41100 What Is Evangelism?

Definitions Evangelism is an act of believers who participate with the Holy Spirit in telling people about God’s love for them and inviting them into a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Evangelism comes from a Greek word, euangelion which means good news or good message. A distant runner in wartime would bring messages …

41101 Reasons Why Believers Should Witness

Here are 10 reasons why a Christian should share their faith using the word EVANGELISM: E – Because of the EXAMPLE of CHRIST.   The Lord set the example as the supreme evangelist. “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). Jesus’ mission on earth was to sacrifice His life …

41102 Why Christians Fail to Witness

1.  Fear of Rejection We need to keep in mind the definition of successful witnessing which is: “Successful witnessing is simply taking the initiative to share Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results with God.” “I came to you in weakness and great fear and trembling. My message and my preaching …

41201 Methods of Evangelism

1.  Roman Road: Some people share Christ using the following verses from the book of Romans — Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Romans 5:8; Romans 10:9-10; and Romans 5:1.  Stick with these verses in this order. 2.  Share Jesus Without Fear by Bill Fay starts with the 5 questions which are: Then ask the person they are witnessing to read out …

41206 Answering Questions

Here are some evangelistic articles that answer some questions . Who is the Real Jesus? Was Jesus the Messiah? Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? Is Jesus God? Is Jesus the Only Way to God? Has Science Discovered God? Are Humans the Result of Evolution? Is a Designer Revealed in Creation? Are the Gospels Reliable? …

41202 Your Personal Testimony

I.  Introduction: A. The Importance of your personal Testimony Your Story is His Story Your Personal Testimony is Very Important!   Even though your story of how you came to Christ may not be spectacular to you, it is your eyewitness account of how the Lord changed your life.  People like true stories and your story is truly about your encounter …

41203 Conversations That Matter

Introduction Jesus often used a mix of probing and rhetorical questions in talking to people. Questions can be a great springboard into the Gospel!  Some questions Jesus employed in conversations were: Informational Questions Discerning Questions Corresponding Questions Using Conversations to Share the Gospel Why Use Questions? Illustration Questions serve like a meat thermometer:  What is …

41103 The Importance of Scripture in Evangelism

1.  God’s Word is Powerful God’s Word is able to penetrate a person’s heart and change them. Hebrews 4:12 says, “For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing as far as the division of the soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts …