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Eric Meyer
CMN 8263: Discipleship & Evangelism
Professor Lanker
June 3rd, 2008
/Out of the Saltshaker/ Outline
Introduction:
*Summary: *Evangelism must come from the heart; modeled after Jesus, and not be based so much on memorized technique.
The practice needs to take place in everyday life, not just in church.
1. Times and environments change, but the word of God does not.
The evangelist needs to understand his environment, and determine how best to present the Gospel based on those circumstances.
He is not to change the Gospel to match the environment.
2. It seems that most potential evangelists are nervous about bringing up the subject of God in casual conversations.
Understanding ways to comfortably speak God’s Word are crucial for the evangelist.
3. We have to remember that God is presenting the Gospel through us.
He cures, we care.
4. God’s message deserves to be presented well.
An evangelist should not consider the work a dreaded job, but an enjoyable experience.
*Quote: *We are to get out of the saltshaker and into life itself- not to be trodden down but to be zestful witnesses to Jesus as Lord and Savior, as the one who alone gives life to a dying world.”
(pg.
12-13)
*Interaction: *Rebecca starts the book out with a great analogy, and keeps the inspirations flowing steadily throughout the book.
I really enjoyed her take on evangelism, and will work diligently to put many of her suggestions to good use.
Eric Meyer
CMN 8263: Discipleship & Evangelism
Professor Lanker
June 3rd, 2008
/Out of the Saltshaker/ Outline
Chapter 1: Sleepless in Spain
*Summary: *Evangelism needs to be a lifestyle.
If a person views spreading the Gospel as a project that needs to be completed, and he judges success by counting the number of people “saved,” then the recipient of the Word is being treated like a customer.
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We have to be humble when speaking of God.
If we speak only memorized Gospel sales pitches, we do not offer friendship.
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Jesus gives us the words He wants us to speak.
We did not come up with the ideas in the Gospel; we are just discussing how those ideas have changed our lives.
3. In discussing God, we are not trying to please other people with our performance.
We are trying to please God.
4. Being a Christian does not mean being perfect.
It means admitting our imperfections, and being willing to ask forgiveness for them.
5. We have to be unafraid to let people see our imperfections, and to know that Jesus did not come to save the perfect, but the lost.
*Quote: *“If we don’t grasp that Christ has freed us to be authentic, we will see evangelism as a project instead of a lifestyle.”
(pg.
28)
*Interaction: *In 1 Thes.
5:14-22, Paul discusses the Christian lifestyle.
How easy it is to forget that our life must be dominated by Jesus’ desires.
If we truly follow Jesus, that lifestyle will easily blend right in to evangelism.
We make it much more difficult than it has to be.
Eric Meyer
CMN 8263: Discipleship & Evangelism
Professor Lanker
June 3rd, 2008
/Out of the Saltshaker/ Outline
Chapter 2: Jesus – The Most Human of Us All
*Summary: *God created us in His image, and then took on human flesh to teach us how to be perfect humans.
We have a model for humanity.
If we want to fulfill our potential, we need only follow Jesus.
1. Jesus laughed and cried.
He enjoyed long dinners, conversation and wine.
He spoke with equal comfort to all classes of people.
He is God yet human.
2. Jesus left the splendor of His kingdom so that He could speak directly to us.
It is not too much for him to ask us to tell others how He has improved our lives.
3. We must do more that simply study the Bible at church.
We have to leave the saltshaker.
4. Jesus healed more than physical illnesses.
He healed emotions.
5. Jesus did not come to create a religion.
He came to build relationships.
6. Jesus does not suggest.
He commands.
*Quote: *“Who do you think you are, healing on the Sabbath?”
And Jesus answered, “The Lord of the Sabbath.”
(pg.
39)
*Interaction: *Jesus was human, the perfect human, but He is still our Lord.
He came to teach us how to be human because we are pretty good at being inhumane.
Our society has established a tremendous array of norms that describe how a man or woman should behave.
Jesus, our Lord, tells us to be like Him; to simply be human.
Eric Meyer
CMN 8263: Discipleship & Evangelism
Professor Lanker
June 3rd, 2008
/Out of the Saltshaker/ Outline
Chapter 3: Jesus-The Lord of All
*Summary: * Jesus is the Lord of creation.
He rules all of nature, of which we are a part.
He has given us specific rules which He expects to be followed.
What so many people fail to realize is that those commands are based on a foundation of pure love, and are for our benefit.
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If we accept Jesus as our Lord, then we must obey.
His demands stem from His love, and His rules are for our best interest.
2. Jesus has displayed His total authority.
He commands demons, defeated Satan, and controls the elemental forces of nature.
3. Belief in Jesus must be commensurate with our behavior.
The two can not be separated.
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We are not allowed to create the rules for obeying Jesus.
5. We are also commanded to paint a true picture of Christianity; not our interpretation.
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Our behavior reveals who our lord is.
Hedonism has no place in Christianity.
*Quote: *“Jesus says that if we resist doing what we feel like – to seek revenge – and do what He says – to forgive – we’ll end up truly free.”
(pg.
52)
*Interaction: *Parenting provides daily lessons and examples of what Jesus taught.
With 4 children between the ages of 6 and 13, I am constantly quelling arguments, telling the kids to forgive, and to just be nice to each other.
Every day brings more rebellion to my authority.
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