Sakshyam
Share your Testimonies / Experiences with Lord Jesus and the works of Holy Spirit.
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
1 Corinthians 15:3
For what I receive I passed on to you as of first importance, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures..
Acts 2:17
In the last days, God says,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your young men will see visions,
your old men will dream dreams
Joel 2:28
And afterward,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your old men will dream dreams,
your young men will see visions
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
1 Corinthians 15:3
For what I receive I passed on to you as of first importance, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures..
Acts 2:17
In the last days, God says,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your young men will see visions,
your old men will dream dreams
Joel 2:28
And afterward,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your old men will dream dreams,
your young men will see visions
Discussion started by Nalubotula Vijaya Kumar , on 1268 days ago
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Dear Brothes and Sisters, I would like to share how my faith life has been going on all these days. Praise the Lord for god has put me in a circle of brothers and sisters who have a very good prayer life, Both here in TDAB and at my home as well.Though i used to attend Baptist fellowship in india, here in dubai am attending Hebron fellowship.Truly the communion of brothers/sisters in these assemblies are so very spiritually high. And the felowship is like a family.I think its gods choice to elevate my spiritual life in this manner.I am moving closer to living the word of god rather than just hearing.I'll keep updating as and when god moves stongly in my life, just to be as a sakhyam(witness) to others for our lord. Please do remember in your prayers.God bless.
Dear Jessy, Your testimony itself proves that god loves you very much. But looks like most of the time you put your b.f ahead to Jesus.you have put lot of doors open for the enemy to attack you emotionally.But our Lord will work out with you and make you clean and whole, if you can give him at least one virtue, where you are very strong. i think our Lord has already started to do work in your life. If you had watched the Pilgrims Progress video i posted in this group, you may find at what stage of christian's life you are in.Never leave your freinds who r in christ.They will hold you up, when you r in trouble.And TDAB family will alway be there for you i wish, not just for you, for every one in the family.Great to hear your testimony.
Dear Brothers and sisters in Christ,
I would like to present my testimony and how miraculously God is working in my life.
Praise the LORD and Glory to HIS name for what HE has done so far and going to do in my life.
I turned to Jesus in April 2009 with a self motive to get married to a guy, whom I loved blindly more than anybody else in my life. He himself initiated the process to get me married to him. We were in relationship for more than 3 years. I wanted to marry him but my heart was just pulling me back because of his christiantiy.whenever my mother asked I used to tell her that I love him but I can’t accept his family members as my in laws and I can’t mingle with them because of their Christianity. By that time I was a strong devotee of Hindu God.I would criticize my friends ,who are Christians as they refused to visit temples and taking Prasadams.I was against of Christianity.
Time has come for us my loved one and I parted our ways. we were in touch for some time. That guy has showed the same love and affection.The other day he called and showed his disinterest to marry me. I was confused and couldn’t trace the reason. I cried to him but he didn’t even care me. Once I happen to visit my aunt’s house, who believes in Jesus.Unknowgingly my eyes stared at Jesus picture in my aunt’s house and had a thought of turning to Jesus. My aunt told me what a miraculous God Jesus is. But I felt that GOD is only one, we would worship them in different forms .So I did give up the idea of turning to Jesus.
I was not at peace and all the time I was thinking about my life. Why these men are cheating me. Somebody comes into my life and goes away after some time. As per Hindu laws there are previous birth, Present and next birth.I was so depressed that Probably my previous birth karma is showing effect on my life. Nobody can change that.Even Hindu God was showing that I remain single throughout my life. Many of the Astrologers told me if I get married, it would be a disaster in my life. My horoscope was very bad and they advised me not to get married in my life.
After some time I realized that this guy was planning to marry other girl.I was shattered to hear that.My heart was aching and couldn’t bear this rejection.I was so anger about all Hindu Gods.I worshipped them since my childhood and cried a lot them to help me out on this.I was crying a lot something touched my heart then immediately I called my Aunt to know about Jesus and How to pray.she encouraged me a lot to turn to Jesus.She said that He is a living GOD ,never leave HIM.
