Every day we have conversations about things such as sports, hobbies, health, diets, politics, finances, weather, shopping, family, children, pets—you name it. I recently was at the airport, and standing next to me was a man in a suit who looked like he worked there. I asked him if he worked at the airport, and …
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Be Humble and Positive Paul said in Philippians 2:5, “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond servant.” Humility and patience with people …
Your personal testimony is one of the greatest tools you have when you share the gospel. People like stories, especially ones that are true. Stories emotionalize information. Jesus often told stories (parables). No persuasive argument will ever be a substitute for your personal testimony. To be an effective witness, you simply need to tell others …
Power Source #1: The Holy Spirit Evangelism is about the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit who enables us to share the good news. The Holy Spirit is the One who causes a person to put their faith in Christ. In Acts 1:4, Jesus commanded His disciples to wait for what the Father had promised—to …
I’m an Atheist An atheist believes that nothing × nobody = everything. Sam Chan recommends Tim Keller’s book Making Sense of God because it focuses on the reasons we need to believe in the existence of God. Anthony Flew, probably the most respected atheist of the last 100 years, changed from atheism after studying DNA …
Evangelistic surveys can be effective in sharing the gospel. Here are a few samples from a church in Washington state that uses them when they visit malls, parks, and bus stations to engage people in conversations about the gospel. Christmas Survey Easter Survey General Spiritual Interest Questionnaire Future Events Survey Date: _________________________________ Name: _________________________________ Romans …
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Now What? We are to be involved in the Lord’s command to fulfill the Great Commission. It’s as simple as ABC. A—ASK Ask the Lord to show you who in your life needs Jesus. God has put you in certain people’s lives to share the good news with them. Lee Strobel concludes his book The …
The Great Commission is found in Matthew 28:18–20. The main phrase of the Great Commission is “make disciples.” We tell unbelievers the good news and then help those who believe in Christ to grow in their faith. Some churches prioritize evangelism, while others prioritize discipleship. These are like two wings on an airplane. Lifeway Research …
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 …