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Perceptions of Evangelism Perceptions of Evangelism
When you hear the word evangelism what image first comes to mind?
When you hear the word evangelism what image first comes to mind?
Perceptions of Evangelism Perceptions of Evangelism
Typical Stereotypes: Public meetings Scary beasts Doctrinal study
Typical Stereotypes: Public meetings Scary beasts Doctrinal study
Perceptions of Evangelism Perceptions of Evangelism
Recent Studies: George Barna - 55% shared faith in
the prior 12 months Thom Rainer - 5% witnessed on a
consistent basis Institute of Church Ministries (Andrews
University) - 41% of Adventists actively share their faith
Recent Studies: George Barna - 55% shared faith in
the prior 12 months Thom Rainer - 5% witnessed on a
consistent basis Institute of Church Ministries (Andrews
University) - 41% of Adventists actively share their faith
Perceptions of Evangelism Perceptions of Evangelism
What factors cause Adventists to shy away from doing evangelism?
Fear Factor Knowledge Factor Offence Factor Time Factor
What factors cause Adventists to shy away from doing evangelism?
Fear Factor Knowledge Factor Offence Factor Time Factor
Perceptions of Evangelism Perceptions of Evangelism
What factors cause unbelievers to shy away from evangelism?
What factors cause unbelievers to shy away from evangelism?
• Pushy, offensive • Not relevant
Discomfort on BOTH
sides of the fence!
• Pushy, offensive • Not relevant
Discomfort on BOTH
sides of the fence!
Goals of SeminarGoals of Seminar
• Motivation
• Tools
• 7-Step Process
• Support
• Motivation
• Tools
• 7-Step Process
• Support
What Is Evangelism?What Is Evangelism?
Biblical definition:
e u a n g e l i o n
Gk. euangelizo Heb. bissar
Proclaiming good news!
Biblical definition:
e u a n g e l i o n
Gk. euangelizo Heb. bissar
Proclaiming good news!
Occasions for Good News Occasions for Good News
Victory on the Battlefield!
Victory on the Battlefield!
Occasions for Good News Occasions for Good News
“The enemy is defeated!” “We won!” “Good News! ”
“The enemy is defeated!” “We won!” “Good News! ”
Examples: 2 Kings 7:9; Isaiah 52:7; 61:1, 2
Examples: 2 Kings 7:9; Isaiah 52:7; 61:1, 2
Christ Is Ultimate VictorChrist Is Ultimate Victor
Christ has defeated the devil and established a new domain-the kingdom of God.
(Matt 4:23; 9:35; Lk 2:10, 11; 4:18, 19, 43, 44; 9:1, 2)
Christ has defeated the devil and established a new domain-the kingdom of God.
(Matt 4:23; 9:35; Lk 2:10, 11; 4:18, 19, 43, 44; 9:1, 2)
Results of Christ’s Victory
Results of Christ’s Victory
1. New Master
Colossians 1:13, 14
“He has delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of His love in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.”
1. New Master
Colossians 1:13, 14
“He has delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of His love in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.”
Results of Christ’s Victory
Results of Christ’s Victory
2. Personal Salvation
Romans 1:16, 17
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes . . . For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘The just shall live by faith.’”
2. Personal Salvation
Romans 1:16, 17
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes . . . For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘The just shall live by faith.’”
Results of Christ’s Victory
Results of Christ’s Victory
3. Freedom from Sin
Luke 4:18
“He has anointed Me . . . to preach deliverance to the captives.”
Romans 6:6
“No longer . . . slaves of sin.”
3. Freedom from Sin
Luke 4:18
“He has anointed Me . . . to preach deliverance to the captives.”
Romans 6:6
“No longer . . . slaves of sin.”
Results of Christ’s Victory
Results of Christ’s Victory
4. Holistic Healing
Luke 4:18 gospel to the poor healing to the brokenhearted deliverance to the captives recovery of sight to the blind liberty to the oppressed
4. Holistic Healing
Luke 4:18 gospel to the poor healing to the brokenhearted deliverance to the captives recovery of sight to the blind liberty to the oppressed
1. For God’s Sake1. For God’s Sake
Luke 15:1-7
The shepherd goes “after the one [sheep] which is lost until he finds it.”