It’s April month in 2009 I started praying Jesus to help me to get married to him.Then my Journey started but it was not a smooth walking with the GOD.so many trails and tribulations.Enemy attacked me in all possible ways.I was ruined financially disputes with my employer.I didn’t get a Job as I produced a fake experience in USA.I prayed GOD to help me to get a job.But my prayers were unanswered for my job.Then I realized the reason why my prayers were unanswered.God never supports deceptive wages.My family and friends started pressurizing me to come back to Hinduism.They questioned me what Jesus has done to you.One of my friends used to compel me to leave Jesus and come back to Hindu God.He warned me that If I don’t come back to Hindu God ,I would not get a job.
I was in so much of confusion but didn’t want to leave Jesus. I questioned myself that was it a sin to accept Jesus as my savior. But my mother supported and advised me not to leave Jesus. I prayed GOD to take me out of this situation. My heart was so heavy and not in a position to bear this pressure, which I had never experienced mylife.I used to remember how lavishly I spent my days in the past. I had never experienced the shortage of money as I was into a top MNC and drawing very handsome salary.
God answered me to keep faith in HIM ,HE will fulfill all my desires. Praise the Lord. I was relaxed. But the enemy didn’t stop his attacks on me. There was a big debate with my friend about Jesus and Hindu Gods.
I firmly told all my family members and Friends that I never leave Jesus in my life. Whatever happens , I’ll let it happen.I don’t want to come back to Hinduism.
God comforted me in all my tribulations.still my boy friend was stubborn to marry her. God blessed me abundantly to be with my loved one for sometime as HE promised to me.Ofcourse this is another story of God’s promise.I’l give that story later when time comes.God led me to come back to India and joined me with my family.I couldn’t understand what ‘s God plan was.
My boy friend loves me but cant marry me.I came back to India but I was soo depressed .I started asking God why did he give a partial restoration.Again I’m away from my boy friend.I was frustrated and I didn’t really understand where my life was heading to.I stopped talking to my family.My brother really got scared to see me then he planned to take me to psychriatist.But I rejected to go and told them I was Ok.
My brother burst into tears seeing my situation.I was not coming into the outside world.Most of the time I was spending time crying to GOD .some proposals were coming for my marriage but my heart was not accepting that.so much of pain in my heart.Due to my fervent prayers , God brought my boy friend to me .But I couldn’t manage him for marriage.All the time my concentration was only on my boy friend and asking God why HE is not changing his heart.I was not listening to GOD at all.Jesus was comforting me not to fear and HE is there to help me.unfortunately my hear was hard stoned and not in a position to listen anybody.Enemy attacked me again.The other friend of mine advised me not marry anybody in my life because of my worst horoscope.I lost my patience and energy.I decided to commit suicide.But God was stopping me not to go further.I started searching for easy suicidal methods in internet.I was so stupid and praying GOD to comfort my family after my death.I already purchased some sedatives to swallow.I planned to end my life on 4th Jan 2009 i.e on Monday.I thought of informing Bro Jonathan for my inability to continue writing Verse of the day.I had already informed my Prayer group members that I couldn’t stand for them anymore.
I scolded my boy friend for cheating on me.I asked him that I wasted more than 3 years and rejected many proposals.After 8 months of my crying he told me the reason why he cant marry me.still I don’t know whether it is a genuine reason or just to escape from me he played that drama.I lost my senses and shouted at him.I became more depressed .Even my mother turned against me.she didn’t allow me to go for 31 st night prayers.I had a feeling that I cant live anymore.My life is destined to cry for somebody.Even God was not helping to come out of my pain.My heart was unable to bear his betrayal.If I had known the reason 8 months back,I wouldn’t have cried for him.GOD revealed the reason after my long suffering.I kept on murmuring about GOD that Even HE is not helping me.
