Made for Mission Part 2
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Many Christians want to be used by the Lord, but don’t know how.
Many Christians want to be used by the Lord, but don’t know how.
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
He’s got the authority; you don’t need to earn permission to share the gospel.
Make Disciples:
Going
Baptizing - Making converts to God - Father, Son, Spirit - Evangelism
Teaching - Obedience to Jesus’ Commands - Disciple-Making
S.A.L.T.Y. Evangelism
S.A.L.T.Y. Evangelism
S - Start the conversation.
S - Start the conversation.
A - Ask thought provoking questions.
A - Ask thought provoking questions.
What is the most important thing in your life right now?
How important is the spiritual area of your life?
If it turns out there is a God, and you could ask one question, what would it be?
Growing up, did your family have any spiritual beliefs?
What do you think happens after this life?
What do you think it takes for someone to get to heaven?
If you were to die tonight and stand before God, and he asked you, “Why should I let you into heaven?” what would you say?
What percent chance do you think you would have of getting into heaven?
L - Listen actively.
L - Listen actively.
T - Tell them the gospel.
T - Tell them the gospel.
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Bridge illustration: Rom. 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Y - Yes or no?
Y - Yes or no?
“Would you like to commit your life to Christ right now?”
Now, make sure they understand what they are doing!
While we are excited about seeing people respond to Christ, it is wise to make sure that excitement doesn’t lead us to overlook the seriousness of what we are asking people to commit to.
The Key to successful evangelism: Don’t ever give up.
The Key to successful evangelism: Don’t ever give up.
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
