Personal Evangelism:
- Personal Evangelism involves:
- Discussing with a friend about Christianity or studying God’s word.
- Canvassing for a gospel meeting.
- Teaching a Bible class in someone’s home.
- Gathering your neighbour into your home for a Bible class.
- Planting God’s word in someone’s heart.
- Encouraging a new member.
- Bringing a friend or colleague to the church.
- Telling a fellow worker or student about Jesus and the way to heaven.
- Encouraging a weak hearted person to be strong in the Lord.
- Encouraging a person to take a decision in the Lord.
II Biblical Basis for Personal Evangelism:
- God wants all men to be saved (1 Tim.2:4), and does not want any one to 3:16, 2Pet.3:9).
- Gospel is a mandate (Mat.28:16-20).
- God commands all people to repent (Acts.17:30) because all have (Rom.3:23).
- One God, One Mediator gave as a ransom (1Tim.2:15)
- For there is only one way. (Jn.14:6)
- Except a man is born again, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God. (Jn.3:3)
- The wages of sin is death (Rom.6:23)
- Hell is real. There is eternal separation – judgement. (Lk.16:19-31, 9:47,48, 1cor6:9,10, Rev.20:8,15,21).
- For without hearing the Gospel, no one can believe. (Rom.10:9)
- Woe unto me if I donot preach (1cor.9:16)
- Jesus is inviting “come unto me all that labour and heavy laden. I will give you the rest” (Math.11:28)
- Gospel is GO(D) SPEL(T).
Why we should do Personal Evangelism?
It has more advantages and effective than any evangelism.
Who can we do PE?
- Because only a few can preach in congregation but all people can do PE.
- Every Christian with average skills can do PE.
- Every situation in life offers opportunities to do PE.
- It demands no pulpit, meeting house or large crowds.
Where can we do PE?
- PE can be done in our office, school, factory, living room car park, jail, market, morning and evening walks, practically everywhere etc.
When can we do PE?
- Preaching time is very limited but PE can be done anytime of the day at the convenience of other person.
Whom does it affect ?
- Those who cannot be reached by any other way will be reached with the Gospel.
- Those who cannot attend Church services due to various problems.
- Many people who have been unmoved through open evangelism are convicted through PE.
- PE is direct and personal.
Why God is calling you and me for PE?
- Christ commanded me to do it (Matt.28:18-20).
- Faithful children of God are to teach others (2 Tim. 2:2).
Hindrances to Personal Evangelism:
- No interest or commitment for the lost:
- Seeking and saving was the primary concern of Jesus Christ. (Lk. 19:10)
- Ignorance:
- Faithful men are to teach others. (2 Tim. 2:2)
- The parable of talents (Matt. 25:14-30). The master dealt with the servants individually, not as a group.
- Go therefore and make disciples… (Matt. 28:18-20).
- It is not optional, but mandatory.
- Waiting for the Church to organize programs:
- As believers we have the responsibility to seek out and teach the lost souls.
- We should not wait for the Church directive or programs.
- Improper attitude towards PE:
- People are filled with ego and self-righteousness. (Lk.18:9-14).
- Having the attitude of prodigal son’s elder brother (Lk. 15:25-32).