EVANGELISM: LOW RISK, HIGH GRACE (4 OF 6)
by Rick White
Scripture: MATTHEW 15:32-38
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Evangelism: Low Risk, High Grace (4 of 6)
Series: Bridge Builders: People Reaching People
Rick White
Matthew 15:32-38
Message Truth: Sometimes the easiest entrance point into another person’s life is a simple deed done in kindness.
(See Matthew 15:32-38 NIV)
EVANGELISM: 101 WHERE DO WE START?
(See 2 Tim 4:5 NIV)
1. There are two groups of people who really hate evangelism; non-Christians and Christians.
2. Evangelism is an emotionally charged word. It often sends shivers of guilt running up and down our spines.
3. Everyone agrees that evangelism involves giving away the message of God’s love.
4. We mostly agree on the focus of our message, but we diverge greatly when it comes to how.
Try this little test. Select the choice that best describes what your response would be if the following statement was leveled at you.
‘‘Well, I don’t understand how you can say ‘God loves us’ when the world is in such a mess!’’
A. Launch into an earnest sermonette on the existence of God.
B. Mumble an ambivalent argument, clear your throat, and change the subject.
C. Zero in on the real issue: the reality of original sin. Expound on Paul’s understanding of the Fall, and end by quoting the ‘‘all fall short of God’s glory’’ passage from Romans.
D. Speak a little more slowly and loudly about the blessing of the justification, sanctification, and glorification of the Christian. If there is time, expand on the idea of imputed righteousness. And use these terms so people realize how much they have to learn.
E. Ask about ‘‘the mess.’’ What does this person see as ‘‘the mess’’? Where is this person’s unhappiness with the messy world? Listen for hints or confessions of an inner, personal mess.
F. Just keep listening as the person continues.
Illustration: A Time To Sow, A Time To Reap
‘‘I ache all over! There’s just too much to do in twenty-four hours,’’ Sarah moaned as she recounted the burdens of a long day to her husband. Bill meant well, but the helpful ...
Series: Bridge Builders: People Reaching People
Rick White
Matthew 15:32-38
Message Truth: Sometimes the easiest entrance point into another person’s life is a simple deed done in kindness.
(See Matthew 15:32-38 NIV)
EVANGELISM: 101 WHERE DO WE START?
(See 2 Tim 4:5 NIV)
1. There are two groups of people who really hate evangelism; non-Christians and Christians.
2. Evangelism is an emotionally charged word. It often sends shivers of guilt running up and down our spines.
3. Everyone agrees that evangelism involves giving away the message of God’s love.
4. We mostly agree on the focus of our message, but we diverge greatly when it comes to how.
Try this little test. Select the choice that best describes what your response would be if the following statement was leveled at you.
‘‘Well, I don’t understand how you can say ‘God loves us’ when the world is in such a mess!’’
A. Launch into an earnest sermonette on the existence of God.
B. Mumble an ambivalent argument, clear your throat, and change the subject.
C. Zero in on the real issue: the reality of original sin. Expound on Paul’s understanding of the Fall, and end by quoting the ‘‘all fall short of God’s glory’’ passage from Romans.
D. Speak a little more slowly and loudly about the blessing of the justification, sanctification, and glorification of the Christian. If there is time, expand on the idea of imputed righteousness. And use these terms so people realize how much they have to learn.
E. Ask about ‘‘the mess.’’ What does this person see as ‘‘the mess’’? Where is this person’s unhappiness with the messy world? Listen for hints or confessions of an inner, personal mess.
F. Just keep listening as the person continues.
Illustration: A Time To Sow, A Time To Reap
‘‘I ache all over! There’s just too much to do in twenty-four hours,’’ Sarah moaned as she recounted the burdens of a long day to her husband. Bill meant well, but the helpful ...
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