1. Proclaiming Jesus
19 November 2017

2. Series outline The reason for proclaiming Jesus Luke 15
The way of proclaiming Jesus Corinthians 4
Proclaiming Jesus in everyday life Colossians 4
Proclaiming Jesus and tough questions Why doesn’t God….

3. The Way of Proclaiming Jesus
“Turn on the lights”

4. Gospel Integrity v 1-5 Our humility v5 God’s Sovereignty v6
2 Corinthians 4 v 1-6
Gospel Integrity v 1-5
Our humility v5
God’s Sovereignty v6

5. Paul’s dos and don’ts Do not lose heart v1 Do not use deception v2
Do not distort the Word of God v2
Do not preach ourselves v5

6. Paul’s dos and don’ts Set forth the truth plainly
Preach Jesus Christ as Lord

7. Preach the Word - 2 Timothy 4 v 1-8
An urgent proclamation
A relevant proclamation
A patient proclamation
An intelligent proclamation
(John Stott)

8. Paul’s experience - 1 Corinthians 2 v 3-4
Words were insufficient
Words were necessary
Spoken with God’s power

9. Blindness Relativism - no absolute truths
Pluralism - acceptance of different views co-existing
Individualism - depending on ourselves
Gender - what is our human identity
Consumerism - trying to buy satisfaction

10. Light - 2 Corinthians 4 v4 Light of the gospel of the glory of God
v6 Let light shine out of darkness
v6 Made His light shine in our hearts
v6 Give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ

11. Honest Evangelism Identity - Who He is Mission - Why He came
Call - What He want from us
Hunger or Hostility

12. The Way of Proclaiming Jesus
“Turn on the lights”