been taught the full verse or the full context of the chapter in the OT that deals with "Atonement for Sin" Here is what Leviticus says:
Leviticus 17:11 says, "For THE LIFE OF THE FLESH IS IN THE BLOOD: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for IT IS THE BLOOD THAT MAKETH AN ATONEMENT FOR THE SOUL."
GOD prescribed that the blood of an animal belonged to Him and was to be used to make atonement for sin. Sin damages the human soul by separating us from GOD. Because GOD is holy, He cannot tolerate the presence of sin. GOD established a substitutionary system in which the blood of an innocent, sacrificed animal reconciles us with Him. And it was all "temporary" until it would be fulfilled and done with by the one who would take away the sin of the world. It was all based on forward looking to the Messiah who would be the perfect and final substitute for the sin of the world and the sins of those who get saved.
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I just pray that the lady I spoke to will wonder about this and go back and read Lev 17 to see what scripture really does say about the blood. Its not just about not drinking or eating blood as she said it was. I knew it wasnt, but I just hope that she is curious enough to go and read it... so that all we spoke about will make sense to her in a miraculous way and she will come to Jesus for forgiveness and accept his blood shed on her behalf... and that she gets saved.
What a valentines gift to God! I had the privilege of talking to a nice lady on the phone today about the gospel and her need for Jesus. I have been confined to my house and not far from a bed or chair for a week because my back is messed up. A nerve in my lower back got pinched and I landed on the floor last week. It has been sore and painful ever since. Today it is stiff. Anyway, I am praising God an rejoicing in a conversation I had on the phone just now.
I just spent 30 minutes on the phone with a girl who called to reach someone from our old church plant. And I am not exactly sure how or why she called our number because of the fact that after talking to her I found out she was Jewish and while not exactly interested in Jews for Jesus she was open enough for me to talk to her about the gospel message via the good person test. I was SHAKING physically the whole time I was on the phone with her, and maybe even my voice too.
"A Jewish lady who might be searching for the truth."
When she called I told her she had the wrong number, but then I remembered that my phone was listed online as the contact number to our old church. So I asked if she was trying to locate a bible study nearby between such and such towns. And she said well more towards Woodland Hills. I told her I new a lady who is a friend of mine who leads the worship music at a church in that area and gave her my friends home number. She then asked me, seeing as how I was personable on the phone, if I new of any Jewish Christians. I told her that I did and I know of a Christian who talks to Jewish people all the time and I know of an Israelite who became a Christian. She seemed confused about that and I told her that a lot of Israelites are Jews, but this one became a Christian. She asked if his wife was Jewish. I said no she is Christian too, not of Israeli descent. I told her I didn't have their phone number, but their brother in law's and if she could hang on while I got into my computer contacts I could give the email info to her. I couldn't get in so I asked her to call me back in a few minutes. So she did! I thought that incase she isn't saved and she is Jewish I would probe a little and then ask her if I can tell her what Christians believe and why people need Jesus. Well after I gave her the info and then realized she was Jewish I asked if I could tell her about that and she said sure.
I told her it would just take a couple minutes unless she had questions then its up to her how long we talk. She said ok. So I went through the good person test with her and told her that we usually look at man's standard for goodness but we need to look at the 10 commandments – God's Law. So we went through it… she didn't think that someone who said a lie in the past was a liar unless they continually lie. I told her that someone who murders another person is still a murderer and the law will catch them and they will still go to court to be punished for it. Then she said "well that is because there can be no reconciliation between them" and I agree with that but I told her that Jesus said if we hate some one we are guilty of murder in our heart. I asked her if she has stolen anything and then moved on to lust. She said she has lusted after someone at sometime as we all have, and I told her that Jesus said if we do that we have committed adultery in our heart. I said looking at pornography was the same thing – its filth and sex of the mind. She kind of understood what I was saying but because one didn't do the "act" itself she didn't think it was adultery. I asked her about Blasphemy if she has ever used God or Jesus name irreverently and she said she had in the past. I told her that is serious because you know the Law and told her what God says about blasphemers. So I told her how God sees her (I never got her name), and I told her that when she dies and stands before God he will judge her according to the Law. I asked about her guilt she said she wouldn't be. And I said we just looked at the Law and you are guilty of those things. I told her that God knows all about us our thoughts and even things we do in secret. It will all be laid out before Him and it will be a guilty verdict. I said if God is a good and Just Judge would he send you to heaven or to hell. She said she didn't know for sure. I said If you were in court for a serious crime and the evidence was there… wouldn't the judge sentence you to jail? She said yes. I said so too will God have to send sinners to hell for their crimes against Him.
