Featured Evangelism Quiz

The two wings are WOTM and reading books.

False. WOTM shows us that Effective evangelism is confrontationaly measured. The more confrontation we have in our evangelistic experiences, the better we are doing.

True. WOTM for life dude!

Most evangelism today lacks confrontation.

WOTM and anything by Ray Comfort (Kirk Cameron is an added bonus!).

WOTM, Comfort, and Cameron.

 

Not sure what the book has for answers, but, these are some thought-provoking questions and I'll give my two-cents worth.

The simple answer is: when it comes to the gospel, our role is to convey, God's role is to convict. This is one reason why it is so easy to give an effective gospel presentation - you just have to tell people God's message from the Bible. So, not sure what he says about "two wings", but, that is my two cents.

False, with a caveat. First, why this is a false statement. God commands us to be faithful, not successful. It is God's job to be successful. It is our job to be where He wants us to be and to do what He wants us to do.

Now, given the above answer, I would be surprised if there was no fruit from a clear gospel presentation given with the filling of the Holy Spirit, the fruit of the Holy Spirit, the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God (the Sword of the Spirit). God really WANTS people to be saved - after all, He loved us soooo much He sent His Son to take our place. In John 4, Jesus says something I have experienced firsthand: the fields are already white unto harvest. There are more people ready to be saved than there are Christians willing to share the gospel with them.

For example... I was in the Philippines (island of Cebu) a few years ago. I was training some pastors in how to share their faith. About 6-8 pastors were standing around me while I witnessed to some guy on a tricycle (used as a poor man's taxi). One of the pastors was translating for me. In the middle of our conversation a very old man walked up to listen. By the time I was done leading the guy on the bike to Christ, the old man was openly weeping. I found out, through another translator, he had been praying since the end of WWII that God would send the gospel to his neighborhood. Where were all the Christians for the last several decades?

Anyway, I say all that to say this. It is God's job to bring the increase. BUT, if you are not seeing actual fruit from your efforts (i.e., people getting saved), I would question how you are presenting the gospel. I have given God's gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ all over the world. God's gospel ALWAYS brings fruit, everywhere. Not everyone we talk with puts their trust in Christ. But, someone everywhere always puts their trust in Christ.

False. However, you MUST use God's Word when presenting the gospel (Romans 10:17). And, I would suggest using verses that help the Holy Spirit convict their hearts of sin, righteousness, and judgment.

I won't answer this question directly. I think a better thing to do is study the sermons of Peter and Paul in the book of Acts to see what elements of the gospel they used in each encounter and which elements of the gospel they left out. And, then, see what the results were - who was saved, who wasn't saved, etc. Here's my list:

Peter at Pentecost (2:14-36, 37-41)
Peter and the Lame man in the Temple (3:12-26)
Peter answers the kindred of the High Priest (4:8-12)
Peter before the council (5:29-32)
Peter at the house of Cornelius (10:34-43)

Paul in Antioch of Pisidia (13:16-41)
Paul and the Philippian jailer (16:28-31)
Paul on Mars Hill (17:22-31)
Paul on the steps of Jerusalem (21:1-21)
Paul before King Agrippa (24:10-21)

I would suggest making a chart of what aspects of the gospel they used and the aspects they did not use. This is a very eye-opening study.

I have found the two best ways are: (1) study what Christ and the Apostles did in the New Testament. Especially, the Gospel of John since it was specifically written to the lost to get them saved. Also, the book of Acts (see above answer). (2) Go out with someone that is "successful" (i.e., God is using them and their efforts to lead people to a saving knowledge of Jesus) and watch what they do.

Actually, I would say, only one: historical. So you can see what first century Christians actually said. You can learn from the epistles, as well. Especially the theory. But, to actually figure out what to say, read John and Acts.

 

If you are not on his ignore list yet, surely you are close. :laugh:

 

The way we communicate the Gospel with our lives (you are the biggest Christian someone knows).

The way we verbally communicate the Gospel.

 

Evangelism is only proper when we have an accurate perspective of the objective and subjective, and an accurate distinction between merit, access and response.

Every Christian sect teaches that salvation is only by the grace of God. The difference is - by what measuring rod?

Merit is found only in Christ, His work, His relationship to the Father. He was bruised for our transgressions. He took our place, and earned our redemption. There is no other way.

Then comes access, which is also objective - faith in Him. Full assurance that His work is enough. Confident expectation that we are accepted on account of His merit. There is no other way.

The problem comes when people tread into the subjective "response" doctrine. If YOU do this, or YOU do that. Say this prayer, turn from this, make a decision, act like me......if this is the substance of your "gospel", you've preached no gospel at all. You've given people a false hope.

The only proper response is one which springs FROM a knowledge of the truth. Response flows FROM having already obtained access through faith. And it is subjective. It looks different for everyone.

The moment we try to set the response in place of Christ's merit, we've preached a false gospel.

The moment we try to portray a "response" as access, we've preached a false gospel.

The moment we preach "response" as a necessary component, we've preached a false gospel

By grace, through faith.

Not through prayer, or turning, or committing, or any other man-centered work we might contrive.

 

1. The presenting of the Gospel and the conviction of the Holy Spirit.

2.False, The sucess of something Spiritual can not always be measured in terms of something quantitative, Spiritual results cannot always be seen, nor is Spiritual success always measured in positive measurable results.

3. False, God uses different ways and methods of reaching people.

4. Confrontation.

5. Scriptural Examples of people in the bible doing evangelism and Scriptures and to learn from those doing it.

6. Not sure what you mean by Genres? but I am going to go with the book of Acts, the book of John, not sure about the 3rd..

 

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I suppose that you want me to "stuff it" as well...

 

Psalm 126:6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

1. "He that goeth forth weeping" We must begin our evangelism efforts with a broken heart for the lost.

2. "Bearing precious seed" We must have the truth of God's word to give and to lean on in evagelism

3. "shall doubtless come again rejoicing, bring his sheaves with him" We have a promise of our efforts if it is done correctly as prescribed by scripture. That promise is we will see friut. That does not mean in every instance but it does mean as we are faithful to do it consistently. Anyone with a broken heart for the lost will no doubt be faithful. Anyone with a borken heart for the lost will be consistent. Anyone with a broken heart for the lost will project the love of Christ in their methdology.

 

well said. very true

 

The nuance here is that, it IS God's job to give the increase. However, God promises, if we follow His formula, He WILL give the increase. We should ALWAYS expect to see people saved when we purpose to go out to share the gospel with a broken heart.

 

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He can disagree all he wants but his disagreement is with scripture.

 

Metzger is just wrong.