Christian Family Fellowship, PDO Muscat

Christian Family Fellowship, PDO Muscat

Topic: Personal Evangelism - Text 2 Tim 4:1-5.

Introduction:

• Proclaiming the gospel of Christ, or proclaiming good tidings” (Acts 1:8; 2 Tim. 4:5).

• Primary occupation of the early church (Acts 8:4)

• A witness gives testimony; where there is considerable concern for the truth of the matter. He can also be a guarantee of the accuracy of a transaction (Jer. 32:10; 2Tim 2:6)

• The believer’s life and word serve as a witness to the world.

Special witness of the apostles of His resurrection (Acts 1:22: 2:32; 10:41; 13:31)

Implications for all believers. (Acts 1:8; Is. 43: 10,12)

The believer’s model in witnessing (1 Tim. 6:13; Rev. 1:5).

Study Ouestions.

1. Why witness?: Matt 28:19

2. Who is qualified/authorised to evaTkgehse?

3. Personal evangelism: how? lThes 1:5
            Can you comment on methods used in the following Scriptures
            a). Acts 8:26-35 —Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch ~
               b). John 9:25 — the blind man healed by Jesus

4. Personal evangelism: when? 2Tim 4:2

5. What should be the content of the message? 1 Cor 15:3,4

6. What are the benefits, or what do we stand to gain? (2 Tim 4:7,8; Dan 12:3) —

7. What are the difficulties, and how can we overcome? How can we overcome the following:

a) Fear-2Tim 1:7

b) Shyness (Mark 8:383

c) Lack of in-depth knowledge of the Scriptures - John 9:25, Acts 17:14; 2Tim 2:15

d). Discouragement (meeting difficult people etc.) —Acts 20:18-24

8. Suggest practical and effective ways and illustrate with personal examples and testimonies. What is the most effective way of doing personal evangelism?

Conclusion

2 Cor 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

1 Cor 9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!