2 Peter 3:9
“The Lord . . . Is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.”
God’s heart beats for the lost!
Luke 15:1-7
The shepherd goes “after the one [sheep] which is lost until he finds it.”
2 Peter 3:9
“The Lord . . . Is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.”
God’s heart beats for the lost!
2. For Others’ Sake 2. For Others’ Sake
Luke 15:1-7
The lost sheep roams until it eventually dies.
Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
People need quality of life now, and the joy of eternal life with God.
Luke 15:1-7
The lost sheep roams until it eventually dies.
Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
People need quality of life now, and the joy of eternal life with God.
3. For Our Sake 3. For Our Sake
Luke 15:1-7
Finding the lost sheep brings joy to the heart of the seeker.
Ministry of Healing, 102 - “It is in working to spread the good news of salvation that we are brought near to the Saviour.”
Christian Service, 22 - “It is in working for others that [we] will keep [our] own souls alive.”
Luke 15:1-7
Finding the lost sheep brings joy to the heart of the seeker.
Ministry of Healing, 102 - “It is in working to spread the good news of salvation that we are brought near to the Saviour.”
Christian Service, 22 - “It is in working for others that [we] will keep [our] own souls alive.”
3. For Our Sake 3. For Our Sake
Acts of the Apostles, 105 - “Strength to resist evil is best gained by aggressive service.”
Desire of Ages, 142 – “God could have reached His object in saving sinners without our aid; but in order for us to develop a character like Christ’s, we must share in His work.”
Acts of the Apostles, 105 - “Strength to resist evil is best gained by aggressive service.”
Desire of Ages, 142 – “God could have reached His object in saving sinners without our aid; but in order for us to develop a character like Christ’s, we must share in His work.”
2. Misunderstand Role 2. Misunderstand Role
It’s the job of the:
• Pastor
• Evangelist
• Professional
It’s the job of the:
• Pastor
• Evangelist
• Professional
Biblical Role of Evangelism Biblical Role of Evangelism
Matthew 28:19,20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19,20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Biblical Role of Evangelism Biblical Role of Evangelism
Acts 8:1, 4; 11:19, 21, 24 Lay people were the
primary agents of evangelism
Ordinary men and women with no literary training “went everywhere preaching the word.”
Acts 8:1, 4; 11:19, 21, 24 Lay people were the
primary agents of evangelism
Ordinary men and women with no literary training “went everywhere preaching the word.”
Biblical Role of Evangelism Biblical Role of Evangelism
Desire of Ages, 195
“Every true disciple is born into the kingdom of God as a missionary.”
Desire of Ages, 195
“Every true disciple is born into the kingdom of God as a missionary.”
Biblical Role of Evangelism Biblical Role of Evangelism
Acts of the Apostles 110
“Everyone who has received Christ is called to work for the salvation of his fellow men.”
Acts of the Apostles 110
“Everyone who has received Christ is called to work for the salvation of his fellow men.”
Biblical Role of Evangelism Biblical Role of Evangelism
Acts of the Apostles 110
“It is a fatal mistake to suppose that the work of soul-saving depends alone upon the ministry.”
Acts of the Apostles 110
“It is a fatal mistake to suppose that the work of soul-saving depends alone upon the ministry.”
Birthright StolenBirthright Stolen
Over the centuries . . . Bishops then priests
hovered over congregations People relied on clergy to
do work of evangelism Birthright of evangelism
snatched away from congregants at large and given to “professionals”
Over the centuries . . . Bishops then priests
hovered over congregations People relied on clergy to
do work of evangelism Birthright of evangelism
snatched away from congregants at large and given to “professionals”
Birthright StolenBirthright Stolen
The early Adventist church…LAITY were the primary evangelists
1. Pastors served as itinerant evangelists2. Conference evangelists3. Union evangelists4. Media evangelists
Evangelism has strayed four levels from where it was originally intended. We need to get back to the blueprint!
