Evangelism and Missions

BF&M

It is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ and of every church of the Lord Jesus Christ to endeavor to make disciples of all nations. The new birth of man’s spirit by God’s Holy Spirit means the birth of love for others. Missionary effort on the part of all rests thus upon a spiritual necessity of the regenerate life, and is expressly and repeatedly commanded in the teachings of Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ has commanded the preaching of the gospel to all nations. It is the duty of every child of God to seek constantly to win the lost to Christ by verbal witness undergirded by a Christian lifestyle, and by other methods in harmony with the gospel of Christ.

Memory Verse

Romans 10:13–15 CSB

For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.

Where do you have to start anytime you think Evangelism and Missions? What Scripture?

Matthew 28:19–20 CSB

Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

The Great Commission! It is rather Obvious. If you are looking for the definitive, “God specifically commands us to tell people about Him” verse, this is it.

Duty and Privilege

Throughout history, the church has viewed evangelism and missions as the central responsibility of the church. Why? Because God Himself gave man the command

To All Nations

Missions: The church’s God given responsibility to bring God’s love and the Christian gospel to all people through evangelism, education and ministry.