What is the key to witnessing to people who are Eastern Orthodox?
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Asked August 20 2014
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George Lee
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I will "with gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:15) ask two questions of him or her: a. Please tell me, where will you go when you die? If the answer is: "I'm not sure", then I'll share the Gospel. If the answer is: "I'm going to be with Jesus", then I'll say: "praise The Lord and b. gently ask, "On what basis are you going to be with Jesus?". If the answer to this is: "On the basis of my sacraments, or church membership or praying to the Saints including Mary the Mother of Jesus", then I share the Gospel. But if the answer is: "On the basis of my faith - on what Jesus Christ has done for me at the cross of Calvary", then I'll say "Brother or Sister, well done, we're both on the same ship." Let us be reminded: Christian denominations are likened to regiments in an army: Each regiment may have their respective General, Regimental colors, etc. However, they all serve under one commander in chief (Christ Jesus) and One Mission - To Go and make disciples...
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