Evangelism that God planned
Acts 11:19~21 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, spreading the word only among Jews. Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus. (19~20)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #314 More Love to Thee, O Christ (#511 in previous version)
What mystery did the Early Church, which was used for world evangelization even without wealth and power, enjoy? The Early Church gathered together in prayer and worship to experience the power of God. In the field of Word fulfillment, they witnessed the evangelism God had planned. Joseph, Moses, and Samuel, who all saw the plan of evangelism as planned by God, received prayer answers and enjoyed the filling of the Holy Spirit everywhere they went. What is the evangelism God wants to fulfill through you?
1. God has an absolute plan
Many people find evangelism to be a difficult task and confess that evangelism does not take place. But evangelism is not about things working well or not; it is the absolute plan of God being fulfilled. When sharing the Gospel, those whom God has prepared to receive salvation will receive the Gospel. In addition, the forces of darkness in the region and field completely shatter when you proclaim the Word of God. Through the evangelism movement, you can confirm God’s sovereignty and the proper evangelism God desires.
2. A mystery ascertained long ages past
Before God created the world, He planned those who will receive salvation. It may seem coincidental to have heard the Gospel and accepted Jesus, but it was all fulfilled by the plan of God. In that case, what does God want to do through you? God wants to spread the Gospel through those who have been saved. Wandering like the Israelites is unavoidable if you have not realized the commission of evangelism. Evangelism is a blessing and a commission for those with salvation.
3. Three things you must resolve
The Israelites received the covenant from God, but they were lazy about sharing the Gospel, unaware of its importance. As a result, they became colonized, lived as slaves, and faced other such hardships. We must decide: disasters or evangelism? War or evangelism? Slavery or evangelism? This is the message and lesson in the Bible. As one with the Gospel, when you give your life for evangelism, God will protect you from disasters and curses, in complete guidance.
-God gave you salvation and called you as His child to fulfill His plan of evangelism through you. Meditate on the message of Acts and seek the plan of evangelism God has for you. Daegu Regional Evangelism Conference Lecture 2 / 2012.3.20