We must succeed for the purpose of evangelism and world evangelization
2 Timothy 2:6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #499 Far, Far Away in Heathen Darkness Dwelling (#277 in previous version)
We have a commission of evangelism and world evangelization. That is why Jesus did not command us to make ourselves into witnesses; rather, He promised us that we would become witnesses. We must succeed for the sake of world evangelization and evangelism, and we will succeed because of it. For this purpose, we must understand three things.
1. We are the farmers of the world
Like the farmer who ought to be the first to receive a share of the crops, we must first receive grace from God, and we will receive the grace of God. This is the reason we must be spiritually awake, and through prayer must live our lives in the Word with integrity.
2. We must possess the mystery of evangelism
First, to save the world, we need to have an understanding of the Gospel. Jesus is absolutely the Christ who solved all of our problems. If we simply hold to Christ and continue to enjoy Him, the kingdom of God and the power of God will indwell where I am and I will become a witness of it. Second, we must be possessed of the discipline necessary to live the life of elites, much like Paul and Timothy. Paul knew the value of the Gospel to be so great that he considered all else to be rubbish; even so, the elite reasonable attitudes he had honed his entire life became of great benefit to the Gospel. Though sufferings and tribulations may arise during the end days, those who dwell in the Word will always capably succeed. Third, we must live the lives of successful people. Fourth, we must possess the mystery of evangelism. We must maintain the posture and schedule of evangelists who are receiving God’s guidance and as such, must properly understand the Word movement and the field.
3. We must know the methods of evangelists
Evangelism is relaying the fact that God abides with us. That is why we first need evidence of God being with us. To a person who is with God, such evidences will arise, like the seven Remnants.. The evangelists who will save the world ought to open their eyes correctly to the historic problems of the age and also be aware of the Biblical strategies and methods for world evangelization. Hereafter, we can see the future and our own respective talents.
- Our greatest happiness is Immanuel. Our greatest commission is world evangelization and evangelism within Immanuel. What must we do to succeed in world evangelization? Begin a specific prayer for this purpose.
Remnant Sunday School Teacher’s Seminar Lecture 3 / 2010.6.10