1. Witnessing

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.”
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John 14:14 “If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it.”

10. 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

11. Witness Through Various Methods

12. Christian Family
Church
Other Gods
Good Works

14. 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