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How did the gospel spread in the 1 st century?

How did the gospel spread in the 1 st century?. God had a plan implemented through the apostles – Mark 16:15,16; Matthew 28:19,20. Where do we fit in this work?. Acts 5:42 “in every house” Early Christians used their homes to powerfully teach individuals

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How did the gospel spread in the 1 st century?

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  1. How did the gospel spread in the 1st century? God had a plan implemented through the apostles – Mark 16:15,16; Matthew 28:19,20

  2. Where do we fit in this work? • Acts 5:42 “in every house” • Early Christians used their homes to powerfully teach individuals • IF you had to suddenly move & completely start over, would you have time to tell other about the Lord? Acts 8:3,4 • There is a reason why these Christians could do this – The gospel was a part of them – if you came to know them you would hear the gospel!

  3. Where do we fit in this work? • How many of you see this work as yours? • Have you built a biblical faith in your life? • We must be committed to building a strong foundation for our own faith • The issue is not how much knowledge and experience I possess • Where does successful teaching come from? • It comes from a heart of faith • 2 Corinthians 8:1,2

  4. Two Examples During Christ’s Ministry • Would you have sent a previously mad, demon possessed man back to his people? • Mark 5:17-20; Luke 8:40 • What made this man successful? • How many of you have a greater knowledge than this man? • John 4:25-30 – “Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did” • Would you use this woman in evangelism?

  5. Resurrection of Christ the Foundation of Evangelism • They heard the evidence and were changed – Acts 2:32; 3:14,15; 13:27-31 • Genuine faith is never a blind faith – Hebrews 11:1 • Resurrection and Judgment assured – Acts 17:30,31; 2 Corinthians 4:13,14 • We are also raised because of our faith in the resurrection – Colossians 2:12-13 • Could you teach someone unsure Bible is from God, Jesus is the son of God? 1Peter 3:15

  6. We Must Have A Clear Understanding of the Grace of God • What ultimately are we teaching? • We want others to trust in God • Love of God brings men to God – Psalm 36:7; 1 Peter 2:1-3; 1 John 4:19 • Must center on the cross of Christ – Galatians 6:14; Philippians 3:7-9 • Must have a clear view of where we stand before God or we will present a false view of the life of a Christian- 1 John 4:17-19

  7. We Need to Change How We See This World • We will respond when we clearly see the need – Hebrews 11:24-27 • What if we lived in Samaria at the time of the Syrian siege? – 2 Kings 6:24,25 • Have you ever really been hungry? • If your could feed the starving, would you? • Four leprous men find an empty camp – 2Kings 7:4,5

  8. We Must Believe That There Is A Hell • When was the last time you seriously considered the Bible teaching on Hell? – Mark 9:42-48; 2 Corinthians 5:10,11 • IF we really believe this, what will be in our hearts when we see those whom we love? James 2:14-17 • We need a sense of urgency! John 4:34-38

  9. We Need Real Leadership in Evangelism • What are we really committed to? – Matthew 6:22-24 • It means that you will pursue it • It means that you will build associates based on that commitment • It means that your greatest joy will come from successes in this cause – Luke 15:4-7

  10. We Need Real Leadership in Evangelism • The church is filled with committed people - but committed to what? • Real leadership will provide training – 2 Timothy 2:2 • Best training done in the home and in actual studies

  11. Let Your First Fruit in Evangelism Be Your Own Soul • Revelation 3:19.20 • How man need to rediscover the joy of their salvation? Psalm 51:10-13 • This is the greatest work we can be a part of • Are you ready to pursue it?

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