1. Welcome to… July 29 th, 2007

2. Evangelism Training I Peter 3:15 But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence. II Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. TELL THE TRUTH THE GOOD NEWS Oak Ridge Reformed Baptist 5 Week Evangelism Seminar Summer 2007

3. Course Schedule Week 2, July 29 th Reviewing the Gospel Definition What the Gospel is NOT The Gospel’s Approach to People Concerning Illustrations Concerning Completeness Homework: Testimony Development

4. WEEK TWO A. POP QUIZ!! Gospel Flow Gospel Definition Memorization

5. Reviewing the Gospel Definition C. Martyn Lloyd Jones: 5 Foundational Evangelistic Principles 1.The supreme object of the work of evangelism is to glorify God, not to save souls. 2.The only power that can do this work is the H.S., not our own strength 3.The one and only medium through which the Spirit works is the Scriptures; therefore, we “reason out of the Scriptures” like Paul did. 4.These preceding principles gives us the true motivation for evangelism – a zeal for God and a love for others. 5.There is a constant danger of heresy through false zeal and employment of unscriptural methods. B. S haring of Gospel Definitions…

6. Reviewing Gospel Definition (cont) D. R esponsibility of the Evangelist 1. A ll Christians are evangelists! I Pet 2:9 2. Y ou are equipped by God! Eph 1:3, 2 Pet 1:3 3. R epent of the “sin of silence”

7. E. T he Purpose of Evangelism? 1. Aimed at Glorifying God! It is Worship – Obedience! 2. The Lord has ordained this as the way in which He saves the elect! II Tim 2:10 3. As Ezekiel was, we are called to sound the warning! Ezekiel 3:17-21 Reviewing Gospel Definition (cont)

8. What the Gospel is NOT: A. Deliverance from all your troubles! B. Accessibility to all you desire! C. A temporary phase: Give Jesus a try

9. The Gospel’s Approach to People A. Offer – Rev 22:17, Matt 11:28 B. Command – Rom 6:17, Matt 4:17, Acts 17:30, I Pet 4:17 C. Plea – Acts 28:23, II Cor 5:10-11,20

10. Concerning Illustrations A. A re Illustrations good or bad? YES! … B. W hat is the Purpose of Illustration? 1. I llustrations should clarify a point that has already been made. 2. I llustrations should make it easier to understand the message.

11. Concerning Illustrations (cont) C. H ow and When should illustrations be used? 1. Sparingly 2. Clearly 3. As Necessary

12. J. I. Packer (cont) D. Some Helpful Illustrations: 1. Sitting in a Chair: FAITH 2. Traffic Cop: Grace and Mercy 3. Scales in Heaven: False Hope 4. Backfire: Wrath/Mercy - Salvation

13. Concerning Completeness A. W hat is the Complete Gospel Message? The Whole Bible B. H ow Thorough Should we Be? As thorough as time and their minds allow! C. T wo Minute Drill… Challenge: Share the gospel in 2min or less! One Verse Evangelism: Rom 6:23

14. Testimony Development Note: knowing the exact date when God brought you into His family is not important. All that ultimately matters is that you are a child of His! 1. Tips: a. Background before Christ b. What God used to begin to open my eyes c. What I came to understand d. How Christ has and continues to affect my life 2. The truth of the gospel is not founded upon inward impulse, but instead on the objective truth of God’s Word! We MUST point people to God’s Word!

15. Homework: 1. S pend Some Time in Prayer 2. B ible Reading – Read Acts 26:1-32 3. R ecord Observations from Paul’s testimony before Festus 4. W rite your own testimony out! 5. M emorize the Gospel Flow and at least one verse a week from the outline!