1. Welcome to… Oak Ridge Reformed Baptist August 19 th, 2007

2. Evangelism Training I Peter 3:15 But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence. II Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. TELL THE TRUTH THE GOOD NEWS Oak Ridge Reformed Baptist 5 Week Evangelism Seminar Summer 2007

3. Week 5, August 6 th Concerning Their Response Aim in Requesting a Response Evangelism in Athens part II – Acts 17:30-34 The Goal in Witnessing Homework: Work on Gospel Summary Course Schedule

4. Concerning Their Response A. W hat Responses can I expect if I do it right? Some will love the message and love you, others hate both! Their response toward you should not be close to their response to the message! Note: non-acceptance is rejection! B. H ow should I respond to their responses? Demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit Try to get to the heart of the matter Don’t pretend to know what you do not know! C. H ow important is their response? Vital. You must seek a response… You must turn the corner! How they respond is less important than THAT they respond! D. I n what sense should we seek a response? Seek a response to God, not us! From the heart, not under pressure, one that “counts the cost” – Matt 13, 16, Luke 14

5. Aims in Requesting a Response A. T ruth is to lead, with emotions and will confroming! Our mind is not bypassed in salvation! Not Emotionalism Not Stoicism B. W hile we must beware of false appeals to the will, a true evangelist does “turn the corner” We want people to face God now – tone of urgency/persuasion! 2 Corinthians 13:5 – encourage people to examine themselves!

6. Evangelism in Athens part II Confront Sin and Call for Repentance Confront Sin and Call for Repentance Multiple Responses Multiple Responses

7. The Goal in Witnessing See p23 in handouts… Me-Centered vs God-Centered Goals *Homework: Record observations from Peter’s sermons (Acts 2- 3). What can we learn from his example when we call for a response to the gospel?