What is evangelism?

• Evangelism is a discipline as it requires intentionality in sharing the gospel, not just waiting for the “perfect” moment to come.
• Evangelism is the “compassionate sharing of the good news of Jesus Christ with lost people, in the power of the Holy Spirit, for the purpose of bringing them to Christ as Savior and Lord, that they in turn might share him with others.” - Timothy Beougher
• Share the gospel with compassion and conviction - Timothy Beougher
• Evangelism is not “mere presence” or “spiritual mugging.”
• Success in evangelism is not if a person repents and believes in the gospel. Success in evangelism is faithful witness.

Excuses for evangelism

• EXCUSE: I don’t know enough
  
  • RESPONSE: if you follow Jesus, you know enough (Acts 4:12)

• EXCUSE: Fear
  
  • RESPONSE: pray for boldness (Acts 4:29-31).

Why is evangelism important?

• Evangelism gives us a dependency on the Holy Spirit.
• We are ambassadors for Christ.
  
  • 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
• Jesus commanded us to witness.
  
  • Matthew 28:16-20
  • Mark 16:15
  • Luke 24:46-47
  • John 20:21
  • Acts 1:8

When do we evangelize?

• Colossians 4:5-6
  
  • We need to be disciplining ourselves to be around non-believers, making the best use of time.
• Evangelism can take place with people we know well and people we have never met before.

How do we evangelize? 

• R.E.A.C.H. testimony
  
  • Recognition of my need for Christ took place when…
  • Eternal life with God began…
  • Accepting Christ changed my life from that moment on because…
  • Christ makes a difference in my life today…
  • Has anything like this ever happened to you?
• Three Circles