EVANGELISM – For Churches & Individual Believers Pr. 18:9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.   Dan. 12:2 And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. 12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.   Jn. 4:34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. 4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. 4:36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. 4:37 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth. 4:38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labor: other men labored, and ye are entered into their labors.

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Matthew 12:30 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.

 

Jn. 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.  Not everyone whom we minister to will respond, but we must do God’s work/will!

What is evangelism?

Evangelism is the sharing of Jesus Christ with those who don't know Him, for the purpose of winning souls to God, who would probably spend eternity in hell if such direct efforts were not taken to reach them with the Gospel.

Evangelism is the ministering of The Gift of God - Eternal Life through Jesus Christ which also results in the freeing of captives, giving hope to those in despair, direction to the lost, life to the dead and dying, peace to those who are tormented, prosperity to the poor, healing the sick, etc.

Evangelism is giving others what they desperately need -
what you have -
Jesus Christ

What evangelism is not!

Evangelism is not the inviting of others to come to you to learn about Jesus, and it is not about the sharing of all the good things of the Gospel exclusive of salvation through our Lord's sacrifice at Calvary.

Who should do it?

If we are Christians then we are his sheep (Jn.10:14, 27). - Sheep beget sheep

Christians are members of Christ's body (Rom. 8, I Cor. 12, Eph. 5), and Jesus is the head of the body! He uses us to tell others about Him!

Jn. 9:5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.  Jesus went to Heaven after His resurrection,  and now we are the light to God through Jesus!

Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (1 Chr.28:14 He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every kind of service: 1 Chr.28:15            Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick.   - we are all different )

II Cor. 3:17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is,

there is liberty.

3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the

Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

II Cor. 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
4:5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.
4:6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Perhaps the thought of evangelism makes you nervous, because “I don’t know the Bible well enough!” Read I Cor. Chapters 1& 2. You don’t need to know a lot – Just Jesus Christ and Him Crucified!

THE THREE EXAMPLES OF THE USE OF “evangelist” in Scripture:

Acts 21:8 And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.

Eph.4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

II Tim.4:5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

II Cor. 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

Matt. 13:1 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.

13:2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he

went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the

shore.

13:3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a

sower went forth to sow;

13:4 And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls

came and devoured them up:

13:5 Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and

forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:

13:6 And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they

had no root, they withered away.

13:7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked

them:

13:8 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an

hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.

13:9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

13:10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto

them in parables?

13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to

know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not

given.

13:12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more

abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away

even that he hath.

13:13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not;

and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

13:14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By

hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall

see, and shall not perceive:

13:15 For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of

hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they

should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should

understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should

heal them.

13:16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they

hear.

13:17 For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men

have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen

them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard

them.

13:18 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.

13:19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth

it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which

was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way

side.

13:20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that

heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

13:21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when

tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he

is offended.

13:22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the

word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches,

choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

13:23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth

the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

 

Mrk 4:3 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:

4:4 And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and

the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.

4:5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and

immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:

4:6 But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no

root, it withered away.

4:7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked

it, and it yielded no fruit.

4:8 And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up

and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and

some an hundred.

4:9 And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

4:10 And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve

asked of him the parable.

4:11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of

the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these

things are done in parables:

4:12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may

hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted,

and their sins should be forgiven them.

4:13 And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then

will ye know all parables?

4:14 The sower soweth the word.

4:15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but

when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away

the word that was sown in their hearts.

4:16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who,

when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with

gladness;

4:17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time:

afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s

sake, immediately they are offended.

4:18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the

word,

4:19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the

lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh

unfruitful.

4:20 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear

the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some

sixty, and some an hundred.

 

Luke 8:5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by

the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air

devoured it.

8:6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it

withered away, because it lacked moisture.

8:7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and

choked it.

8:8 And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an

hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that

hath ears to hear, let him hear.

8:9 And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?

8:10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the

kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might

not see, and hearing they might not understand.

8:11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

8:12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil,

and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should

believe and be saved.

8:13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word

with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in

time of temptation fall away.

8:14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have

heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures

of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

8:15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good

heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with

patience.

 

Please read I Cor. 3- whole chapter…

 

 

I Cor. 4:15 For though ye have ten thousand instructers in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.

Eph. 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
4:13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

WHY BOTHER

Commanded to ____________________________ ____________________________

THE GREAT COMMISSION:

Mat 28:19,20 Jesus speaking - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Mark 16:15 And he (Jesus) said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.   (Ps. 22:27 All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.  -  -  because they got to know Him through evangelism!) (also, Mt.24:14         And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.)

