If Necessary Use Words Part 2

What does Jesus Christ want me to do?

Jesus expects us to ’Go’ And He said to them, “Go* into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.“ Mark 16:15 * Greek ‘poreuthentes’ (4198)

Paul Commanded Us To ‘PREACH!’ 13 for “ WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED.” 14 How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? 15 How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, “ HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO   BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!” Romans 10:13-15

St. Francis of Assisi “preach the gospel always, if necessary use words.” “It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching.

“Depart from Me.

“18 Then Moses said, ‘I pray You, show me Your glory “18   Then Moses said, ‘I pray You, show me Your glory!’ 19 And He said, ‘I Myself will make all My goodness pass before you, and will proclaim the name of the LORD before you; and I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show compassion on whom I will show compassion.’” Exodus 33:18-19

20 But He said, “You cannot see My face, for no man can see Me and live!” 21 Then the LORD said, “Behold, there is a place by Me, and you shall stand there on the rock; 22 and it will come about, while My glory is passing by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by. 23 Then I will take My hand away and you shall see My back, but My face shall not be seen.” Exodus 33:20-23

“For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; 15 and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.” 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

“I am motivated by the love and justice Of the Lord God Almighty.”

Are you willing to: Pray Believe that you are God’s ambassador? Walk the walk? Initiate a spiritual conversation? Accurately share scripture with another? david.ferguson@oakridgecc.org or text to: 443-289-4401

Preach = Listen! Do you have any spiritual beliefs? Do you know for sure that if you were to die today that you would go to heaven? Why should God allow you into heaven? Did you know that God wants you to know for sure? Would you like to see what the Bible says? david.ferguson@oakridgecc.org or text to: 443-289-4401

Limitations It’s God’s job to convert. You can not transfer an emotional experience. Don’t substitute emotions for a relationship. david.ferguson@oakridgecc.org or text to: 443-289-4401

Finally! The Bible! david.ferguson@oakridgecc.org or text to: 443-289-4401

The Love of God ”For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16 david.ferguson@oakridgecc.org or text to: 443-289-4401

You Are Sinful “…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” Romans 3:23 david.ferguson@oakridgecc.org or text to: 443-289-4401

Death = Hell “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 david.ferguson@oakridgecc.org or text to: 443-289-4401

What Christ Accomplished “For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;” 1 Peter 3:18 david.ferguson@oakridgecc.org or text to: 443-289-4401

What is Grace? “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9  not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 david.ferguson@oakridgecc.org or text to: 443-289-4401

What is Your Response? “that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; 10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. Romans 10:9-10 david.ferguson@oakridgecc.org or text to: 443-289-4401

Between You and God “He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life.” 1 John 5:12 david.ferguson@oakridgecc.org or text to: 443-289-4401

Take Action What will you do? Are you willing to prepare? Do YOU know for sure? david.ferguson@oakridgecc.org or text to: 443-289-4401

It is Necessary To Use Words david.ferguson@oakridgecc.org or text to: 443-289-4401