Evangelism

    God commanded to us what is known as the "Great Commission" (Matt. 28:19-20). He also knew that there would be many in the church who would not do as He commanded. He stated that the "harvest is plenty but the labors are few". In resolve to this He then gave us another command, "Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field." (Matthew 9:37-38). As a result there are four primary precepts God has instructed to do for effective evangelism:

  • Pray, Pray, Pray
  • Let them see Christ in us as we live our lives daily
  • Feed and clothe the poor, take care of the orphan and widow
  • Share the good news to them and teach them the precepts and principles of God

The first of these precepts is to pray. He said to pray for the harvest, pray for the labors, pray for the lost, pray with the lost, pray for the sick, pray for the nations, pray, pray, pray. The early church advanced on it’s knees. The interceding church will become the harvesting church. Little prayer results in little blessing; much prayer, much blessing; great volumes of prayer, revival and people movements toward Christ Jesus.

The second is to let them see the love, peace, and joy of Christ in our lives. More than what you say it is what they see in you. It is the fruits of the spirit working in our lives that allow the gifts of the spirit to operate in and through us allowing the Holy Spirit to make the difference in others lives. Biblical Evangelism brings abundant joy. Evangelism was a way of life for the early church. Every apostle, deacon, elder and rank-and-file Christian witnessed. It’s all our responsibility.

The third is to practice active love. Notice every where Jesus went he feed them physically that they might receive spiritually. He met their basic human needs so that they might be receptive to truth. Faith without works is dead faith. Love without action is an empty promise and hope deferred.

Fourth it is the act of presenting truth and allowing them the opportunity to receive Christ as Savior. Evangelism is the glorious business of delivering sinners from Satan, sin, and eternal death. Evangelism is communicating the good news of Salvation to men and women everywhere, giving them a valid opportunity to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to become faithful, responsible members of His church. Expect God to do great things in your generation and in your place of life and service - things that will go far beyond your wildest dreams.

See also STRATEGY and SEND ME

 

 

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Task: Save the Lost

Conditions:
o Food Ministry
o Community Development
o Education and Professional Development
o Community and City Evangelism
o Fellowship
o Coffee Houses and Boot camps
o Child Care
o Youth Camps
o Transportation
o Temporary Housing
o Shelters
o Vacation bible School
o Faith Fundamental Teaching
o Accountability
o Kingdom Principles
o Marriage Relationships
o Parenting
o Biblical Covenant Relationships
o Stewardship
o Biblical Worldview
o Character Development
o Biblical Work Ethics
o Spiritual Gifts
o Church Government
o Ministry Application
o Servanthood
o Mentoring
o Advanced Biblical understanding
o Spiritual Discipline and Growth o Authority

Standard: Well planned, staffed, administrated, and financially supported ministries with both long and short term goals and objectives that support the vision of the church and built on sound Biblical Kingdom precepts and principles. Productive ministries that meet the needs of the people, draw them closer to Christ with obtainable and measurable growth success. Well organized and documented processes that ensure adequate training, screening, responsibility, and accountability of those given the commission to serve. Curriculum that is professionally developed and produced in various media formats and languages.

As Kingdom people we are commanded to occupy until He returns. Scripture also tells us that the earth travails awaiting the manifestation of the Sons of God. We are to be restoring our dominion over all of our Fathers creation. We are to be doing our part in building the Kingdom of God where every tribe and every tongue bows and cries Holy is the Lord. In order to disciple the nations we must first disciple generations of God’s people. We must train them up as apostles, prophets, evangelist, pastors, and teachers then send them out unto all the earth preaching the Gospel of Christ. We have to expand our borders and build the church and Kingdom of God in every town, city, state, and nation. We have to reach out to every culture and race of people that God has placed right at our doorstep and bring them into the Kingdom of God. The following are key methods of accomplishing this task: