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I haven’t blogged for long, but it didn’t take long for me to know that I love it. I’m naturally a writer and speaker, so I enjoy having this opportunity. During my short time blogging I have come across some very impressive blogs, being written by some very impressive people. I thank God for the paths of people I have come across in the blogging world.
If the Apostle Paul had the internet what would he do with it?
Before I give my answer to that question I want to layout some finer points that can give some perspective and back drop to my thoughts. In America we have went through the radio broadcast era, where being on the radio was crème de la crop, and owning a radio station could cost a small fortune. There was one man who paid $300,000 for a radio station back in the 70’s. Radio brought with it the opportunity to reach hundreds and thousands of people. Television came introducing the opportunity to not only hear the person but see them. T.V brought with it a premium as well. While radio and T.V are still in our lives, the internet has brought with it a whole new digital era, revolutionizing both radio and T.V.
The advent of the internet has leveled the playing field, toppling the usual requirement of hundreds of thousands of dollars for entry, to zero and next to nothing!
We are in a time unlike any other, we can set up a “radio station” and/or podcast on the internet for free in some instances and for next to nothing in others. The price for television air time is still at a premium, but again the internet has opened the door for broadcasting: YouTube, Godtube,video blogging, and other services are part of the leveling force to the traditional structure that previously limited entry players like you and I. The internet and technology has presented an unprecedented opportunity to each of us. Guttenberg would be blown away with WordPress, E-books, the ease of blogging, Kindles and whispersync, and the simplicity of publishing writings for global viewing. Wycliffe is probably rolling in his grave in excitement over biblegateway.com, and the many people who scripture blog, putting the word of God for view to potentially millions and billions.
for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God is not chained. (2 Ti 2:9)
Paul was in chains at the time he wrote that to Timothy, he recognized an important point about God’s word in his letter, it was not chained! It couldn’t be imprisoned or be held back, by his limitation to physically reach others. I think that if the internet was around for Paul he’d use it to spread the knowledge of the Kingdom of God, and they’d fill it with every bit of information about His love, and salvation, they could.
For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations. (Psa 100:5)
The Great Commission, not only gave us authority in Jesus’ name to spread the Gospel to the world, but made us partners in the ministry of reconciliation (2 Cor 5:18). As a willing vessel, surrendered for His glory, the internet is another tool in the hands of a mighty God. As the Holy Spirit works through us, the internet is a tool for the spreading of the knowledge of the Lord, and websites the holder of the greatest truth’s we have. In one click we send content to the internet that can be viewed across the globe, and often is. His truth will endure to all generations; from the spoken story telling era, to the written and print era, to radio and tv now to the internet and e-base era the knowledge of the Lord will endure.
What are your thoughts on this?
Is spreading God’s message of grace and love the reason your blogging?
Do you know of any one that still looks at the internet as “evil”? If so, why?
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Klarion Kall 
You truly have an awesome here. Thanks for sharing and do continue to allow God to use you for his glory as you walk out your purpose in this life and move swiftly towards you destination. Peace and grace be with you now and always.
Thank you Pastor, and I pray God’s many blessings upon you as you diligently serve Him.
As a fellow blogger, I appreciate the freedom to write and, hopefully as it is my desire, to direct readers to think more deeply about who God is and what his Word communicates about him. The internet, in my opinion, is value neutral. It can, and is, being used for evil. It can, and is, being used for good and to reach people with the transformative good news of Jesus Christ. I think Paul would have made full use of it, if I may be so bold as to guess:) But God can get the word out without our technology too. Paul just had some scrolls and ink, and look what God did with it! Ultimately, He is the one who reaches people. Good post – thanks!
That is so true, He is ultimately the one who reaches people, no matter what means might be deployed. Thank you and God Bless
I believe that because my heart is for Christ, that whether I’m posting on homeschooling, family, poetry and writings, or about Christ, he will always come through because all that I am, the gifts and talents inside, are his to use and for him to shine through in what I do. So of course, my purpose is to share Christ in all things I blog. Pretty much why my blog is called For His Glory and Praise. “Do everything you do as if doing it for God, not for man.” Yes, the internet can be evil in many ways, but the Lord can use it for good even more, just as he can use us, humans filled with evil and failing, for his purpose. Thank you for your blog thoughts. I enjoyed them and especially loved the thought of what the Apostle Paul would have done if he had the internet. Great thoughts!
