Why Should I Share the Gospel?
When preparing to go into the harvest to share the gospel there are four questions to consider: (1) WHY should I share the gospel? (2) WHO should I share with? (3) WHAT should I say? and finally (4) WHEN will I do it? Let's look at each of these separately. On this page we will look at WHY should I share the gospel?
When preparing to go into the harvest to share the gospel there are four questions to consider: (1) WHY should I share the gospel? (2) WHO should I share with? (3) WHAT should I say? and finally (4) WHEN will I do it? Let's look at each of these separately. On this page we will look at WHY should I share the gospel?
WHY? - Because making disciples is not just something we do, it is our identity (2 Cor 5:17-21)
WHY? - Because making disciples is not just something we do, it is our identity (2 Cor 5:17-21)
2Co 5:17-21 ESV Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
2Co 5:17-21 ESV Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
We Are a New Creation
vs17 God has made us a NEW CREATION in Christ! All of our sin has been forgiven (the old has passed away), and God sees each of us as a brand new person (the new has come) no matter what our old life was like.
We Are a New Creation
vs17 God has made us a NEW CREATION in Christ! All of our sin has been forgiven (the old has passed away), and God sees each of us as a brand new person (the new has come) no matter what our old life was like.
How did this happen?
vs18 All this is from God - who through Christ reconciled us to himself (restored our relationship).
vs21 Jesus' death on the cross makes possible this beautiful exchange -- He takes MY sin and gives me HIS righteousness.
How did this happen?
vs18 All this is from God - who through Christ reconciled us to himself (restored our relationship).
vs21 Jesus' death on the cross makes possible this beautiful exchange -- He takes MY sin and gives me HIS righteousness.
We are also an Ambassador
vs18 Not only did God reconcile us to Himself, He gave us the MINISTRY of reconciliation; (that is: there are people to reach)
vs19 And entrusted to us the MESSAGE of reconciliation (that is: there is a message to proclaim)
vs20 Just as God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, God is now making His appeal to the world through us
We are also an Ambassador
vs18 Not only did God reconcile us to Himself, He gave us the MINISTRY of reconciliation; (that is: there are people to reach)
vs19 And entrusted to us the MESSAGE of reconciliation (that is: there is a message to proclaim)
vs20 Just as God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, God is now making His appeal to the world through us
Being a NEW CREATION and an AMBASSADOR are two sides of the same coin. You can’t have one without the other. This is your IDENTITY.
Being a NEW CREATION and an AMBASSADOR are two sides of the same coin. You can’t have one without the other. This is your IDENTITY.
A "WHY?" ACTIVITY - Are you all-in with the Great Commission?
A "WHY?" ACTIVITY - Are you all-in with the Great Commission?
Evaluate Your Willingness to Be Engaged in the Great Commission.
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28.18-20)
Evaluate Your Willingness to Be Engaged in the Great Commission.
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28.18-20)
Let's examine our heart and evaluate our willingness in light of what Jesus said!
Are you willing to give Jesus all Authority in your life? – Yes or No
Let's examine our heart and evaluate our willingness in light of what Jesus said!
Are you willing to give Jesus all Authority in your life? – Yes or No
Are you willing to Go tell others about Jesus? – Yes or No
Are you willing to Go tell others about Jesus? – Yes or No
Are you willing to Make Disciples? – Yes or No
Are you willing to Make Disciples? – Yes or No
Are you willing to go to All Nations (Everyone)? – Yes or No
Are you willing to go to All Nations (Everyone)? – Yes or No
Are you willing to Baptize others? – Yes or No
Are you willing to Baptize others? – Yes or No
Are you willing to Teach others to Obey the commands of Christ?- Yes or No
Are you willing to Teach others to Obey the commands of Christ?- Yes or No
Do you believe that Jesus is with you in this work? – Yes or No
Do you believe that Jesus is with you in this work? – Yes or No