Way Of The Master: Lesson 6 - Top Ten Questions, Part I
At this point in our class, we have been meeting strangers, talking small talk, moving to the spiritual, and then giving them tracts. It has been a struggle for some but rewarding for all. It is amazing to think that God has chosen to use us to reach out to this fallen world with the Law followed by the Gospel.
One of the top ten questions is, “what about the tribes in the deepest jungles that have never heard about Christ?” Along with that is, “If God loves me, He would not send me to hell.” First, it is not whether you have heard the gospel or not that sends you to hell but rather your sin. God has given all of us a conscience to point to Him. If you look at civilizations from all ages, there have been some forms of a god. This is because of this conscience. God has made His hand clear in His creation and it testifies to man. God also promises that if a person cries out to God he will send someone to preach to them. All are without excuse.
Another is, “Why is there suffering if God is a loving God?” There is no other way to say it accept, “we live in a fallen world.” Romans 5:12 tells us that all men are sinners and because this is the case, we must all face death. Disease, suffering, and death are a result of man’s sinfulness. Rather than viewing suffering as an excuse to reject God, it should be seen as a very real reason to turn to Him.
Another response when witnessing is that they are already saved even though the evidence says otherwise. If a patient thinks they are healthy, even though the doctor knows the contrary, he will ask them how their appetite is. Unhealthy people loose their appetite. The same is true for the Christian. If they have not read God’s Word in a while, this is a pretty good indicator that they are unhealthy or maybe lost. Then, ask them if they think they are a good person. If they are lost, they will most likely answer that they are so proceed by taking them through the Ten Commandments.
The key to dealing with questions is to stay focused. Satan wants to sidetrack you so remember to be polite but stay on track.