Witnessing

The definition of witnessing 1 John 1:3 To witness is to clearly explain the gospel message to lost sinners and give them an opportunity to accept God’s offer of salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. You are “witnessing” of what you have personally found to be true.

Key verses on Witnessing Ezekiel 3:18-19 Matthew 4:19 Matthew 5:16 Mark 16:15 John 16:7-11 Acts 1:8 Acts 16:14 Romans 1:16 Romans 10:13-14 1 Corinthians 9:16 2 Corinthians 4:4 2 Corinthians 5:18,20 Colossians 4:3-4 2 Timothy 4:5 1 Peter 3:15 2 Peter 3:9

Understand YOUR Responsibility to Witness Mark 16:15 Matthew 4:19 You’re commanded to witness You’re to be a “fisher of men” 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 Ezekiel 3:18-19 You are Christ’s ambassador You must warn sinners

Realize the Necessity for the Lost to Hear the Gospel They face . . . John 3:18 John 3:36 Romans 6:23  Condemnation  God’s Wrath  Spiritual Death

What is Your “Work” in Evangelism? The only “work” of man in evangelism is to pray for opportunities and to share the gospel message Romans 1:16 “The gospel is the power of God unto salvation” Romans 10:13-14 “How can they hear without a preacher?” Colossians 4:3-4 Pray for God to “open doors” for the gospel

What is the Work of God in Evangelism? Salvation represents the whole work of God by which He rescues man from eternal ruin and doom of sin and bestows on him the riches of His grace, including eternal life now and eternal glory in heaven. -L.S. Chafer It is the work of the Holy Spirit to show a person his need of salvation John 16:7-11 He convicts of sin He convinces of the truth of the gospel He convinces of a future judgment Acts 16:14 1 Corinthians 3:6

Witness Through Your Life Matthew 5:16 “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” “Lifestyle Evangelism” Your life will either reinforce your verbal witness or it will undermine it

Evangelize Through Your Prayers “All evangelism must begin with prayer.” Dr. L.S. Chafer George Mueller 1 Timothy 2:1,3 “First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior.” Your List 1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ He prayed 52 years Start your list today! John 14:14 “If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it.”

Witness Through Your Testimony Learn how to share how God changed your life Psalm 107:2 Listen to my story! Write out and practice telling your story How you recognized your sin (share some examples and a verse) How/when you discovered what Jesus did for you (share a verse) When/where you repented and believed in Jesus (share a verse); tell how your life changed since then

Witness Through Various Methods

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Satan snatches the seed Matthew 13:19 2 Corinthians 4:4 Satan snatches the seed Satan blinds minds Be Aware of Possible Opposition John 15:18-20 Acts 5:40-42 Persecuted . . . as Jesus was Forbidden to witness