Relational Evangelism PDF
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This document discusses relational evangelism and how to pilot a gospel conversation. The document emphasizes the importance of compassion and understanding when interacting with others to share the message of Jesus Christ.
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**Relational Evangelism** **9-26-24** - **Christ** - Our pattern for reaching - Mat 9:35-38 - Evangelism - engraved in our hearts, lifestyle - Happens anywhere **Principles** 1. We must **learn** to **see** people - When **Jesus** saw the crowds - Do y...
**Relational Evangelism** **9-26-24** - **Christ** - Our pattern for reaching - Mat 9:35-38 - Evangelism - engraved in our hearts, lifestyle - Happens anywhere **Principles** 1. We must **learn** to **see** people - When **Jesus** saw the crowds - Do you **see** them? 1. We must **feel** - **Jesus** was moved with **compassion** - **Weary** and **scattered** - Jesus feels for them 2. We must learn to **beg** - **Pray** to the **Lord** of the harvest - When was the last time you begged for someone's soul? 3. We must ask - **Jesus** went to all the cities **-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-** **9-27-24** **How to pilot a gospel conversation** **From takeoff to touchdown** 1. Fuel up with the right motivation - **Obedience** to the Lord (mat 28:18-20) - **Compassion** for the lost (mat 9:35-38) - **Urgency** of the mission (Jude 23) 2. Get passengers on board a. Pray -- Care - Share i. Col 4:2,5-6 3. Take off smoothly b. **Ask** great questions (James 1:19) This will help you: - Break down barriers - Understand what the person believes c. **Admire** what you can about what they believe (Acts 17:22-23) d. **Admit** that you need Jesus (1 Tim 1:15) 4. Have a good flight plan **G**od created us to be with Him\ **O**ur sins separate us from God\ **S**ins cannot be removed by good deeds\ **P**aying the price for sin, Jesus died and rose again\ **E**veryone who trust in him [alone] has eternal life\ **L**ife with Jesus starts now and lasts forever 5. Touch down safely e. Ask 2 closing questions ii. Does that make sense? iii. Is there anything holding you back from trusting in Jesus right now? - Decision determines destiny