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Are we prepared to defend our faith?
Will the questions that come (And I'm sure they will come)
stump us, OR lead us into a place of opportunity to witness.
There are many who reject the Bible as the Word of God,
and as you know, this is not a new tactic.  To question
Jesus Christ and His Divine God-ness is a direct attack of
who He is, however, this should not take us by suprise.
Just wondering if you have had any deep conversations with
anyone about this particular movie yet, or if you feel prepared
to share.  I know only by the Grace of God alone, I will be ready.
I already have had a direct 'hit' last month when I spoke to an
Uncle of mine who denied the authenticity of the Bible. He said it
"Was a bunch of good 'books' written by a bunch of good men."
Period.  Not the divine inspired, Holy Breathed Word of God???
I beg to differ!  (But in love. 1 Peter 3) 
How do we KNOW the WORD OF GOD IS TRUTH?
I know because of the changes it makes in my life daily.
I know because of the Witness of the Holy Spirit in my life daily.
I KNOW because God has revealed it to me, not simply because
"the bible tells me so."
Portraying this to unbelivers requires patience and lots of love, and no
combative arguing.  This can be hard sometimes, since we can become
very passionate about Jesus.  WE KNOW WHO HE IS> WE KNOW
THE DIFFERENCE KNOWING HIM MAKES> and we long for others to know.

Are we looking for opportunities this week to talk to Da Vinci-Code Movie Goers?

Lord, give us opportunities.
open our eyes to see you at work
in and through and all around us!

Joy, the church I attend prepaared each and every member this Sunday by placing in their hands a paperback book written by Josh McDowell tittled the DaVinci Code a Quest For Answers. Our Pastor knows that not many of of will support the makers of this movie by going to see it, but he did want us to have some background knowledge about the movie, and he wanted us to be prepared to answer and defend our faith.

Many of us are prepared, that is the only way to win the battel, be informed, know how to respond, defend. And always be armed with the Word, that is our best weapon.

Sister this is what my sermon is about this sunday.

Brother, knowledge of the enemies tactics is the best weapon, God's Word is the best weapon, but we also have to be ready to respond in order to do so we have to be informed. It is great when a Pastor prepares his congregation, so they can be armed and ready to defend the faith.

Amen!

Brothers and Sisters,

AMEN AND AMEN!

There is strength and POWER in GOD'S WORD that is more than sufficient for any attack by the devil. GOD'S WORD WILL STAND IN POWER AND TRUTH! The SWORD of the LORD is sharper than ever!

Love In Christ,
Tom

John 17:11 NASB  "I am no longer in the world; and yet they themselves are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep them in Your name, the name which You have given Me, that they may be one even as We are.

Knowing the Word of God ineed is our best weapon, however i am very thankful that when comes the times I am sharing with others and I am at a loss to answer their theological debate, I can rely on the Holy Spirit of God to "take it from there." It is ours to take the Word, share it faithfully (sowing seed) and allow God to cause it to grow!   
it is awesome to WATCH His Word at work.  It IS powerful!!!

It also is such a blessing to have teachers like Josh McDowell who have equipped the saints further with his book.

I am excited for what God is going to do, is doing, and will do through th e opportunities to share the gospel with movie goers and skeptics alike. 

I am encouraged already by the enthusiasm in you, my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ!

Seize the Day!
 :D

Hi Joy, I take it you already have a copy of Josh McDowell's book. I read a little from it each night, but still am only half way thru it.

FWIW.....

 The Da Vinci Code: A Tapestry of Deceit (http://masterstable.john812.com)