When the Apostle Paul was led by the Holy Spirit to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the Roman Empire, his efforts were greatly facilitated by the network of Roman roads that covered 120,000 kilometers (almost 75,000 miles). God used these roads to spread the good news of Christ throughout the Roman Empire.
Jesus told His disciples that just prior to His return, “this gospel will be preached to all nations” (Matthew 24:14 NIV). How could this be possible unless God raised up a new technology that would enable the gospel to reach every person on earth? Little did they realize that 2,000 years later, God would raise up a new Roman road that would lead to the literal fulfillment of Jesus’s words.
Just as the gospel was spread throughout the Roman roads during the birth of Christianity, so today the gospel is being spread worldwide by the Internet. As of this writing in 2024, there are 5.35 billion global Internet users of this new Roman road. That number is expected to reach 6.54 billion in 2025 primarily through the proliferation of smartphones.
Easier and Faster Ways of Communicating
At the click of a mouse on a computer or a tap on a smartphone, the gospel can be sent out in seconds around the world and in different languages. We are in a new digital era where almost everything is done digitally, and technology is affecting the spread of the good news all over the world.
Easy Understanding of Scripture and Gospel Resources
Because of technological changes, people can obtain gospel and biblical materials even in remote areas where they were previously unavailable. The gospel is being spread worldwide through this new technology of the Internet.
Many ministries are using this new Roman road to fulfill Jesus’s Great Commission to take the gospel worldwide before He returns.
JesusOnline Ministries is one such ministry that has been proclaiming the gospel on the Internet since 2005 and has reached nearly every nation of the world.
JesusOnline Ministries
JesusOnline Ministries (JOM) has received over a quarter of a billion website visits from people in 195 countries who have read the articles or watched videos about Jesus’s life, crucifixion, and resurrection. For each person who indicates a decision for Christ, the cost to the website is incredibly low at less than one dollar.
JesusOnline Ministries uses a proven four-step outreach strategy to reach them with the truth about Jesus.
Step 1. JOM poses questions people are asking about Jesus. They identify those with an online search history related to questions they’re asking about God, Jesus, faith, and the Bible.
Step 2. People click ads that link them to compelling gospel articles and videos. By placing curiosity-provoking ads on thousands of promising websites every day, JOM captures interest and makes people think about who this Jesus is that they have heard about.
Step 3. Visitors to the website then discover answers that reveal Jesus’s true identity and the life He offers. After hearing the gospel on video or in print, they discover that Jesus is their Savior and Lord and have the opportunity to come to Him by faith.
Step 4. JOM follows up with those who respond and encourages them to join the JO App community where a discipleship pastor and team of volunteers help members nurture their relationship with Jesus. The team also prays for people and helps guide individuals to find biblical answers for their challenges.
The three main websites are Y-Jesus.com, JesusOnline.com, and JesusOnlineMinistries.org.
Y-Jesus has PDF articles and videos on such topics as “Is Jesus God?” “Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?” (also, a video version); “Has Science Discovered God?” “The Gift of Heaven” (in PDF and video formats), and a host of other topics. These articles and videos can be placed on Facebook or Instagram, or emailed to your non-Christian friends with whom you are sharing the gospel. I have sent some of these articles and videos to non-Christians who are looking for reasons to believe and have also posted these articles on Facebook.
Jesusonlineministries.org shares the vision of JOM along with “The Gift of Heaven” video that has reached millions of viewers with hundreds of thousands making a decision for Christ.
JesusOnline.com has an app downloaded by millions called the JOApp. This app has resources such as Bible studies, gospel tracts, online Bibles, New Adventure with Jesus, and several other resources.
In 2023, JOM had 98,393 daily visits, 6,625 daily decisions, and 2,418,015 people who committed their lives to follow Jesus from 190 countries around the world. Over 300,000 of these decisions were from “The Gift of Heaven” video that reached people even in many countries where Christians are persecuted.
2030 Ministry Vision:
- One billion website all-time visits
- 30 million all-time decisions for Christ
Below are brief samplings of the thousands of comments JOM receives on a monthly basis.
Moges, Ethiopia
I was thinking to kill myself. I was in depression and stress, and I think I’m alone and everybody hates me, but Jesus told me if you’re alone I am with you. If anyone doesn’t love you, I love you and he is my friend and my father. I can’t describe his love to me.
