Multiple verses in the Bible talk about going out into the world and telling people about who God is. Just to name a few, John 4:37-38 “You know the saying, ‘One plants and another harvests.’ And it’s true. I sent you to harvest where you didn’t plant; others had already done the work, and now you will get to gather the harvest.” “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” Also in 1 Corinthians 3:3-17, Paul talks about how him and Apollos have shared about the Good News to the Corinthians and have done short-term mission work there.
I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God
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Prayer is so powerful and something that we need to do no matter if we are in the mission field or not. This is the only way we can communicate with God our thoughts and the only way that we can defeat the spiritual war that we are fighting. Prayer proves the supremacy of God in missions and that prayer is our participation in declaring that the victory of this war belongs to the Lord. Prayer glorifies God because he sets us aside and makes us realize that we need Him and then exalts God as all sufficient. “Prayer will be one of the most important ways that you can prepare for your short-term experience.” Prayer is a powerful thing and is how we can connect with God and commune with …show more content…
It is only by the Holy Spirit that we are able to do what we do. Not only does the Holy Spirit work through us, but it also calls us to go share with others the good news. . “The “Mission is finding out where the Spirit is at work and joining in.” The Spirit is at work in many people’s hearts and we are the ones who are supposed to go out there and find them “It is the work of spreading this good news of the true face of God that the Spirit calls us to join in.” If God is stirring in people’s hearts we need to be the ones to give that flame a little spark so that it can start burning. The Spirit has sent us and called us to work in people’s lives. We as Christians can recognize the way the Holy Spirit moves around us and we can use this as inspiration for us as it sends us forward in mission. We are encouraged to know that the Holy Spirit challenges us to step out of our comfort zone and also it will be with us all along the way, guiding
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God calls Christians to share his word with all the inhabitants of earth throughout the Bible, the verse listed above is just one of many verses found in which God calls all Christians to share his word or “witness” to nonbelievers. Witnessing is mentioned again in the Bible “And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15, New King James Translation). When sharing the gospel with those who are not receptive to the idea of God, Rhetoric can be an immensely useful tool in changing hearts. Billy Graham, one of the most well-known evangelists in the world, uses rhetoric in his book “The Reason for My Hope: Salvation”. In Graham’s book, Chapter one is started off with testimonies of surviving plane crashes, floating at sea for forty-seven days, and medical miracles, all of which were near death experiences to say the least (Graham, 2013, pg. 1-4). The way that Graham started off chapter one of his book exhibits a use of pathos, all the stories referred to were meant to appeal to the emotions of the reader in question. Graham used the heart-changing story of Louis Zamperini’s life as part of the introduction as well to share Louis’ testimony of redemption, from being a prisoner of war during World War Two, becoming an alcoholic when he returned home, to his wife
"I put my mind on Christ and try to listen and obey the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:5), the Holy Spirit will give me life and peace (Romans 8:6). If a man is a Christian, he has the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9). His spirit has been made alive (Romans 8:10) The Holy Spirit is giving life back to his body, bringing it back from the deadness of sin (Romans 8:11) and bring abundant new life in Christ."(Graham)
In conclusion, the Holy Spirit works in mysterious ways! Sometimes we don't agree with Him and that is when we have to submit ourselves to His authority and just do what He says. Without the love of Christ and His Spirit, we are lost. He has a ministry in each of our lives and a ministry to the world. Once we learn to grow from Him, then we can help others and continue His work in the world.
The cornerstone of any relationship with someone is the ideal of grace and mercy. When grace is absent, dealing with people becomes difficult we develop issues with trust. Grace involves hoping that God is listening and will answer all prayers in ways according to His will. Digging into the cross of hope and prayer, this paper discusses the theological definition, biblical foundation, and practical application in order to identify how the two connect. These principles have helped me learn what it means to be a Christian.
Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every nation. (Mark 16:15)
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Biblical witness centers on the Spirits activity of “binding believers to Christ, incorporation them into the church as the body of Christ and equipping the church for mission.” Despite the best effort of the Church to be the hands and feet of Christ it is reassuring to know that the Spirit is still present and working in the hearts of people outside of the church’s work. Without the work of the Spirit in the hearts of believers and throughout the word, humanity would not know the love of God. The Holy Spirit gives liberates and brings new life it unites, encourages and brings hope to a world pledged by darkness.
E.M. Bounds wrote a wonderful book devoted to prayer entitled Power Through Prayer. This book encourages the preacher to become a true prayer warrior. E.M. Bounds has written many books on prayer, encouraging Christians to devote their life to prayer. Since the writer is coming from a preacher background himself, one can clearly see the passion he has for prayer in his life. Fellow preachers will hopefully be encouraged by this and want to devote their life to prayer, so that they will better their preaching. Bounds exemplifies through his work that preaching has no power without prayer. He also sets forth the idea that prayer is the life-giving force behind our work for God. In reading this book, it inspires one to pray more and be able to be more effective in their ministry.
The Spirit helps us implore (Romans 8:26-27). He gives us new life (John 3:3-6). He is our consoler, and he helps us comprehend God's statement (John 14:26). He lifts up Christ (John 15:26). He convicts us of wrongdoing (John 16:7-11). He helps us to live holy lives (Romans 15:16). He gives us love, happiness, peace, tolerance, thoughtfulness, goodness, faithfulness, tenderness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). He helps us share our confidence (Acts 1:8). What's more, he lives inside us (Romans
In a survey conducted in 2012, LifeWay.com inquired about the importance of evangelism among members of the Christian faith. The results of the survey showed that 80 percent of people who claimed to follow Jesus Christ and had openly devoted themselves to the teaching of Christianity, felt that they had a “personal responsibility to share their religious views and beliefs about Jesus Christ with non-christians” (Wilke, LifeWay.com). Surveys such as this reflect the Christian doctrine of evangelism and the weight it holds within the Christian faith. As can be seen back in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus Christ commanded His followers “to go and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19).” However, Jesus never told His followers how doing this.
“The call is something that is an indescribable joy and an indefinable burden at the same time.” (Bryant and Brunson 2007, 32). There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a congregation of the redeemed moving forward in their faith. However exciting this may be, it is usually not the thrill that propels the pastor in his service. It is the burden placed on the pastor by God that compels him in his work. The pastor understands that he is largely responsible for the work of God being accomplished by his faithfulness to his calling. “All through the Word of God and down through the annals of history, when God has moved it has almost always been attended by the preaching of the Word.” (Bryant and Brunson 2007, 31)
The Holy Spirit gives us power to make things possible. Jesus said in Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” The power enabled the apostles to heal the sick (3:1-10, 5:15-16, 9:32-35) and raise people from the dead (9:36-43). The power also enabled them to speak the truth boldly (4:1-14, 7:1-53,
Prayers are not recipes or formulae, they are love poems. They need not be factual, but they must be true.
Evangelism is one of the key component for changing people’s lives. McRaney states, “The word evangelism comes from a combination of Greek words for “good” and “messenger.” Evangelism involves bringing the goods. Kent Hunter reminded us that “when Christians witness, they tell how Jesus Christ has changed their own lives. The change in their own lives gives them the desires to share the Good News with others.” Christians must share their testimony to people and spread the gospel so that they can bring lost souls to Christ. God has commissioned every Christian to evangelize so that people will learn about Jesus Christ and accept Him as their personal savior. Matthew 28:19 states, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”. Christians are required to spread the Gospel throughout the world and can no longer just attend church. Christians must plant seeds and water the seeds so that lost souls will be saved.