The Gadarene Demonic wanted to join Christ's band of followers after he was delivered from demon possession. But Jesus told him to return home and tell his family and friends what Christ did for him. To witness in our own homes and communities can be the hardest place to be a Christian.
The Gadarene Demonic wanted to join Christ's band of followers after he was delivered from demon possession. But Jesus told him to return home and tell his family and friends what Christ did for him. To witness in our own homes and communities can be the hardest place to be a Christian.
Christ's method of evangelism is to use the law to convict. He shows this man his need. No one will want to be saved till they feel their need. He asks the man to do something that was very hard for him in order to show him the idol he had in his heart. There are several uses for the law 1- Political, 2- Pedagogical and 3- Normative. These are explained. Jesus here is using the law in a pedagogical way to demonstrate to this man that he needs the Saviour.
Christ's method of evangelism is to use the law to convict. He shows this man his need. No one will want to be saved till they feel their need. He asks the man to do something that was very hard for him in order to show him the idol he had in his heart. There are several uses for the law 1) Political, 2) Pedagogical and 3) Normative. These are explained. Jesus here is using the law in a pedagogical way to demonstrate to this man that he needs the Saviour.
The Apostle Paul writes to the Philippian Christians telling them how to pray right, what to think about, and how to live, to experience the God of peace.