So at this point she ran me down some bunny trails but I kept a mental marker of where we were so that I could get back to explaining why people need Jesus, including her. The things she talked about and asked seemed like someone who is trying to put pieces together but not really believing some of what I was saying.
During that part of the conversation we discussed things like:
She did not think Jesus was God but he was a man. I explained how he was of the God head (explained the trinity to her) and how the Word came to earth to represent God in the flesh by taking on human flesh. God wrapped himself in human flesh so that he was 100% human and 100% God. Its like us putting on a backpack and it adds to us. I explained that Jesus had to take on the flesh of man, because Adam sinned and therefore a perfect man must come and take the place of the sinful man – and Jesus did this on the cross. I explained that there must be the shedding of blood for the forgiveness of sins and that we are told this in the days of Moses and the Temple. But she asked me about David sinning and those in the time of Job where there was no shedding of blood. I took her to the Garden and explained how they did know of the animal sacrifice necessary for their sins because of the clothing God gave Adam and Eve, and Abel's sacrifice too. However she did not believe that and said that while the New Testament does say that the shedding of blood is required for the forgiveness of sins. I explained how all the blood shedding in the temple and sprinklings were all shadows and symbolic of the perfect One who was coming – the Messiah who would save us from our sins. And that is Jesus Christ.
As we talked said told me that she doesn't believe that God will judge people by His Law, and that she doesn't believe she needs to be saved from coming wrath because she doesn't believe there is any. I tried to explain that a person guilty of a crime would be punished by the judge and sentenced, and so would God for those who violate His Law. It's of high value to God and it reveals his Character and who He is. We fall short of that standard and that is why we need Jesus to forgive us of our sins and save us. I explained that Jesus went into God's courtroom and paid our fine. It's our decision to take that fine out of gratitude and because the fine would be paid, justice would be served and we can leave free. It doesn't mean we aren't guilty. She said so do you believe in human sacrifice then? I said no not in the sense you might be thinking. See Adam sinned and he was no longer perfect. He couldn't pay for his sins, Only a perfect substitute (like a kinsman redeemer) could pay her fine. The shedding of blood was only until that last Passover when all the lambs were being slain and God took his perfect lamb Jesus Christ and put him on the cross alter for mankinds sin. So a perfect substitute and its blood shed could pay for our sins, and that is what Jesus did. She asked about those who don't know Jesus and I told her that if they are not saved they will not go to heaven. If they haven't repented of their sins, turned from them unto obeying God, and asked forgiveness for all their sins, and also put their trust in Jesus Christ who was the fine payer they would be in trouble on the day of God's Wrath on Judgment day after the resurrection (Jews know about this resurrection teaching from OT times even Mary and Martha knew). I told her that no one wants to be judged by God and go to hell, but if people aren't saved they will go there. And I told her that this is the reason we warn others about it and tell them about Jesus so they don't go there.
She asked me about Christians and Nazi's and those who don't know Jesus. And she asked me about what I do as a Christian living my life. I explained about Jesus being my Master and that I cant belong to him (ie being his slave) unless I belong to him. He bought me with his blood on the cross. I cant do anything for him if I don't belong to him. When I get saved I belong to him, therefore I love him and I serve him. She asked if I have to do good deeds and tell others about Jesus, and she wanted to know how I do it. I told her that Nazi's were not Christians.
