SoldierOfTheRock
Puritan Board Freshman
I was asked a question today that made me wonder. Suppose you are teching a VBS class and want to tell the kids about Jesus and what he did. I really can't say Christ died for all of you sins and is waiiting for you to let him into your heart, or that God wants everyone in heaven and all you have to do is pray this prayer, read this card...etc.
So I ask, what does one say? I do not know how any other churches do things except for the southern baptist church that I go to which was arminian up till about 2 weeks ago - fun story there. I guess I could just go with what Paul said to Timothy "The saying is trustworthy and deserveing of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am foremost." 1 Tim. 1:15 ESV
I guess when I think about it Paul never made blanket statements about Christ dying for every individual and all of their sins. So why should we preach that way? Surely there is some way that the gospel can be given in a biblical manner, I just do not know how.
Sorry for my confusion, but this i kinda bothering me. I suppose this would not be that hard if I knew what the plain, simple, and pure gospel was. Seems as though alter calls and singing one last stanza is something that the apostles forgot to do. Sadly I find myself thinking that those are the only ways of doing things. I need help!
I also wanted to ask about J.I. Packers book 'Evangilism and the Sovreignty of God' has anyone read it? It seems as though it would help me out.
Thank you all for you exist (the board itself) and for any replies and or thoughts.
So I ask, what does one say? I do not know how any other churches do things except for the southern baptist church that I go to which was arminian up till about 2 weeks ago - fun story there. I guess I could just go with what Paul said to Timothy "The saying is trustworthy and deserveing of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am foremost." 1 Tim. 1:15 ESV
I guess when I think about it Paul never made blanket statements about Christ dying for every individual and all of their sins. So why should we preach that way? Surely there is some way that the gospel can be given in a biblical manner, I just do not know how.
Sorry for my confusion, but this i kinda bothering me. I suppose this would not be that hard if I knew what the plain, simple, and pure gospel was. Seems as though alter calls and singing one last stanza is something that the apostles forgot to do. Sadly I find myself thinking that those are the only ways of doing things. I need help!
I also wanted to ask about J.I. Packers book 'Evangilism and the Sovreignty of God' has anyone read it? It seems as though it would help me out.
Thank you all for you exist (the board itself) and for any replies and or thoughts.