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God’s Word and Will (Isaiah 55:6-11)

I want to end our discussion on evangelism by talking about the purpose God has in our witness. We often define effectiveness in evangelism different from how God does. To get a fuller understanding of God's purpose in our witness, let's read Isaiah 55:6-11. “Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.…continue reading →

The Groanings of Creation (Romans 8:19-23)

Childbirth is generally a painful experience. This probably doesn't surprise you. Certainly anyone who has witnessed a birth, or given birth, knows this. Keep this in mind as we read this passage. “The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.…continue reading →

You Need to Believe It to Share It (1 Timothy 1:8-12)

The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news for everyone, but only applied to those who accept it. “So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, who has saved us and called us to a holy life--not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through…continue reading →

Present Suffering to Future Glory (Romans 8:17-18)

Have you ever looked forward to something only to be let down? We're going to talk about something to look forward to that will never disappoint. âThe Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.â (Rom 8:16-18) Being a…continue reading →

Offering God’s Word to Others (Philippians 2:14-16)

There are many ways to offer God's Word to others. If our lifestyle doesn't reflect our message, our witness will be ineffective. We must pay close attention to our lives that they would bring honor to God, and not dishonor. “Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may…continue reading →

The Lives of God’s Children (Romans 8:14-16)

Where are we to find our identity as Christians? Everyone outside the church tells us to find our identity in ourselves. But should we, as Christians, continue to find our identity in ourselves? “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” (Rom 8:14-16…continue reading →

Four Spiritual Laws (John 10:10)

The Four Spiritual Laws is a tract that Campus Crusade for Christ developed for its own use, which has become one of the most popular gospel tracts. I think the key verse of this gospel presentation is John 10:10. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” The Christian life is a happy, blessed, abundant life! It would be enough for Christ to save us from sin. But He also makes us alive! It's not saying that life is suddenly…continue reading →

By the Spirit, We Live (Romans 8:12-13)

Debt is a huge problem in our world. People buy things they don't have the money for. Debt places strain on marriages. But there is at least one kind of debt that we ought to willingly have, which can actually help to solve our other debt problems. “So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.” (Rom 8:12-13…continue reading →

If the Spirit Dwells in You (Romans 8:9-11)

According to a survey of 6,000 people, the average American will in their lifetime spend six months sitting at stoplights, eight months opening junk mail, one year looking for misplaced objects, two years unsuccessfully returning phone calls, four years doing housework, five years waiting in line, and six full years eating. We fill our time with many activities, but we don't have an endless amount of time. Many people delay accepting Christ as Savior because they believe they have plenty of time. And certainly if salvation was merely about going to heaven, they…continue reading →

FAITH (Ephesians 1:7)

Unlike Share Jesus Without Fear, the FAITH Evangelism Strategy has a ton of memorization involved. But memorization can be a good thing. It takes more work. But it also makes you more equipped. Memorizing how you are going to present the gospel can be a huge help in actually sharing the gospel with others. The neat thing about this system is that it's not just a gospel presentation. It's tied into Sunday School. It provides additional discipleship opportunities. It's more of an all-encompassing strategy to reach and disciple people for Christ. There are…continue reading →