How do we evangelize to others?

[hepatocyte]

With so many denominations arguing over doctrinal issues, how do we preach the Gospel to others?

If we tell others the Holy Spirit of God leads us to truth, then how do we explain to them why we don't agree on so many issues?

Everything from infant baptism to the gifts of the Holy Spirit to "love the sinner, hate the sin" is up for quarrel.

How do we present a unified voice for the Gospel of salvation through Christ Jesus?

[treasured]

Be a witness....when that doesn't work.....speak

[Vickilynn]

With so many denominations arguing over doctrinal issues, how do we preach the Gospel to others?

If we tell others the Holy Spirit of God leads us to truth, then how do we explain to them why we don't agree on so many issues?

Everything from infant baptism to the gifts of the Holy Spirit to "love the sinner, hate the sin" is up for quarrel.

How do we present a unified voice for the Gospel of salvation through Christ Jesus?

Shalom,

Sorry, we are not called to be "unified", we are called to preach the Word, G-d's Word. Not our own.

There are divisions within the Body, based on different interpretations of Scriptures. As long as we are in these human bodies with fallible minds and human reasonings, we will have these divisions.

However, that has nothing to do with witnessing. We must only share G-d's Word about Jesus, sin, salvation and the person's need for the Savior. These things we agree on.

As for infant baptism and gifts of the Holy Spirit and quotes, these are NON-ESSENTIALS to salvation. We learn and grow as Christians and as we read the Word and study. Again, these have nothing to do with salvation and our differences should never be an excuse not to tell the world that they need Jesus to be saved.

There is no such thing as everyone agreeing on the non-essentials. Not in this life anyway.

So, focus on the REAL issue and that is, preaching Jesus and His love and forgiveness to a dying world and don't worry so much about us all not agreeing on non-essential issues.

[EricH]

We are called primarily to love other believers, not necessarily agree with them in every area. Jesus said it will be our love for each other, not our agreement that will identify us as His followers to those who do not yet believe in Jesus

I give you a new commandment: love one another. Just as I have loved you, you must also love one another. By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.

John 13:34-35 HCSB

[hepatocyte]

Sorry, we are not called to be "unified", we are called to preach the Word, G-d's Word. Not our own.

But there's one Gospel, one Truth, one Church, one Holy Spirit.

We are not to be unified in them?

"we are called to preach the Word, G-d's Word. Not our own."

- That's my point. If we can't agree what God's Word is, then how do we preach the Word to the unbelievers who see disagreement among the Church and say, "Look, they can't even agree. If they claim to have the guidance of the Holy Spirit who speaks the truth, then why all the quarrels?"

We tell the unbelievers the Bible is inerrant and that there is absolute truth contained in the Bible. How can we separate what is essential and non-essential?

[EricH]

Sorry, we are not called to be "unified", we are called to preach the Word, G-d's Word. Not our own.

But there's one Gospel, one Truth, one Church, one Holy Spirit.

We are not to be unified in them?

"we are called to preach the Word, G-d's Word. Not our own."

- That's my point. If we can't agree what God's Word is, then how do we preach the Word to the unbelievers who see disagreement among the Church and say, "Look, they can't even agree. If they claim to have the guidance of the Holy Spirit who speaks the truth, then why all the quarrels?"

We tell the unbelievers the Bible is inerrant and that there is absolute truth contained in the Bible. How can we separate what is essential and non-essential?

Peter and Paul had disagreements. Paul and Barnabas had disagreements. But they still loved each other. Thats the key

[hepatocyte]

Peter and Paul had disagreements. Paul and Barnabas had disagreements. But they still loved each other. Thats the key

Christians who already believe understand that in the end, Jesus is all that matters.

I'm just talking about nonbelievers who say, "If Christians can't even agree amongst themselves, then why should we even see what this Jesus person is all about?"

[Vickilynn]

Sorry, we are not called to be "unified", we are called to preach the Word, G-d's Word. Not our own.

But there's one Gospel, one Truth, one Church, one Holy Spirit.

We are not to be unified in them?

"we are called to preach the Word, G-d's Word. Not our own."

- That's my point. If we can't agree what God's Word is, then how do we preach the Word to the unbelievers who see disagreement among the Church and say, "Look, they can't even agree. If they claim to have the guidance of the Holy Spirit who speaks the truth, then why all the quarrels?"

We tell the unbelievers the Bible is inerrant and that there is absolute truth contained in the Bible. How can we separate what is essential and non-essential?

Shalom,

There is a difference in essentials of the faith and non-essentials. You are talking about non-essentials and it is not necessary that we all agree on them. What we preaching to sinners is not infant baptism, it is Jesus and Him risen! This is what Christians agree on, WHO Jesus is, and that we all need HIM to be saved.

The other issues are not essential to salvation.

When I witness to someone, I don't talk about the non-essentials, I talk about the basics of the Christian faith, which is Jesus is the Son of G-d, the Second Person in the Triunity of G-d, He was born of a virgin, died for our sins and was raised by the power of G-d. All according to prophecy. THESE are the essentials for salvation, that's what we are witnessing.

Focus on witnessing the essentials and don't get so hung up that we all don't agree on the non-essentials.

[Vickilynn]

Peter and Paul had disagreements. Paul and Barnabas had disagreements. But they still loved each other. Thats the key

Christians who already believe understand that in the end, Jesus is all that matters.

I'm just talking about nonbelievers who say, "If Christians can't even agree amongst themselves, then why should we even see what this Jesus person is all about?"

Shalom,

That's an excuse and a Straw Man argument from non-believers. See it for what it is. If you are witnessing, go past that and show them the truth from G-d's Word about who Jesus is and that they need Him to be saved. Don't be manipulated to steer off of the basics of salvation.

[Axxman]

Sorry, we are not called to be "unified", we are called to preach the Word, G-d's Word. Not our own.

Wow...I loved this response. Amen!