I told her the catholic religious people were involved and others too. She said no Christians were too. And I said, let me clarify something here so that you know what I am saying….There may be people who call themselves Christians but they aren't. They are false converts or fakers. For whatever reason they have they like the thought of heaven and going there so they believe in Jesus but are not saved (I defined that word again with her). I told her no true Christian would be involved in something like the holocaust. I told her many are deceived and think they can go to church or be good people or do good things and they will end up in heaven, but that is not the truth. She asked if I was a missionary. I told her no just a Christian. She seemed confused. I told her that I do the things that I do because I love God and out of gratitude. I don't do them for my salvation. I live my life growing in my faith by reading and applying God's word the Bible to my life, and I tell others about Jesus. I told her that I am not good and I don't do good things, but because I am a new creation in Christ, God is able to do good things through me. She didn't really understand that so I explained it more. And then I told her that you can spot the false converts by their fruit by their life and how they live. Eventually you will see that they are not growing in the faith and are just claiming to be a Christian. We talked about this for a few minutes and then I closed the conversation. She still thought something about works but I told her that if I have faith you will see my works and my growth in the faith will be evident because it will radiate from me. I will share the gospel with others and become more godly. But I told her that we wont know about many of the false converts until the day of Judgment when they stand before God. I told her that Christians wont stand before God on Judgment day for judgment. Because Jesus work on the cross and his blood have already paid for our sins. Only those who aren't right with God; those who didn't obeying the gospel command while they were on earth will be the ones judged. Scripture tells us that after we die there is only Judgment awaiting.
She told me that she didn't believe several things I was saying including about the blood and coming wrath and she claimed it wasn't biblical. I challenged her that it certainly was Biblical and God wrote it so it is true. And that my salvation experience is proof of it, I am a new creation and I serve my Savior. And I then told her that now she knows what we believe. I also told her that she also has the contacts she requested and can get in touch with them to find a Christian church or a Jewish temple or whatever she is looking to find and I wished her well.
It was a nice conversation and I hope she is blessed by it.
I then called the brother of the Jewish guy and left him a message about it... because I gave her his number incase she couldn't get a hold of his brother in law. And I wanted him to know what we discussed so they have an idea of what to say to her if she does call to talk more about it.
I didn't want to mess anything up and was subconsciously praying for God's help. I was shaking like a leaf the whole time and even for a time after I got off the phone with her. I wanted to share what we believe in love and be helpful and kind to her on the phone, and hoped that she would have some truth of scripture planted in her for whatever God had in store for her next or later in life that would make everything click into place and whala… salvation.
I thank the Lord for sending that young lady to me today via phone, and hope that some of the things that I said will stick with her and bud forth one day after more studies and understanding of scripture so that she can turn to Jesus and be saved.
*I am not perfect at conversations about extra things like those I had with her, but I do my best to answer the questions and the reason we are to be in the Word regularly so that we can go to verses and discuss subjects well with those seeking answers.
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UPDATE:
I have been thinking about what that lady said about blood in the OT and I ran across this information today that reaffirmed what I was saying was true. She must not have been taught the full verse or the full context of the chapter in the OT that deals with "Atonement for Sin" Here is what Leviticus says:
Leviticus 17:11 says, "For THE LIFE OF THE FLESH IS IN THE BLOOD: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for IT IS THE BLOOD THAT MAKETH AN ATONEMENT FOR THE SOUL."
GOD prescribed that the blood of an animal belonged to Him and was to be used to make atonement for sin. Sin damages the human soul by separating us from GOD. Because GOD is holy, He cannot tolerate the presence of sin. GOD established a substitutionary system in which the blood of an innocent, sacrificed animal reconciles us with Him. And it was all "temporary" until it would be fulfilled and done with by the one who would take away the sin of the world. It was all based on forward looking to the Messiah who would be the perfect and final substitute for the sin of the world and the sins of those who get saved.
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I just pray that the lady I spoke to will wonder about this and go back and read Lev 17 to see what scripture really does say about the blood. Its not just about not drinking or eating blood as she said it was. I knew it wasnt, but I just hope that she is curious enough to go and read it... so that all we spoke about will make sense to her in a miraculous way and she will come to Jesus for forgiveness and accept his blood shed on her behalf... and that she gets saved.
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Creep and Cash
February 9, 2008
On my way home from a trip tonight I stopped by the local fast food place for a small dinner. As I was waiting in line an older man was placing his order. He was talking to the cashier and then after placing his order he moved away…but not too far away, in which I hesitated to step forward and begin my order. The cashier motioned towards me and then I started to give my order, as I did that the older man sort of tried to continue talking to the cashier and it was awkward. I gave him some slack because I figured he must want to confirm something about his order. But after realizing that wasn’t what was going on…there was something “wrong” with the guy, I didn’t know what it was and wasn’t wanting to be a part of it. Well, I moved forward more and the man was to my left and didn’t want to walk away. I gave my order and then stepped back to await my number. No sooner did I find a place to stand did the older man come over my direction. He stunk of alcohol and was trying to talk to me. I thought that a million dollar bill would get him away from me and he would read it and be distracted. Well he took the tract, looked at it and I said something like it was neat and had some words on the back.
