Posted on 08/10/2012 2:37:06 PM PDT by Colofornian
We are wrapping up our second and final week in Provo. Close to 50 people joined us as we went door to door testifying to our perfection in Christ. We reached thousands of homes and had hundreds of good conversations. Dozens of people expressed interest in our message and thanked us (sometimes with tears) for telling them that Jesus had done everything for them to be worthy and acceptable to God. A surprising number of people gave us their contact information so that we can continue the conversation in the weeks and months ahead.
We found it interesting how varied were the initial responses to our message. Some immediately stated that they believed that they had to keep the commandments to be worthy while others first responded by saying that they believed like we did. It was only after we got deeper into the conversation did they acknowledge differences. Most surprising was how so many agreed that they themselves or their close friends were very stressed out by their striving to be worthy. More than one person just pointed to themselves when we brought that topic up.
Yes, we did meet some people who were angry at us because of our message. But they were few and far between. It was much more common for us to meet somebody who wanted to talk to us and learn more about our beliefs.
It is my prayer that the Holy Spirit will cause the thousands of seeds we sowed in Provo the last two weeks to blossom into the saving faith that trusts solely in Jesus’ works for acceptance by God.
And ya know what, Driftless? We are discussing "serious NEWS" here...
The word "Gospel" comes from the Greek, Euangelion -- meaning "Good NEWS." It is "THE GOOD NEWS" of Jesus Christ...the Son of God who entered time-space as a person, lived the perfect life, we could not; died the death to receive God's wrath and His judgment for OUR sins; and thus, reconciled us to the Father as the Mediator of the New Covenant.
Those, then, who trust the TRUE Jesus Christ in a living relationship that begins on THIS side of death...and know the "ONLY TRUE" God (John 17:3) HAVE eternal life already (John 3:36; 5:24).
That is good news...that is GREAT NEWS!
We are forgiven...We are adopted in Christ...HE is our righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30) -- the righteousness we could never "earn" or "merit."
This is, indeed, the most serious -- the most sober -- NEWS anyone could ever receive...and share...in the history of ALL the world!
You will drift into death one day, Driftless...as you head toward that encounter with the Living God...please remember this online convo.
Don’t worry, Utah is not a conservative state. Yes it is a republican state but certainly not conservative.
The real issue is whether you have the integrity to admit that you have demonstrated yourself to be witless. BTW does driftless mean you are at anchor?
Utah restored back to a solid blue state is a good thing ???
Cultist/financial scam propaganda written by a convicted felon/confidence man.
Why don’t you worry about your own salvation and quit speculating about others? You probably have a lot to worry about. And keep it to yourself please.
Then what’s it doing on the serious news forum? All holy-rollers try to keep off serious news forums please. Do your soul-saving in private.
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My, what a nasty piece of work.
Provo; eh?
Now THERE is a target rich environment!
I wouldn’t be so harsh on yourself.
God Bless you for doing this Colofornian!
That’s you.
FR has a Religion Forum, it is where we discuss SERIOUS NEWS regarding religion and faith.
If you don’t like it, maybe FR isn’t the place for you.
No, maybe the best idea is you and all the other religious zealots stay over at the religious forum and leave the serious news to other people. Or go to some web forum that concentrates on religion exclusively. But keep the proselytizing to yourselves.
Have a nice day.
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