The early Adventist church…LAITY were the primary evangelists
1. Pastors served as itinerant evangelists2. Conference evangelists3. Union evangelists4. Media evangelists
Evangelism has strayed four levels from where it was originally intended. We need to get back to the blueprint!
Birthright RestoredBirthright Restored
Joel 2:28, 29
“And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see vision.”
God predicts an inter-generational movement in the last days which will turn hearts back to God (Mal. 4:5, 6; Acts 2:17-20).
Joel 2:28, 29
“And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see vision.”
God predicts an inter-generational movement in the last days which will turn hearts back to God (Mal. 4:5, 6; Acts 2:17-20).
Great Controversy 611, 612 Great Controversy 611, 612
"The great work of the gospel is not to close with less manifestation of the power of God than marked its opening. The prophecies which were fulfilled in the outpouring of the former rain at the opening of the gospel are again to be fulfilled in the latter rain at is close. . . . Servants of God, with their faces lighted up and shining with holy consecration, will hasten from place to place to proclaim the message from heaven.
"The great work of the gospel is not to close with less manifestation of the power of God than marked its opening. The prophecies which were fulfilled in the outpouring of the former rain at the opening of the gospel are again to be fulfilled in the latter rain at is close. . . . Servants of God, with their faces lighted up and shining with holy consecration, will hasten from place to place to proclaim the message from heaven.
Great Controversy 611, 612 Great Controversy 611, 612
By thousands of voices, all over the earth, the warning will be given. Miracles will be wrought, the sick will be healed, and signs and wonders will follow the believers. . . . The message will be carried not so much by argument as by the deep conviction of the Spirit of God. . . . a large number take their stand upon the Lord’s side.”
By thousands of voices, all over the earth, the warning will be given. Miracles will be wrought, the sick will be healed, and signs and wonders will follow the believers. . . . The message will be carried not so much by argument as by the deep conviction of the Spirit of God. . . . a large number take their stand upon the Lord’s side.”
3. Misunderstand Process 3. Misunderstand Process
View evangelism as an “event” or “activity”
4 week campaign Sabbath afternoon
literature distribution
Then get back to “normal”
View evangelism as an “event” or “activity”
4 week campaign Sabbath afternoon
literature distribution
Then get back to “normal”
Event vs. LifestyleEvent vs. Lifestyle
Different metaphors for witnessing: light (Matt 5:13) salt (Matt 5:14) yeast (Matt 13:35-37) fragrance (2 Cor 2:14, 15) letter (2 Cor 3:2, 3) ambassador (2 Cor 5:20)
being vs. activity or “evangeliving”
Different metaphors for witnessing: light (Matt 5:13) salt (Matt 5:14) yeast (Matt 13:35-37) fragrance (2 Cor 2:14, 15) letter (2 Cor 3:2, 3) ambassador (2 Cor 5:20)
being vs. activity or “evangeliving”
Event vs. LifestyleEvent vs. Lifestyle
Fishing (Matt 4:19) Fishing (Matt 4:19)
• an occupation
• not a sport
• an occupation
• not a sport
Event vs. LifestyleEvent vs. Lifestyle
Gardening (Mark 4:3-20; 26-29) Gardening (Mark 4:3-20; 26-29)
Principles of Gardening Principles of Gardening
“The same laws that govern earthly seed sowing govern the sowing of the seeds of truth.” Christ’s Object Lessons, 33
“The same laws that govern earthly seed sowing govern the sowing of the seeds of truth.” Christ’s Object Lessons, 33
Gardening Is a ProcessGardening Is a Process
Jeremiah 4:3
“Break up your fallow ground, and do not sow among thorns.”
Jeremiah 4:3
“Break up your fallow ground, and do not sow among thorns.”
Gardening Is a ProcessGardening Is a Process
Mark 4:26
“The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground . . .”
Mark 4:26
“The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground . . .”
Gardening Is a ProcessGardening Is a Process
Mark 4:28
“For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the head.”
Mark 4:28
“For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the head.”
Gardening Is a ProcessGardening Is a Process
Mark 4:29
“But when the grain ripens, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.”
Mark 4:29
“But when the grain ripens, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.”