Well about that time I realized he only spoke Spanish and just a little English, and I was concerned he might think it was real money so I told him firmly “Es falso dinero, ok?” and he understood that. Then the next thing I knew he was asking me “if I wanted to go to his car”. I was very offended by that, as any decent woman would be, but also knew that most men in this world are lust filled dirt-bags and they cant help it. Like Ray says “they are like moths to the flame.” Every unsaved sinner will keep coming back to the darling sins that they love most. So I firmly told him “no”, and showed him my wedding ring and told him I was married. They workers there were watching this guy, and very shortly after that they called him for his food, and then he started to walk away but lingered for a minute. I thought “oh great, now I have to watch my back on the way to the car, this guy is going to try and follow me.”
Right after that my order was up. I got to the counter and told the guys there “I thought I could get rid of him by giving him one of these to distract him, but didn’t seem to work on that guy.” And I then offered one to them and they took one. As I was rolling the bag down to carry as to go they both said (in stereo, LOL) “Can I have another one?” They really liked them. And wanted to give one to their friends in the back cooking area. I said “Sure” and as I pulled out the rest of my small wad and handed them to the guys, I told them that they also make good bookmarks. Not that they might be avid readers or anything, but it’s a nice tip (ha-ha, pun intended).
I ate some food inside to make sure the guy left. Well he didn’t leave yet and tried to talk to me on the way to my car. I ignored him but kept an eye out for how fast he was coming towards me and what direction he was walking. He was in his vehicle but started to get out of it to try and get me to his vehicle. I got in my car and drove away a different direction from my house (towards police station?) to ensure he wasn’t following me, and that I would “lose him” before proceeding home. My hubby wasn’t home yet and I didn’t want any problems when I parked.
On my way home from a trip tonight I stopped by the local fast food place for a small dinner. As I was waiting in line an older man was placing his order. He was talking to the cashier and then after placing his order he moved away…but not too far away, in which I hesitated to step forward and begin my order. The cashier motioned towards me and then I started to give my order, as I did that the older man sort of tried to continue talking to the cashier and it was awkward. I gave him some slack because I figured he must want to confirm something about his order. But after realizing that wasn’t what was going on…there was something “wrong” with the guy, I didn’t know what it was and wasn’t wanting to be a part of it. Well, I moved forward more and the man was to my left and didn’t want to walk away. I gave my order and then stepped back to await my number. No sooner did I find a place to stand did the older man come over my direction. He stunk of alcohol and was trying to talk to me. I thought that a million dollar bill would get him away from me and he would read it and be distracted. Well he took the tract, looked at it and I said something like it was neat and had some words on the back.
Well about that time I realized he only spoke Spanish and just a little English, and I was concerned he might think it was real money so I told him firmly “Es falso dinero, ok?” and he understood that. Then the next thing I knew he was asking me “if I wanted to go to his car”. I was very offended by that, as any decent woman would be, but also knew that most men in this world are lust filled dirt-bags and they cant help it. Like Ray says “they are like moths to the flame.” Every unsaved sinner will keep coming back to the darling sins that they love most. So I firmly told him “no”, and showed him my wedding ring and told him I was married. They workers there were watching this guy, and very shortly after that they called him for his food, and then he started to walk away but lingered for a minute. I thought “oh great, now I have to watch my back on the way to the car, this guy is going to try and follow me.”
Right after that my order was up. I got to the counter and told the guys there “I thought I could get rid of him by giving him one of these to distract him, but didn’t seem to work on that guy.” And I then offered one to them and they took one. As I was rolling the bag down to carry as to go they both said (in stereo, LOL) “Can I have another one?” They really liked them. And wanted to give one to their friends in the back cooking area. I said “Sure” and as I pulled out the rest of my small wad and handed them to the guys, I told them that they also make good bookmarks. Not that they might be avid readers or anything, but it’s a nice tip (ha-ha, pun intended).
