Principles of Evangelism

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Principles of Evangelism
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What is Evangelism

• 1974- ICWE in Lausanne, Switzerland To
  evangelize is to spread the good news that Jesus
  Christ died for our sins and was raised from the
  dead according to the Scriptures, and that as the
  reigning Lord he now offers the forgiveness of
  sins and the liberating gift of the Holy Spirit
  to all who repent and believe. Our Christian
  presence in the world is indispensable to
  evangelism, and so is that kind of dialogue whose
  purpose is to listen sensitively in order to
  understand. But evangelism itself is the
  proclamation of the historical, biblical Christ
  as Savior and Lord, with a view to persuading
  people to come to him personally and so be
  reconciled to God. In issuing the gospel
  invitation we have no liberty to conceal the cost
  of discipleship. Jesus still calls all who would
  follow him to deny themselves with his new
  community. The results of evangelism include
  obedience to Christ, incorporation into his
  church and responsible service in the world.

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What is Evangelism

• D.T. Niles-
• Evangelism is just one beggar telling the other
  beggar where to get food.
• No matter how we define evangelism the great goal
  of evangelism is to bring men and women into a
  saving relationship with Jesus Christ, the Lord
  of Glory.

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Principles of Evangelism

• GO TO THE LOST SHEEP
• Acts 18
• Evangelism is not an option for a disciple of
  Christ Jesus.
• Let us be decisive, determined and directed about
  evangelism

• PREACH THE KINGDOM OF GOD
• Kings dominion or control
• Democracy
• Monocracy
• Seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness

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Principles of Evangelism

• FREELY YOU HAVE RECEIVED, FREELY GIVE
• Overflowing gratitude
• II Ki 79, Then they said to each other, "We're
  not doing right. This is a day of good news and
  we are keeping it to ourselves. If we wait until
  daylight, punishment will overtake us. Let's go
  at once and report this to the royal palace.

• MEET NEEDS
• Heal the sick, raise the dead, and cleanse those
  with leprosy
• How are we meeting needs?
• Napoleon

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Principles of Evangelism

• WORK WITH THE RESPONSIVE
• Search for a worth person and stay
• Age, language, culture, education are factors in
  reaching some.

• TRUST GOD FOR SUPPORT
• Dont take gold or silver or copper
• Gods will done in Gods way will not lack support

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Principles of Evangelism

• EXPECT OPPOSITION FROM THE UNEXPECTED
• Peace or sword
• Our homes and families
• Even sometimes our church family

• PASS BY THE UNRESPONSIVE
• Shake the dust off
• OK study
• We must use our time wisely
• A few years ago

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Principles of Evangelism

• RESULTS ARE NOT OUR ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY
• Each person is responsible for how they will
  receive the Gospel
• God is everyone's judge, we are not.
• Should not neglect our responsibilities to each
  other.

• WHEN PERSECUTIOM BECOMES UNBEARABLE, FLEE
• Liberia

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Principles of Evangelism

• DELIVER THE MESSAGE
• Dont worry about results
• Fear can keep us from sharing the gospel
• Leave the results up to God
• Lets be good stewards of the Gospel

• USE DISCERNMENT
• Do not give dog what is sacred do not throw your
  pearls to the pigs
• Some just do not want to hear
• Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

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Principles of Evangelism

• WE HAVE GOOD NEWS
• LETS SHARE IT!

• SUPPORT THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL
• Matt 1040-42
• Even a cup of water to those disciples is
  recognized by God