On 3rd Jan 2009 I was going to the church.I had a very furious discussion with my friend.I told her
“ GOD is only one there is no difference.we do worship them in different forms.Jesus is also not an exception.No Hindu God helped to get me married to my boy friend.I turned to Jesus but there is no use and supporting that cheater. They are also Christians. How Jesus is allowing him to marry other believer. Is this the Justice I’m getting from God? Is this the Righteousness in the Christianity?so God is only one.I know because of my previous karma I’m going through this hell. no body is there to help me. I wasted my time for 8 months for my boy friend just because of my trust in GOD.I was already told that there will be no family life for me.Jesus is also showing the same.Then what is the difference between Jesus and other gods.so God is only one.I’l commit suicide else I remain single throughout mylife.”
I entered the church with so much of anger about my boy friend.I prayed God to reduce anger in my heart.
Pastor started Preaching that week’s message.we were asked to open Numbers chapter which describes how Isralaites murmured when they were leading From Egypt to God promised land.
Here it Goes !!!!
The message was:
“Never keep murmuring and complaining about something .God knows all.
If you keep murmuring the blessings will be taken back by God. HE sees obedience not your complaints.
According to Hinduism, there is a previous birth karma, which shows impact in our present lives. But we are Christians .It doesn’t relate to us at all. GOD plans our life .HE will bless us in HIS timing and HE knows what the best timing is.
Don’t think that you spent 6 months or 1 year time for something to get it from GOD but nothing is happening.God hates complaining and murmuring.God knows best timing and when to bless you. Do the things as per HIS will.HE will lead you in HIS way not in your way.
Never be disheartened and discouraged though your family members ask you what Jesus has done to you.HE is with you.HE knows how to lift you up.”
Pastor shouted in the prayer and said loudly “ Jesus you are a living GOD.YOU cant be compared with anyother GOD”. (I had never heard his prayer like this before.)
My mind almost all stopped working and blocked after hearing this message.
Yes.God talked to me .whatever I discussed with my friend on the way to the church; God answered me for all my complaints.
First time in my life I felt the presence of GOD.I was scared to think how unfaithful and rebellious to GOD I was. I came into the senses again. How I unfaithful I was and forgot God’s blessings in my life. I forgot the love of GOD and how God comforted me when I was sooo down and helped me in my difficulties.I realised just because of my boy friend I was rude and rebellious to GOD.GOD created me who I am to question HIM.I was in a trans for two days. My family noticed the change in my behavior.
GOD completely changed my heart. There is no fear about my future..GOD gave me the confidence that HE is with me. Now I love Jesus more than anybody else in my life.HE removed all my pain,burdens from my heart.I repented for my rebelliousness to GOD. Now my heart is filled with peace and joy.I’m rejoicing in GOD .There is no pain in my heart about my boy friend.If it is GOD’s will,HE will bring him to me.I stopped complaining and questioning.I pray GOD to lead me in HIS way.First time In my life I asked God what HIS will for my boy friend.
Now I want to do HIS will only not my will.My family is very happy to see drastic change in me.I prayed God to change my mother’s heart to allow me to go for Friday all night prayer this week.Praise the LORD.she agreed.I’m soo happy that I’m going to spend time with GOD with other fellowship members.
My Family is happy to see me happy.I assured her that Jesus is taking me to places ,where I never be put to shame and I ‘l be blessed with a GOD chosen man and a family.My mother is happy to see me accepting to get married.
PRAISE THE LORD.PRAISE THE LORD.PRAISE THE LORD.
God changed me in nanosecond.In just one day my family noticed change in me.Jesus clarified all my doubts.HE is talking to me everyday.HE advised me to help poor and fatherless.I decided to spend 10% of my income every month to poor and orphans once I get a job.It’s my dream to build a house for old age people, orphans and poor people since my childhood.I know GOD will help me on this.
Now I feel the presence of GOD in my life.HE is with me.I pray GOD to shut the doors for enemy to steal my joy.
