Some guidelines from God on how to be an apologist 1. Respect people even when they’re wrong He’s created in God’s image just like you. He’s a sinner just like you, and deserves God’s wrath just like you. Sin has had its way with him, just like with you. He has God’s offer of mercy just like you. He needs the Holy Spirit to help him believe, just like you. 9 2. You’re a helper as well as a warrior. Say you disagree, but don’t argue with them. God has put you there to help them see the truth, not to do battle with them. Your battle is with the forces that have control over him. 3. Only use methods that promote the truth. You cannot deceive people into the kingdom of God. It’s tempting to throw in bad arguments if they sound convincing. 4. Always speak to their heart as well as their head. 5. Watch out for smokescreens. They may not even realize that’s what they’re doing. 6. Challenge their fundamental idolatry. Romans 1. 7. Point everyone to Jesus Christ, not to yourself or your ministry. They may want you to be their mediator—don’t do it! They must approach God on their own through Christ. REMEMBER: No one is able to repent until they see that God has obligated himself to receive any broken sinner who comes to him with faith in Jesus. AND DON’T FORGET: No one needs to take your word for it. They need to believe what God says. WHAT THEY NEED TO REALIZE: Jesus demands your life. What are you doing with Jesus? AND FINALLY, REMEMBER the warning C.S. Lewis gave about the devil’s tactics with the apologist. The truthfulness of what you’re defending doesn’t rest upon your arguments, but on the fact that the truth is true.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 11:15:45 +0000
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