Onward in the Faith

Share the Gospel By Asking Questions

Telling others about Christ is a daunting, terrifying task. What do we say? What verses do we use? What if we say the wrong thing and send them to Hell for eternity? There’s no single right way to share Christ, but this episode discusses one way that, at the very least, can move us in a good direction.

 

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Ray Comfort’s YouTube channel

 

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Scripture used: Matthew 5:21-23, Exodus 20:16, Matthew 5:27–28, 1 Corinthians 3:6, Matthew 28:19-20

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Do You Lack a "Fruit of the Spirit"?

What is the Fruit of the Spirit? What do we do if we're lacking? Can we really say things like "God hasn't gifted me with gentleness, so people need to deal with me being offensive"? This episode digs into how the Holy Spirit makes us more like Jesus Christ, what to do when we're lacking, and gives advice that may honestly change your spiritual walk.

 

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Scripture used: Galatians 5:22–23, Matthew 7:7 &11, James 4:3, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Hebrews 11:6, James 1:5

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You Need a Bible Without Verse Numbers

The Bible is full of truth, but most of our Bibles are also filled with distracting numbers. This episode discusses how a Bible without verse numbers may be a huge blessing to your daily Bible reading.

 

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The Bible's Rules for the Bedroom

Does the Bible forbid certain acts or positions in the bedroom? Can Christian couples watch pornography together? How can we know what is, or isn't, honoring to God as we think about sexual intimacy?

 

This episode is important for all married couples who desire to glorify God in all areas of their lives, including in the bedroom.

 

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3 Things to Consider:

The Song of Solomon

Sex is to be protected

Sex is meant to be regular and enjoyed by both spouses

 

Let Galatians 5:13 guide us when we have specific questions about what a husband and wife can do together.

 

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Scripture used: Ephesians 5:23, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, Proverbs 18:17, Hebrews 13:4, Ephesians 5:25-27, 1 Corinthians 7:2-5, Galatians 5:13,

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Sharing the Gospel with Jehovah's Witnesses (part 2)

The Jehovah's Witnesses may have some complicated beliefs, but what they need to hear is incredibly simple. If someone spends their life trying to be good enough for salvation, the truth of the gospel will bring them a freedom and peace they never imagined.

 

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Greg Koukl's method

 

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Scripture used: Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:10-20, James 2:14-26,  Matthew 12:34, Luke 6:45, Proverbs 4:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 5:22–23, John 1:1-3

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Sharing the Gospel with Jehovah's Witnesses (part 1)

This episode will prepare you for sharing the gospel with a Jehovah's Witness, setting expectations and helping you realize what it will mean for them to truly follow Jesus Christ.

 

Remember:

They will probably try to "rabbit trail" away from important topics

It's not about winning a debate

Following Christ will cost them everything

Let them know you're there for them (and mean it)

 

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Scripture used: 1 Corinthians 3:6, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:10–20, Romans 3:21–24, Ephesians 2:8–9, Romans 10:13

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16 Things Worth Knowing About Jehovah's Witnesses

Jehovah's Witnesses feel so close to the truth of Christ that we wonder if they might be saved after all. This episode discusses a variety of doctrines and other things people might be curious about.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Corny intro and what this episode is about

1:48 Redefining terms

5:18 New World Translation and its problems

14:01 Why "Jehovah" and not God or Yahweh?

16:20 Christ was created and isn't Jehovah

22:02 Christ is an archangel

24:23 Genesis 1:1 and Christ's creation

28:40 The Holy Spirit isn't a person

31:38 Purpose of Christ's death and our faith

42:30 Control through isolation and "disfellowshipping"

54:51 Study materials must be approved

56:17 They are the only true church

58:10 Emphasis on death and the Kingdom

59:20 The 144,000

1:05:09 Failed prophecies

1:07:40 Birthdays, holidays, and religious symbols

1:11:35 Blood transfusions and final thoughts

 

You can find this episode's original article here.

 

Scripture used: John 1:1, Colossians 1:15-20, Luke 1:35, John 10:30, John 8:58, John 14:28, Luke 22:42, Hebrews 1:8-9, Romans 9:5, Colossians 2:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 1 Thessalonians 1:7, Genesis 1:1, John 14:16-17, Ephesians 1:7, Romans 5:19, Isaiah 53:4-6, 1 John 2:2, Colossians 2:16, Acts 4:8-12, James 2:14-18, Galatians 5:22-23, Revelation 7:4-10, Psalm 37:29, Leviticus 17:10, Acts 15:28-29

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The Basic Beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses

What do Jehovah's Witnesses believe about things like our origins, our purpose in life, where we get truth, morality, and our eternal destiny? Check out this crash-course where I discuss the basics of the religion and how they answer 5 important questions about life.

Check out Episode 54 to learn about why I ask these 5 questions

 

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00:00 Intro and basics of the Jehovah's Witness religion

10:57 #1 Where did everything come from?

14:40 #2 How do we find truth?

21:35 #3 What's our purpose?

28:04 #4 What is right and wrong?

30:56 #5 What happens when we die?

 

You can find this episode's original article here.

 

Scripture used: Psalm 90:4, John 1:1-3, Ecclesiastes 9:5 & 10, John 5:28-29, Proverbs 10:7

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5 Question I Ask About Religions and Worldviews

Whether it's atheism, Islam, or those who think reality is all a dream, every belief system tries to answer 5 important questions about life. This episode digs into each question, and how those questions can help us understand people and share the gospel.

 

#1 Why is there something instead of nothing?

#2 How can we know what's true?

#3 What's our purpose?

#4 What is right and wrong?

#5 What happens when we die?

 

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Articles and episodes I mentioned:

Why an eternal universe doesn't work (scroll down to "The impossibility of eternity)

Proving that things don't create themselves

 

Listen to some more episodes:

Why a Biblical Worldview Is Necessary for Christians

Arguments For (and Against) God's Existence

Is Science Evil?

How to Know God's Will for Your Life

 

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Scripture used: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

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Where Do Our Souls Come From? #3 - Reproduction

Could God have set up humans to not only reproduce physically, but also spiritually? This episode takes a look at an old theory called Traducianism to see if it can give us a more biblical understanding of the origins of the human soul.

(Apologies for the audio. It should be back to normal next week.)

 

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Do Babies Go to Heaven?

 

Scripture used: Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 2:21-22, Colossians 1:17, Psalm 51:5, Hebrews 7:9-10, Romans 5:18, Ephesians 5:23

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