Mission and Evangelism

Definition of Evangelism (Billy Graham)

Evangelism is when the gospel, in the power of the Holy Spirit, is faithfully proclaimed and men, women, and children respond to Christ in repentance and faith.

Definition of Evangelism (John Stott)

To evangelize does not mean to win converts, but simply to announce the good news, irrespective of the results.

D.T. Niles' description of evangelism

Evangelism is just one beggar telling another beggar where to find bread.

The 6 stages in the progression of redemptive history

1. Creation
2. Fall
3. Promise (Covenant of Grace / Protoevangelium)
4. Christ (Fulfillment)
5. Church (Application of Redemption)
6. Consummation (New Creation)

Centripetal mission in the Old Testament (David Bosch)

The Old Testament perspective where the nations are not sent out to, but rather drawn inward to Zion by the light of God's glory.

Three-fold framework of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)

• Authority (v.18): Evangelism rests on Christ's sovereign lordship.
• Mandate (v.19): Make disciples of all nations by going, baptizing, teaching.
• Presence (v.20): Evangelism is empowered by Christ's continual presence.

Case study of contextualized personal evangelism in Acts 8

Philip sharing the gospel with the Ethiopian eunuch starting from Isaiah 53.

Common barriers to personal evangelism

• Fear of Man: Valuing social acceptance over the gospel.
• Ignorance: Fear of being unable to answer tough questions.
• Lack of Giftedness: Misunderstanding that disciple-making is only for gifted evangelists.
• Introspection: Overanalyzing personal readiness.
• Apathy: Lack of concern for others or ministry.
• Busyness: Deprioritizing evangelistic witness.

Four essential components of the gospel message

1. God: Our holy creator and judge.
2. Man: Our sinful disposition and spiritual deadness.
3. Christ: The Son crucified and risen for sinners.
4. Response: Repentance and faith.

The Wordless Book color symbolism

• Gold/Yellow: God's perfection, love, and heaven.
• Dark/Black: Sin separating humanity from God.
• Red: The shed blood of Jesus on the cross.
• White/Clean: A cleansed heart through faith in Jesus.
• Green: Spiritual growth and knowing God.

WDJD acronym in 'The Way of the Master'

• W: Would you consider yourself to be a good person?
• D: Do you think you have kept the Ten Commandments?
• J: If God judges you by the Ten Commandments, will you be innocent or guilty?
• D: Will you go to heaven or hell (Destiny)?

Three core circles in the 3 Circles method

1. God's Design: God's original, perfect plan of love and harmony.
2. Brokenness: State caused by sin and failed human self-help attempts.
3. The Gospel: Jesus' life, death, and resurrection providing forgiveness and restoration.

Romans Road evangelism method

An evangelistic approach using a sequential series of verses from the Book of Romans (e.g., Rom 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 10:9, 5:1, 8:1) to explain the need, provision, reception, and results of salvation.

Two Ways to Live framework

A six-point gospel outline contrasting Our Way (rejecting God as ruler, leading to judgment) with God's New Way (submitting to Jesus as ruler, receiving forgiveness and eternal life).

Diagnostic question central to Evangelism Explosion

"If you were to die today, what would you answer to God if He asks why He should let you into heaven?"