Evangelism Metaphor Analogy

Evangelism Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

Evangelism People don’t care how much you know, until you show them how much you care. Philippians 2:5 - Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus

Evangelism Metaphor A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable Analogy A comparison between two things for the purpose explanation or clarification

Evangelism Biblical Metaphor Biblical Analogy “A man must be born again”  (John 3:3-5) “Fountains of living waters” (John 7:37-39) “Bride of Christ” (Ephesians 5:22-33) (Jesus referred to himself as a metaphor “bread & water”) Biblical Analogy “Getting instruction from your parents” (Matt 28:18-20) “A Tornado warning ” (Ezekiel 3:4-6)

Metaphors of Jesus John 14:6 John 10:11 John 6:35 John 8:12 John 10:9 Revelation 22:16 I am the Way, Truth & Life I am the Good Shepherd I am the Bread of Life I am the Light of the World I am the Door I am the Bright & Morning Star

Evangelism I Corinthians 16:1-2 Hebrews 8: 13 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away. I Corinthians 16:1-2 1) Now concerning the collection of the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia even so do ye. 2) Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him that there be no gatherings when I come.

Evangelism Begin with the mind of Christ Show Love Have Compassion Bring Peace Be Hopeful Leave with Joy Share Happiness Be able to Reason (deduction & induction) or (deductive & inductive) Be willing to Reason with compassion Be patient and long suffering Find them as a friend and leave as a friend