We can learn how to witness to cults (such as Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses), by following Paul's example to the Jews in the synagogues. Cults look Christian, but deny the essentials; in particular, they get the Gospel and deity of Christ wrong. When witnessing to cults, use the Bible, because they (i.e. Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses)) claim to follow it, unlike false religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism, who have their own sacred texts.
Acts 13:14-47—Witnessing to the Cults
Lesson 1: Cults ________ __________________, but deny essentials (1 John 4:2).
Lesson 2: ____________ __________ reactions (Acts 13:42-45).
Lesson 3: ______________ to __________ with the Bible (Acts 13:16-41).
Lesson 4: When cults:
(Part I) Deny the deity of Christ share ____________,
_____________, ____________ .
(Part II) Teach salvation by works share ____________,
____________, ____________ .
Family Worship Guide
Memory Verse: Isaiah 9:6
Day 1 Read Paul's sermon on Mars Hill in Acts 17:22-32.
How many times did Paul quote the Old Testament?
Why did Paul quote the Old Testament six times (and refer to it other times) in his sermon to the Jews in the synagogue in Acts 13:16-47, but only quote it ____ times in this sermon?
What two people did Paul quote, and why do you think he quoted them?
Day 2 Read these other verses discussing the deity of Christ: John 1:1, 5:18, 8:58, 10:30-33 (the Jews understood Jesus claimed to be God), 20:20; Col 2:9; Titus 2:13; 2 Pet 1:1. In Rev 19:10 an angel told John to only worship God, and Jesus regularly received worship: Matt 2:11, 14:33, 28:9, 17; Luke 24:52; John 9:38.
Day 3: Read Rom 3:21-28, 3:4-5, 11:6; Gal 2:15-21. |
