Resolution of evangelists
Acts 14:19~28 Then some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowd over. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, thinking he was dead. But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. The next day he and Barnabas left for Derbe (19~20)
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #336 Faith of Our Fathers (#383 in previous version)
Our life will change if we view evangelism correctly for the rest of our lives. An evangelist is someone who always thinks about what evangelism is. Everyone who has yet to receive salvation is the target of our missions, and everyone who has received salvation is an evangelist. God sent Jesus to this world because He desires to save the world. Those who have the Gospel carry a heart of mourning. This is the heart of an evangelist. There is a resolution that we, as evangelists, must make.
1. Evangelists do not succeed with humanism
Evangelists stand before God in times of greatest difficulty. When in trouble, they stand before the Gospel. When in need of strength, they get down on their knees before the working of the Holy Spirit. Though everyone is a sinner, evangelists can receive salvation if they stand before God. They can receive power if they stand before the Holy Spirit. Paul could have avoided hardships by using humanism, but he never once gave in (Acts 14:8~19).
2. Evangelists are not afraid of hardships
In each and every age ecclesiastical authority has made thoughtless decisions. Some Jews won the crowd over and stoned Paul (Acts 14:19). The next day Paul got up and went back into the city and won over a large number of disciples. Disciples are concealed. Hardships will follow in places where God’s kingdom comes. However, God enables us to overcome even greater hardships. We must never fear hardships. Greater answers and blessings will follow hardships.
3. There is nothing more important for evangelists than establishing a correct church
Evangelists are those who do not look to benefit personally when establishing a church that correctly preaches the Gospel. Paul appointed elders and committed them to the church. They held forums about the works of evangelism and shared answers with one another. Paul raised disciples and established correct kinds of churches. Any theology that hinders the Gospel will bring about disasters of the age. Ecclesiastical authority that hinders evangelism will bring about disasters to future generations. Any doctrines that hinder the Word of God will bring about spiritual darkness. We must shed tears and devote ourselves. The Early Church received the great love of God and shared it with others. That is why they were able to overcome everything.
● Forum Topic - What kind of resolutions must you make as an evangelist?
Core Training Message / 2009.1.16