Gospel experience
1Thessalonians 1:2~5 Because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. (5)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #545 Down in the Valley Where the Mists of Doubt Arise (#344 in previous version)
The life of an evangelist is that of the rightful enjoyment of prayer, Word and evangelism in the walk of faith. The passage states that the Gospel did not simply come with words, but also with power, the Holy Spirit, and deep conviction. You must experience the Gospel with power and spiritual strength to stand firm in the face of problems and save the age. Tasting the power of the Gospel is the life of an evangelist. How can you start the life of an evangelist?
1. God’s standard (power)
We must be able to see all things from God’s standards, not our own. The things that are impossible by my own level are all possible by God’s power. In the Bible, every miracle that arose for God’s people are rightful in the perspective of God’s standards. The fulfillment of the covenant is a rightful, necessary and absolute work of God. With these eyes, God’s time schedule will undoubtedly unfold.
2. God’s method (Holy Spirit)
We must grasp the covenant that Christ finished everything upon the cross. If we hold on to this covenant today, all the forces of darkness will flee, the Holy Spirit will work, and the blessing of the throne will come upon us. Then the work of Word fulfillment will arise. God’s Word created the entire world and is living and active, and those who read the Word, hear the Word and keep the Word are blessed. Evidence will follow, and evangelism will begin to take place.
3. God’s time schedule (great conviction)
We have entered the time schedule of restoring the full-scale life of an evangelist. When we see the time schedule of God, we will be filled with great conviction. In order to see God’s time schedule, we must receive God’s guidance. The most crucial time for an evangelist is the morning. As soon as you open your eyes, pray about your daily schedule, and start your day with deep breathing and light exercise. Confirm God’s blessings in the afternoon, and organize today’s answers through today’s Word, prayer and evangelism in the evening. Based on what we possess and enjoy, the things we see will differ.
- Have you only been listening to the Gospel, or are you enjoying it as spiritual strength? Examine your life and newly challenge in faith in all the aspects that are not working out.
World Remnant Cultural Missions Convention Lecture 1 / 2010.11.3