Evangelism Strategy

 

    The strategy for evangelism is simple: be a witness.  Your entire lifestyle tells the world what you believe.  You should only need words to defend your faith or explain why you choose to live the way you do.  This means there is no room for grumbling or arguing.  Your life should be blameless and pure, so that the world can see the redeemer in your life.

    Evangelism includes good works.  Good works are not to earn your way into Heaven, but draw the attention of the world to God.  When they ask why you are the way you are, you give God the glory.  When you speak to people, be gracious.  Your attitude is what will be attractive to people.  God met you where you were in life, so try to meet people where they are in life too while being careful that you do not fall into a sinful pattern or lifestyle.  

    Prayer is the only way evangelism works.  Pray salvation over people, so that they will understand the truth.  Prayer for the leaders to live peacefully and quiet lives that mark Godly dignity.  Pray that God will bring people into your life that you can invest into, show the way, or have a salvation conversation with.  Pray that doors are opened to speak God's Word and make Him known to people.  

    If you are in a threatening situation, it can be hard to speak God's word instead feeling panicked.  God commands that we be bold and courageous.  Pray now that you will be bold if the you are ever persecuted for your faith.  Worship God with your life instead of being afraid for it.  Live your life with a clear conscience.  

    You need God's Word to evangelize.  It penetrates the soul separating it from the spirit to judge the thoughts of the heart.  You need scripture to witness, so that you can explain it and make it real to people.  It also is the proof that Jesus raised the dead and fulfilled all his prophecies or will in the future.  Prayer keeps your mind alert and heart thankful, so you can make the most of every opportunity.

    Scripture brings wisdom to your conversations to lead people to salvation through faith.  It holds power that you cannot obtain on your own.  It speaks to any situation that anyone has in life.  It is essential to have confidence in God.  It is the only way you will have a defense for your faith.  Keep it simple, but use the Bible to develop a strategy that works for you and your spiritual gifts through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 5:13-16, Acts 4:27-30, 17:1-4, Romans 10:1-4, Philippians 2:14-18, Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:14-15, Hebrews 4:12-13, & 1 Peter 3:13-17