Luke 24:46,47 And (Jesus) said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Blessings

Dan. 12:2 And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

 

ever and ever.

Warnings to evangelize

Ez. 3:18 When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand. 3:19 Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.

Ez. 33:1 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

33:2 Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them,

When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take

a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman:

33:3 If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the

trumpet, and warn the people;

33:4 Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not

warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be

upon his own head.

33:5 He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood

shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his

soul.

33:6 But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the

trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take

any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but

his blood will I require at the watchman’s hand.

33:7 So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house

of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn

them from me.

33:8 When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die;

if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that

wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at

thine hand.

33:9 Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if

he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou

hast delivered thy soul.

33:10 Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus

ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and

we pine away in them, how should we then live?

33:11 Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in

the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and

live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O

house of Israel?

33:12 Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people,

The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day

of his transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall

not fall thereby in the day that he turneth from his wickedness;

neither shall the righteous be able to live for his righteousness in

the day that he sinneth.

33:13 When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; if he

trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his

righteousnesses shall not be remembered; but for his iniquity that

he hath committed, he shall die for it.

33:14 Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn

from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;

33:15 If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed,

walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall

surely live, he shall not die.

33:16 None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto

him: he hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely

live.

Matthew 25: 14-30. 25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 25:15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 25:16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 25:17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 25:18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money. 25:19 After a long time the Lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. 25:20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. 69 25:21 His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. 25:22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. 25:23 His Lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. 25:24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: 25:25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. 25:26 His Lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: 25:27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 25:28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. 25:29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 25:30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matt. 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Jn.12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

Rom.10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! (Isa.52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!)

Scriptures for Salvation

The following Scriptures are given to show you what the Bible says about mankind's need for Salvation; whether you haven't given your life to Jesus, repented of your sins, asked Him to forgive you, and be Lord of your life; or you want to become more effective in your witnessing for the Lord.

II Tim 3:16 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:" It is essential that you understand that the following not just any old writings or philosophy, but God's Word.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to go about it

 

 

The use of Scripture cannot be overemphasized “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”  Heb. 4:12

 

“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his

name.”  Jn. 20:31

 

Jesus is the only answer for the unsaved, so stick to Jesus!  Jesus said,  “And I, if I be lifted <G5312> up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.”  Jn. 12:32  ( some would say that this verse does not mean  to lift Jesus up in evangelism, because He was only using that phrase to foretell the method of His death – see verse 33. However, the definition of the Greek word translated ‘lifted’ has two meanings: <G5312> hoop-so’-o; from (5311); to elevate (literal or figurative): — exalt, lift up.  So, it actually means both lift Him up literally, and lift Him up by exalting and telling of His story.  Bottom line, keep lifting Him up! )

 

Paul said, “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.”  I Cor.  2:2    “For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. II Cor.    4:5

 

Make it understandable!  Matt.  13:18 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.  13:19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.   23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

 

Eph. 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;  6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

 

Don’t get off track, again, stick to Jesus….  Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

 

Don’t attack the evangelee’s false doctrines – that will only cause him to his own guns in defense!  Watch over your words and actions… II Cor. 6:3 Giving no offense in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:

 

CLOSE:  When you have presented the Gospel as well as you can do, you can as say something like “Now if you would like to turn your life over to Jesus completely and make Him your Lord and Savior, I will be happy to lead you in a simple prayer.”  If they have any objections they will let you know now, and you can answer specific questions.  Don’t feel that you shouldn’t PUSH the subject…  the evangelee’s eternity may very well rest upon how you deal with him.  Sometimes they want to know just how serious you are about this.  Do you really believe this, or are you really concerned about my soul?   Acts 18:4 And he (Paul) reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.  19:8 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.  28:23 And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.

 

 

                Pr.11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls

is wise.

 

Jn.4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.  Jn.4:36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.  Jn.4:37 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.  Jn.4:38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.  Jn.4:39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.  Jn.4:40 So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.  Jn.4:41 And many more believed because of his own word; Jn.4:42  And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.  ( And he that reapeth receiveth wages )  ( many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified - And many more believed because of his own word – NOT ALL WILL BELIEVE DUE TO YOUR TESTIMONY, BUT THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL USE YOUR TESTIMONY TO DRAW THEM TO HIM THAT THEY WILL BELIEVE HIM ! ) 

 

I Cor.15:34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.