Evangelism and Our Commission – Matthew 28:18-20

What is the Greek word translated “power” in verse 18? (“Exousia”.) To what kind of power does it refer? (Authority.) How much power has Christ been given? Usually, what is the way in which that power is applied to the following commission? (To...

The Universalism of Biblical Evangelism – Mark 16:15

There is a lot of talk in religious circles about “universalism.” What does the word “universal” mean? (Relating to, extending to, affecting the entire world.) Is there such a thing as the universal fatherhood of God? But didn’t the God...

The Aim of Biblical Evangelism – Romans 11:25-32

Our question this morning calls for a rather short lesson. But it’s not as short as most professing Christians think. What is the first answer from most Christians to the question: What is the purpose of evangelism? Is the salvation of lost souls one of the...

The Agent of Biblical Evangelism – I Peter 2:9

We have in Matthew 28 the so-called “Great Commission.” “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son,...

The Proper Approach to Biblical Evangelism – Acts 17:16-34

I attended a Bible school which was highly evangelistic. There was another Bible school across town that was the leading school for the Assemblies of God. There were some teachers in that school which believed that if its students didn’t speak in tongues once in...

The Means used in Biblical Evangelism – Romans 10:13-17

When God created the universe, did He begin small and work up to the really big stuff? When He created life, did He begin with algae and plankton, using them to develop more complex things? Did Jehovah begin the universe with creation and then use evolution over a...

The Message of Biblical Evangelism – I Corinthians 15:1-4

What do we call the message that the Biblical Evangelist brings to his unsaved friend? (The Gospel.) What does the original Greek word “gospel” mean? (Good news.) Is the announcement of the birth of a baby good news? Is it the gospel? Is the announcement...

The Zeal of Biblical Evangelism – Romans 10:1-4

What are some of the synonyms for the word “zeal”? (Fervency, intensity, enthusiasm, passion, fire, etc.) Generally speaking, is zeal a good thing when it comes to good things? Is zeal a good thing when it comes to bad things? The word “zeal”...