Roberto, Guatemala
I’ve been an atheist for a long time. I asked God to show me if He was real. But last month I began fearing about death and asked God to show me if He was real. I prayed and asked Him for a sign to help me know the truth. Then I was navigating on Pinterest, and your ad came about the resurrection. Although I wasn’t searching for anything about life after death, I realized this was God’s answer, and I read the article showing that Jesus really rose. I’m glad that God answered me. Thank you for your website.
Kalyani, India
I am a Hindu who was told the truth of Christ very recently. . . . I have seen and heard enough to believe in Jesus, but my nagging mind plagued me with doubts, and I ended up on this wonderful site. Such direct, amazing facts. Verifiable, sourcecited. You people don’t know how much it helps me to read these articles. How much it calms me. Keep up the good job. Hope this site helps many lost sheep reach the truth. God bless.
Reynaldo, Israel
I am now truly convinced that Jesus and God truly exist . . . and His promises are true . . . I like to devote my life to Him. . . . Amen!
Serwaa, Ghana
Could you believe I was crying before I clicked on the link? I’m in debt to the extent of thinking of taking my life for everything to end. I have a seven-month-old baby girl too. And now I have seen how wrong I am thinking I have nobody to help me, Almighty God is here for me.
Ahmed, Ghana
Although I’ve been a Muslim for 10 years, I read your article and am very grateful for your insightful facts about Jesus. I’m really inspired how your website helped me discover the truth of the gospel.
Pastor Ayodele, Nigeria
I am a minister of the gospel for over 30 years now, but I have never seen the gospel so clearly presented as this. This message will help us present the gospel message better. Thank you.
Neil, Philippines
This article really captures my heart, my whole being. . . . It makes me cry out loud alone in my room. . . . I feel sorry for all my sins.
Sakeena, Pakistan
It was amazing. I never read such content. May God accept me with my sins.
Michael, New Guinea
Convincing and heart-touching, and this is my turning point. My tears rolled down my eyes while praying the prayer. I need to return to Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God. Eternal life is real, and Jesus Christ is the firstborn into the eternal life.
Miguel, Venezuela
Until today I never understood why God gave His only Son as a sacrifice for us who literally do not deserve it. I cannot imagine giving my son for other people. That’s how great God’s love is, and today more than ever, my God, I love you, and I receive you.
Ariel, Colombia
Now I understand that Jesus Christ is the one who will help me fill that void in my life. I receive Him in my heart and my life and accept Him as owner and master of my life. I ask you, Jesus, to come in and take control of my being and make me what you want me to be. Amen. For a long time, I was looking for you, but I did not see until today.
Beverly, Guyana
I was deeply moved by these wonderful words of life today. I feel that I found a new life. I am moved to live my life with Jesus. I found this new birth with tears in my eyes. These words touched my soul, and I think I am now free to live my true life and have that relationship with God.
Abdel, Peru
It has helped me to understand many new things. I am grateful, and I do not consider it a coincidence to find this spiritual help. I was a convinced atheist, but I had the opportunity to meet God.
Alexander, Canada
I now believe in God; I finally have faith. Sweet Jesus, I love you. You’re everything to us. It’s true. I acknowledge Your sacrifice of Your life for us!
Rosario, Mexico
I’ve had some questions about Jesus’s resurrection, but now I see it so clearly. He rose again, to the tears that now run down my cheeks. He resurrected. Thank you very much.
Kathleen, USA
This is the most wonderful article I have ever read. Being raised Catholic, it never crossed my mind that Jesus is my Lord and He rose up to heaven so we could have eternal life with Him. And that I pray for.
Enrico, Italy
I was having a crisis of faith, and suddenly I got this link where I found so much benefit. Jesus sought me out, and I accepted Him.
Zhimoka, India
I am struggling to get out of addiction and sinful habits. This article indeed has helped me answer my questions and doubts about whether a person like me can be given a chance in life. Now I believe I can because Jesus is indeed my Savior and my one true God.
Sujatha, India
I am a Hindu, but while reading about Jesus I am crying. I don’t know why, but after reading your article, I feel peace in my heart. I accept Jesus as my saviour. Thank you very much.
