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my friend is hesitant on becoming a Christian. He's lived a life full of promiscuity, over drinking, and crack/cocaine use/abuse. At 31 he has no idea 'what he wants to do' for a living, and is disappointed with his life. He has an anger problem, and is very hard hearted and abusive with his words....I've spoken with him about God and we have talked at length about what Christ has done for us on the Cross, and he's come to church with me a couple times...but is just not sure about making that 'life changing commitment'/ One friend that he keeps bringing up is an old buddy of his from HighSchool that wrote him a letter over 12 years ago telling him how he had "seen the light"....and was a totally changed man. My friend sees that he wants change in his life, and i think is at rock bottom...he mentioned to me that why doesn't God give him that "light" to see...I don't believe he's actually given his heart to Christ yet, but is starting to see that it is the only way to live...but I think he's worried about all the sacrifices/vices that he really has to let go and can't imagine having a totally Christian life...maybe that means he really isn't as willing as I thought...I don't know...my question is: Can we pray that God will reveal Himself to my friend though miracles/signs that HE would understand were from God like how he did through out the Bible? Will God do miracles or signs like that to reveal Himself to an unbeliever? As a child, he says he remembers seeing a man at the door of his room with a Derby cap on just looking at him. Didn't say anything, but just disappeared...I think this was an evil sprit, but he doesn't know what it was...I told him that Christ dying on the cross and raising from the dead was proof enough...but for him he just doesn't see it that way. How can I specifically pray for him?
Joanna,
May the Blessings of Almighty God, the Power of Christ’s Cross, and the knowledge we have of eternal life in Him, be upon you and your family during this Resurrection Season! Remember, Jesus is not dead, He is alive!
In The Cross,
Elder Greg Madden
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| Comment | Thank you so much for you response. I am greatly encouraged by the words you have written and the scripture you have provided for me to reflect and pray upon. This is an awesome service, thank you so much for speaking truth and making yourself available to answer questions people have. How incredible that the internet can be a way to communicate with others in the family of God! You and I don't even know each other, but we are brothers and sisters in Christ and God has used you in an amazing way to help others come to know Christ! You are right, only the Holy Spirit can do the work in his life...it's just frusterating when I believe that it truly is a spiritual battle..but to be confident that God has already been victorious! Praise God! I appreciate your comments and the time you have taken to reply to my questions. I will continue to pray for my friend, knowing that God does not stop pursuing us! I cannot thank you enough, Sincerely, Joanna | ||
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Elder Greg Madden
Expertise
As a born again, Holy Ghost filled minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ I am available to answer questions concerning most all Biblical doctrines, the gifts and fruit of the Spirit, "Pentecostal/Apostolic" issues, and the history of the Pentecostal movement.
For more info check out our web site at... I gave my heart to the Lord a few months after being married during a revival meeting. A few weeks later I received the baptism of the Holy Ghost, and I have not been the same since!
In those twenty five years we have only attended one church (Harvest Church), and there I have served there as an Elder for fourteen years. We minister in song with the choir and worship team. I am also the new member’s class coordinator, men's ministry director, and the Harvest Riders motorcycle ministry president.
In 1993 the Lord called me to "...preach the Gospel where ever I open the door..." I have had the privilege of ministering God's Word to churches in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. In those meetings we have seen the Lord save, heal, deliver, and fill people will His Spirit.
http://www.forministry.com/USOKPENTEMMM1Experience
Organizations
I am ordained through Harvest Church, and with the World Harvest Ministerial Fellowship. I also am a licensed minister with the State of Oklahoma.
Education/Credentials
I am currantly enrolled with the Ames Bible College.
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