In some circles, Socrates is considered the father of philosophy. He would gather the students in a circle and teach them. Not by telling them what they should know, but by asking them questions and letting them search for the answers. He would ask questions like, "Why does the sun rise in the east and set in the west? Why do we war? What was in that tea?"
These questions gave rise to more questions by other philosophers. Is the world flat? Is the moon made of cheese? Am I descended from monkeys? Why is there air? Why am I here? I can answer those questions. No. No. NO! and as the great philosopher Bill Cosby said, "There's air to blow up volleyballs, to blow up basketballs"
As for being here, you have a purpose. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." God has a plan for you.
What is God's plan you might ask? The answer is found in that scripture. His plan is to prosper you and give you hope and a future. But, there is more, there is more to God's plan that you should fulfill.
Jesus had a purpose. His purpose was to give eternal life to all those that believed in Him. His purpose was to reveal the truth. His purpose was to die so that you may live (John 3:17, John 17:2, John 18:37) While He walked the earth He revealed your purpose, God's plan for you. "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matt 29:19 NIV) And the continuation of that, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation," (Mark 16:15 NIV)
Our purpose is to reach, preach, and teach people about Jesus Christ. What all do we tell them about Jesus Christ? When witnessing to a non-believer don't go into a detailed discussion of the nuances of Mark 8. That's the quickest and surest way to turn them away. When witnessing to someone we must remember what Paul wrote in his first letter to the church in Corinth, "Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles" (1Cor 1:22,23)
Tell them that Jesus died and rose again so that they may live. Tell them what Jesus has done in your life since you've accepted Him as your savior. Don't condemn them for the sinful life that they lead. Just lead them to Christ. You may just plant a seed, so don't get discouraged if they don't immediately scream Hallalujah! Keep witnessing in both words and actions.
Remember, at some time, someone led you to Jesus. God gave you an encounter to find him. You were then selected and appointed by God for a Divine Purpose. The purpose to lead others to Christ.
God Bless
Daniel
These questions gave rise to more questions by other philosophers. Is the world flat? Is the moon made of cheese? Am I descended from monkeys? Why is there air? Why am I here? I can answer those questions. No. No. NO! and as the great philosopher Bill Cosby said, "There's air to blow up volleyballs, to blow up basketballs"
As for being here, you have a purpose. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." God has a plan for you.
What is God's plan you might ask? The answer is found in that scripture. His plan is to prosper you and give you hope and a future. But, there is more, there is more to God's plan that you should fulfill.
Jesus had a purpose. His purpose was to give eternal life to all those that believed in Him. His purpose was to reveal the truth. His purpose was to die so that you may live (John 3:17, John 17:2, John 18:37) While He walked the earth He revealed your purpose, God's plan for you. "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matt 29:19 NIV) And the continuation of that, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation," (Mark 16:15 NIV)
Our purpose is to reach, preach, and teach people about Jesus Christ. What all do we tell them about Jesus Christ? When witnessing to a non-believer don't go into a detailed discussion of the nuances of Mark 8. That's the quickest and surest way to turn them away. When witnessing to someone we must remember what Paul wrote in his first letter to the church in Corinth, "Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles" (1Cor 1:22,23)
Tell them that Jesus died and rose again so that they may live. Tell them what Jesus has done in your life since you've accepted Him as your savior. Don't condemn them for the sinful life that they lead. Just lead them to Christ. You may just plant a seed, so don't get discouraged if they don't immediately scream Hallalujah! Keep witnessing in both words and actions.
Remember, at some time, someone led you to Jesus. God gave you an encounter to find him. You were then selected and appointed by God for a Divine Purpose. The purpose to lead others to Christ.
God Bless
Daniel
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