What Is Evangelism?

• Evangelism is simply sharing the good news about Jesus Christ with others.
• It’s The Great Commission—a command given by Jesus Himself…

The Great Commission

^”16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. ¹⁷ When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. ¹⁸ Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ¹⁹ 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, ²⁰ 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 28:16-20

Question: How would you explain “the gospel” in one or two sentences to a friend?

Who Should Evangelize?

• Evangelism is a commandment Jesus gave all his followers.

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16

Why should we evangelize?

• Because Jesus commanded it (Matthew 28:16–20)
• Because Heaven and Hell are real (Revelation 21:8; Matthew 25:41)
• Because God chooses to use us (2 Corinthians 5:17–21)
• Because love compels us (John 14:15)