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Mu 201: Dealing with Tough Questions
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Tough QuestionsMay come from a tough crowd.Jesus said, “It is not the healthywho need a doctor, but the sick” (Matthew
9:12).We need to introduce Jesus to
The unhappyThe difficult
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Opposition to Christianity
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American CultureThis is a post-Christian nation.Over 100 million unchurched in US– 1990: 86% self-identified as “Christian”– 2008: 76%
But only 6% hold Christian beliefs!
2008 American Religious Identification Survey & The Barna Group
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Cultural OppositionReligious apathyCriticism towards ChristianityAttack from mediaRelativity versus truth
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Growth of Non-Christians
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Media CriticismAmerican media conveys Christians as
MindlessJudgmentalScandalous
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Christianity in the Media
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“It’s All Relative.”
“Truth is relative.”
Whether you are Muslim or Christian, you will attain your believed outcome.
The Concept:One God, many paths to reaching him.
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A STEADFAST GOD
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“It’s All Relative.”The Bible says there is one truth.
Open to John 14:6.
Christ is the way, the truth and the life – the only way to heaven –
The one who has removed our sins.
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“It’s All Relative.”Open to Hebrews 13:8-9.
Jesus will not change. He is the same - yesterday, today and forever.
God does not adapt to society.We must adapt to Him.
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Other ReligionsGod purposefully places us in lives to shed
light:"You are the light of the world. A city on a
hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.”
Matthew 5:14-1
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“WHY DO YOU ASK?”
Identifying the root of a question
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“Why Do You Ask?”When someone asks a spiritual
question, first respond with, “Why do you ask?”
This will help youget to the root of their question.form an appropriate, sensitive answer.
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“Why Do You Ask?”Listen intently to identify their emotions. Anger may be a guise for pain. Empathize: Jesus does! Read Hebrews 4:15.
See them as people God wants to save – not your enemy. They are rejecting God – not you.
Read Luke 10:26.
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Law or Gospel?Based on their answer, determine which path.
Law: God’s demand of perfection in what we do.– The Law accuses and condemns.
Gospel” God’s gift of forgiveness.– The Gospel only give. It doesn’t demand.
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How to Determine Law or GospelIs this the decision- making stage?– Law
Is this after the fact?– Gospel
“Comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.”
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TOUGH QUESTIONS ARE GOOD!
They reveal interest versus apathy.
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Our ResponseThoughtful and informativeLoving and mercifulsincere
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When You Don’t Know an AnswerDon’t give up!
We cannot answer every objection a person can generate.Not knowing is a good excuse to schedule a second meeting.
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When You Don’t Know an AnswerDon’t make it up!
Respond with:“That’s a good question. I’d like to learn the
answer, too. Let’s find it together.”Look together in Scripture for the answer. – This will connect them with Gods’ Word.
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When You Don’t Know an AnswerIf you can’t find an answer, ask:
“May I look into it and get back to you?”Bridge back to the Gospel!
“I don’t have all the answers; but I do know what Jesus has done in my life. May I share with you?”
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Use SensitivityBe sensitive.Be respectful – not condescending.– They don’t speak church-ese.
They may not disagree; they may not understand. i.e. “sin”
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Avoiding ConflictFollow James 1:19
“Be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
Be a good listenerThink before you speakDon’t get pulled into an argument.
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Conversations Gone WrongNot every witnessing scenario will result in
“Yes!”– Sometimes you plant a seed.– Sometimes you reap the harvest.
It’s okay not have answers to all their questions.
It may train you for the next conversation.
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Spiritual WarfareThe devil will do anything to keep the
kingdom from advancing.
Do not allow objections, tough questions or personal insecurities to keep you from sharing the Gospel.
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Spiritual WarfareRead 2 Timothy 1:7.
Ask God to give you His power. Combat the devil by sharing the Gospel.
Read 2 Corinthians 10:3-5.Be on the offense through the Word!Know the Bible. Speak the Bible.