Why Should I Share My Faith?

Brothers In The Faith,

I've just started reading/studying the book of Revelations again for the 25th time. Don't you just love it how the Lord makes it just as fresh and new as it was the very first time. Don't you think about those that are un-saved?

Purpose of Revelation: To reveal the full identity of Christ and to give warning and hope to believers... Be full of hope, knowing that God is in control, Christ's victory is assured, and all who trust Him will be saved.

Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near (Rev. 1:3). Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it is to be Amen. (Rev. 1:7).

John is announcing the return of Jesus to earth. Jesus' second coming will be visible and victorious. All people will see Him arrive, and they will know it is Jesus. When He comes, He will conquer evil and judge all people according to their deeds. "I am the Alpha and the Omega", says the Lord God, "Who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty" (Rev. 1:8). The alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. The Lord God is the beginning and the end. Our God the father is the eternal Lord and Ruler of the past, present, and future. Honor the one who is the beginning and the end of all existence, wisdom, and power. When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. And He placed His right hand on me, saving, "Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last (Rev. 1:17). Jesus appeared in glory and splendor, reassuring John that he and his fellow believers had access to God's strength to face these trials. If you are facing difficult problems, remember that the power available to John and the early church is also available to you. All we must do is turn from sin and turn to him in faith. When we attempt to control our lives and disregard God, we set a course that leads to hell. But when we place our lives in Christ's hands, He restores us now and resurrects us later to an eternal, peaceful relationship with Him. 'He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches, to him who overcomes, I will grant to eat the tree of life which is in the paradise of God'. (Rev. 2:7).

Two trees were in the paradise of God the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Eating from the tree of knowledge bought realization of good and evil. When Adam and Eve ate from the tree of knowledge, they disobeyed God's command. So they were excluded from Eden and barred from eating from the tree of life. Eventually, evil will be destroyed and believers will be brought into a restored paradise. In the earth, everybody will eat from the tree of life and will live forever. 'He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt by the second death'.(Rev.2:11). Believers and unbelievers alike experience physical death. All people will be resurrected, but believers will be resurrected to eternal life with God while unbelievers will be resurrected to be punished with a second death eternal separation from God.

Websters Dictionary defines the word "Hear" 1- to perceive by the ear 2- to gain knowledge of by hearing; learn 3- Heed; also; Attend 4- to give a legal hearing to or take testimony from - hearer. Websters Thesaurus: to perceive by ear - listen to, give attention, attend to, make out, become aware of, catch, apprehend or take in, eavesdrop, detect, perceive by the ear, overhear, take cognizance of, keep ones ear open, have the sense of hearing, read (loud and clear), strain ones ears, listen in, *get (an earful). To receive information. We must share our faith always... When a person comes to know Christ and is born again the Bible says he is removed from Satan's control or the "power (domain) of darkness" and become part of the "Kingdom of His (God's) Beloved Son." (Col. 1:13)

The only way that Satan can influence the Christian is by deceiving (John 8:44) him into thinking that he actually has power over us. The Christian can still therefore, be tempted and deceived by Satan if he fails to remain alert in spiritual Warfare and employ the Spiritual Weapons and armor God has provided while trusting in God's strength to make him victorious.

Brothers in warfare we must constantly be on the alert; so it is with our adversary Satan, we never know when he will be trying to trick us into sinning. 1Pet. 5:8.

As mature men in the faith we look to share the Gospel message. We can share it's essentials in a manner most appropriate to the situation you find yourself in. Along with your explanation of the Gospel, an important aspect of YOUR witness for Christ includes your personal testimony. This should be a simple yet a brief and honest account of how you came to know Christ and what He has done for your life since that time.

Do not major on how sinful (or good) you were before you became a disciple of Christ, nor on all the minute details surrounding your conversion.

EMPHASIZE INSTEAD WHAT JESUS MEANS TO YOU ON A DAY - TO - DAY BASIS. HIS LOVE, HIS FORGIVENESS, HIS POWER OVER SIN AND HIS ENCOURAGEMENT, COMFORT AND HOPE DURING TRIALS.

Remember, the Christian life is never stagnant. You must grow daily. Let your relationship with Christ, your understanding of His word, and every detail of your Christian life be better today than it was yesterday.

And that's why we should share our faith.

God's Servant,
    Jim