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EVANGELISM
Description:
The
gift of Evangelism is the divine enablement to effectively communicate the
gospel to unbelievers so they respond in faith and move toward discipleship.
Distinctives: People with this gift...
- Communicate the message of Christ with clarity and conviction
- Seek out opportunities to talk to unbelievers about spiritual matters
- Challenge unbelievers to faith and to become fully devoted followers of Christ
- Adapt their presentation of the gospel to connect with the individual’s needs
- Seek opportunities to build relationships with unbelievers
Traits:
- Sincere
- Candid
- Respected
- Influential
- Spiritual
- Confident
- Commitment-oriented
Cautions: People with this gift...
- Need to remember the Holy Spirit, not guilt, is the motivator in a person’s
decision for Christ
- Should avoid becoming critical of others by remembering that we are all
“witnesses”, but we are not all “evangelists”
- Need to listen carefully, because the same approach is not appropriate for
everyone
References:
Ephesians 4:11
Acts 8:26-40
Luke 19:1-1
Definition taken from Network: Participants Manual, p. 79.
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