RESPOND | Share (Ep 4)

We are to respond to the gospel by sharing the Good News that has transformed our lives, evangelizing the light to those lost in darkness. This should not be a dreaded obligation, but rather a precious privilege, as we have been transformed by God’s grace, may we love Him enough, and love others enough to share what we’ve been freely given.

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SHOW NOTES

 

Scriptures:

“...but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect…” (1 Peter 3:15)

 

“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20)

 

“...preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.” (2 Timothy 4:2)

 

“As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.” (2 Timothy 4:5)

 

“And he said to them, ‘Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.’” (Mark 16:15-16)

 

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” (Romans 1:16)

 

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’” (Matthew 28:19-20)

 

“And you will say in that day: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted.’” (Isaiah 12:4

 

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16)

 

“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” (Matthew 9:36)

 

Articles:

“9 Marks: Why Should We Evangelize?”

//www.9marks.org/answer/why-should-we-evangelize/

 

“Desiring God: The Need for Evangelism” 

//www.desiringgod.org/messages/the-need-for-evangelism

“Ours is an age that is sensitive to human suffering…The suffering we are sensitive to is physical suffering and it will end. But the lost will be tormented as long as God is good.”

 

“Jesus Film Project: 40 Verses About Evangelism”

//www.jesusfilm.org/blog/40-verses-about-evangelism/