1 corinthians 2
Paul did not persuade the Corinthians to accept Jesus with clever talk or wisdom, the demonstrations of the Spirit's power was the thing that transformed their lives. Unfortunately the church seems to do this the other way round, packaging the gospel or changing it for mass market appeal (how to get blessed, now!), rather than just explaining the story of Jesus (recognising that some people will think it is foolish) and expecting the Holy Spirit to act.
That doesn't mean we set up supernatural "shows" trying to "prove" to people that God is real with miracles. but it does mean we should tell our story, pray for people and expect God to heal people, set them free of addictions, transform their lives, because that's what He's done for me! We are not salesmen of the gospel, we are witnesses, God saves people, not us.
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