Dec 25, 2007 | Evangelism
Very rarely today is the study or work of evangelism kept within a Biblical perspective. By that I mean that most of the books that I have on the subject talk primarily about two things: Most stress the work of the evangelist. That evangelist must have X number of...
Dec 25, 2007 | Evangelism
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” This verse has often been called such things as “the heart of the gospel.” Is this verse a...
Dec 25, 2007 | Evangelism
What do we mean when we say that God is eternal? In God’s eternality, do we only mean that God began before time and will exist beyond time? (Above time.) Does God progress through time the way that people do? Does God learn things by observation as time...
Dec 25, 2007 | Evangelism
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...
Dec 25, 2007 | Evangelism
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...
Dec 25, 2007 | Evangelism
How likely is it that Satan will leave important Biblical doctrines alone? What are some of the things that Satan teaches about Christ? What is the Satanic doctrine about Hell? What are some of the things that he teaches about evangelism? If Satan is preaching...
Dec 25, 2007 | Evangelism
This morning we deal with some of the reasons, or motives, for evangelism. We touched on part of this subject last week, but that was just in passing. And I suppose that it is a much wider subject than to what we’ll reach today. Nevertheless, we’re talking...
Dec 25, 2007 | Evangelism
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...
Dec 25, 2007 | Evangelism
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,...
Dec 25, 2007 | Evangelism
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...
Dec 25, 2007 | Evangelism
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...
Dec 25, 2007 | Evangelism
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...
Dec 25, 2007 | Evangelism
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”...
Dec 25, 2007 | Evangelism
What is “oratory”? (The art of public speaking.) What is “rhetoric”? (The art of using language effectively.) What is “elocution”? (The art of public speaking, with emphasis on gestures and delivery.) Most people don’t use...
Dec 25, 2007 | Evangelism
Why did God create the universe? What was the first word did the Lord use to describe His creation? Other than a short period of time of fellowship between God and His creation, what was the next major event in human history? (The Fall.) How correct is it to say that...