I ate some food inside to make sure the guy left. Well he didn’t leave yet and tried to talk to me on the way to my car. I ignored him but kept an eye out for how fast he was coming towards me and what direction he was walking. He was in his vehicle but started to get out of it to try and get me to his vehicle. I got in my car and drove away a different direction from my house (towards police station?) to ensure he wasn’t following me, and that I would “lose him” before proceeding home. My hubby wasn’t home yet and I didn’t want any problems when I parked.
A day in the life of a female in a fallen world 😔.
Well, I was able to hand out tracts to everyone behind the counter at that place. That is great because most of the time only a cashier and a couple people near the door get tracts. This time the whole staff got one. And the manager was one of the two guys asking for more.
Praise God for this opportunity to get the gospel into their hearts. I also hope the older man read the tract after he was sobered up, and hope that they all get saved.
Side note: This situation is another reason why I don’t believe women should be out at dark-thirty without another person accompanying them whether it is for evangelism or not. We should be in pairs for evangelism for our teammates safety, and while I know this seems hard for a lot of guys to grasp and consistently ensure… its most necessary for a woman’s safety. It’s a main reason I wont go witnessing without a partner. It’s an evil and wicked world out there and there is no sense in putting yourself in harms way. The buddy system was established in the Bible for a reason.
Well, I was able to hand out tracts to everyone behind the counter at that place. That is great because most of the time only a cashier and a couple people near the door get tracts. This time the whole staff got one. And the manager was one of the two guys asking for more.
Praise God for this opportunity to get the gospel into their hearts. I also hope the older man read the tract after he was sobered up, and hope that they all get saved.
Side note: This situation is another reason why I don’t believe women should be out at dark-thirty without another person accompanying them whether it is for evangelism or not. We should be in pairs for evangelism for our teammates safety, and while I know this seems hard for a lot of guys to grasp and consistently ensure… its most necessary for a woman’s safety. It’s a main reason I wont go witnessing without a partner. It’s an evil and wicked world out there and there is no sense in putting yourself in harms way. The buddy system was established in the Bible for a reason.
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Web chat with Luke
I wanted to try chatting online with people and starting gospel conversations. I picked a social networking site and decided to add some information about my likes and dislikes, etc… but I would put a gospel website address on there that, based on its name, isn’t a dead giveaway that it is a Christian Gospel site. This way when people look at my profile, I hope they will click the link out of curiosity and spend some time with the 10 commandments.
I went to a chat room that was American. So people can interact here with Americans and others who want to chat with Americans. As much as I wish I would have saved the “chat log” from the quickly moving conversation in that chat room, to share with you what I said in a “script” way, I didn’t. So here is to the best of my memory what happened:
I popped in and started a question and conversation to find out where everyone was from then I met a guy there named Luke. We talked about where we were from and I found out he was from the state my husband is from, which gave me a way into a conversation. We chatted a couple times, and someone else popped in and mentioned something about
Crackle.monkey kept trying to but in and say stuff to me – blaspheming, so I told him that I was not going to reply to him because I do not want him to get into more trouble with God than he already is in. And I ignored him the rest of the time. I didn’t pick the ignore button, because I want to stay open to anyone who wants to talk to me in the future, and I want to know when they are in the room. I guess the way it works is that if you ignore someone you are basically off their radar and not showing up in the chat viewer anymore. This can be a good thing, because of two reasons. 1. They are gone and you can interact with other people there, and 2. You are listed as an ignored person in their ignored list…which means they can un-ignore you in the future if they choose to AND they remember your conversation with them when they see your name in the ignored list. Crackle.monkey didn’t like that I wasn’t interacting with him anymore so he said that I need to go to the religious chat room. I told him that I do not need to. Luke then said that he doesn’t want any preachers in here preaching at him. I said I wasn’t preaching at him, but what we are talking about must be making him feel guilty, if he didn’t want to finish our conversation. He got upset about that…but not in a rude way. He asked me what my favorite movie was, and suggested it might be the Passion of the Christ. I told him I never saw it, and don’t plan to.
