Comments on: The Bridge Illustration: An Idea Whose Time Has Come and Gone? http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:46:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Friday Finds http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-338071 Friday Finds Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:25:17 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/#comment-338071 [...] to Know God Personally?”).Speaking of scripts . . . .The Bridge IllustrationDavid Fitch opens a great discussion about the shortcomings and strengths of the script for the Bridge.  The comments are just as valuable as the post.  He asks in his comments: “How do [...] [...] to Know God Personally?”).Speaking of scripts . . . .The Bridge IllustrationDavid Fitch opens a great discussion about the shortcomings and strengths of the script for the Bridge.  The comments are just as valuable as the post.  He asks in his comments: “How do [...]

]]> By: Pastor D http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-291622 Pastor D Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:10:52 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/#comment-291622 I am a pastor and I led (by God's grace) souls to Christ and who are now also leading others to Christ through this simple and relevant tool. You spent lots of your energy and time criticizing this tool (and it's not really wrong though to do that) but I didn't see that you are offering something here. Are you? I am a pastor and I led (by God’s grace) souls to Christ and who are now also leading others to Christ through this simple and relevant tool.

You spent lots of your energy and time criticizing this tool (and it’s not really wrong though to do that) but I didn’t see that you are offering something here. Are you?

]]> By: Natural Evangelism Conversation « EvangelismCoach.org http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-37955 Natural Evangelism Conversation « EvangelismCoach.org Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:51:47 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/#comment-37955 [...] That question opened up a 2 hour conversation about relating to God, having our sin forgiven, having his presence in our life, and all sorts of stuff.  I use the bridge illustration as my script (even if there are some shortcomings in it). [...] [...] That question opened up a 2 hour conversation about relating to God, having our sin forgiven, having his presence in our life, and all sorts of stuff.  I use the bridge illustration as my script (even if there are some shortcomings in it). [...]

]]> By: Dan Groff http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-13753 Dan Groff Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:26:03 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/#comment-13753 Your inability to recognize the bridge for its purpose and intent is painfully obvious. To waste time discussing it, and not be actively sharing the gospel is a greater weakeness of your choice. Get out there! Be mature and share the love of God, the message of salvation ----or----be a good church person and critique the work of others. "... in pretence or in truth Christ is proclaimed, and in this I will rejoice" Your inability to recognize the bridge for its purpose and intent is painfully obvious. To waste time discussing it, and not be actively sharing the gospel is a greater weakeness of your choice. Get out there! Be mature and share the love of God, the message of salvation —-or—-be a good church person and critique the work of others. “… in pretence or in truth Christ is proclaimed, and in this I will rejoice”

]]> By: Using the Gospel Bridge Illustration in Evangelism Videos http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-11009 Using the Gospel Bridge Illustration in Evangelism Videos Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:20:48 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/#comment-11009 [...] Fitch has a good series of posts and discussion about some of the theological questions about the Bridge as a gospel script.  The comments raise great issues, and point to some other scripts. (See also Part 2 and Part [...] [...] Fitch has a good series of posts and discussion about some of the theological questions about the Bridge as a gospel script.  The comments raise great issues, and point to some other scripts. (See also Part 2 and Part [...]

]]> By: Ernest http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-10545 Ernest Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:01:32 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/#comment-10545 The bridge illustration is a great tool - but it's just that, a tool. The bridge illustration isn't the Gospel - it's a way that we can help to make the Gospel a little clearer to those who haven't heard it before. But similar to 1 Corinthians 3, I think sometimes churches and para-church organisations may put more emphasis on the tool, rather than the Gospel itself. I believe it's fair to say there will never be a 10-15 min explanation that can reveal the full depth of the Gospel. I'm only 20, but I believe that even in decades to come, I'll never cease to be amazed at the Gospel of Jesus. But tools like the bridge illustration can help those who no nothing about Jesus, to give them an idea about who Jesus is and what He did. It shows a need, and shows how Jesus can fulfil that need. But what the bridge illustration lacks is follow-up - and no matter what tool, that is vital for anyone who has just received Christ. But ultimately, no matter what tool we use, we need to rely on God. Paul said that he planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. Every person, church and organisation may have their different methods - but at the end of the day, are we humble enough to get down on our knees and pray for the salvation of those we shared the good news with? The bridge illustration is a great tool – but it’s just that, a tool. The bridge illustration isn’t the Gospel – it’s a way that we can help to make the Gospel a little clearer to those who haven’t heard it before. But similar to 1 Corinthians 3, I think sometimes churches and para-church organisations may put more emphasis on the tool, rather than the Gospel itself.

I believe it’s fair to say there will never be a 10-15 min explanation that can reveal the full depth of the Gospel. I’m only 20, but I believe that even in decades to come, I’ll never cease to be amazed at the Gospel of Jesus. But tools like the bridge illustration can help those who no nothing about Jesus, to give them an idea about who Jesus is and what He did. It shows a need, and shows how Jesus can fulfil that need. But what the bridge illustration lacks is follow-up – and no matter what tool, that is vital for anyone who has just received Christ.