I am greatful you took the time to read, and just humbled at how you seek to allow God to use you. God bless you in everyway!
Oh if only the men and women of God today had the heart and passion of the first church!! The whole world would be on fire with the word of God burning in thier hearts and minds! so few turned the world over and the message went to the far reaches of their world… Oh Lord Jesus that our hearts might burn with your passion for your bride, for the church, for the lost and perishing!! That we might stop living life simply to enjoy, and start allowing the consuming love of God to motivate us to give it all up and reach a dying and needy world! Hit us with a Damascus Road Experience Jesus!! May we encounter you and take the world like the first church took theirs!
That was awesome Carri, others might want to skip the post and just read your comment!
AMEN!!!
I believe blogging is a way for people of diversity to come together through Christ. God’s expressions are seen everywhere. I cannot imagine the evil in that.
Hmm…question number 1…DEFINITELY!!! That’s my one desire in ALL things; the deepest cry of my heart. Question number 2…umm, maybe I’m just too young but I don’t think I know anyone who considers the internet evil. I do however know people who consider Facebook, Twitter, and other such sights as evil or, rather, a waste of time or vain.
Thanks for posting!!! 🙂
When I read your writings I hear that as well. I have friends who are Christians who I love very much who will not get on facebook or blog too. Thanks for sharing and God Bless you!
I love the story of the Apostle Paul and if he was here today he would do what ever it took to get that word out. He showed us when the scales was removed from his eyes how much He loved and wanted to do the work of God. He didn’t become lazy like some of us are he wasn’t afraid to do the extrordinary. Why becaue all his life he did those things he hated christians and God used the very thing he hated and made Paul in something he never would of imagine. Problem with many in the body today is they don’t love people like the first church did, everybody is more concern about themseles and their minitries that they don’t want to support others. If they really understood Kingdom Principles they would see giving back and supporting others will only make them reap even more so.
But what has happen saints are using the world views and principals and try adding it to God’s principals and it doesn’t work that way..until mans heart change he will never see GOD..it’s a heart matter..and what we have today is far to many professing and having no heart to back up what they say..we have head knowledge and no heart knowledge…Church is in trouble that is why we must keep in them in prayer
Thanks Minister Desiray, you said so much thats very true, I thank God for you and for raising you up to be a leader after His own heart! It does appear that the need is great, but as we both know our God is greater, God bless you, blessed Sister in the Lord.
God bless you Thomas I have enjoyed your postings.
This post speaks very true. The internet really started to pick up right as I was entering highschool, therefore I think I take all of these opportunities for granted. This technology is an amazing way to share the word of God with the entire world. Technology still scares some people, and yes it can be used for ill purposes, but you can’t discount all the wonderful ways it can be used. We live in an astounding age for learning and for spreading the word of God, and I am so thankful for that!
Brandie, I thank you for your comment, as it comes from an informed Christian/Tech perspective. Yes, this age is very astounding for learning the word. God bless you.
@”Is spreading God’s message of grace and love the reason your blogging?”
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The gospel has indeed driven me to blog. Not all of us can go to places and be a missionary, but all of us who has internet access can definitely preach the good news about Christ Jesus.
@Do you know of any one that still looks at the internet as “evil”? If so, why?
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Pastors cannot preach against the internet these days, because they too are hook on it.
I remember more than 14 years ago, I read on a printed paper (no blogs yet) that
the internet is evil. and that the 666 is starting. that the monitor is the head 666 and the mouse is the hand 666.
they say alot about computers being evil.
but I am definitely sure, those people who claim the internet to be evil, are probably owners of computers and definitely connected to the internet today.
for some reason, I believe that all the ends of the earth can be easily reach these days, through internet.
lets wait and see in a few years time, when holograms are realized, when preachers are preaching in front of you and can be in multiple places at the same time, via hologram.
– grace and peace
Your right I have heard some of the same antics about the internet. Thanks for joining the conversation
hi ”how your day;;DOT….But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
1 Peter 2:9