I’m very thankful to Bro Jonathan, sis Beula and entire TDAB family for their prayers and support .Praise the LORD for making me a part of this beautiful family.
And my thanks to my other Prayer group members are Privalow,Mina towns and Princy.Especially Mina ,she supported and stood for me in my difficulties.Praise the LORD.
I would like to present my testimony and how miraculously God is working in my life.
Praise the LORD and Glory to HIS name for what HE has done so far and going to do in my life.
I turned to Jesus in April 2009 with a self motive to get married to a guy, whom I loved blindly more than anybody else in my life. He himself initiated the process to get me married to him. We were in relationship for more than 3 years. I wanted to marry him but my heart was just pulling me back because of his christiantiy.whenever my mother asked I used to tell her that I love him but I can’t accept his family members as my in laws and I can’t mingle with them because of their Christianity. By that time I was a strong devotee of Hindu God.I would criticize my friends ,who are Christians as they refused to visit temples and taking Prasadams.I was against of Christianity.
Time has come for us my loved one and I parted our ways. we were in touch for some time. That guy has showed the same love and affection.The other day he called and showed his disinterest to marry me. I was confused and couldn’t trace the reason. I cried to him but he didn’t even care me. Once I happen to visit my aunt’s house, who believes in Jesus.Unknowgingly my eyes stared at Jesus picture in my aunt’s house and had a thought of turning to Jesus. My aunt told me what a miraculous God Jesus is. But I felt that GOD is only one, we would worship them in different forms .So I did give up the idea of turning to Jesus.
I was not at peace and all the time I was thinking about my life. Why these men are cheating me. Somebody comes into my life and goes away after some time. As per Hindu laws there are previous birth, Present and next birth.I was so depressed that Probably my previous birth karma is showing effect on my life. Nobody can change that.Even Hindu God was showing that I remain single throughout my life. Many of the Astrologers told me if I get married, it would be a disaster in my life. My horoscope was very bad and they advised me not to get married in my life.
After some time I realized that this guy was planning to marry other girl.I was shattered to hear that.My heart was aching and couldn’t bear this rejection.I was so anger about all Hindu Gods.I worshipped them since my childhood and cried a lot them to help me out on this.I was crying a lot something touched my heart then immediately I called my Aunt to know about Jesus and How to pray.she encouraged me a lot to turn to Jesus.She said that He is a living GOD ,never leave HIM.
It’s April month in 2009 I started praying Jesus to help me to get married to him.Then my Journey started but it was not a smooth walking with the GOD.so many trails and tribulations.Enemy attacked me in all possible ways.I was ruined financially disputes with my employer.I didn’t get a Job as I produced a fake experience in USA.I prayed GOD to help me to get a job.But my prayers were unanswered for my job.Then I realized the reason why my prayers were unanswered.God never supports deceptive wages.My family and friends started pressurizing me to come back to Hinduism.They questioned me what Jesus has done to you.One of my friends used to compel me to leave Jesus and come back to Hindu God.He warned me that If I don’t come back to Hindu God ,I would not get a job.
I was in so much of confusion but didn’t want to leave Jesus. I questioned myself that was it a sin to accept Jesus as my savior. But my mother supported and advised me not to leave Jesus. I prayed GOD to take me out of this situation. My heart was so heavy and not in a position to bear this pressure, which I had never experienced mylife.I used to remember how lavishly I spent my days in the past. I had never experienced the shortage of money as I was into a top MNC and drawing very handsome salary.
God answered me to keep faith in HIM ,HE will fulfill all my desires. Praise the Lord. I was relaxed. But the enemy didn’t stop his attacks on me. There was a big debate with my friend about Jesus and Hindu Gods.
I firmly told all my family members and Friends that I never leave Jesus in my life. Whatever happens , I’ll let it happen.I don’t want to come back to Hinduism.
