The Essential Foundation. "And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations. (Mar 13 : 10) And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth

The Essential FoundationThe Essential Foundation

" And the gospel must first be preached to all thenations. (Mar 13 : 10)

"And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations. (Mar 13 : 10)

And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, Some to everlasting life, Some to shame [and] everlasting contempt. Those who

are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to

righteousness Like the stars forever and ever. (Dan 12 : 2 - 3)

And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, Some to everlasting life, Some to shame [and] everlasting contempt. Those who

are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to

righteousness Like the stars forever and ever. (Dan 12 : 2 - 3)

let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and

cover a multitude of sins (Jam 5 : 20)

let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and

cover a multitude of sins (Jam 5 : 20)

The TargetThe Target

We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed (2Co 6 : 3)We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed (2Co 6 : 3)

Salvation of the Souls


receiving the end of your faith -- the salvation of [your] souls (1Pe 1 : 9)receiving the end of your faith -- the salvation of [your] souls (1Pe 1 : 9)

The TargetThe Target

He said to them, "The harvest truly [is] great, but the laborers [are] few; therefore

pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest (Luk 10 : 2)

He said to them, "The harvest truly [is] great, but the laborers [are] few; therefore

pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest (Luk 10 : 2)



So Jesus said to them again, "Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you" (Joh 20 : 21)So Jesus said to them again, "Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you" (Joh 20 : 21)

"I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have

entered into their labors" (Joh 4 : 38)

"I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have

entered into their labors" (Joh 4 : 38)

The Message .… Christ’s Message

The Message .… Christ’s Message

"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden

(Mat 5 : 14)

"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden

(Mat 5 : 14)

The Gospel is:The Gospel is:

Mainly god’s message of LoveMainly god’s message of Love

Mainly directed to Man’s spiritual need for redemptionMainly directed to Man’s spiritual need for redemption

Be aware of people’s condition (hungry, tired, bored, lonely, poor, mistreated, rejected)Be aware of people’s condition (hungry, tired, bored, lonely, poor, mistreated, rejected)

BUT

Understand what and how people think, feel, and aspire to & do.Understand what and how people think, feel, and aspire to & do.

Hard-workingHard-working

Struggling for financial security.Struggling for financial security.

Many People AreMany People Are

Can be generous and helpful to neighbors.Can be generous and helpful to neighbors.

Regard pleasure as a priority.Regard pleasure as a priority.

Committed to causes that generally line up with their self interests.

Committed to causes that generally line up with their self interests.

Hate to be patronized.Hate to be patronized.

Can easily detect a hidden agenda in relationships.Can easily detect a hidden agenda in relationships.

Will resist high pressure from any group.Will resist high pressure from any group.

If single, may flock to bars for human contact & support.If single, may flock to bars for human contact & support.

See science as more reliable than religion.See science as more reliable than religion.

Many People AreMany People Are

Consider Christianity’s claim to uniqueness to be bigoted in the extreme.

Consider Christianity’s claim to uniqueness to be bigoted in the extreme.

Believe psychology probably has as many answers as religion.Believe psychology probably has as many answers as religion.

View God as a harsh or a kind, distant grandfather.View God as a harsh or a kind, distant grandfather.

Will resist high pressure from any group.Will resist high pressure from any group.

Believe God is probably irrelevant to their existence.Believe God is probably irrelevant to their existence.

Rarely see the Bible as a source of help.Rarely see the Bible as a source of help.

Many PeopleMany People

Vaguely wonder if there isn’t some truth to the new cults.Vaguely wonder if there isn’t some truth to the new cults.

See Christians as judgmental killjoys.See Christians as judgmental killjoys.

Will quickly point to the hypocrisy of so-called people of God on TV who take advantage (money) from supporters.Will quickly point to the hypocrisy of so-called people of

God on TV who take advantage (money) from supporters.

Many People are alsoMany People are also

If graduating from college, fear that they won’t find a job.

If graduating from college, fear that they won’t find a job.

Worry about the risks of marital commitments.Worry about the risks of marital commitments.

Doubt that their family relationships will ever be stable and satisfying.

Doubt that their family relationships will ever be stable and satisfying.

