Evangelism as Presbyterians

Intro: Why do Evangelism/Missions?

I. Where in the Bible do we see a call for Evangelism and Missions?

a.

Matthew 28:18–20 ESV

18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 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, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Its:

a. More than preaching

b. More than sharing

c. More than inviting to church

d. It is command is to “make disciples.”

More than speaking the gospel, its creating committed followers

II. So, we have a command and a call to action. With that in mind, what are some of the characteristics of God that, from the Reformed (presbyterian) perspective, seem to be heavy influences on Evangelism/Missions?

a. ,

b. Covenant of Redemption(, , , )

III. So, we know what (1) Evangelism/missions is, (2)we know that God predestined all things, (3) God predestined for Jesus a covenant people, a remnant.

The question that then gets put on the table is: Why do missions is God has already predestined everyone who will go to heaven?

First:

We are commanded to Matthew 28

Second:

General Call-Romans 10:13-17

Effectual Call-1 Thes. 1:4-5, , “For many are called, but few are chosen.”

So, The Spirit does not convict a heart that hasn’t been informed of the revelation of God.

Second:

Third:

It removes pride.

Think of Benny Hinn, etc.

How off-putting and blasphemous is that kind of attitude?

Last:

It guarantees assurance.

If God’s

Predestination isn’t a hindrance to Missions, it should actually energize missions.

Last question: How does that help us this morning?