God comforted me in all my tribulations.still my boy friend was stubborn to marry her. God blessed me abundantly to be with my loved one for sometime as HE promised to me.Ofcourse this is another story of God’s promise.I’l give that story later when time comes.God led me to come back to India and joined me with my family.I couldn’t understand what ‘s God plan was.
My boy friend loves me but cant marry me.I came back to India but I was soo depressed .I started asking God why did he give a partial restoration.Again I’m away from my boy friend.I was frustrated and I didn’t really understand where my life was heading to.I stopped talking to my family.My brother really got scared to see me then he planned to take me to psychriatist.But I rejected to go and told them I was Ok.
My brother burst into tears seeing my situation.I was not coming into the outside world.Most of the time I was spending time crying to GOD .some proposals were coming for my marriage but my heart was not accepting that.so much of pain in my heart.Due to my fervent prayers , God brought my boy friend to me .But I couldn’t manage him for marriage.All the time my concentration was only on my boy friend and asking God why HE is not changing his heart.I was not listening to GOD at all.Jesus was comforting me not to fear and HE is there to help me.unfortunately my hear was hard stoned and not in a position to listen anybody.Enemy attacked me again.The other friend of mine advised me not marry anybody in my life because of my worst horoscope.I lost my patience and energy.I decided to commit suicide.But God was stopping me not to go further.I started searching for easy suicidal methods in internet.I was so stupid and praying GOD to comfort my family after my death.I already purchased some sedatives to swallow.I planned to end my life on 4th Jan 2009 i.e on Monday.I thought of informing Bro Jonathan for my inability to continue writing Verse of the day.I had already informed my Prayer group members that I couldn’t stand for them anymore.
I scolded my boy friend for cheating on me.I asked him that I wasted more than 3 years and rejected many proposals.After 8 months of my crying he told me the reason why he cant marry me.still I don’t know whether it is a genuine reason or just to escape from me he played that drama.I lost my senses and shouted at him.I became more depressed .Even my mother turned against me.she didn’t allow me to go for 31 st night prayers.I had a feeling that I cant live anymore.My life is destined to cry for somebody.Even God was not helping to come out of my pain.My heart was unable to bear his betrayal.If I had known the reason 8 months back,I wouldn’t have cried for him.GOD revealed the reason after my long suffering.I kept on murmuring about GOD that Even HE is not helping me.
On 3rd Jan 2009 I was going to the church.I had a very furious discussion with my friend.I told her
“ GOD is only one there is no difference.we do worship them in different forms.Jesus is also not an exception.No Hindu God helped to get me married to my boy friend.I turned to Jesus but there is no use and supporting that cheater. They are also Christians. How Jesus is allowing him to marry other believer. Is this the Justice I’m getting from God? Is this the Righteousness in the Christianity?so God is only one.I know because of my previous karma I’m going through this hell. no body is there to help me. I wasted my time for 8 months for my boy friend just because of my trust in GOD.I was already told that there will be no family life for me.Jesus is also showing the same.Then what is the difference between Jesus and other gods.so God is only one.I’l commit suicide else I remain single throughout mylife.”
I entered the church with so much of anger about my boy friend.I prayed God to reduce anger in my heart.
Pastor started Preaching that week’s message.we were asked to open Numbers chapter which describes how Isralaites murmured when they were leading From Egypt to God promised land.
Here it Goes !!!!
The message was:
“Never keep murmuring and complaining about something .God knows all.
If you keep murmuring the blessings will be taken back by God. HE sees obedience not your complaints.
According to Hinduism, there is a previous birth karma, which shows impact in our present lives. But we are Christians .It doesn’t relate to us at all. GOD plans our life .HE will bless us in HIS timing and HE knows what the best timing is.
Don’t think that you spent 6 months or 1 year time for something to get it from GOD but nothing is happening.God hates complaining and murmuring.God knows best timing and when to bless you. Do the things as per HIS will.HE will lead you in HIS way not in your way.
Never be disheartened and discouraged though your family members ask you what Jesus has done to you.HE is with you.HE knows how to lift you up.”
