When it comes to being a Christian there is one job that we most do. This is the job of evangelism and it is a must. But why are Christian not doing their jobs and worst of all, why are churches/pastors not teaching their members how to evangelize?
The Great Commission Matthew 28:16-20
16 The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
What does this passage mean to people today. I have heard a lot of people clam that Jesus was only talking to His disciples, well for those people I say, “Get behind me Satan”. It is getting so bad in the USA that now Churches from oversea are sending missionary’s to the USA. This is the country that was founded on Christians principles but now need Christians from other lands to show us were we have went astray.
I found this quote in a Sunday School booklet, tell me what you think.
“We will win the world when we realize that fellowship, not evangelism, must be our primary emphasis. When we demonstrate the Big Miracle of Love, it won’t be necessary for us to go out- they will come in.” - Jess Moody
What the Crap!!! I am sorry but where in the bible does it tell to give up on evangelism? Again;
19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you
For those who don’t know, I live in Utah. Utah is a very unchristian state. I have 2 Mormon churches down the road from me. There are a total of 5 Mormon churches in the town that I live. The town in which I pastor, there are 4 wards in 2 Mormon Churches (The only reason I live in another town is because we have not moved yet, our house has not became open yet.)
The point is that here in Utah, the Mormon church tells it’s members that they are the only true church and that every other church is wrong and that if they are seen in another church then they can be kicked out. This is something that Mormons fear and in no way will they come because of our fellowship style. I have to Go and reach them with the truth. In other word, I HAVE TO EVANGLIZE TO THEM ARE THEY WILL LOSE THEIR SOULS, THEY WILL NOT COME IN.
But this is the same everywhere. You have to preach to the people. I have been preaching over the book of Jonah and Jonah was called to go to Nineveh to preach the Word of God to them. He did not show them his fellowship style and hope for the best, no, he preached to them about the sins they were committing and told them to turn to God.
Did Jesus say, “Hey guys, have a seat and watch us fellowship, it will be great”? NO, he told the people to turn and repent. JESUS EVANGLIZED because He knew that people need to here the truth.
As a pastor I am so sick of churches and it’s pastor being cowards to evangelism. They look at evangelism as some kind of dirty word. They do not what the church to be the black eye in the community or the pastor just does not want to lose his appeal for being the guy that’s always inviting people to church.
A pastor’s job is to preach the gospel to everyone and that does not mean just the people inside the church. It also does not mean that members can leave all the work to the pastor. If anyone calls themselves a Christian then they need to preach the Good News about Christ.
And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who announce the gospel of good things! Romans 10:15 (HCSB)
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