“The natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit
of God, for they are foolishness to him…” —1 Corinthians 2:14
The gospel of God creates the sense of need for the gospel.
[…] Jesus said, “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples
to Myself” (John 12:32). When we preach our own experiences, people may be
interested, but it awakens no real sense of need. But once Jesus Christ is
“lifted up,” the Spirit of God creates an awareness of the need for Him. The
creative power of the redemption of God works in the souls of men only through
the preaching of the gospel. It is never the sharing of personal experiences
that saves people, but the truth of redemption. “The words that I speak to you
are spirit, and they are life” (John 6:63). CHAMBERS
Our testimony does not save people .. only faith in Jesus
can do that. Our testimony does not awaken
people to their need for a savior .. only Jesus lifted up .. the Gospel .. can
do that. Does that mean that our
testimony has no value? Of course not. Our
testimony is a demonstration of the power of salvation in one life. Our testimony
gives glory to God as we share about a life changed. I don’t pretend to understand how it all fits
together .. but I do know that my words about my life will not save anyone. I have a good friend who when asked "What do you think?" always responds "Jesus Saves!" When
it comes to salvation …. it is simply Jesus.
Thanks be to God! ELGIN
Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)
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