EVANGELISM

Jim Gillespie

 

I.     Lesson = Evangelism

A.  Definition of Evangelism

To present Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit to sinful people in order that they may come to put their trust in God through Jesus Christ (this is not inviting people to events or living a Christian life in front of them, these are parts of evangelism but not evangelism itself. This is a one-on-one presentation)

B.  Is evangelism a command of God?

1.    I Peter 2:9

2.    1 Peter 3:15

3.    John 20:21

4.    Matthew 28:18-20

C.  What is your motivation?

1.    God’s Glory

2.    Obedience

3.    Love of the lost

(The motivation for presenting the Gospel is obedience and God’s glory)

D.  How do I get started?

1.    Surrender – (make a decision to be a full follower of Jesus.)

2.    Know the gospel

a)   Could you explain the gospel to a dying man? Could you lead your child in putting his faith in Jesus that he may be reconciled with God?

b)  What verses would you use to present the gospel? Where in your Bible could you take someone?

3.    Have a plan

a)   Surrender. If God has commanded this of us and we love Him we need to surrender all to Him. (John 14:15)

b)  Learn (take a class, course, etc.)

c)   Observe someone else do evangelism

d)  Put yourself in a position to evangelize

e)  Have a jumping off point

E.   What do I need to remember?

a)   Romans 1:16 (I am not ashamed)

b)  Acts 1:8 (I am empowered)

c)   Isaiah 41:10 (I am not afraid)