Ways To Witness Ways To Witness
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
7 Personal Styles of Evangelis
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7 Personal Styles of Evangelis
m
1. Intercession1. Intercession
Praying for the salvation of friends, family, and work associates.
Prayer prepares BOTH hearts for the witnessing encounter (Isa. 50:4; 2 Cor. 10:4, 5; Col. 4:2-4; GC 525).
Power of focused prayer (1 Tim. 2:1, 4; 1 John 5:14, 16)
Praying for the salvation of friends, family, and work associates.
Prayer prepares BOTH hearts for the witnessing encounter (Isa. 50:4; 2 Cor. 10:4, 5; Col. 4:2-4; GC 525).
Power of focused prayer (1 Tim. 2:1, 4; 1 John 5:14, 16)
Gospel Workers, 65
“In times past there were those who fastened their minds upon one soul after another, saying, ‘Lord, help me to save this soul.’ But now such instances are rare. How many act as if they realized the peril of sinners? How many take those whom they know to be in peril, presenting them to God in prayer, and supplicating Him to save them?”
Gospel Workers, 65
“In times past there were those who fastened their minds upon one soul after another, saying, ‘Lord, help me to save this soul.’ But now such instances are rare. How many act as if they realized the peril of sinners? How many take those whom they know to be in peril, presenting them to God in prayer, and supplicating Him to save them?”
Medical Ministry, 244
“Let the workers grasp the promises of God, saying, ‘Thou hast promised, Ask, and ye shall receive. I must have this soul converted to Jesus Christ.’"
Medical Ministry, 244
“Let the workers grasp the promises of God, saying, ‘Thou hast promised, Ask, and ye shall receive. I must have this soul converted to Jesus Christ.’"
Ways To Witness Ways To Witness
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
2. Friendship2. Friendship
“He [Jesus] accepted their invitations, attended their feasts, made Himself familiar with their interests and occupations, that He might gain access to their hearts, and reveal to them the imperishable riches.” Ministry of Healing, 24, 25
“It is through social relations that Christianity comes in contact with the world….Social power, sanctified by the Spirit of Christ, must be improved in bringing souls to the Saviour.” Ministry of Healing, 496
“He [Jesus] accepted their invitations, attended their feasts, made Himself familiar with their interests and occupations, that He might gain access to their hearts, and reveal to them the imperishable riches.” Ministry of Healing, 24, 25
“It is through social relations that Christianity comes in contact with the world….Social power, sanctified by the Spirit of Christ, must be improved in bringing souls to the Saviour.” Ministry of Healing, 496
Ways To Witness Ways To Witness
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
3. Service3. Service
Meeting real needs in practical ways.
Jesus’ method of evangelism—He first served practical needs and then addressed spiritual concerns (Luke 9:1, 2; 10:9).
Serving practical needs opens hearts to God’s love (1 Pet. 3:1; Matt. 5:16; Titus 3:14; 4T 227).
Meeting real needs in practical ways.
Jesus’ method of evangelism—He first served practical needs and then addressed spiritual concerns (Luke 9:1, 2; 10:9).
Serving practical needs opens hearts to God’s love (1 Pet. 3:1; Matt. 5:16; Titus 3:14; 4T 227).
3. Service3. Service
“First meet the temporal necessities . . . And relieve their physical wants and sufferings, and you will then find an open avenue to the heart, where you may plant the good seeds of virtue and religion.” Testimonies, vol. 4, 227
“First meet the temporal necessities . . . And relieve their physical wants and sufferings, and you will then find an open avenue to the heart, where you may plant the good seeds of virtue and religion.” Testimonies, vol. 4, 227
Ways To Witness Ways To Witness
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
4. Testimony4. Testimony
Desire of Ages, 347“Our confession of His faithfulness is Heaven’s chosen agency for revealing Christ to the world. We are to acknowledge His grace as made known through the holy men of old; but that which will be most effectual is the testimony of our own experience….These precious acknowledgements to the praise of the glory of His grace, when supported by a Christ-like life, have an irresistible power that works for the salvation of souls.”
