THE WORD OF GOD AND EVANGELISM

THURSDAY, 10TH AUGUST, 2023.

Author: PASTOR DR. SAMUEL AYORINDE

TOPIC: THE WORD OF GOD AND EVANGELISM

MEMORIZE: For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16) 

SCRIPTURE READING: (Mark 16:20)

“And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the Word with signs following.”

EXPOSITION:

The Gospel has the power within it to accomplish spiritual birth in a receptive soul (Romans 1:16). You do not have to be a gifted speaker to be a messenger of the Gospel. All that is necessary is that you share the Gospel message which alone can save man. When you share God's Word, the hearer's faith does not rest on your wisdom or skillful delivery (I Corinthians 2:5). You can also be assured that God's Word does not return void. It will accomplish God's purposes (Isaiah 55:11). The Word releases the powerful demonstration of signs and wonders which convince unbelievers of the truth of the Gospel (Mark 16:20).

GOD'S ROLE IN EVANGELISM

God is the one who changes a person's life through the born-again experience. You can witness, preach, and teach the Gospel to the best of your ability, but only God can convert a soul. Once you understand this, much of your worry about evangelizing is relieved. You are simply the messenger, a human instrument for the divine workman. It is impossible for you to convert someone. The born-again experience is conceived and birthed by God. When a person is born again, he is "begotten of God": Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God; and every one that loveth Him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of Him. (I John 5:1)

THE ROLE OF JESUS IN EVANGELISM

Jesus is the one who gave the mandate of evangelism and sent the Holy Spirit to equip you for the task. He is the one who works with you with confirming signs and wonders: And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the Word with signs following. (Mark 16:20)

THE HOLY SPIRIT'S ROLE IN EVANGELISM

In New Testament times, the Holy Spirit drew the crowds to the messengers of the Gospel. How else can we explain the throngs that followed their ministries? There were no newspapers, radio, or television advertisements in those days. Instead of using worldly methods to attract the masses, we should take time to tarry in our upper rooms like the early Church did until we, too, are endued with power from on high. It is the Holy Spirit that convicts men and convinces them of the necessity of salvation. Proven evangelistic methods are useful in spreading the Gospel, but God does not want you to depend upon them. You must depend on the convicting power of the Holy Spirit: Nevertheless, I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send Him unto you. And when He is come, He will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment. (John 16:7-8)

It is the power of the Holy Spirit that energizes evangelism. The disciples became effective, active witnesses after they experienced that power (Acts 1:8 and chapter 2).

PRAYER POINT:  Lord Jesus Christ, help us to be obedient to your call and commission in Jesus name.

DAILY BIBLE READING IN A YEAR –  Jeremiah 9 – 12.

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