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Witnessing in the 21st Century
Do you think evangelism still works?
You know, it’s really sad, but many people don’t think it does. I’ll tell you from experience, though, it absolutely works.
Do you know why it works?
Because the power has never been in us.
The Gospel is the power of God to save. It doesn’t depend on cultural trends, our status, or political beliefs. While the world constantly shifts, God does not, and neither does His message. We can be encouraged that our God never changes and neither does the Gospel.
The Next First Step
What is the first step to walking with Jesus? Faith.
Before anything else, we must have saving faith—believing that Jesus is who He says He is and trusting that He will do what He has promised. It’s not just knowing about Him; it’s placing our full confidence in Him.
The same is true when it comes to sharing your faith.
We must be willing to trust that Jesus can and will do what He says He will do—that He can save to the uttermost and that He will never leave us nor forsake us. But we have to take that first step of faith.
The Decision Point
Have you ever met someone who is an amazing “way of life” witness? Someone who is always sharing their faith at work, in a parking lot, over coffee, or wherever they happen to be?
I certainly have.
In fact, the ministry of Evangelism Explosion was built by people just like that, including Dr. D. James Kennedy. The man who taught Dr. Kennedy to witness, Kennedy Smartt, was certainly like that too. And the man who taught Kennedy Smartt, Bill Iverson, was absolutely like that. I know because I’ve had the privilege of going out witnessing with him before.
These individuals didn’t just talk about evangelism. Sharing their faith was simply part of their everyday life.
God’s Love Builds Bridges
The Father loved you so much that He sent His one and only Son from Heaven to earth so that you could be reconciled to Him. He came to us. He closed a gap that we could never close on our own.
So what can we do to bridge the gap?
Do you have loved ones who are far from God? Do you remember where you were in life when Jesus knocked on your heart’s door? Do you know someone who may be in that same place today?
Ask God to give you opportunities to share the Gospel of reconciliation and love.
Goal to Witness
Do you make New Year’s resolutions each year? If you don’t, why not?
Many people hesitate to make resolutions because they’ve failed to follow through so many times in the past that it doesn’t seem worth the effort anymore. To avoid disappointment, they simply stop setting expectations.
Sadly, many Christians take this same attitude into their faith.
Maybe you’ve messed up before, feel unqualified, or aren’t sure what to say when it comes to sharing your faith. Instead of stepping out in obedience, it feels easier to keep quiet and keep your faith to yourself.
But what if God is calling you to something more?
Children Sharing the Greatest Gift
Imagine what would happen if the children in your church were trained the way Emmanuel’s students will be. Imagine them learning Scripture with excitement, understanding the Gospel clearly, and sharing their faith with friends on the playground, in classrooms, and in their neighborhoods.
This isn’t theory. It’s happening right now.
The Gospel shared by a child carries a simplicity and sincerity that can soften even the hardest hearts. Churches around the world are seeing entire families reengage with faith because their children brought the light of Christ home.
Your church can be part of that story.