Pastor shouted in the prayer and said loudly “ Jesus you are a living GOD.YOU cant be compared with anyother GOD”. (I had never heard his prayer like this before.)
My mind almost all stopped working and blocked after hearing this message.
Yes.God talked to me .whatever I discussed with my friend on the way to the church; God answered me for all my complaints.
First time in my life I felt the presence of GOD.I was scared to think how unfaithful and rebellious to GOD I was. I came into the senses again. How I unfaithful I was and forgot God’s blessings in my life. I forgot the love of GOD and how God comforted me when I was sooo down and helped me in my difficulties.I realised just because of my boy friend I was rude and rebellious to GOD.GOD created me who I am to question HIM.I was in a trans for two days. My family noticed the change in my behavior.
GOD completely changed my heart. There is no fear about my future..GOD gave me the confidence that HE is with me. Now I love Jesus more than anybody else in my life.HE removed all my pain,burdens from my heart.I repented for my rebelliousness to GOD. Now my heart is filled with peace and joy.I’m rejoicing in GOD .There is no pain in my heart about my boy friend.If it is GOD’s will,HE will bring him to me.I stopped complaining and questioning.I pray GOD to lead me in HIS way.First time In my life I asked God what HIS will for my boy friend.
Now I want to do HIS will only not my will.My family is very happy to see drastic change in me.I prayed God to change my mother’s heart to allow me to go for Friday all night prayer this week.Praise the LORD.she agreed.I’m soo happy that I’m going to spend time with GOD with other fellowship members.
My Family is happy to see me happy.I assured her that Jesus is taking me to places ,where I never be put to shame and I ‘l be blessed with a GOD chosen man and a family.My mother is happy to see me accepting to get married.
PRAISE THE LORD.PRAISE THE LORD.PRAISE THE LORD.
God changed me in nanosecond.In just one day my family noticed change in me.Jesus clarified all my doubts.HE is talking to me everyday.HE advised me to help poor and fatherless.I decided to spend 10% of my income every month to poor and orphans once I get a job.It’s my dream to build a house for old age people, orphans and poor people since my childhood.I know GOD will help me on this.
Now I feel the presence of GOD in my life.HE is with me.I pray GOD to shut the doors for enemy to steal my joy.
I’m very thankful to Bro Jonathan, sis Beula and entire TDAB family for their prayers and support .Praise the LORD for making me a part of this beautiful family.
And my thanks to my other Prayer group members are Privalow,Mina towns and Princy.Especially Mina ,she supported and stood for me in my difficulties.Praise the LORD.
Simon.. I stopped arguing and debating on our faiths.I think I finished my work once i have shared the Gospel. If god wants him in his herd of sheep, some day he will come into the flock.
Since we know the truth, any one who tries to twist and present the information on gospels, i guess we can identify easily. But if you see from view of those who r not yet saved, they might feel these guys are intelligent. Becoz they will always be looking for truth which is logical and explainable. Since we are spiritual beings, we will always be a puzzle to the worldly beings. Yeah I agree we can go nowhere by indulging in their religious debates. Atleast i guess Atheists are eaisier to preach and for Lord to work with them. These religious guys are so far far away from truth. And many of them are actually very good people. Oh who is going to show them the right path. So many ,so many souls in the path ending up in depths of hell, and our Lord still loves and wants to save each one of this soul.I pray Lord will give them opportunity to change and turn their hearts to the true and living god.
