The Answer
Answered them Jesus, I told you and you are not believing. The works which I am constantly doing in the Name of my Father, these are bearing testimony concerning me. But as for you, you are not believing because you are not of the sheep which are mine. John 10:25-26 (Wuest) Those not in God's family do not understand God because they do not possess the Holy Spirit. Therefore, our discussion with unbelievers needs to revolve around Jesus, not logic, rhetoric, policy, or the like. The rejection of Jesus leaves us helpless and hopeless and is unnecessary. Unfortunately, the Godless world often feels helpless and hopeless and turns to medication, intoxicants, self-indulgence, or the like to "cope" with life. As we substitute temporary "fixes" for God, we remain anxious, alone, and purposeless. Policies, procedures, and practices will never change man's heart; only Jesus is capable of such a feat. Substances, wealth, power, and prestige will prove empty. Th...