But ultimately, no matter what tool we use, we need to rely on God. Paul said that he planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. Every person, church and organisation may have their different methods – but at the end of the day, are we humble enough to get down on our knees and pray for the salvation of those we shared the good news with?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-1418 Anonymous Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:30:00 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/#comment-1418 The bridge illustration is a great and simple way to share the salvation in Jesus Christ. I spent a whole summer in Jacksonville, Florida at a summer training program with the Navigators. We learned the bridge and shared it with strangers on the beach for 5 weeks, two hours a week. You would be amazed at how many people no so little about Jesus' death on the cross. The one part in the bridge that is vital and makes it an effective evangelical tool, is the testimony. People can relate to your story and walk with Christ. We also have to take into account people that this is a great conversation starter, a good lead into a spiritual conversation. Great things happened this last summer on the Jax beach, and the bridge was a huge part of it. The bridge illustration is a great and simple way to share the salvation in Jesus Christ. I spent a whole summer in Jacksonville, Florida at a summer training program with the Navigators. We learned the bridge and shared it with strangers on the beach for 5 weeks, two hours a week. You would be amazed at how many people no so little about Jesus’ death on the cross. The one part in the bridge that is vital and makes it an effective evangelical tool, is the testimony. People can relate to your story and walk with Christ. We also have to take into account people that this is a great conversation starter, a good lead into a spiritual conversation. Great things happened this last summer on the Jax beach, and the bridge was a huge part of it.

]]> By: Dave http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-1417 Dave Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:12:00 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/#comment-1417 I'm sorry, I meant to say Rom. 6:23. Romans 3:23 is part of the full length bridge. A pretty good explanation of the one-verse bridge is at http://www.navigators.org/us/resources/illustrations/items/One%20Verse%20Evangelism . After sharing this illustration at a discussion group in the dorms for non-believers, one girl asked if she could keep the illustration. She hung it on her wall and from what I hear from her hall-mates, it's still there. She had heard her whole life about salvation, but never had it finally clicked like that night. Must not be too out-dated of an illustration; that was 4 months ago! I’m sorry, I meant to say Rom. 6:23. Romans 3:23 is part of the full length bridge. A pretty good explanation of the one-verse bridge is at http://www.navigators.org/us/resources/illustrations/items/One%20Verse%20Evangelism . After sharing this illustration at a discussion group in the dorms for non-believers, one girl asked if she could keep the illustration. She hung it on her wall and from what I hear from her hall-mates, it’s still there. She had heard her whole life about salvation, but never had it finally clicked like that night. Must not be too out-dated of an illustration; that was 4 months ago!

]]> By: Dave http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-1416 Dave Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:42:00 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/#comment-1416 As a college campus missionary, I explain God's love and our need all the time through the one-verse bridge illustration, which is the same illustration but shorter and coming from Rom. 3:23 alone. I see people all the time that are floored by the illustration and have seen many people come to Christ and grow and mature in Christ. Is the illustration flawed?? Absolutely not, the vessel is. Try building a relationship with a person first. Don't let this little illustration be the only means of evangelism with this person, let it simply be a tool that goes along with your life; the ultimate means of evangelism. <br/>My generation of Christ followers is full of nay-sayers that want to point fingers at our parents generation and tell how what they did doesn't work and everything. Relational evangelism accompanied by an illustration like this works fine. We see the fruit all the time. As a college campus missionary, I explain God’s love and our need all the time through the one-verse bridge illustration, which is the same illustration but shorter and coming from Rom. 3:23 alone. I see people all the time that are floored by the illustration and have seen many people come to Christ and grow and mature in Christ. Is the illustration flawed?? Absolutely not, the vessel is. Try building a relationship with a person first. Don’t let this little illustration be the only means of evangelism with this person, let it simply be a tool that goes along with your life; the ultimate means of evangelism.
My generation of Christ followers is full of nay-sayers that want to point fingers at our parents generation and tell how what they did doesn’t work and everything. Relational evangelism accompanied by an illustration like this works fine. We see the fruit all the time.

]]> By: Mad Man http://www.reclaimingthemission.com/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/comment-page-1/#comment-1415 Mad Man Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:48:00 +0000 http://nathancolquhoun1.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/the-bridge-illustration-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-and-gone/#comment-1415 Last night I saw a video of a "skit" (that word does not do it justice however).<br/><br/>It isn't a device like "the bridge" that can be shared at any time or any place, but in today's internet world it can be shared readily with anyone who has internet access.<br/><br/>Here it is: <a HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyheJ480LYA" REL="nofollow">Lifehouse's Everything Skit</a><br/><br/>I'm a pretty logical/unemotional guy, and this really hit me in a way that choked me up. Last 1-1/2 minutes in particular are incredibly powerful.<br/><br/>Like any parable or analogy it is not perfect, but I'd be interested to hear how others react to it -- both believers and unbelievers. Last night I saw a video of a “skit” (that word does not do it justice however).

It isn’t a device like “the bridge” that can be shared at any time or any place, but in today’s internet world it can be shared readily with anyone who has internet access.

Here it is: Lifehouse’s Everything Skit

I’m a pretty logical/unemotional guy, and this really hit me in a way that choked me up. Last 1-1/2 minutes in particular are incredibly powerful.

Like any parable or analogy it is not perfect, but I’d be interested to hear how others react to it — both believers and unbelievers.

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