The Reflecting Pool

  • How is our evangelism affected by an understanding that it is God who does the work of conversion?  What can happen to our evangelism if we convince ourselves that it is ultimately necessary for man to make the choice to convert himself?
  • Is your church's membership much larger than its attendance?  If so, what do you think could be the reasons?  Does your church's evangelism present the gospel in a balanced, healthy way?  What could be done to improve balance?
  • What does it mean to say that the decision to follow Christ is "costly"?  "Urgent"?  "Worth it"?  What are some scriptural passages that teach these three truths?