THE GIFT OF EVANGELISM

Eph 4:11-14

II Timothy 4:5

Acts 8:5-6

Acts 14:21

Acts 21:8

DEFINED: The ability to share the gospel with unbelievers in

such a way that men and women become Jesus’ disciples and

responsible members of the Body of Christ.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Doesn’t stay in one place; moves about
• Is interested in unbelievers
• Tells the “good news” about the kingdom of God and

Jesus Christ

• Produces believers
• Is focused
• Has a winsome approach which is relaxed and nonthreathening
• Primary goal and focus is to win people to Christ

CAUTIONS:

• Do not try to convince every Christian that he/she has

to be an evangelist

• Be careful not to make others feel guilty if they do not

possess the gift

• Do not deny your gift, use it

CURRENT EXAMPLES:  How your gift may be put to use. . .

• Giving testimonies
• Sharing books or Bibles
• Assisting evangelistic organizations
• Giving offerings to assist evangelistic work
• Visiting unchurched or unsaved
• Involved with evangelistic programs to prisons