Defending the Gospel
(This article was written on August 2, 2005, two days after I heard “Hell’s Best Kept Secret” for the first time.)
It’s amazing the flack I’ve received as I’ve tried to witness to people about the love of Christ everyday—the flack that has come from Christians….
I’ve been writing E-vangie Tales for a year now and have received a lot of mostly positive feedback regarding these “evangelistic adventures”. I say “mostly positive” because on occasion, fellow believers tell me that they don’t like what I do or how I do it. They take issue with my “in your face” style, though I don’t think my style is really “in your face.” I really do try to take Peter’s charge seriously: “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…” (1Peter 3:15-16)
The problem I suspect is that I don’t wait around to be asked to give an answer. I want to tell about the hope I have now and I do it in many different ways. It’s these different ways that offend other Christians (the people I evangelize are rarely offended).
One pastor accused me of having no follow up. “I don’t see where Jesus just said to preach the Gospel!” he said accusingly.
A “Fireproof” Testimony
There’s something strange about seeing a movie in a public theatre where the name of Jesus is said with respect. It’s rather odd to see Christians portrayed as loving, respectful people. And it’s pretty wonderful when you hear an unabashed Christian witness explained on the silver screen. But that’s what you get when you pay to
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