heheh zakir naik is the funniest guy i have ever come through.. guess i have been seeing him from last 2 or 3 yrs.. what made u think he is intelligent? he jus shuffles the topics.. let me give you a website http://www.faithfreedom.org (mostly site will be blocked by local providers since its offending to muslims) that helps you to point all the flaws in quran, zakir naik and all other muslim scholars.. in fact the website owner "ali sina" an ex Muslim has challenged whole Muslim community in the world to prove him wrong abt the claims he made on so called prophet Mohammed .. nobody ever tried to prove him...he has proved Mohammed is a pervert etc.. anyways i dont want to suggest you to debate with others by knowing what their religious points are.. why should we know their approach when they , their thoughts and their religious books and views are subjected to Idoltary ,un-Godliness and against Lord God Jesus Christ.. if we know the word of God then thats enough to answer any question .. (1 peter 3:15)
Yesterday my muslim friend shared a video of some muslim preacher zakir nayak, where there was a debate going on between a christian preacher and zakir nayak. I was amazed to see the intellignece of this guy (zakir), and how he was twisting the word of god from the bible itself to prove to the assembly there that Jesus has not risen from the dead. I observed that we as christians know in the back of mind that what ever this guy was saying was all twisted lies. But the amazing thing was people sitting there were buying what he was saying and clapping to his response. Though the christian preacher actually shared the gospel, in a very very clear and understanding way, i saw no one getting convicted there, or beleived what he was saying. I guess mainly becoz of absense of the holy ghost.As most of the people came there opening their minds instead of hearts, i guess the word of god did not work there, though it was preached.
I just replied my freind telling him better read the bible and his quran as well and compare verse to verse himself instead of listening to others point of views. I keep sharing a verse from Bible each time i send a mail to him, hoping some word would act as a key to open his heart to our Lord Jesus.
I just replied my freind telling him better read the bible and his quran as well and compare verse to verse himself instead of listening to others point of views. I keep sharing a verse from Bible each time i send a mail to him, hoping some word would act as a key to open his heart to our Lord Jesus.
Thats amazing. I participate(d) in those kind of debates as well in the past with muslim and brahmin friends. Some of the information they give out make us realise how ill-equipped we are. I read Bible several times and funnily enough I also read Quran myself in English translation, just to understand where they are coming from. I was just curious. I watch some of the debates between Christian scholars and muslim scholars on TV( I think it is Peace TV) and I listen to 'Unbelievable' on Premier Christian Radio. If you can get hold of those resources, please do listen to them, they will definitely help us in engaging non-christian friends into an interesting and thought provoking discussions without offending them.
Yes, I completely agree with Bro Hughson saying about following some of the things. I think it is also important to understand Bible from their(non-christian's) perspective. What do they think of Bible and characters in it? And understand why they think what they think. There are several resources available online which can help us understand their perspective and where they are coming from.
I was asked many times, is God in Bible same as God in Quran? My understanding of the common characters in Bible and Quran & irreconcilable split(divide) caused somewhere in between led to many wars between brothers and are hapenning even today. One thing is clear to me, Satan causes trouble, confusion and even wars! Anyway, I have formulated my own opinion based on many things I read and watched. However, I believe that one day 'the Truth will set us all free'.
Coming back to the point, it is obvious that no-one will win those debates, but the objective that we need to have in our mind is to create even a smallest of the impact which can make them think on certain things we say. Of course, Holy Spirit is the one who convicts them to the truth, our part should be played effectively. And inorder to do that, we need to have knowledge of Bible. Unfortunately, we are not taught(not strictly enough) to read Bible from end-to-end in our childhood. May be because, they didnt read it themselves. Somehow many parents missed the whole point. But I feel it is very important, maybe it doesnt make any sense at that point, but if that can be inculcated from our childhood, it would definitely help. Being a knowledgeable person in Bible is not an overnight job. It takes effort, time and lots of determination. And yes, I will pray for you brother. I will pray for that small impact that you are gonna make on your friend. Many Blessings
Yes, I completely agree with Bro Hughson saying about following some of the things. I think it is also important to understand Bible from their(non-christian's) perspective. What do they think of Bible and characters in it? And understand why they think what they think. There are several resources available online which can help us understand their perspective and where they are coming from.
I was asked many times, is God in Bible same as God in Quran? My understanding of the common characters in Bible and Quran & irreconcilable split(divide) caused somewhere in between led to many wars between brothers and are hapenning even today. One thing is clear to me, Satan causes trouble, confusion and even wars! Anyway, I have formulated my own opinion based on many things I read and watched. However, I believe that one day 'the Truth will set us all free'.
