THE PASSION
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THE PASSION
With the nationwide release of
The Passion of the Christ, many
Christians will be confronted with
new opportunities to share their
faith.
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THE PASSION
Both the apostles Peter and Paul
taught the early Christians to be
effective witnesses by being
responsive to nonbelievers.
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Peter wrote, “Always be prepared
to give an answer to everyone
who asks you to give the reason
for the hope that you have.”
1 Peter 3:15, NIV
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Paul wrote: “Conduct yourselves
with wisdom toward outsiders,
making the most of the
opportunity…
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…Let your speech always be with
grace, as though seasoned with
salt, so that you will know how
you should respond to each
person.” Colossians 4:5,6
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Many times the most important
part of effective witnessing is
listening. After a nonbelieving
friend has viewed The Passion,
engage them in a conversation
about the film.
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First ask, “What did you think?”
Their response to this simple
question will likely reveal how
much they understand about Jesus
and His saving work.
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Second ask, “How did you feel?”
Their answer to this question can
give you a sense of how the Holy
Spirit is dealing with them.
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Let people talk…and listen
carefully!
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The conversation can lead to two
even more important questions:
Who was Jesus?
Why did He give his life?
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Who was Jesus?
He was much more than just a
teacher and prophet. He was God
in human form.
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Jesus…
lived a sinless life
sacrificed His life for our sins
conquered death by rising to
life again…
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Why did He give His life?
The Jews and the Romans cannot
be blamed for Jesus’ death. His
life was not taken from Him. He
gave it.
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Each of us has sinned and is
separated from God.
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Jesus, who never sinned, was put
to death to pay the penalty for our
sins. Death had no power over
Him, and after three days He
came back to life.
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Now He offers us…
forgiveness of sin
abundant and everlasting life
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A plan of action—
Pray for specific people who
will attend the film.
Ask them about what they
think and how they feel.
Talk about who Jesus was and
why He gave His life.
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Pray for wisdom and grace in
your relationships.
Trust the Holy Spirit to work
in the person’s life.
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