Scripture to consider: Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; 2 Timothy 4:5; 2 Corinthians 5:11, 17-21; 1 Corinthians 9:16; Luke 6:45; Psalm 145:4-12
7. An emphasis on proclaiming the gospel to the lost – and equipping all the saints to do so boldly and effectively. There is room for creativity in the use of each one's gifts, personalities, connections, resources, etc. for the continual work of spreading the gospel locally, as well as regionally and around the world. (note: continual, not sporadic – but truly a core goal of daily/weekly life of the saints) Evangelism should be an expression of who we are as Christians, not just something we do.
Too often, evangelistic outreach is seen as a once a year push to get the Gospel out. We must be faithful to seek out and faithfully speak of the Savior when we meet those who do not yet know Christ. If our hearts are filled with love for the Savior, if He is truly preeminent (having first place) in our lives, our hearts, then we will find opportunity to share that love with people at work, school, etc. Going to the park, volunteering at a food pantry, the venues for sharing Christ are limited only to where we are willing to go. As a local church, we must be faithful in this work if we are to truly be disciples of Christ.
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