Has The UPCI Served It's Purpose. - Page 11

Neck · #**101** 02-14-2007, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Felicity

TV is a medium that is widely accessible in many parts of the world but certainly not all. Three problems come quickly to mind in regard to televangelism:

1. Most of the more remote areas of the world that haven't been touched yet by the Gospel don't even have Bibles written in their own language let alone television reception.

2. Language. Even if they did have access to television they wouldn't be able to understand what was being said because it wouldn't be in their own native tongues. I wonder if people understand that there are still many many vast parts of the planet where people speak languages very few people in the rest of the world understand.

3. Very slim possibility of follow-up even if people did turn their lives over to God as a result of televangelism

Jesus said, "Go!". That's still the best way!

Then tell me how 2 missionaries in each country can make a difference. Lets plan on the rapture around year 3500.

Neck · #**102** 02-14-2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Felicity

TV is a medium that is widely accessible in many parts of the world but certainly not all. Three problems come quickly to mind in regard to televangelism:

1. Most of the more remote areas of the world that haven't been touched yet by the Gospel don't even have Bibles written in their own language let alone television reception.

2. Language. Even if they did have access to television they wouldn't be able to understand what was being said because it wouldn't be in their own native tongues. I wonder if people understand that there are still many many vast parts of the planet where people speak languages very few people in the rest of the world understand.

3. Very slim possibility of follow-up even if people did turn their lives over to God as a result of televangelism

Jesus said, "Go!". That's still the best way!

Some of those grass huts in Africa were seen watching the superbowl with a TV that had a Global Satellite connected to it.

TV is more widespread than people know...

The issue if any with TV is many countries do not allow the progamming into the country.

ManOfWord · #**103** 02-14-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Praxeas

But in the end....the issue I raise is this....never...not once EVER did ANYONE EVER in the entire bible question "Do I need to be baptized?"..."Why do I need to be baptized?"...."Is it essential Peter? Or can I hold off for a while till my family arrives".....

Never. They always obeyed immediately...no questions asked

Which is exactly what I think they should do. I don't think it should be a matter for debate. Just obey. I think it that simple.

#**104** 02-15-2007, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Felicity

The UPCI hasn't served it's purpose until the Gospel has been preached to every nation, every tribe and every tongue. The initial purpose of the UPCI was ........

"The Whole Gospel To The Whole World"

That hasn't been accomplished yet far as I know.

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Originally Posted by Neckstadt

One way would be by TV...

TV the lazy person's answer to evangelism. Never mind personal accountability to go into all the world. Throw enough money at the "problem" and it sooths the conscience. If the church is on TV then I can go fishing or sit on my sofa, watch the soaps and feel good about all those poor lost people.

#**105** 02-15-2007, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Felicity

TV is a medium that is widely accessible in many parts of the world but certainly not all. Three problems come quickly to mind in regard to televangelism:

1. Most of the more remote areas of the world that haven't been touched yet by the Gospel don't even have Bibles written in their own language let alone television reception.

2. Language. Even if they did have access to television they wouldn't be able to understand what was being said because it wouldn't be in their own native tongues. I wonder if people understand that there are still many many vast parts of the planet where people speak languages very few people in the rest of the world understand.

3. Very slim possibility of follow-up even if people did turn their lives over to God as a result of televangelism

Jesus said, "Go!". That's still the best way!

Makes sense to me.

Felicity · #**106** 02-15-2007, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Neckstadt

Some of those grass huts in Africa were seen watching the superbowl with a TV that had a Global Satellite connected to it.

TV is more widespread than people know...

The issue if any with TV is many countries do not allow the progamming into the country.

I know how widespread television is. I'm just saying that there are still MANY areas of the world who don't have access and if they did it would still be a pretty ineffective way of sharing the Gospel.

I'm not saying television shouldn't be used. I'm just pointing out the fact that it's not THE answer.

I don't think people in North America understand that there are still so many people groups and areas of the world where the language is still not even understood. They don't understand or speak any of the understood languages of the world. Bibles are still not even available.

I didn't realize myself until I picked up a book a few years ago that explains this and lists scores of these kind of places and people groups and the huge need that there is still for PRAYER and intercession on behalf of the lost people of the world who haven't even had a witness yet of the Gospel or truth.

That's the awesome thing about prayer. You can walk right into some of these places through the avenue of prayer and the Holy Ghost and have a part in seeing LIGHT shine into the hearts of men and women. I know this is true through experience. There are places I will never visit in person that I've been to as a result of traveling there in prayer and in the Holy Ghost.

And I've heard reports of how God has moved in some of those places.

If we can't GO we can PRAY! Prayer works! I wonder sometimes if people really really believe this.

PERSONAL EVANGELISM has always been and always will be the most effective way of presenting the Gospel.

Whole Hearted · #**107** 02-15-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Garfield

TV the lazy person's answer to evangelism. Never mind personal accountability to go into all the world. Throw enough money at the "problem" and it sooths the conscience. If the church is on TV then I can go fishing or sit on my sofa, watch the soaps and feel good about all those poor lost people.

ManOfWord · #**108** 02-15-2007, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Garfield

TV the lazy person's answer to evangelism. Never mind personal accountability to go into all the world. Throw enough money at the "problem" and it sooths the conscience. If the church is on TV then I can go fishing or sit on my sofa, watch the soaps and feel good about all those poor lost people.

TV is NOT THE answer. It is a tool and needs to be utilized. It is part of going into all the world. There may be some who feel that throwing money at the evangelism problem solves it, but I have not met them.

Personally, I don't know anyone that thinks like you have put forth here. I guess when you paint with a broad brush, it doesn't matter.