Desire of Ages, 347“Our confession of His faithfulness is Heaven’s chosen agency for revealing Christ to the world. We are to acknowledge His grace as made known through the holy men of old; but that which will be most effectual is the testimony of our own experience….These precious acknowledgements to the praise of the glory of His grace, when supported by a Christ-like life, have an irresistible power that works for the salvation of souls.”
Ways To Witness Ways To Witness
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
5. Invitation5. Invitation
Inviting family, friends, and acquaintances to an event where Jesus and the gospel/truth are introduced.
There are many non-Christians who would gladly come to a worship service, small group, or outreach event, if they were just invited.
Inviting family, friends, and acquaintances to an event where Jesus and the gospel/truth are introduced.
There are many non-Christians who would gladly come to a worship service, small group, or outreach event, if they were just invited.
5. Invitation5. Invitation
Examples:
Andrew invited his brother, Peter; and Philip invited his friend, Nathaniel, to come and meet Jesus (John 1:41, 45).
Samaritan woman invited her companions to come and see Jesus (John 4:29).
Examples:
Andrew invited his brother, Peter; and Philip invited his friend, Nathaniel, to come and meet Jesus (John 1:41, 45).
Samaritan woman invited her companions to come and see Jesus (John 4:29).
5. Invitation5. Invitation
Thom Rainer’s research (The Unchurched Next Door):
8 out of 10 of the unchurched said they would come to church if invited
Only 2% of church members are giving invitations to unchurched friends and neighbors
The “sin of silence”
Thom Rainer’s research (The Unchurched Next Door):
8 out of 10 of the unchurched said they would come to church if invited
Only 2% of church members are giving invitations to unchurched friends and neighbors
The “sin of silence”
Ways To Witness Ways To Witness
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
6. Conversation6. Conversation
Our High Calling, 301
“When you get into conversation with [unbelievers] do not talk of nothingness and folly, but tell of the precious things of God.... Study [how] to pass easily and courteously from subjects of a temporal nature to the spiritual and eternal.... While walking by the way, or seated by the wayside, you may drop into some heart the seed of truth.”
Our High Calling, 301
“When you get into conversation with [unbelievers] do not talk of nothingness and folly, but tell of the precious things of God.... Study [how] to pass easily and courteously from subjects of a temporal nature to the spiritual and eternal.... While walking by the way, or seated by the wayside, you may drop into some heart the seed of truth.”
Ways To Witness Ways To Witness
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
7. Proclamation7. Proclamation
Declaring the absolute truths of God’s Word in an authoritative, matter-a-fact way.
Includes both teaching (didasko) and preaching (karusso)
Usually event-oriented and message driven
Declaring the absolute truths of God’s Word in an authoritative, matter-a-fact way.
Includes both teaching (didasko) and preaching (karusso)
Usually event-oriented and message driven
7. Proclamation7. Proclamation
Examples: Jesus taught and preached the gospel of
the kingdom and sent His disciples out to do the same (Matt 4:23; 9:35; 11:1; 10:7; 28:20)
Early Church taught and preached the word of God (Acts 5:42; 15:35; 28:31)
Proclaimed the word publicly and from house to house (Acts 5:42; 20:20)
Examples: Jesus taught and preached the gospel of
the kingdom and sent His disciples out to do the same (Matt 4:23; 9:35; 11:1; 10:7; 28:20)
Early Church taught and preached the word of God (Acts 5:42; 15:35; 28:31)
Proclaimed the word publicly and from house to house (Acts 5:42; 20:20)
7. Proclamation7. Proclamation
GC 606 – “In every generation God has sent His servants to rebuke sin, both in the world and in the church . . . they could not refrain from preaching the plain utterances of the Bible—doctrines which they had been reluctant to present. They were impelled to zealously declare the truth and the danger which threatened souls. The words which the Lord gave them they uttered, fearless of consequences, and the people were compelled to hear the warning.
GC 606 – “In every generation God has sent His servants to rebuke sin, both in the world and in the church . . . they could not refrain from preaching the plain utterances of the Bible—doctrines which they had been reluctant to present. They were impelled to zealously declare the truth and the danger which threatened souls. The words which the Lord gave them they uttered, fearless of consequences, and the people were compelled to hear the warning.
