CHUCK GIRARD- Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Worship Leader
A Pioneer of Contemporary Christian Music, Member and Co-Founder of the CCM group 'LOVE SONG.'
A Pioneer of Contemporary Christian Music, Member and Co-Founder of the CCM group 'LOVE SONG.'
witness
This song was my response to legalistic, statistic driven witnessing.
There is an eternal conflict in street ministry between two main schools of thought, “fire and brimstone”, versus “friendship evangelism."
Fire & Brimstone is very legalistic, with an emphasis on getting in the necessary points in regard to salvation, almost by the numbers in the preaching of the gospel. There is an obsessive emphasis on the pointing out of sin and depravity, and the punishment that will result.
Friendship evangelism is a more organic, natural approach which requires more of a sensitivity toward the individual and his life and needs.
I am obviously an advocate of the friendship approach, and this song was a statement in that regard.
Chuck
There is an eternal conflict in street ministry between two main schools of thought, “fire and brimstone”, versus “friendship evangelism."
Fire & Brimstone is very legalistic, with an emphasis on getting in the necessary points in regard to salvation, almost by the numbers in the preaching of the gospel. There is an obsessive emphasis on the pointing out of sin and depravity, and the punishment that will result.
Friendship evangelism is a more organic, natural approach which requires more of a sensitivity toward the individual and his life and needs.
I am obviously an advocate of the friendship approach, and this song was a statement in that regard.
Chuck