Around this time a moderator told me that he wanted me to move to another subject other than religious talk. I told him (for all to see) that my faith is a huge part of who I am, and if it comes out in a conversation that I am having between myself and another person then no one else needs to join in or read it. He said that he is getting complaints from others about my chats. I told him that this chat room is for the
Oh well, I figured that this guy was stung by the law, and others who read the chat while they were chatting did to. Hopefully someone will come along with the gospel of grace and they will reach the point of contrition knowing they are not good and have broken God’s law, and need Christ to be saved from their sins and hell.
After that conversation/chat I started tossing in questions to new people who signed on. I said hi or welcome to them and asked where they were from. I asked where they lived. Then I said some other subject like “I have been learning Spanish for 2 years now with a private tutor. Does anyone know Spanish?” and then this is when I connected with another person. As we chatted for a few seconds with one other person who joined our chat, the first person and I moved to a private chat room. I figured this would move things along like I am not there to evangelize, and the ones who were talking to me before would realize that “my faith really is part of who I am and what I talk about.” After all, I could poke back in another hour or so, another day, week or month. As there are many chat rooms on the internet and I can just make my rounds on them from time to time. With so many millions of people online etc... I would have tons of fresh people to talk to anytime want to.
Glory to God for today's opportunties!
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Sunday, December 02, 2007
Overseas Webchat
Here is a chat I had tonight online through an evangelism ministry I am involved with on a weekly basis. The person was from a foreign country, that knows English. That was helpful because it is hard sometimes to explain certain things to people from other languages. I did my best to explain things in a way that was helpful and not too overwhelming with christan-ese language. Usually we get a lot of people emailing us or wanting to debate with us from muslim countries. It was nice to speak to someone who was not visiting the site to "waste our time" with endless arguments and have no interest in the purpose of the site. The site chat room is available for the purpose of learning how to become saved or to talk with someone to make sure you are saved. In the end, with this conversation tonight, it appears the person was wanting to make sure they were saved, and get some helps & reassurances on how to live as a Christian.
For a while I wasnt sure if this was going to go well, because I was not sure if this person was really interested in knowing about salvation and wasnt sure if they would stay on long enough to get "the real gospel". The person took a while to answer some questions, and avoided others. So, it was a blessing to know that some of what I was sharing, was actually reaching the person. It is also a main reason I "controlled" the conversation down one path, and why I did most of the talking. I am glad that I did, because it appears this person now has the information to help them, and to go study the Bible themselves. They clearly understand why he needs Jesus, and how to be saved. So if the person is not saved, at least they know the How and the Why, and that the best place to learn about God and how to live godly... is through Scripture.
Here is the Chat Log:
Nie-na-niu: Hi
Christian: Hi. Good evening, How can we help you today?
Nie-na-niu: Hi
Christian: Where are you from?
Nie-na-niu: I’m from Micronesia.
Christian: What time is it where you are?
Nie-na-niu: Its 2pm here
Christian: I’ts 9pm here. How did you learn of us?
Nie-na-niu: I’ve been searching the internet and came to your site.
Nie-na-niu: I went through a lesson for 30 days . I love and enjoy reading gall the scripture he gave on the step by step daily lessons.
Christian: So, Nie-na-niu – do you know why people need to be right with God?
Nie-na-niu: Because we will go to hell since we don’t keep the commandments.
Christian: Right. Can you name any of the 10 commandments?
Nie-na-niu: To love God and to Love others?
Christian: Well I mean from the Old Testament, the commandments God gave to Moses.
(time laps) You still there?
Nie-na-niu: Yes.
Christian: So some commandments are “Thou Shalt Not Lie, Thou Shalt Not Steal”. Can you think of any others?
Nie-na-niu: Not to Covet?
Christian: Yes, that is right.
So, Nie-na-niu, have you ever personally broken God’s Law?
Nie-na-niu: Yes, I have
Christian: So do you agree that means you are in big trouble with God, right?
Nie-na-niu: Yes
Christian: Do you know what God says about anyone who breaks the Law?
Nie-na-niu: I don’t think I remember.
Christian: God tells us that if we break the Law at one point, “we break the whole thing”.
So God sees us as criminals. Does that makes sense?
Nie-na-niu: Yes. Thank you for explaining that.
Christian: Sure. Also, since we have to face God on Judgment day, we need to be right with Him. Do you know how to do that?
Nie-na-niu: Is it to pray and to do better?
