SUBJECT - MISSION AND EVANGELISM // LESSON - 2 // THE PURPOSE OF EVANGELISM //

 

LESSON - 2

THE PURPOSE OF EVANGELISM

 

The purpose of evangelism is pictured in the Great Commission passage (Matt.28.18-20). The purpose of evangelism has four very clear distinct parts.

`The Great Commission included four basic commandments, which are as follows:

 

Go

This is the first step in evangelism. (Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, Rom 10:15, 15, Is. 6:8, 9) Go out where people are to share the gospel and win souls – at the factory, in the parks, on the street, high ways and by-ways (Luke

14:23). We should be ready to go to any place or people groups at any time.

The principle is to go where the fish is and don't expect the fish to come to us.

 

Make disciples

It is the ultimate goal of evangelism. It is seeking to bring them into a right relationship with God. A disciple is a person, who:

who commits his life completely to the Master.

who learns the teaching i.eWord of Truth.

Who lives continually by the Word of Jesus.

who wants to become like his Master. (Eph. 4:12-13)

 

 

Teach them

It is an ongoing ministry of sharing God’s Word with people so that they may commit their life to God and become mature in their Christian life. The early church had teaching and preaching. Paul taught men

in his rented house at Rome. (Acts 28: 30-31, 19:8,18:27-28)

A Church should have a systematic study of God's Word. Just as a newborn babe needs special care and attention, so it is same with the those who have newly accepted the faith.

 

Baptize them:

It is the public proclamation of one’s repentance and faith in Jesus (Acts. 2:44). It is a clear evidence that the person has taken the step to be incorporated into the church.

So, baptism is a total identity with the death and resurrection of Christ and the community of God's people.

 

GOLDEN LINES

Any mission that does not move towards fulfilling the Great Commission of the Lord need not be a Christian Mission.

 

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