Evangelism that is unseen
Acts 3:1~12 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer – at three in the afternoon. (1)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #268 Would You be Free From Your Burden of Sin (#202 in previous version)
Evangelism is an important commission from God, and the evidence of God being with us. It may seem like it has no value to others, but it is the blessed path of knowing God. Evangelism holds the absolute sovereignty of God and blessings, but we easily lose hold of this because we are drawn to the culture of the world. What must an evangelist with the Gospel prepare and what kind of answers must he receive for the restoration of the blessing of evangelism?
1. The evangelist’s vessel (Acts 13:1~4)
At times, the intellect and powers of the world are necessary for the evangelism movement. As you read books and newspapers, analyze and organize the content with the eyes of an evangelist, discovering the problems of the age through the Word. Take note of significant issues to connect to prayer topics, and widen your perspective and level. If you are able to have mutual communication with specialists and elites, you must make the preparations to think about the Word to move their hearts and save the field.
2. The church atmosphere (Acts 2:1~47)
The region, Sunday School, facilities, and all other departments within the church are big systems that are used for the sake of evangelism. However, there are many church members who are unable to use these systems for this purpose. It is important to pray with the pulpit message, but just as crucial to keep each other accountable with the Word you share with others and how it applies to you as an individual. It is especially better to aid new believers according to their situation. As you share the grace and answers that you have received, specialists and new believers will receive strength. In turn, the prepared doors of evangelism will open through the specialists and new believers.
3. The field atmosphere (Acts 13:5~12)
In the field, everyone is busily competing to survive. With differing circumstances and backgrounds, the form that spiritual problems take is also very diverse, and people resort to their own means to try and survive. You may be discouraged and drained with just a glance at their seemingly lavish and happy exterior. However, there are countless people who are acting as though everything is all right when their hearts are empty. They are swept away by the atmosphere of survival, and at times, they stumble and fall without intending to. When you possess the spiritual eyes and attitude, you will be victorious in the invisible spiritual warfare.
- Begin the important preparations to receive the answers that will continue the evangelism movement. Study of Evangelism Message / 2011.11;.5