Christian: Well, actually we can’t do any “better”, because we already broke the Law. What God wants us to do is to Repent and Trust in Jesus. When we repent we turn away from doing what is wrong, and we stop doing it. So if we stop doing the wrong thing, then we start doing the right thing. The right thing is doing things God’s way. It is a one time decision. We decide not to sin anymore and the second thing we need to do is to Trust in Jesus. Only in Jesus.
Christian: So what are the two things we need to do to be right with God?
Nie-na-niu: I might write a wrong answer to that.
Christian: It’s ok. The more we understand… the better we can live for God properly.
Repent and Trust Christ Jesus.
Since we will receive a new nature (the minute we get right with God), we will be able to obey the commandments of God and Christ because of our new nature. Its nothing we have to do in order to be saved, its what we now will desire to do “because” we are saved. We have a spiritual life that “enables us” to do these things that please God. But it doesn’t contribute in any way to us being saved or entering heaven. Nie-na-niu: I did not really know that before.
It’s ok Nie-na-niu. The more we learn the more we know.
I would rather people ask me, or give wrong answers, so we can discuss it, so people understand why we need Jesus, and How we get right with God (sometimes called "Get Saved" or "Become Born Again"). If we are right with God that means we surrendered our life to Him, and we no longer live for our own desires, we live to love and obey God because of our gratitude towards Jesus for all he has done for us (by his death, shed blood for our sins, and victory through the Resurrection). He is now our master and we desire to follow Him.
Christian: Ok, so do you understand the things we have been discussing the last couple minutes on chat?
Nie-na-niu: Yes I do.
Christian: Great. Now that you understand this. Have you been born again?Nie-na-niu: Many times. I confessed then sinned again.
Ok. That is an answer tells me you need more clarification; understanding about what it means to be right with God.
When we Repent to God and Trust in Jesus, it is a “one time event”. Have you ever, in your life, come to the point where you knew you needed God to save you from Hell, and then talked to God yourself, to repent and trust in Christ? And actually asked Jesus to forgive you and make you a new person?
Nie-na-niu: You know, sometimes I doubt that Jesus will save me. I know Jesus always answers my prayer, but I always doubt him.
Christian: While we become right with God through that "one time event", it doesnt mean we will be perfect. If we are desiring to always do our best to obey him, that is a good thing. However, we will fail - we are still human with our sinful nature.
Let’s take this one step further. Here’s a little test to help someone see if they are "saved". The thing is that if we have repented and trusted in Christ, we will struggle against doing what is wrong, because we love Jesus and are grateful for what he has done for us, and we dont want to offend Him by our sins...If this is true for you, then you are "struggling" with sin and that is a good sign.
Regarding “doubt” one thing that will help "put the fear of God into you" to no longer think that way, is 1) its ok to want to make sure you are saved, but 2) if we dont believe God, or doubt Him... then we are calling Him a Liar and Someone who breaks promises. So since we know God keeps his promises and is not a liar, we can confidently trust that He has saved us (if we repented and trusted in Christ), and will help us to live a godly life.
Does that make sense?
Nie-na-niu: it makes sense to me.
Christian: If we live knowing that God keeps his promise to us, and that we can count on him to do the right thing in our lives, we can live a joy filled life.
Even in the bad times, because God always uses even those situations to bring about good and his will is done. Even if we end up part of someone elses' sin consequences, or if something happens to us or someone we know.
So we can be confident that he will give us the strength and hope we need to endure those times, as well as be assured that he will not give us more then we can't bear.
(does that help encourage you?)
Nie-na-niu: Yes. Thanks very much for all these.
Christian: So, was there a time in your life that you made the decision to Repent and Trust in Christ, and actually did it?
Nie-na-niu: Yes.
Christian: This has been a good conversation. I am so glad we had a chance to talk tonight!
So here is another question: have you been struggling with sin, and winning some times, or most of the time, over temptation and sins?
Nie-na-niu: Most of the time I lost. But sometimes I win instead of Satan.
Christian: Ok. great.
Also, remember there are three things in this world that we have "against us"...
Nie-na-niu: What are they?
Christian: The World's lures (desires/pleasures), Satan, and Our own flesh.
