Andrew Rappaport's Rapp Report From Drug Dealer to Missionary - Alex Wright
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Oct 10, 2024 Alex Wright, the founder of Vessels for Christ, shares his incredible journey from drug addiction to dedicated missionary work. He discusses the chaos of his early life and the moment of spiritual awakening that transformed him. The conversation dives into the challenges faced by global missionaries and the importance of supporting local pastors through community engagement. Alex highlights the need for authentic faith amidst societal pressures and encourages listeners to consider how they can contribute to impactful missionary efforts.
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Alex Wright's Testimony
- Alex Wright grew up in a pseudo-Christian home and had multiple false conversions.
- He struggled with drug addiction for years, overdosing multiple times before truly finding Christ.
False Conversions
- Many claim Christianity based on prayers or rituals, not genuine conversion.
- Alex Wright highlights the danger of equating speaking in tongues with salvation.
Causes of False Conversions
- False conversions may stem from an overemphasis on numbers and altar calls in revivalism and a fear of confronting others' beliefs.
- Andrew Rappaport points out Billy Graham's later regret about including Roman Catholics in his crusades.