A plan for evangelism
Matthew 28: 16-20
The Great Commission is:
• an urgent command
• a complete plan
Key words:
“all authority” – “with you always”
“go therefore”
“make disciples … observing”
“baptizing” – evangelism
“teaching” all commands
The struggles to effective evangelism:
the failure to develop healthy, growing spiritual life
• no hatred of sin or awe of hell
• no “Jesus inspired” passion
• failure to understand our identity in Jesus
Materialism has destroyed vibrancy – greatest drain on people/financial resources
Pastoral/church leadership not casting gospel vision/orientation – no missions, no invitation/focus for calling people to Christ
Breakdown of the family – God’s bedrock strategy for evangelism
God’s plan is effective
Identity: who we are in Christ
Going: Jesus’ passion = our passion
Baptizing: our primary focus
Discipleship: produces vibrant, fruit bearing, spiritual lives
How we implement that strategy:
- prioritize around the Gospel first and foremost
- build healthy, vibrant spiritual lives
- establishing the family as our first strategy
- evangelistic events specifically designed for training and focus
- equipping and challenge to believers on personal evangelism
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