Save the unbelievers!
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #502 Heralds of the Light, Be Swift (#259 in previous version)
Most laypeople find evangelism to be difficult. When Jesus gave the parable of the weeds, He also tells us not to be discouraged or give up when saving people in the field. In the field, there are those who reject the Gospel and even block the testifying of the Gospel altogether. Forget about the weeds and just store the wheat. How can we save the unbelievers in the field with the Gospel?
1. Many church members and churches are unable to rescue unbelievers.
The majority of church events and activities are actually only taking place within preexisting members. Taking a look at big churches, rather than evangelizing to unbelievers, movement amongst existing believers is more frequent, and revivals might even occur through those transfers. Amidst that, unbelievers are unable to hear the Gospel, and with no means of escaping pain, they are lost and wandering.
2. Evangelism of unbelievers is an easy task for successful individuals.
In order to find those whom God has prepared, in some ways, it is necessary to be secretive and wise. Rather than telling someone to come to church immediately, it is vital to give them an accurate answer with the Gospel regarding their lives and aiding them to survive. Reflecting back on our evangelism, many were led to acceptance yet not many true disciples have been established. For an unbeliever to receive salvation and become a disciple is an immense blessing of evangelism and an answer from God. If you prepare, like so, to possess the true Gospel and true character as a truly successful individual, the Gospel movement will arise greatly.
3. Behind a new believer, countless unbelievers are awaiting salvation.
If a new believer has come to believe, a huge transformation is needed. For new believers, finding passages in the Bible is difficult and they are clueless as to how to pray and lead their Christian walk. They need a friend to help them with the basics of Christian living, and a person to understand their changes and hold conversations with, in the Gospel. It is an unseen ministry, but even small preparations will strengthen new believers immensely, the church will be revived, and a new way to evangelize to unbelievers will be visible.
- Meditate on a model of a successful individual for the evangelism movement of saving the unbelievers in the field. Check if there are any new believers around you. Begin a true ministry and devotion for these individuals.
Remnant Study of Evangelism Lecture 240 / 2010.8.14