What is evangelism? (Ephesians 2:1-6)
* Why do problems continually come?
(1) We have original sin, which is ignorance concerning God. There really is no way to actually meet God. Hence, problems are bound to come.
(2) Every human being is bound to fate, and there is no way out for them.
(3) Then spiritual problems follows.
- What is evangelism? The Gospel is to escape from original sin, fate, and spiritual problems, and telling others of this news is evangelism. Why is evangelism a blessing? Why is evangelism everything? Why does God rejoice in evangelism? What is true evangelism?
1. The problem of Gen. 3
(1) Problem: Satan came and tempted the mankind through the serpent, which made them grow arrogant. So, they ate of the Forbidden Fruit, which was against the contract between God and Adam. Mankind is now separated from God, fallen into curses, and are bound by Satan (Jn8:44).
(2) Solution: The Offspring of woman in Gen. 3:15
2. Fallen into idol worship (Ex. 20:3-5)
(1) Problem: If you are not aware of Gen. 3, you will automatically fall into idol worship, fortune-telling, and all kinds of different religions. Not only will this bring destruction upon mankind as a whole, the curses will flow down for three to four generations (Ex. 20:3-5).
(2) Solution: Freedom from this is the Gospel, and making this known is evangelism.
3. Mental problems (Matt. 11:28)
(1) Problem: Mental sufferings come (Mt. 11:28). People have their fortunes told from a demon-possessed person (Acts 16:16-18, 19:8-20).
(2) Solution: Evangelism is to completely do away with this problem (John 1:12).
4. Physical illnesses
(1) Problem: We suffer from physical illnesses (Acts 3:1-12, 8:4-8).
(2) Solution: As it is said in Acts 3:6, Pray in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
5. The eternal problem (hell, Heb. 9:27)
(1) Problem: The rich man in Luke 16:19-31 may have partied everyday, but one day, he ended up in hell and suffered for eternity. Everything becomes meaningless (Heb. 9:27, Ecc. 3 and 12).
(2) Solution: Evangelism is to make known this Gospel, which is the solution.
6. Inheritance to the next generation (Matt. 27:25)
(1) Problem: The spiritual problems of the parents and the family line are exactly passed down to the children.
(2) Conclusion: Putting an end to this is evangelism.
conclusion
(1) Faith: Just know and believe. God has already opened up the way (Rom. 5:8), and anyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved (Rom. 10:13). This is for all who receive Him and to those who believed in His name (John 1:12). Then, the Holy Spirit of God will dwell in you (Rev. 3:20).
(2) Then, you will gain answers to stand as witnesses (Acts 1:8).
(3) The issue now is, are you really interested or concerned about evangelism?
Matthew 6:33 says, Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. Matthew 10:42 says, if anyone gives even a cup of cold water, he will certainly not lose his reward. It says in 1Co. 15:58, Your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Mark 10:29-30 tells us that He will bless our lives.
2019.03.14 00:21
What is evangelism? (Ephesians 2:1-6)
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