FRIENDSHIP EVANGELISM

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FRIENDSHIP EVANGELISM

FRIENDSHIP EVANGELISM We all have friends. 80% prefers intimate groups in sharing the gospel. Today, people are looking at our lives. Live your life in such a way that people ask you why. People don’t care what you believe until they believe you care.

FRIENDSHIP EVANGELISM All are called to witness. (John 15:16) 48% are scared to share. No confidence. Jesus used the principle of association in training his disciples. (Mark 3:14) 3 things we must remember when we share the gospel: 1. We share the word of God (Rom. 1:16, Isa. 55:11) IT WILL NOT RETURN EMPTY.

FRIENDSHIP EVANGELISM THE WORD OF GOD IS THE BIBLE; It is inspired ( 3 Tim. 3:16) It is true (Psa. 119:151) It makes people free (John 8:32) It produces faith ( Rom. 10:17) It judges (Heb. 4:12)

FRIENDSHIP EVANGELISM 2. We share the gospel ( 1 cor. 15:1-4) God’s revelation of redemption. We witness, God saves. We plant the seed, God waters. He uses you, His word will accomplish salvation. His gospel is powerful. We witness in power when we witness the word of God. HOW WILL THEY KNOW IF WE DON’T TELL THEM?

FRIENDSHIP EVANGELISM 3. We have the Holy Spirit to Empower us.(Acts 1:8) Success in Christianity – is RELATIONSHIP. We are related to God , His Word and the Power of God. HE GAVE YOU THE POWER TO SAVE SOULS.

Friendship Evangelism PROVERBS 11:30 – HE WHO WINS SOUL IS WISE. 14:25 – A TRUE WITNESS DELIVERS SOULS. 1 PETER 3:15 – “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you s reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.”