Course 116: The Great Commission - Lesson #4

Evangelism: Arrow Head of the Great Commission

Evangelism is simply the proclamation of the good news that God loves mankind so much that He has made complete provision for deliverance from Satan and sin and reconciliation back to Himself.

The Core Principle in Evangelism: Saved to serve!

The core principle is that we are saved to serve as instruments of saving other people! A ministry of reconciliation of the lost to God is automatically handed over to all who are truly saved!

2 Corinthians 5:17-21

17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

18And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

19To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

20Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.

21For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

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Course 116: The Great Commission - Lesson #3

10 Keys to productive evangelism

From a Jesus point of view, we are being sent into a field that is ripe for harvest! John 4:35-38. This means there are many souls God has invested much labour to prepare for salvation using various vessels and means. Many have already heard the gospel before but never quite connected and we are the appointed vessels for reaping the harvest. Some are going to be hearing about the gospel for the first time through us. Knowing this reality takes away strife, competition and unnecessary bickering concerning souls by saints in the Church of Jesus Christ. Paul the apostle was to make this same point clear to the Church at Corinth. 1 Corinthians 3:1-8

It is instructive to note that no one, no matter how 'anointed' can save any soul! No one can come to Jesus except such is drawn by the Father and convicted by the Holy Spirit! John 6:44; John 16:8-11

Our availability is for the principal reason that in the economy of God, He has ordained to use humans as the bridge to reach the unsaved. If our bridge is released, God will reach out and touch those who are to be saved.

The 10 Keys of Productive Evangelism

1. Understanding

In order to go forth productively, saints need to allow God to equip them with an understanding of the core issues. This understanding needs to be rooted in the Truth of The gospel rather than the fancies of human wisdom. Saints need to understand what the Word teaches on these issues:

• The Eternal nature of humans. It is useful to always bear in mind that human beings are not like other beings on earth! They have eternal spirits and souls housed in mortal bodies.
• Eternal State of the Lost. Those who are unsaved at death are lost forever. They will be in eternal torment, separated from God and their loved ones who are saved. Knowing this truth about your unsaved children, parents, siblings, friends and family will galvanize your prayer life; your witness to them and encourage you to invest all that is possible to help them to receive the love of God in Christ Jesus.

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