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I think this is a great answer. This line of thinking is where my question originated. During our class discussion I thought about how much the Scriptures are twisted by the unregenerate and counted as foolishness. However, I'm just not sure many can deny the power of a life transformed by Christ (well they can but the transformation IS clearly evident); this is what we are known by isn't it - being born again. The Scriptures are absolutely necessary in witnessing,

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"But how are they to call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!" But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?" So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." Romans 10:14-17


and the Word must be lived out through us before the world. It's very eye opening to realizing that they (the world) are, for the most part, paying attention to our professions and our lifestyles. I know this is not revelation to many of you but as I examine my own heart I'm brought down by the fact that I don't always live out the Word before men or my wife or my children. My hope and prayer is that my heart and mind will continue to be renewed that God may be glorified in everything I do.

tj
"-that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection..."