My previous post was an encouragement to check out the "Two Ways to Live" Gospel presentation put out by Mathias Media. This post lays out what may be realistically achieved by employing this presentation with unbelievers:
1. It clearly brings all people under the scope of God's grand plan of redemption. The Apostle Paul roughly employed the same method as he addressed biblically illiterate Gentiles in Acts 17:16-34. (Note: His method was very different when he spoke to biblically literate Jews.)
2. It views sin through the lens of idolatry, as opposed to the "sin as transgression model." Viewing sin as idolatry may be more understandable to unbelievers, so long as idolatry (Christian jargon) is communicated simply and effectively. Since all people are fundamentally worshippers (more Christian jargon), more points of contact with unbelievers may be opened up in regular conversation.
3. There is a much needed emphasis on present-grace, along with past grace and future grace. The emphasis on present grace more clearly addresses the present circumstances of people, with the result that people will immediately sense the relevancy of the Gospel in their hearts and lives. There is no possibility that our evangelistic efforts will be confused as a call for a one-time "decision" made for Christ or as mere "fire insurance." Rather, people will be called to submission to the Lordship of Christ and a life of continual faith and repentance.
4. People are provided with biblical categories so they can quickly begin to think more biblically.
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