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Becoming Bilingual
November 18, 2011

Is it possible—in a society that seems increasingly indifferent to the gospel—to communicate the Good News to people who don’t share our faith?

One way to connect with people who are unfamiliar with the things of Christ is to become culturally “bilingual.” We do this by communicating in ways people can easily relate to. Knowing about and discussing music, film, sports, and television, for example, can offer just such an opportunity. If people hear us “speak their language,” without endorsing or condoning the media or events we refer to, it could open the door to sharing the timeless message of Christ.

Paul gave us an example of this in Acts 17. While visiting the Areopagus in Athens, he spoke to a thoroughly secular culture by quoting pagan Greek poets as a point of reference for the spiritual values he sought to communicate. He said, “In Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also His offspring’” (Acts 17:28). Just as Paul addressed that culture by knowing what they were reading, we may have greater impact for the gospel by relating it to people in terms they can readily embrace.

Are you trying to reach a neighbor or a co-worker with the gospel? Try becoming bilingual.

To earn your neighbor’s ear
And prove you really care,
Use terms he understands
To show you are aware. —Branon

The content of the Bible must be
brought into contact with the world.

Read: Acts 17:19-31

In Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, “For we are also His offspring.” —Acts 17:28

Bible in a year:
Ezekiel 8-10; Hebrews 13

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"To earn your neighbor’s ear
And prove you really care,
Use terms he understands
To show you are aware.
—Branon

Thank you for being here with ODB every day, Rus.

Wishing you a beautiful Friday and a Blessed weekend.

[geologist]

We all live in our own arena, let us strive to be examples for Christ Jesus in our contacts with others.

Paul was a great example of teaching the Gospel where ever he was and under all circumstances. WOW!

It is vital to know the Scriptures, it is a life long growth. We are vessels carrying the word of God.

Daily many die that do not know the LORD.

The football player Tebow, has the name of JESUS on the back of his game jersey, where he stands for Jesus before millions of viewers every game day. Thousands even millions know about him, praying and speaking for Jesus.

He participated in a mission trip while school was on break. Those that know him, know his dedication and faith.

Do all that know us... know that about us? I pray God to help us be strong, in Jesus name, amen.