On Mission. Questions. Answers.
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but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.
GOSPEL CONTEXT: WE Must be Clear about the Gospel
…the hope that is in you...
Creation, Sin, Separation, Promise, Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Repentance, Faith, Salvation, Transformation, Security, Service
GOSPEL ENCOUNTERS: …Be Ready at Any Time to Give a Defense...
…to anyone who asks you for a reason...
Gospel Conversations—What we most likely think of when reading this verse; the positive question (Why are you helping me…why are you so calm…?); I want what you’ve got; Genuine Consideration
Gospel Confrontations—What we must also think about when reading this verse; the antagonistic question (Aren’t you a little arrogant to believe ___________(that)…Isn’t believing in God is a fairy tale…You actually believe in resurrection / heaven & hell / that ________ is a sin…?); I think what you have is a joke; Serious Antagonism (yet still is ‘give me a reason for the hope...’)
We’ve gotta have these conversations (dialogues)! [How?]
Conversations: make it as simple as telling someone about that excellent new movie, book, restaurant; The essence of the Gospel in 3 verses (; ; )
Confrontations: ask, ‘Would you tell me more about why you think/believe that?’…then, ‘Ok. I appreciate you sharing that with me. Could I tell you what I believe/think about this?’…or, I’m sorry you feel that way. I’d like to share with you what I believe (the Bible has to say) about that.’; No easy way here
GOSPEL IMPACT: What Will be the Responses?
When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to ridicule him, but others said, “We’d like to hear from you again about this.” So Paul left their presence. However, some people joined him and believed, including Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others with them.
Acts 17.
Red Light— “…some began to ridicule [mock, scoff, laugh, jeer, made fun of, joked, sneer, ‘whatever’…yawn, shake head, roll eyes]...”
Yellow Light— “…like to hear from you again [talk about this some other time, hear more about this, ‘let’s do this again’...”
Green Light— “…joined him and believed [on his side, stayed with him, went with, became followers, …became believers]...”
Yet do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are accused, those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame.
When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to ridicule him, but others said, “We’d like to hear from you again about this.” So Paul left their presence. However, some people joined him and believed, including Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others with them.
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