1. EVANGELISM IN THE CHURCH OF ACTS Penge Baptist Church 30 th May 2010

2. The New Testament purposes Evangelism Evangelism Worship Worship Discipleship Discipleship Ministry Ministry Community Community

3. Evangelism Dictionary - “ trying to convert someone to Christianity ” Dictionary - “ trying to convert someone to Christianity ” Christ is the only way to God: John 14:16 “ I am the way and the truth and the life. No-one comes to the father except through me ” Christ is the only way to God: John 14:16 “ I am the way and the truth and the life. No-one comes to the father except through me ” To get a passion for souls ….see the present state and future destiny of those who are without Christ To get a passion for souls ….see the present state and future destiny of those who are without Christ Evangelism is the work of all of the Trinity! Evangelism is the work of all of the Trinity!

4. Pronouncement evangelism A talk like Peter ’ s – explanation, Gospel and appeal A talk like Peter ’ s – explanation, Gospel and appeal Could we? Could we?

5. Support from God ’ s word, prayer, the Holy Spirit and love for others Support from God ’ s word, prayer, the Holy Spirit and love for others Testimony to how Jesus has changed our life Testimony to how Jesus has changed our life A simple invitation to “ come and see ” A simple invitation to “ come and see ”

6. Presence evangelism A wonderful church gives aftercare for new Christians … A wonderful church gives aftercare for new Christians … … and attracts the curious, those invited to “ come and see ” … and attracts the curious, those invited to “ come and see ” In Acts 2 they found a loving fellowship, practicing: In Acts 2 they found a loving fellowship, practicing: –Worship –Discipleship –Ministry and –Community!

7. Our choice for the church

8. Did the early church “ have it easy ” ?

9. Vital ingredients for effective evangelism A church of prayer A church of prayer A church where there is honest, believing exposure to the word of God A church where there is honest, believing exposure to the word of God A church which is full of the Holy Spirit A church which is full of the Holy Spirit A church showing “ Christian love in Action ” A church showing “ Christian love in Action ”