Salvation and evangelism
Mark 3:14 He appointed twelve - designating them apostles - that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach.
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #411 There’s a Peace in my Heart (#473 in previous version)
The entire world is in the midst of spiritual hardship. The problems of our children are especially serious. How, then, can we receive true blessings? We simply need to enjoy the true Gospel. In addition, we need to possess the mystery of evangelism, the mystery of preaching the true Gospel.
1. Views on salvation
It is not a matter of whether we’ve received salvation or not. Even after receiving salvation, hardships will persist if we do not have the correct view on salvation. Even after being saved, we will face hardships as a result of our incorrect natures. Even having received salvation, if we have the nature or disposition of mysticism, we will ultimately backslide into that. If we have the nature of legalism, we have no choice but to face problems even before we can begin to enjoy the Gospel. The nature of humanism is also a hindrance to the enjoyment of the Gospel. In addition, the nature that leads you to do just as you please and the nature of constantly worrying will ultimately lead you into hardships. If you have the correct views on salvation, it is a sure thing that you will receive answers.
2. God is with me
The Scripture reading indicates that the Lord called to Him those He wanted, so “that they might be with Him.” This is grace. If you can enjoy this, then evangelism will naturally take place. For this reason, the words, “and that He might send them out to preach,” speaks of the evidence of God being with them. The passage also says that the Lord gave them authority to drive out demons. We must remain in this blessing. Even though we’ve received a complete salvation, we constantly need the Gospel in our walk of faith. Only when we continue to enjoy the Gospel can we receive the blessings of evangelism.
3. The eyes that we must open
The children of God must open their eyes. There are many problems in the church. In addition, we face a great many hardships in the world when we stand before reality. We also face family problems. However, there is no reason for us to fall into trials. This is because we are the children of God who have received salvation. Rather, we should just open our spiritual eyes and come to realize that God has prepared everything and He has saved us. All Joseph did was simply realize the reason why problems came to his family, and God gave him all the blessings.
● Forum Topic - What must we do in order to overcome spiritual problems? How can we have victory over the world? Enjoy the Gospel correctly and enjoy the blessing of evangelism, the blessing of preaching that Gospel. Set the greatest evangelism plan today.
Remnant Study of Evangelism Lecture 202 / 2009.10.24