Worry that old age will find them alone and disabledWorry that old age will find them alone and disabled

Others AreOthers Are

Poor or Sick

Just trying to find food & shelterAccept death easily

No need to think much

Forgotten, worthless & aimless

PreachingPreaching

They will trust us

TheResult

In preaching, we need, at least,to sit, listen & walk where they walk

We must be convinced that the Christian faith:We must be convinced that the Christian faith:

1. Always targeting others – for the benefit of others.1. Always targeting others – for the benefit of others.

Christianity is RealisticChristianity is Realistic

2. Its truth has transformed our lives.2. Its truth has transformed our lives.

Jesus Christ dealt with people’s needsJesus Christ dealt with people’s needs

Materialistic(The five loaves)

Materialistic(The five loaves)

Spiritual(Salvation & Forgiveness)

Spiritual(Salvation & Forgiveness)

Physical (Touches of

Love)

Physical (Touches of

Love)

6. Dig for answers to their possible questions

How can you witness and explain clearly that Jesus Christ is THE RIGHT & THE ONLY

RELEVANT SOLUTION?


RELEVANT SOLUTION?

5. Be Committed to God4. Be Understanding

3. Be an Example (Evaluate Yourself)

2. Be Informed (of the world around you)

1. Be Involved


RELEVANT SOLUTION?


RELEVANT SOLUTION?

1. Be Involved

If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God

whom he has not seen? (1Jo 4 : 20)


RELEVANT SOLUTION?


RELEVANT SOLUTION?

1. Be Involved

Start with the person next door

Get involved in other’s life and your Evangelism will begin to take off

Do not rely only on words (help, sacrifice, act, give time, give yourself)

Listen with your Heart NOT with your Mind

The Gospel is not a pill to be taken BUT a Life


Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, [And] attend to your herds; (Pro 27 : 23)


RELEVANT SOLUTION?


RELEVANT SOLUTION?


Will give you common ground to build on

Will help you relate the Gospel to real situations

Will help you understand people’s problems

Abortion, the Economical Status, the working problem, ….. etc


RELEVANT SOLUTION?


RELEVANT SOLUTION?


that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a

crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, (Phi 2 : 15)


RELEVANT SOLUTION?


RELEVANT SOLUTION?


Don’t be a superficial professional preacher - you won’t convince them

Your Spiritualities

Your Actions Your Beliefs Your Attitude


RELEVANT SOLUTION?


RELEVANT SOLUTION?

The Christian is Different

Use of time Use of money Strength Values

Relationships (Honest & Sincere)

Day Activity (Studies, entertainment, helpfulness …. etc)

Do you overindulge yourself? (food, sex,

money …. etc)

How do you respond when disappointed or down?

Do you live in an “Ivory Tower”? (Isolated - over busy in church that you have no time for the unbelieving world … )

"They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world

(Joh 17 : 16)

The Christian is Different

Avoid Hypocrisy

BE REAL

People can feel if the person in front of them is a real/true religious person or not

"A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the

heart his mouth speaks (Luk 6 : 45)

4. Be Understanding

Of the world’s weaknesses

Of the world’s temptations

Of the world’s greed


RELEVANT SOLUTION?


RELEVANT SOLUTION?

5. Be Committed to God

Don’t be Influenced Don’t hide your Christianity

Face challenges to your faith


RELEVANT SOLUTION?


RELEVANT SOLUTION?

Daniel, Shadrach,

Meshach & Abednego



RELEVANT SOLUTION?


RELEVANT SOLUTION?

NEVER be a Singer of what you don’t understand



RELEVANT SOLUTION?


RELEVANT SOLUTION?

5. Be Committed to God4. Be Understanding



1. Be Involved

Three Kinds of FaithThree Kinds of Faith

1. Conformity Faith

Living in an environmental faith (routine) NOT in a Living Faith

(Goes to church, attend meetings, serve, contribute in activities .…)

No Genuine Desire from Within

2. Informational Faith


)All your life in church, church activities, Sunday school(..

Have all information BUT nothing else

3. Commitment Faith


Being A Christian

Believing & Living Accordingly

Even the demons believe and tremble (James 2 : 19)

Faith/Believing is not enough - you must REACH God as A Living Present PersonFaith/Believing is not enough - you must REACH God as A Living Present Person

Commitment

Invite Jesus into your life

Love

Do His will

Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of

heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in

heaven (Math 7 : 21)

Now by this we know that we know Him, if

we keep His commandments

(1 John 2 : 3)

Two Essential Ingredients for Faith to know Jesus Christ Personally

Faith Needs Action(Heb 11)

Gave (Offered)

Feared

Obeyed

Lived like a strangerWaited

BlessedTook Power

Kneeled down in worship

CommandedRefused

Preferred

Loved

Left

Became strong

Kept the Passover

Passed through

Fell

Accepted

Martyrdom

Understand

How do you treat God? How do you treat God?

As a living person??

Or as a

picture??

Evaluate Yourself

Be honest

with yourself

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The Essential Foundation. "And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations. (Mar 13 : 10) And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth