Re: Did The Martyrs Die So We Can Be Entertained At Today's Seeker Friendly Mega Church?
| Posted On: 07/07/05 12:14:15 AM |
Age 44, AZ |
Of course the martys didn't die so we could have a little fun and we must not forget! Moreover, we must go forth and continue to work hard in areas where persecution is great. However, if we are not doing things to attract our community of not-yet-believers to come into our doors and experience Christianity and authentic relationships with people who love Jesus, our martyrs will have died for a dieing cause. Christianity isn't about dieing for our faith - but it is also about living for it and sharing it with others as Paul did in ways that they can understand so they come to know Him.
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- Re: Re: Did The Martyrs Die So We Can Be Entertained At Today's Seeker Friendly Mega Church?
| Posted On: 07/07/05 07:12:08 AM | | Age 59, NY |
It is true that Christians must be "attractive," but it is our Christian life that must be attractive, not our enterainment. We are to be known by our love to one another, not our dance style. It is true that Paul was able to communicate with a variety of people, but he didn't change his lifestyle to theirs to do it. Being knowledgeable is one thing, living a sinner's lifestyle is another. Someone once said regarding evangelism efforts that what you win them with is what you win them to. People need to be attracted to Jesus Christ, not the pop lifestyle.
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Re: Did The Martyrs Die So We Can Be Entertained At Today's Seeker Friendly Mega Church?
| Posted On: 07/05/05 11:27:22 PM |
Age 24, DF |
Very good article. My husband Luciano
and I enjoy this web site very much. This Christian world view must prevail.
Vanessa St. Michel (Germain)
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Re: Did The Martyrs Die So We Can Be Entertained At Today's Seeker Friendly Mega Church?
| Posted On: 07/05/05 08:42:01 PM |
Age 33, AL |
Amen. Very good article. I have felt this for some time, but couldn't quite put into words why I felt it. I thought I must be some terrible evangelical not to support and volunteer for every program put on by my local church. You've given me clarity as to what is actually important. Thank you.
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Re: Did The Martyrs Die So We Can Be Entertained At Today's Seeker Friendly Mega Church?
| Posted On: 07/05/05 02:46:04 PM |
Age 47, PA |
Let those of us who know better, earnestly pray for persecution of the church in North America.
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- Re: Re: Did The Martyrs Die So We Can Be Entertained At Today's Seeker Friendly Mega Church?
| Posted On: 07/07/05 11:08:40 AM | | Age 29, TX |
Why pray for persecution in America? Why not pray for revival instead? Are we ever instructed to pray for persecution in the Scriptures?
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| Posted On: 07/05/05 08:10:48 PM | | Age 45, MI |
Thank you for saying what needs to be said, as painful as it is.
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