Coming back to the point, it is obvious that no-one will win those debates, but the objective that we need to have in our mind is to create even a smallest of the impact which can make them think on certain things we say. Of course, Holy Spirit is the one who convicts them to the truth, our part should be played effectively. And inorder to do that, we need to have knowledge of Bible. Unfortunately, we are not taught(not strictly enough) to read Bible from end-to-end in our childhood. May be because, they didnt read it themselves. Somehow many parents missed the whole point. But I feel it is very important, maybe it doesnt make any sense at that point, but if that can be inculcated from our childhood, it would definitely help. Being a knowledgeable person in Bible is not an overnight job. It takes effort, time and lots of determination. And yes, I will pray for you brother. I will pray for that small impact that you are gonna make on your friend. Many Blessings
Dont worry about what he has in his mind about Jesus Christ and what is making him not to believe Jesus Christ .. its very simple whoever doesnnot believe that Jesus Christ is God thats it they are subjected to Devil's authority.. According to "James 4:7" to resist Devil we need to humble ourself and submit to God. I suggest you to forget about others for now and concentrate in spending time with Lord God Jesus Christ alone.. I strongly believe God has a very good plan for you. God himself will give you a sign or show you the path of how to teach the wicked. God Bless.
I agree with you Simon. As for me, I never intended to share word of god on a personal basis, due to some bad experiences previously.I always found even a new beleiver more knowledgeable than me in word of god. But as i got confronted with this guy on each others faith, i had to share my faith with him. It was more like a defensive step.I found they have a parallel image of Jesus Christ in their Muhammed.And what ever we attribute to our Lord Jesus Christ, they attribute the same to their muhammed. It was rather interesting information for me, what misconceptions they had abt Jesus Christ and by his arguments i understood , why its so difficult to lead them to our Lord. But I will still plead with God for this soul.I wish i could really do all those things that you have given Simon. I guess Different people have different Level of Faith. I dont know when i'll reach there.Any way please pray for me, and for that muslim friend too.
Follow these things before preaching someone.. 1) Praise and worship God 2) Fasting Prayer 3) Be Holy (confess and renounce all sins) all the times 3) Word of God 4) Sacrificial Giving 5) Humble yourself 6) Spread the Love of God through the Help of Holy Spirit God 7) Don't indulge in arguments ... i hope these help....
I completely agree with you on this topic brother. It is our responsibility to pray for GOD's spirit to guide us in sharing HIS word. After all...we are just weapons in HIS hand! We need to constantly pray for HIS presence to be with us to win and lead a person to salvation.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Lord Jesus Christ, Yesterday I had an opportunity to share the word of God with a Muslim friend of mine.It was rather like an Muslim - christian debate, than sharing the word.Even after all my efforts i was not able to lead him to the Lord.May be because i was trying to use my own intelligence , rather than the word of God itself.Dear Brothers and Sisters, though i read many times the scriptures/bible I am not able to remember the exact passages or references.Please pray for me that Lord may help me in this area.I was unable to quote even 1 reference from the bible, when i had a debate with this guy, though i knew that there was a word concerning the topics we were discussing. Please Please pray for me, that our Lord Jesus provides me the ability/gift to use his word. I ended up listening to this guys version of Quranic teachings, rather me preaching him the word of God.I felt i was not equipped enough to show him the right path. Dear Brothers and Sisters, I pray unto you to please equip yourself with the word of god by reading it and memorizing it daily.Also please pray for my request at the same time. I understood that it is God alone who can convict and lead a person into the truth. It is great gift from god for those whom god has chosen to preach/share his gospel. I really really felt i was so unfortunate not to have this opportunity/favor from our Lord.Anyway I will keep praying for this gift as I beleive he is the provider and we are his children.Please pray for me.
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