Youcef, Algeria
Now I have evidence that Jesus died on the cross and three days later He resurrected from death. In spite of my precedent belief as a Muslim that Jesus never died on the Cross, today I feel free on discovering the reality about the Christ thanks to so wonderful evidence. Life without Jesus is not worth living.”
Global Media Outreach (GMO) is another effective ministry that leverages technology to reach the world for Christ. GMO has seen millions receive Christ worldwide since it began. In summary, several ministries such as JesusOnline Ministries are taking the Lord’s words seriously and using the new Roman road of the Internet to proclaim the gospel to every nation.
Articles and Videos to Share Christ
You can go to Y-Jesus.com and send an article or video to those you are witnessing to and ask them their opinion for further follow-up. You can also post the gospel or an apologetic article on Facebook, Instagram, or other social media about the Lord and how Christ has changed your life.
The Social Media Phenomenon
The gospel remains the same, but the methods change. Today, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Pinterest, and Reddit are reaching billions of people daily. Facebook is the world’s largest social network. As of January 2024, Facebook had 3.05 billion monthly active users (MAU). It’s the most used, most universal, and most effective social media tool for evangelism. The vast majority of users are between 25 and 54 years of age.
YouTube has 2.5 billion MAU; Instagram has 2 billion MAU. More than 80 percent of every generation uses social media at least once per day.
First Chronicles 12:32 says, “Of the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do.”
The Internet and social media present an amazing opportunity to get the gospel out to the world. Thousands of evangelists are using social media platforms to spread the gospel.
Here are some ways to use social media to share the gospel.
- Understand your audience and the social media platform you want to reach. With Facebook, tap the circle to the right of the audience you’d like to see your content (example: friends, public, only me). Thirty percent or more of people between the ages of 18 and 24 make up most Instagram users. To post on Instagram, you can turn on your Facebook account in the share section. The share to section will be set to your Instagram account. For public accounts, anyone on Instagram can see your posts.
- In general, ages 20 to 29 are the biggest users of social media.
- Pray for people viewing your post. Ask for prayer requests. “How can I pray for you and follow up for an update?” Share prayers and praises.
- Share your story or personal testimony, scripture, and what it means to you. Share posts from your church. Share burdens. Share resources to meet needs. Share opportunities to connect. Share the gospel message and how to know Christ.
- Post regularly because over time the message of the gospel will penetrate a person’s heart. Be consistent.
- Respond to comments you may receive. Follow-up is important, and over time a person may come to Christ since it takes time for people to understand and receive the gospel.
- Many pastors post their sermons on the Internet and social media. David Jeremiah’s ministry Turning Point is available on most all social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. His organization informed me recently that they have reached more than 300 million organically on these platforms in a short period of time.
- R. York Moore, President and CEO of the Coalition of Christian Outreach and Tellthestory.net, posts three to five short videos a day, mainly on basic doctrines of sin, judgment, and common struggles such as pornography, anxiety, and fear, as well as what salvation is and how a person is saved. Moore uses TikTok as a social media platform and has been doing that for two years. He says that the most effective platforms for getting the gospel out are TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. As of November 2023, Moore’s sites have 717,000 followers, over 8 million hitting his posts, and an estimated 400,000 people who have received Christ. Moore commented, “God is using TikTok in a powerful way to reach Gen Z with the gospel.” He suggested using www.robertbenjaminconsulting.com to learn how to use social media.
- Search on Instagram or YouTube on topics such as faith in Jesus, apologetics, sermons, evangelism, salvation, the resurrection of Jesus, the second coming, and other topics. You will get a host of posts.
Edigital ministries such as www.godkulture.global, www.udemy.com, and www.delmethod.com explain how to use social media to share the gospel. You can also contact someone in your church who is tech-savvy and ask them to show you how to use social media to share Christ evangelistically.
SeekGrowLove.com says, “Internet evangelism is how the nations will have an opportunity to hear and receive the good news. . . . Today one person, right out of the comfort of his home, can reach millions of people in places he has never been and most likely, never will go. . . . As good stewards, we must use what God has given us if we desire to obey the Great Commission and bring the return of our anticipated Savior!”