Evangelism: Starter Kit (Part III)

 

Another branch of the Ambassadors of Christ is the field team. 

They are the part of the F.B.I. (Firm Believer in Christ) Romans 1:16 

S.W.A.T. (Spiritual Warriors Advancing Truth) 2 Corinthian 10: 4-5  

They serve alongside special agents and other important roles in God's Kingdom.

 THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD

1. BELT OF TRUTH: The belt of truth (Jesus’ teachings and commands) hold up your spiritual pants up and centers all you do, John 8:31-32.
2. BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS: The breastplate of righteousness (given to you by Christ at the new birth) protects your heart and gives you your identity, 2 Corinthians 5:21.
3. SHOES OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE: The shoes of the gospel of peace (peace with God because of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection) is what guides your life and gives purpose to everything you do, Romans 10:14-15.
4. SHIELD OF FAITH: The shield of faith (faith in God’s Word) protects you from all the attacks of the enemy (doubt & fear), Romans 10:17.
5. HELMET OF SALVATION: The helmet of salvation (the mind of Christ) guards your thoughts and lines them up with the will of God, Romans 12:1-2.
6. SWORD OF THE SPIRIT: The sword of the Spirit (the Word of God) is the weapon you use against your carnal thoughts (1 Peter 2:11 & 2 Corinthians 10:5) and the devil’s temptations (Luke 4:3-4).

Leading Others To God

Just remember, soft heart, humble approach, be teachable. Continue to thirst and hunger for righteousness and the Spirit will continue to give it to you. TRUTH understood and applied becomes WISDOM. In Truth, you have Wise Dominion.

Salvation is deliverance, victory, to heal, to free, to preserve, to make whole.

PSALM 3:8 and ACTS 4:12-deliverance is God’s plan for man through Jesus Christ. Whom the Son sets free is free indeed. Salvation is God’s work.

JOHN 6:44 no one can come to me unless the Father draws him near.

God chose you. Christ is your King. Follow His rule. You are a son of Monarchy; not a son of anarchy of the world and the devil. There is no such thing as “finding God or Jesus”, they’re not lost! You are! Jesus finds you, not the other way around. God chooses you and you accept God’s gift of salvation. That’s the difference. Now reach and teach and make a difference.

2 peter 3:9 - ⁹ The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

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Your tools for evangelism:

1.       Prayer – literally means to petition the King and to call upon God for something. It is exercise of your faith, hope and belief in the promise of God.

James 5:15-16 ¹⁵ And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. ¹⁶ Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

 Pray before during and or after you minister with someone knowing that Holy Spirit will give you utterance and the King will hear your needs and God will respond in His Will.

James 4:8 - ⁸ Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Philippians 4:6-7 - ⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

2.       Knowledge – true knowledge is from God. When God speaks, listen. Know the Word intimately, not just by memory or by phrase.

2 Timothy 2:15 - ¹⁵ Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

Understand scripture. Know what you are reading and what it truly means. True revelation comes from having a relationship with God. You know it not only by Word, but by experience. You know it, because you lived it. Know where to you find it in the bible. Sew it in your heart and you will know where to go when asked.

3.       Engagement – be not afraid to have conversation about and attract attention from anyone who longs to know the Gospel. The Holy Spirit will guide in you what to say.

1 Corinthians 9:22 - …I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.

You will be able to meet them where they’re at. Jesus calls out to all people of all walks of life in every condition and circumstance. You will be amazed how just a conversation or an acknowledgement can open doors to someone who is hurting. (Luke 4: 18-19)

Remind them Jesus lives for them and God loves them and is ready to heal and restore them. If someone pays you attention, give them their money’s worth. They will pay with their time and take interest in the God in you

Evangelism Class Parts 1-3 courtesy of class notes from DeMaster Thomas, 9/27/16-10/4/16

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