The Command to Evangelize

Introduction to Evangelism

What evangelism is not:

It is not inviting someone to church.

It is not praying with someone.

It is not talking about religious ideas.

What is evangelism?

Evangelism is intentionally sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and inviting someone to take part in His gift of salvation.

What is the Gospel?

The Gospel is the message of Jesus’ birth (why He came), death (why He died), resurrection (why He’s alive), and return (why He’s coming back).

Why He came - God’s love and man’s sin (John 3:16; Rom. 3:10, 23)

Illustration to use: Trespassing at the White House

Why He died - To take our punishment for sin (Rom. 5:8)

Illustration to use: A soldier who dies in combat

Why He’s alive - to offer us salvation from our sins. (Rom 6:23; 2 Cor. 5:21; Rom. 10:9)

Illustration to use: Has anyone ever done something for you to help? or Christmas gift

Why He’s coming back - Because He loves those who believe and to judge sin (John 3:18; John 14:1-3)

Illustration to use: An accountant

The Expectation of Christ for the believer

We evangelize in His authority. Matt. 28:18

We evangelize to all people Matt. 28:19

We evangelize to change lives Matt. 28:19

We evangelize to encourage obedience Matt. 28:20

We evangelize in His presence Matt. 28:20