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February 6 Ministry Update

Posted on 6 Feb 2015 by John Wilburn Leave a comment

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As Paul continued his missionary journey he came to Ephesus, a city given over to demonic activity (Acts 19:13-16), and dark magic (curious arts). Amazingly the individuals who were given over to these activities not only accepted Christ, but turned away from their old way of life by burning the books of magic spells!

In 2016 the Lord allowed me to begin watching US sports through a streaming service in SVG. This may not seem like much, but I absolutely LOVE to watch sports, and Saturdays in particular just weren’t the same without college football games.

Yesterday I referenced William Faye’s book “Sharing Jesus without Fear” which explains the Gospel usually must be shared many times before it’s accepted. Another of his principles is to ask questions to better understand the spiritual beliefs someone has. Many individuals will claim to be saved, but don’t have a testimony of Salvation.

After experiencing persecution in city after city, Paul went to Athens for a time of relaxation, and preparation for another missionary journey. But as he saw the idols in that city, he could not help but begin proclaiming Christ.

Wiliam Faye in his excellent book “share Jesus without Fear” explained that the Gospel is almost never accepted the first time that people hear it. It’s only through repetition of the good news that individuals begin to grasp it mentally. And the Holy Spirit uses that mental understanding to bring conviction.

Peter after seeing Cornelius accept Christ, and experience the filling of the Spirit admitted that the Gospel is for all people. This is a very different message than the OT relationship with God that focused on the Jewish Covenants.

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