Need a Balanced Approach Need a Balanced Approach
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
•Intercession•Friendship•Service•Testimony•Invitation •Conversation
•Proclamation
Evangelicals emphasize
RELATIONAL
Evangelicals emphasize
RELATIONAL
Adventists emphasize
PROCLAMATIONAL
Adventists emphasize
PROCLAMATIONAL
Proclamational Evangelism Proclamational Evangelism
Revelation 14:6-12
Everlasting Gospel
3 Angels’ Message
• midst of heaven
• loud voice
Revelation 14:6-12
Everlasting Gospel
3 Angels’ Message
• midst of heaven
• loud voice
Proclamational Evangelism Proclamational Evangelism
GC 606 – “In every generation God has sent His servants to rebuke sin, both in the world and in the church . . . they could not refrain from preaching the plain utterances of the Bible —doctrines which they had been reluctant to present. They were impelled to zealously declare the truth and the danger which threatened souls. The words which the Lord gave them they uttered, fearless of consequences, and the people were compelled to hear the warning.
GC 606 – “In every generation God has sent His servants to rebuke sin, both in the world and in the church . . . they could not refrain from preaching the plain utterances of the Bible —doctrines which they had been reluctant to present. They were impelled to zealously declare the truth and the danger which threatened souls. The words which the Lord gave them they uttered, fearless of consequences, and the people were compelled to hear the warning.
Proclamational Evangelism Proclamational Evangelism
Thus the message of the third angel will be proclaimed. As the time comes for it to be given with greatest power, the Lord will work through humble instruments, leading the minds of those who consecrate themselves to His service. The laborers will be qualified rather by the unction of His Spirit than by the training of literary institutions. Men of faith and prayer will be constrained to go forth with holy zeal, declaring the words which God gives them. The sins of Babylon will be laid open. The fearful results of
Thus the message of the third angel will be proclaimed. As the time comes for it to be given with greatest power, the Lord will work through humble instruments, leading the minds of those who consecrate themselves to His service. The laborers will be qualified rather by the unction of His Spirit than by the training of literary institutions. Men of faith and prayer will be constrained to go forth with holy zeal, declaring the words which God gives them. The sins of Babylon will be laid open. The fearful results of
Proclamational Evangelism Proclamational Evangelism
enforcing the observances of the church by civil authority, the inroads of spiritualism, the stealthy but rapid progress of the papal power—all will be unmasked. By these solemn warnings the people will be stirred. Thousands upon thousands will listen who have never heard words like these.” (GC 606)
enforcing the observances of the church by civil authority, the inroads of spiritualism, the stealthy but rapid progress of the papal power—all will be unmasked. By these solemn warnings the people will be stirred. Thousands upon thousands will listen who have never heard words like these.” (GC 606)
Relational Evangelism Relational Evangelism
Christ’s Object Lessons, 57
“The sowers of the seed have a work to do in preparing hearts to receive the gospel. In the ministry of the word there is too much sermonizing and too little of real heart-to-heart work. There is need of personal labor for the souls of the lost. In Christlike sympathy we should come close to men individually, and seek to awaken
Christ’s Object Lessons, 57
“The sowers of the seed have a work to do in preparing hearts to receive the gospel. In the ministry of the word there is too much sermonizing and too little of real heart-to-heart work. There is need of personal labor for the souls of the lost. In Christlike sympathy we should come close to men individually, and seek to awaken
Relational Evangelism Relational Evangelism
their interest in the great things of eternal life. Their hearts may be as hard as the beaten highway, and apparently it may be a useless effort to present the Saviour to them; but while logic may fail to move, and argument be powerless to convince, the love of Christ, revealed in personal ministry, may soften the stony heart, so that the seed of truth can take root.” COL 57
their interest in the great things of eternal life. Their hearts may be as hard as the beaten highway, and apparently it may be a useless effort to present the Saviour to them; but while logic may fail to move, and argument be powerless to convince, the love of Christ, revealed in personal ministry, may soften the stony heart, so that the seed of truth can take root.” COL 57