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Sharing Your Faith in Hostile Conditions (Acts 21:40-22:29)

Dennis Kreiss, February 22, 2020
Part of the Acts - The Spreading Flame series, preached for Growing Together Radio

Sharing Your Faith in Hostile Conditions
Acts 21:40-22:29

The Heart of the Matter
The world is full of skeptics. While many people today are “getting in touch with their spiritual side,” they are openly skeptical of and some are even hostile towards Christianity. You probability know some just like that. The question is how are we to respond to them? We must develop an “apologetic” (technical word for a defense of the faith) so that we will be ready to give a reason of our hope whenever the need arises.
Background of the Book
Paul has just barely escaped a riot with his life. He was severely beaten, arrested for a crime he did not commit, and now, in chains, he is on his way to prison. Ever the consummate evangelist, Paul takes the moment to turn and speak to the crowd, giving a defense of the faith.
Teaching Points
How to Witness in Hostile Conditions
Gain _____________ to speak – “May I ask you a question?”
Get their attention – “Don’t try to shout others down”
Speak their ___________ – “Don’t use language they don’t get”
Give a defense of your faith
Apologetics - “a reasoned explanation or defense.”
1 Peter 3:15 “Give a reason of the hope within you”
What to say in Hostile Conditions
Your life ___________ Christ - 3
Your Personal Background

Your Religious Background
Your Life Problems
Your life-changing meeting with Jesus - 6
Make it ________, because the truth shall set you free
Every conversion is exciting to the angels in heaven!
Tell it in ________ form
Explain your conversion experience
Confess your willingness to follow Christ
What Jesus did for You - 12
1 Cor 5:20 “If any man is in Christ he is a new ____________
Enlightenment
Insight into God’s His will
Aspiration - to make him
Your Mission in Life - 17
What is your mission in life?
Discover God’s will in the word and through prayer
What kind of Response can we expect in Hostile Conditions
The Jews Response - Tomatoes - 22
The Romans Response – Scourging - 24
The Bottom Line
It is not up to us how others respond to the message, it is up to us to share it. Some, perhaps many, will respond negatively, but some, even those we wouldn’t expect, may open their hearts to the life-changing message. Are you ready to give a reason of the hope that is in you to every man that asks? That is every Christian’s task. Bone up.

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