Gossiping the Gospel – Evangelism and Mission in Everyday Life

Gossiping the Gospel – Evangelism and Mission in Everyday LifeBased upon 10 Things You Should Know about Evangelism by J. Mack Stiles https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-things-you-should-know-about-evangelism/Define what we mean by “Evangelism” The proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed.  The goal of evangelism is to participate in God’s work of bringing salvation through faith in Christ as enabled by the Holy Spirit. Traditionally, Reformed theologians see no contradiction between God’s predestination of the elect and the necessity of sharing the gospel with unbelievers through preaching, conversation and relationships. Reformed evangelism has historically emphasized God’s sovereignty, the efficacious work of the Holy Spirit and the responsibility of God’s people to invite others to hear and respond to the call of the gospel.  Objection: Since God has predestined his people for salvation in Christ, why evangelize?Helpful Articles found at Crossway.org “Ten Things series…” Ten things we should know about evangelism1. Our evangelistic efforts must stem from a biblical understanding of evangelism.2. Evangelism is often the label given to things that are not evangelism.Is sharing your testimony evangelism? Is defending the Christian faith evangelism? How about doing good deeds for the oppressed? 3. Evangelism entails teaching the gospel first and foremost.God teaches us the gospel through his Word; we cannot do it on our own, So it stands to reason that we must speak and teach the gospel to others: the truth about who God is, why we are in the mess we are  in, what Jesus came to do, and how we are to respond to him. It’s no wonder that Paul often described his evangelistic ministry as a teaching ministry.4. Evangelism aims to persuade.We want to see people move from darkness to light. Having that aim helps us know what things to talk about and what things to lay aside.  Understanding this guards us from false conversions, which are the assisted suicide of the church.5. Evangelism flourishes in a culture of evangelism.+++For more information about this group, please visit their website at reformationboise.com. Every weekday at 3:30 am and 7:30 am you can listen to The Gospel for Life on KSPD 94.5 FM and 790 AM Boise's Solid Talk in the Treasure Valley,  Idaho, USA.If you have a question, comment, or even a topic suggestion for the Pastors, you can email them.  If you enjoy The Gospel for Life, please give us a rating and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. That helps us a lot!Phone: (208) 991-3526E-mail: [email protected] website:  https://www.790kspd.com/gospel-for-life/to donate on line https://www.reformationboise.com/donate