Christian: What happens to most believers is that if they do not "crucify" [resist] their fleshly desires (every day) is: they fall prey to Satan's traps and the lure's of the pleasures in this world (sin). And they lose the “battle” against Sin. So, the thing is that if we deal with our flesh, the world and Satan's temptations will have NO power over us, and he will leave us alone. Basically once you deal with your own desires towards sin and temptation… the world and Satan will have no “hold” on you. No power over you and you are able to “overcome” sin and live the right way (in every situation).
So just focus on dealing with [crushing/crucifying] your desires that is are sinful, and are against God… and the more you practice that "spiritual weapon" - the stronger you will be at avoiding and defeating sin. You will defeat your old sinful desires, by living in the power of your new nature.
And, the important thing to know is that you don’t do this in your own power. God does it through you, because you have the Holy Spirit living in you. He helps you to live right, based on what you learn in scripture. When you learn from the Bible and apply it to your life, you are becoming more of who God wants you to be.
Nie-na-niu, has anyone ever told or taught you about these things in your local church, or from another Christian?
Nie-na-niu: I'm very appreciative of what you're telling me today.
Christian: I am glad you are finding it useful. One place you can learn a lot of information about these things is at a discipleship website. Discipleship simply means - one who learns from Jesus. Since what we are able to learn is only found in scripture... we are able to study it there. A disciple also follows the ways of their master, and Christ is your master, therefore you are a disciple of Christ.
Nie-na-niu: To answer your question, they have not. I'm Catholic. My priests always preaches to us, but I just listen then forget about the stuff they says.
Christian: Well if you have repented and trusted in Jesus, you are no longer catholic... you are a born again Christian. You do not trust in any "works" or religious deeds to help you get to Jesus or to Heaven. Instead, you now only rely on the work Jesus completed on the cross for your salvation. He did all the work and that is so God is the only one to get all the "credit" and glory for it.
does that make sense?
Nie-na-niu: Yes, you're helping me understand these things.
Christian: Jesus said "You Must be born again to enter heaven” and if you did that, you will enter heaven….and you can know it... based on what we discussed here.Christian: Ok. Now dont just take my word for it though, read the Bible yourself.
write down this website ---- and can go there regularly for studies and helps as you study the Bible.
Nineaniu, How much of the Bible have you read at home in your own private time?
Nie-na-niu: I just started reading it starting this month.Christian: ok. what are you reading?Christian: from what book and what are you learning?
Nie-na-niu: The Book of Psalms, the Gospels of Luke, Mathew and John most of the time and Ephesian, Thesalonians and a few others.
Christian: wow that is a lot for reading that started this month.
Christian: what is something you learned that really "reached" you in a spiritual way?
Nie-na-niu: Every morning I always read some scriptures from the Gospel of St. Luke, some from the Psalms and Ephesians.Christian: Oh that is great. But dont just stop there. Make a specific plan to read through the Bible and study what it teaches. After you read it, read it again. You will eventually make it a yearly habit. I would recommend reading the gospel of John. Read it two times through, and then start from Acts and go through to Revelation.
Nie-na-niu: When I read the Book of Psalms I realize that I am obliged to Praise God in my daily life and I should be more concern about other people than being concern about myself.
Christian: That is a great observation from Psalms.
Christian: Another great idea about studying the Bible is to keep a journal while you are reading it, and write down any questions you have or something neat that you learned. People who read the Bible regularly, end up learning that "you never stop learning something new" from scriptures.
Nie-na-niu: From now on I will read and write questions, so that I will ask you through the internet. Most of the time I don't understand the real meaning of the scriptures. Especially the Gospels or Parables.
Christian: well, like i said, use the discipleship site ----- and write down your questions. If you dont understand something you read, you can find an answer at www.Inerrancy.org (the answers there are pretty good, for most of the questions).
Christian: Since our chat site is dedicated only to helping people get a right relationship with God, or ensuring they are right with God... that is as far as we can assist you. But check out those two websites… they will help you get off to a good start and help you mature in your relationship with Christ.
Nie-na-niu: Thank you very much.
Christian: You are very welcome. Be blessed.
Write those websites down, cause when our chat time ends, in a minute, it will be erased.
Thank you for visiting us today and I am glad to have helped you come know how to be saved, how to help you crucify your flesh to avoid sins and temptations, and to encourage you in how to live as a disciple of Christ.
Nie-na-niu: Thank you, and good night.
Christian: you too! ><>
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