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Last three weeks - foundational (spiritual toes stepped on, perhaps…mine, too)
Today - witnessing.
Specifically, developing the desire to share Christ - to witness for Him
Me, personally, Prayer is good.
Bible study is what I do.
And church attendance/involvement? I’m kinda required to do that.
READ Colossians 4:2-6
CONSIDER HOW GOD PUTS YOU IN SITUATIONS - TO WITNESS
Christian, Little League, pitcher hit his bat, but looked like might have been his helmet - teammate dad got angry
People saw Christ in Him.
Then, guess what, task fell to me to talk to this dad, to witness to him.
Tract, conversation - realization that I needed to witness to him
We WILL be witnesses,good or otherwise
TODAY - Understanding our role, witnessing for Christ - He is on trial in this world.
We say we will stand up for Him, but do we?
What does that look like for the Christian?
PROMISE: You can do this, or God is a liar!
And we know He’s no liar.
- YOU need to be His witness
“Witness” = “Martyr”
God has not asked us to die for our faith, but the word stems from the same root.
Many in the past, including the disciples and apostles, gave their lives to testify for Christ
Witness, in our mindset = one who can give a faithful account of something seen, heard, or experienced.
One who has not experienced something cannot be a witness, is unreliable, no credibility
Evangelize (evangel =”good news”)
Faithful - outward demonstrations of the trust that drives believers
Witnessing, “sharing the good news of Jesus” - an outward demonstration of faith
Driven by a desire to let others know what you know, that great news of salvation
It’s also a key matter of obedience, as seen in Matt.28:19-20
Ever hear non-believers say things like:
“Religion is personal, I never discuss it”
“Don’t try to force your views on me, (shove them down my throat)”
“That’s just brainwashing, all that Bible stuff”
“I’m just fine with my own religion”
How do you deal with that?
Ignore it?
Never really get to these conversations?
Want to engage, just not sure what to say?
Key Aspects of a Faithful Witness
Understanding the Reason “Why is this MY job?”
We have a clear command - make disciples (Matt.
28:19-20, Acts 1:8)
People are lost without Christ
Looking for ANY other way to manage life, thinking they are “good enough” to be able to stand before Christ - sometimes we need to convince people they actually need saving
ONE PATH - ONE NAME
People are actually hungry for the Gospel
25-50% are ready to receive the Gospel, if/when properly approached
We don’t generate the desire, or the “hunger” - the Holy Spirit does
Also, our desire to share comes from that same Holy Spirit - if we yield to being used
Some people get stuck in “religion” or cults - spiritually hungry, deciding to feed on junk food
We possess the greatest gift of all
And we are allowed to share (commanded, actually) - and we have great freedom
I believe the most compelling reason to share the Gospel is because we actually understand it, we have humbly repented and graciously received forgiveness!
We are actually excited about that!
If you ran into someone who was sick, and you knew the cure, 100%, would you share it?
They want to be well
What about the spiritually sick, who are dying…terminal?
You have a 100% cure
We are compelled to share Christ (not forced, but ‘compelled’ or ‘controlled’)
“love of Christ” = His love for us
“controls” = compels,we can’t help it, it’s what the believer does, having come to the conclusion that Christ saved us, so we tell others, we share with others
And when we do, we grow even closer to the LORD
Realizing the Blessing
Look at the benefits of receiving Christ:
Become child of God; body becomes His temple; forgiven; peace, joy, love; purpose in life; experience the power of God to live a changed life; assurance of eternal life;
Best of all, YOU as the witness, when you proclaim Jesus as Savior, you are the most blessed, as obedience is pleasing to the LORD! - No better feeling than to have shared Christ
Believers not actively witnessing are missing out on so much blessing, peace
Being open to Grow and Learn
How do we do this?
REM: Bible, Prayer, Church activity - work on the foundation, continually, always growing
Pray
For opportunity
The church is here for this reason
You are where you are for this reason (you know, everything happens for a reason?
YES, that reason is so that believers can proclaim CHRIST!)
For boldness
For help - H.S. will guide you (it’s a promise, remember when we discussed prayer related to what He’s promised?)
For prepared hearts - in those who will encounter you, this bold, prayer-led, Holy Spirit empowered believer!
Study - Prepare
Your beliefs - the truth
Others’ beliefs - false gospels or non-belief
Truth of God’s Word - rely on the Word, not emotion, not gimmicks (though understanding salvation is very emotional)
Depend on Christ
For strength
For the words to say - THE WORD, recall John 16:13
CLOSING - CHALLENGE
Write down the names of two people you know, people who are not believers, who need to hear the Gospel - maybe for the first time, maybe for the hundredth
Witnessing can be easier with people you already have a relationship with
Pray about opportunities, boldness, words to say
Prepare for the conversation
Practice what to say, Bible verses, potential conversation
Proclaim the truth- not just your experience, but the truth
If a bit timid, use a tract, use a bracelet
Then ask, “What would keep you from repenting of being a sinner, asking Jesus to forgive you?
Then pay attention to the answers - you will get several opportunities
Read, study, etc. to provide answers
We persuade people to at least consider Jesus, then let God do the convincing
TODAY - let’s agree that we need to be better witnesses for Christ
NEXT WEEK - we’ll talk more of the how, some specifics, looking to the Word for examples
For now - we pray, and expect God to answer, since He commanded us to witness - so He will absolutely put people before us.
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