Evangelism In Todays Culture

Evangelism in Today's Culture What is Evangelism? Why is it important for Christians to be evangelistic?

What are some traditional evangelism methods? Evangelism Method

Pros

Cons

What is the key factor in choosing an evangelistic method? __________________________ Describe the characteristics of a typical non-Christian in today's culture. What do they believe? What are some possible "filters" that they may see Christianity through?

Methods vs. Message: ________________ may need to be __________________ based on culture. ________________ must remain ________________ and must be ________________-________________.

Examples from Scripture: The Four Gospels Gospel

Matthew

Mark

Luke

John

Audience

Jews

Romans

Hellenists

Greek World

Portrait of Jesus

Jesus is the Messiah/King who fulfills Old Testament prophecy and expectations

Jesus is the authoritative Son of God

Jesus is the perfect Son of Man who came to save and minister to all people through the power of the Holy Spirit and prayer

Jesus is the fully divine Son of God in whom we should believe to receive eternal life (the "I AM" of God)

Key Verses

Matthew 1:1; 16:16; 20:28

Mark 1:1; 8:27; 10:45; 15:34

Luke 19:10

John 20:31

Key Words

Fulfilled

Immediately

Son of Man

Believe; Eternal Life

FromNelson's C omplete Book of Bible Maps and C harts © 1993 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.

Examples from Scripture: Jesus' teaching of Nicodemus vs. Samaritan woman Nicodemus (John 3:1-21): Samaritan Woman (John 4:5-26): Final Thoughts The Role of Christian Living:

The Role of Relationships:

The Role of Community:

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