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Anonymous — Fri, 16 Dec 2005 21:49:30 +0000

Charlie– we are birds of a feather. I love your comment!

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Anonymous — Fri, 16 Dec 2005 20:04:52 +0000

I'm enjoying this interview very much. I agree with the point that our culture has changed in ways that impact evangelism, at least in western society. The Scriptures are no longer assumed to be authoritative, which is a significant change in the past 40 years. And we have mostly abandoned the Enlightenment, with its emphasis on proofs, for a new approach to truth that seems to favor whatever is new over whatever is old. Conventional wisdom is out, unconventionality is in.
It has always been true that change of heart is a work of the Holy Spirit. We often talk about planting seeds. The point where the ear of corn bursts forth ready to eat is preceded by a long and complex process and a great deal of time. We come to faith ultimately by deciding to let go of some narrative that has served us well our entire life, so that we can take up a wholly different narrative that we have become persuaded is more true.
We get to that point by the Spirit's persuasion in our hearts, but he may also use the words and the witness of those who have already made that step of faith. Listening is vital.
I think we are guilty of impatience sometimes. Maybe that's an American foible. We approach evangelism like it's an engineering problem. Just apply the right amount of torque and leverage and the right formulae and faith will roll off the end of the assembly line. God is patient. God waits us out.

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