one being like a wild fire in our communities, lives, cities, places where we live

Repentance or godly sorrow (one that bears fruit), renewal (Simon Peter)  forgiven,

to do truth,

to do love,

to do faith

_the renewal of our thinking that there is in exactly that/ and by getting hold of the Word, and being held by His Spirit, we move along a path that is not entirely of our "own choosing," But is given freely as a freewill offering.

The Best. And accepted of God as being worthy of His Son. One word has particularly encouraged and "held me"

_You believe in God and deem Him worthy.

God is powerful, there is a natural Harry, but God is greater than Harry, and mankind. God knows him perfectly and mercifully and shall bring him through.               

Are we, are you

willing

to love to faith to joy to do truth

like that? Zephaniah 3.16 His Purety is My Power (Don Gossett).

Church and churches need to develop a more coherent approach. Not based in and on man given or 'men' interpreted words. But by a Spirit that is of God confirming, affirming His Word in men's lives, in wider society. Indeed in His Church

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vee moss Jesus told his dsciples that after he goes to the father, they too will do greater works, even greater than his.

vee mossAurthor of the Book, Trilogy of Man's Origins,"How did we get here"/Evangelist

I seems that we are missing something. Where are our greater works?

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  Harry DE BOOM

  Teacher of God's Word

  repentance or Godly sorrow (one that bears fruit), renewal (Simon Peter) forgiven, to do truth, to do love, to do ...

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Harry DE BOOM repentance or Godly sorrow (one that bears fruit), renewal (Simon Peter) forgiven, to do truth, to do love, to do faith _the renewal of our thinking that there is in exactly that/ and by getting hold of the Word, and being held by His Spirit, we move along a path that is not entirely of our "own choosing," But is given freely as a freewill offering. The Best. And accepted of God as being worthy of His Son. One word has particularly encpouraged and "held me" _You believe in God and deem Him worthy. God is powerful, there is a natural Harry, but God is greater than Harry, God knows him perfectly and mercifully and shall bring him through.           Are we, are you willing to do love to do faith to joy to do truth like that? Zephaniah 3.16 His Purety is My Power (Don Gossett)

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Why do you think people fear personal evangelism?

Moray McGuffieEvangelist, Author, & Part time adult tutor

7 months ago

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  Ian
   

  People who fear evangelism fall into several categories. Firstly, there are church goers who are not 'born again' or 'spirit filled'. They will be moved by the world's consensus - that churches/Christians are acceptable if they contribute to the community without offending anyone or seek to 'convert' them. Secondly, there are 'born again' Christians who have become so immersed in the ways of the world that they prefer a quiet life, having lost a passion for the multitudes 'in the valley of decision'. Within this group there are those (even pastors, elders, deacons, stewards etc) who cling to their social standing and fear loss of face or criticism. Where there is a lack of clear discipleship training and Bible teaching and a lack of practical application by the leaders, then those in the congregation will be discouraged and - unless they have a strong private walk with the Lord - will become weak and fearful!

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  Moray
  Moray McGuffie

  Evangelist, Author, & Part time adult tutor

  I agree Ian. What should evangelists do to change this. Remembering the fact that evangelists are often misunderstood.

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  Ian
   

  Charles Finney (the great 19th century evangelist) would fast and pray before beginning an evangelistic outreach and his partner (Father Nash) would pray against opposition, pray for openings and pray for God to use Charles mightily! Only God can open doors. Even Charles' most virulent opponents (including ring-leaders) would eventually repent and submit to God's perfect plan for their lives, their congregations and their communities. Some became his strongest supporters. One thing I note here is that this successful evangelist (250,000 received Christ during his ministry) had a partner, just as Paul had Barnabus (and Silas)!

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  Ian
   

  My favourite outreach is based in the Rhondda Valley. It is Sporting Marvels (in its 11th year) and it has thousands of prayer warriors covering houses, churches and schools in the valley. My focus is Tonypandy Community College.  ..........young Christians ministering on a daily basis in the valley's schools and discipling young people). Faith, teamwork and prayer coupled with the holiness and the passion of the workers (who have come through from the valley's schools and are amazing role models for the children and young people that they minister. Amazing answers to prayer just motivate prayer warriors and supporters to keep praying and giving. PRAISE OUR AMAZING GOD!!!

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  Moray
  Moray McGuffie

  Evangelist, Author, & Part time adult tutor

  Thanks Ian, I know sporting marvel well and Of course John Bullock who is now ministering in Tanzania.

  
  

  I am aware of the history of Finney as well. Amazing stories.

  
  

  BlEssings

  
  

  Moray

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  vee
  vee moss

  Aurthor of the Book, Trilogy of Man's Origins,"How did we get here"/Evangelist

  well, the same way we want tell people that they have bad breath, or the fear of being persecuted and rejected.

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  Moray
  Moray McGuffie

  Evangelist, Author, & Part time adult tutor

  Got what you mean Vee.

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  Ian
   

  There is also the issue of self forgetfulness, which the Apostle Paul lived out. If we value self then we will be concerned about what other people think of us and that attitude will dilute our ability  

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  Harry DE BOOM

  Teacher of God's Word

  1 Samuel 7. 14 _I will be his Father, and he shall be My son. If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. Somehow, most of us do realise that though the giving and receiving of the Gospel is (must be) free, without incurring payments to the 'kind giver,' the world or the spirit of the world has a tendency to demand a price, if it was only to check the reality of the thing we say we have. Most of us, particularly in our unconverted state of mind are not particularly keen to attract undue attention, and 'prefer the darkness to the light.' So yes, i do agree with vee moss and Ian Whitwood. There is a saying in Proverbs that in one translation goes something like this: _ A good name is more important than the oil. As the oil to me signifies "the oil of gladness" that we may and do have in Jesus when we are born again from the Spirit, recognizing the Father, His Father as our Father. I cannot agree with that particular translation choice. For the Oil that we have in Jesus, Like Mary Magdalen is beyond mere 'religion'. Just remember what Jesus said about this to Simon 'the Leper' who had just returned to his house after having been healed from his condition. I do think he did get the message: she loved much because she just knew a big debt had been cancelled, and nothing in this world could have taken that away from her off her shoulders.
• I shall remove the yoke of Assyria from your shoulders.Leviticus 26.13 Salvation or Godly Salvage _a vessel saved or salvaged from certain loss

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