EVANGELISM
Definition:
Evangelism and Gospel are inseparable. Evangelism requires the Gospel message.
The Gospel message, when proclaimed, is Evangelism. Gospel is the message to
be proclaimed; Evangelism is the work of proclamation.
The Gospel
message of Evangelism centers in Jesus Christ:
1Corinthians 5:1-8; 1Corinthians 2:1-5; Romans 16:25; Acts 2:22-24, 31-36;
Acts 4:33; Acts 5:42.
The Gospel
message of Evangelism is the power of God:
Romans 1:15,16; 1Corinthians 1:23,24; 1Thessalonians 1:5.
The Gospel message
of Evangelism has Bible titles:
1. Gospel of
God, Romans
15:16; 1Thessalonians 2:8; 1Peter 4:17.
2. Gospel of
Jesus Christ, Mark 1:1.
3. Gospel of
Christ, Romans 1:16; 1Corinthians 9:12,18; Philippians. 1:27;
1Thessalonians 3:2.
4. Gospel of
Salvation, Ephesians 1:13.
5. Gospel of
Peace,
Ephesians 6:15.
6. Glorious
Gospel of Christ, 2Corinthians 4:4.
The Gospel message
of Evangelism is the proclamation of the Word:
1. The Word of
God, 1Thessalonians 2:13.
2. The Word of
Christ, Colossians 3:16.
3. The Word of
Salvation,
Acts 13:26.
4. The Word of
Reconciliation, 2Corinthians 5:19.
5. The Word of
Truth, 2Ephesians 1:13; 2Corinthians 6:7.
6. The Word of
Life, Philippians 2:16.
The Gospel
message of Evangelism plants good seed,
Matthew 13:3-8;18-23.
The Gospel
message of Evangelism produces good fruit:
Matthew 11:4-6; Luke 1:76-79; Luke 2:10-14; Luke 4:18,19; John 4:14; John
8:32; John 15:1-8.
The Gospel
message of Evangelism must be received with faith:
Acts 16:30,31; Hebrews 4:1,2; Hebrews 11:6.
The Gospel
message of Evangelism is made effective:
1. By preaching,
Luke 24:46,47; Acts 2:14-40; Romans 1:15,16; 1Corinthians 1:17-24; 1Timothy
1:8-11.
2. By witnessing,
Luke 24:48; Acts 1:8; Acts 26:1-29.
3. By godly
living, 1Peter 2:9-12; 3:1-9.
4. By
establishing churches, Acts chapters 13-20.
5. By letting the
Light shine in the Christian, Matthew 5:13-16.
6. By multiplying
workers, John 4:34-38; 2Timothy 2:2.
7. By working
miracles, Acts 3:1-26;
8. By God-given
organization, Ephesians 4:7-16.
9. By godly
praying, Ephesians 6:17-20; Philippians 1:18,19.
10. By generous
giving, 2Corinthians chapters 8and 9.
11. By sending
missionaries, Acts 8:5-40; 13:1-4.
12. By obeying
the Holy Spirit, Acts 16:6-15.
13. By
instructing others, Acts 18:24-28; 2Timothy 2:4.
As you read the
Bible verses, you will notice other verses that relate to the same subject. It
will increase your knowledge if you will add other verses to the proper
section.
Discuss with other
Christians what you have learned. Ask other Christians for other verses to add
to each section. By using what you learn, you strengthen the lesson in your
own mind and impart the truth to others. This fulfills the command of Christ!
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